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Cushing, Edward H. (1829-1879) The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 101, whole no. 1398 (November 15, 1861)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.51.001 Author/Creator: Cushing, Edward H. (1829-1879) Place Written: Houston, Texas Type: Newspaper Date: 15 November 1861 Pagination: 2 p. ; 47.7 x 33 cm. Order a Copy

Great battle at Columbus - Confederate victorious - the forts taken. A communication from Colonel Parson's Regiment describes activity at Camp Herbert, near Hempstead. Official report of the capture of the steamer Fanny. Presidential request for a Confederate fast day. Report of the Great Battle at Columbus.

Cushing, Edward Hopkins, 1829-1879

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