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Cushing, Edward H. (1829-1879) The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 23, whole no. 3518 (May 9, 1862)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.51.035 Author/Creator: Cushing, Edward H. (1829-1879) Place Written: Houston, Texas Type: Newspaper Date: 9 May 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 47.7 x 33 cm. Order a Copy

Proclamation by the Louisiana governor. Editorial on the place of Texas in the U.S. Notes from the diary of Gen. A.S. Johnston's aid, Maj. D.M. Hayden. An act to provide for the public defense, and an ordinance for the fire department. An explanation of false information printed in Philadelphia.

Cushing, Edward Hopkins, 1829-1879

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