Transcribed Newspaper Articles--Franklin County: Gettysburg

• Valley Spirit, July 8, 1863, p. 2, c. 1: "Apology." The editors apologize for the interruption of publication due to the recent Confederate raids.

• Valley Spirit, July 8, 1863, p. 2, c. 2: "The Battles of Gettysburg." A description of the first days of fighting at Gettysburg, in which the editors praise the army for redeeming the disasters at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville.

• Valley Spirit, July 8, 1863, p. 2, c. 2: "The Rebel Invasion." A detailed description of the Confederate occupations of Chambersburg, including the losses sustained by the citizens of Chambersburg.

• Franklin Repository, July 8, 1863, p. 4, c. 1: "The Victory at Gettysburg." The Repository provides a brief and general description of the battle at Gettysburg, and especially discusses the retreat of the rebels. The author praises General Meade, who had received the command only three days before the battle.

• Franklin Repository, July 8, 1863, p. 4, c. 3: " A Great Victory!" Details the battle at Gettysburg, including dispatches from Gen. Meade. The accounts include Gen. Lee's attempt to call a temporary truce to bury the dead and exchange prisoners, and also praise for the brave (and wounded) Gen. Hancock.

• Franklin Repository, July 8, 1863, p. 5, c.1 "The Invasion!" Provides a lengthy report of the rebel army's invasion of Chambersburg, before (starting on June 22) and after (the evening of July 3) the battle at Gettysburg.

• Valley Spirit, July 15, 1863, p. 3, c. 1: "The Situation." The editors report on the movement of troops, both Confederate and Union, through Franklin County in the aftermath of Gettysburg. Several cavalry engagements took place in the vicinity of Funkstown and Boonsboro. Union commanders are now stationed in Chambersburg.

• Franklin Repository, July 15, 1863, p. 1, c.1 "The Battle of Gettysburg." The Repository provides descriptions of the battle of Gettysburg staring July 1, as reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Herald, the Richmond Enquirer, and the Whig newspapers. The article includes orders by various officers and a description of Gen. Lee's plans.

• Franklin Repository, July 15, 1863, p. 4, c. 3: "The Pennsylvania Reserves." The Repository provides a detailed account of the brave acts of the Pennsylvania Reserves and praises their leaders.

• Franklin Repository, July 15, 1863, p. 5, c. 1: "Latest News!" Details Lee's retreat across the Potomac on July 13.

• Franklin Repository, July 22, 1863, p. 2, c.1 "The Battle of Gettysburg." Provides a detailed account of the three days of battle at Gettysburg.

• Franklin Repository, July 22, 1863, p. 2., c.2 "The Retreat of Lee." Describes Lee's retreat into Virginia and blames Gen. Meade's hesitation for Lee's escape.

• Franklin Repository, July 22, 1863, p. 4, c. 6: "'We have unofficial but reliable . . .'" Calculates that the Confederacy lost at least 35,000 troops through death, injury, or capture at Gettysburg while the Union lost under 20,000.

• Franklin Repository, July 22, 1863, p. 8, c. 1: "Rebel Inhumanity." Criticizes Gen. Lee for abandoning Confederate dead and wounded on the Gettysburg battlefield.

• Franklin Repository, July 29, 1863, p. 2, c. 1: "The Gettysburg Battlefield." Describes the Gettysburg battlefield and records memories told by witnesses.

• Franklin Repository, July 29, 1863, p. 2, c. 2: "Gettysburg." Praises the leadership of Gen. S. Wylie, whose father, Rev. Dr. Crawford, resides near Chambersburg. Wylie led the Pennsylvania Reserves during the battle at Gettysburg.

• Franklin Repository, November 18, 1863, p. 1, c. 4: "The Battle of Gettysburg." Reprints Gen. Meade's official report of the battle of Gettysburg.

• Franklin Repository, November 25, 1863, p. 1, c. 1: "Dedication of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg." Describes the dedication of the National Cemetery and includes Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

• Valley Spirit, February 3, 1864, p. 5, c. 2: "Public Lecture." Reports that Rev. John A. Warner will give a lecture in Chambersburg on the battle of Gettysburg to benefit the Ladies' Aid Society. Warner was an eyewitness to the battle, and he should command a full house.

• Franklin Repository, March 30, 1864, p. 2, c. 1: "The Gettysburg Battle-Field." The fledgling "Gettysburg Battle-field Memorial Association" asks for public support, offering $10.00 shares for sale, "for which suitable certificates will be issued." The money raised will go toward preserving the fields themselves, rather than paying for the erection of a monument.

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