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The New-York times. [Vol. 11, no. 3340 (June 6, 1862)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03176 Author/Creator: Place Written: New York Type: Newspaper Date: 6 June 1862 Pagination: 8 p. : Height: 53 cm, Width: 38.5 cm Order a Copy

Main article titled, "The Approaches of Charleston: Map Showing the Position of Stone Inlet, through which the Union Forces are Moving; the Location of the New Fortifications In the Harbor, and the Places of the Blockading Squadron at the Latest Advices." Features map by H.L. Penfield & Co. Reports throughout describe the attempted attack on Charleston, the French intervention in Mexico as well as various other military news. Other articles detail local, international, political, court, and ship news, advertisements, and public announcements.

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