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To: chajin; henkster; CougarGA7; BroJoeK; central_va; Larry Lucido; wagglebee; Colonel_Flagg; Amagi; ...

The Capture of Memphis: A Terrific Gunboat and Ram Fight Before the City – 2-3
From the Shenandoah Valley: The Pursuit of Jackson by Gen. Fremont – 3
From Gen. M’Clellan’s Army: Occasional Artillery Skirmishing Yesterday – 3-4
News from Washington: The Finances of the Government – 4
Editorial: Affairs Before Richmond – Delay of the Movement of the Army – 4-5
Editorial: The Surrender of Memphis – 5


3 posted on 06/09/2022 4:50:29 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson ("Every nation gets the government that it deserves." - Joseph de Maistre (1753-1821))
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They found that Jackson had retreated through their three days ago. His army had been reduced to 5000 men, the remainder having scattered through the mountains to save themselves.

So Jackson's army has melted into the mountains to save themselves. We shall see.


5 posted on 06/09/2022 7:41:18 AM PDT by nathanbedford (Attack, repeat, attack! - Bull Halsey)
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