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Morse, N.S. (fl. 1862-1864) Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 28, no.25 (January 16, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.07.07 Author/Creator: Morse, N.S. (fl. 1862-1864) Place Written: Augusta, Georgia Type: Newspaper Date: 16 January 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 50.3 x 34.6 cm. Order a Copy

From Charleston, Late News From Texas, Latest From the North.
The results of the Edgefield District elections are listed. The Secretary of War reports the achievements of the army for 1863. The culprit who has cut the telegraph lines for the past three nights has been apprehended. Detailed instructions about the legislative code for deceased family members are here. An editorial about how to actually shorten the war points to the need to prepare to make the war long. The escape of Captain Hines is included. An article from the Scientific American describes the uses of coffee and a variety of substitutes.

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

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