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The President's Visit to the Confederate Wounded at Sharpsburg

Summary

Account of the visit of Pres. Lincoln and Gen. McClellan to Confederate wounded in hospital at Sharpsburg.

Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Publication Date: October 15th, 1862

Page/Column: 2G

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Soldiers' Lives
  • Civilian Divided Loyalties
  • Hospitals / Relief Associations

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