A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital

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Hospitalities of the city to Gen. Morgan.--Call for a Dictator.--Letter from Gen. Lee.--Letters from Gov. Vance.--Accusation against Gen. Winder.--Treatment of Confederate prisoners (from the _Chicago Times_).-- Change of Federal policy.--Efforts to remove Col. Northrop.--Breach between the President and Congress.-- Destitution of our prisoners.--Appeal of Gen. Lee to the army.--New Conscription Act.--Letter from Gen. Cobb. 122