CIVIL War Natchez Confederate Newspaper 1862 News Of Stone Wall Jackson

An Original complete 2pp issue of the Natchez, Mississippi Evening Gazette, for March 27, 1862 featuring news - General Lee reports that Stone Wall Jackson has engaged the enemy at Winchester and was forced to retreat to Cedar Creek, with heavy losses, naming killed and wounded officers. From Florida comes news of Federal movements & The capture of Jacksonville, with a skirmish between Confederate troops and Federal pickets there. News From Mobile- 1600 British Pattern Muskets have arrived, en route for General Van Dorn in Arkansas. The News includes a Notice that Special Deputies, by order of Governor John Pettus, will be collecting rifles and pistols needed for defense off the state, also, Recruits are Wanted for the Adams Troop of Cavalry. General Beauregard calls for plantation owners to donate there bronze bells for the manufacture of cannon and ordnance and.

Governor Pettis of Mississippi orders all cotton to be removed to the interior of the State to prevent it's theft or sale. A complete 2pp issue printed on scarce newsprint paper stock. Minor edge wear, folds, Overall VG. NOTE: Any repair to a paper item is listed.