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Ackert, Charles J., fl. 1863 The Port Hudson Freeman. [Vol. 1, no. 1 (July 14-15, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00900.01 Author/Creator: Ackert, Charles J., fl. 1863 Place Written: Port Hudson, Louisiana Type: Newspaper Date: 14-15 July 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 46.2 cm, Width: 30.7 cm Order a Copy

Necessity newspaper printed on pinkish brown scrap paper by Union soldiers. "First federal edition" printed on one side dated 14 July 1863. The other side is dated 15 July and is marked volume 1, no. 1. Reports on the victory at the battle at Vicksburg, the possession of Fort Hudson.

Ackert, Charles J., fl. 1863
McArthur, John, 1826-1906
Thayer, Henry A., fl. 1863

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