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Syme, John W., fl. 1861 Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 70 (August 31, 1861)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.26.03 Author/Creator: Syme, John W., fl. 1861 Place Written: Raleigh, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 31 August 1861 Pagination: 4 p. ; 63.5 x 46.5 cm. Order a Copy

Battle Near Springfield, Proclamation of Gneral Ben McCulloch.
The battle of Missouri, including battles in Springfield and nearby, is reported by several different participants. An article reports Confederate prisoners in Baltimore. A ladies society in Raleigh has been established to contribute articles to soldiers. An anti-convention bill passed in the House of Commons.

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

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