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Syme, John W., fl. 1861 Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 72 (September 7, 1861)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.26.04 Author/Creator: Syme, John W., fl. 1861 Place Written: Raleigh, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 7 September 1861 Pagination: 4 p. ; 63.5 x 46.5 cm. Order a Copy

Federal Account of the Capture of Fort Clark & Hatteras, General Butler's Report to General Wool, The Fight at Cross Lanes.

General G.T. Beauregard's official report of the Battle of Bull Run is printed here. An article complains of the poor quality of tents at Kittrell's Springs. An article examines military hospitals in Virginia, particularly financial support.

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

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