Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Aftermath.


This is coolbert:

Yet more!

"Courtesy the archives of the "New-York Times" and as reported at the time the Battle of Gettysburg. Confederate General Lee his invasion of the North during the American Civil War."

That tip from Freeper. The day after! The main headlines of the day.

"New-York, Friday, July 4, 1863."

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* "THE GREAT BATTLES.

* "Our Special Telegrams from the Battle Field to 10 A.M. Yesterday."

* "No Fighting on Thursday Until Four and a Half, P.M."

* "A Terrible Battle Then Commenced, Lasting Until Dark."

* "The Enemy Repulsed at all points."

* "The Third Battle Commenced Yesterday Morning at Daylight."

* "THE REBELS THE ATTACKING PARTY."

* "No Impression Made on Our Lines."

* "The Death of Longstreet, and Barksdale of Mississippi."

* "Other Prominent Rebel Officers Killed or Wounded."

* "LARGE NUMBERS OF PRISONERS."

* "Gen. Sickles' Right Leg Shot off."

* "OTHER GENERAL OFFICERS WOUNDED."

The Confederate General Longstreet surviving the battle, not dead. Barksdale however perishing in the mortal combat!

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