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Gen. Lee's proclamation.

In our columns to-day will be found the dignified and noble proclamation of Gen. Lee to the people of Maryland. What a contrast to the vaporing and despotic addresses of the Yankee commanders! It places before Maryland a free choice of her destiny, leaving her at entire liberty, without menace or compulsion, to unite her fortunes with either the Northern or the Southern Union. In its spirit, its sentiments and language, it is worthy of the cause of Southern independence, of the great leader of the Southern armies, and of the magnanimous and heroic people whom he represents. Gen. Lee, whose moderation, modesty, and unselfishness are as admirable as his resplendent military genius, will achieve for the Southern cause as much influence by the wisdom of his counsels as the prowess of his arms.

The Daily Dispatch: September 17, 1862. Richmond Dispatch. 4 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. September 17, 1862. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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