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Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879 The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 113, whole no. 1420 (January 6, 1862)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.51.015 Author/Creator: Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879 Place Written: Houston, Texas Type: Newspaper Date: 6 January 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 47.7 x 33 cm. Order a Copy

Organization of the state troops, more fighting on Green River, Naval fight near Norfolk, Mason & Slidell affair. News of the Royal Yacht. Organization of state troops with a general order. Proclamation to the people of Texas, with an act to provide for the protection of the Texas frontier. Minutes from the U.S. Congress. The Woodsonville fight with an account by Captain J.G. Walker. Soldiers' Relief Society of Tennessee.

Cushing, Edward Hopkins, 1829-1879

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