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Morse, N.S., fl. 1862-1864 Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 28, no.19 (January 13, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.07.06 Author/Creator: Morse, N.S., fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Augusta, Georgia Type: Newspaper Date: January 13,1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 48.9 cm, Width: 33.9 cm Order a Copy

General Morgan's Escape From Prison, The Siege of Charleston, Attack on Wilmington. Confederate congressional reports fill the front page. A lengthy account details General Morgan's escape from the Ohio Penitentiary. A city ordinance prohibits Black markets. Auction sales are advertised throughout this issue, listing items to be sold. This issue contains poetry and a report of the Georgia Relief and Hospital Association. Small holes on first page of document.

Morse, N.S., fl. 1862-1864

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