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Selma union. [Vol. 1, no. 1 (April 8, 1865)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01187 Author/Creator: Place Written: Selma, Alabama Type: Newspaper Date: 8 April 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 29 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Occupation newspaper printed by Union soldiers W.W. Van Antwerp and Theo. T. Scribner. Reports the capture of Selma and of the Chattanooga "Rebel" (newspaper) printing press.

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