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Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879 The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 26, whole no. 3521 (May 16, 1862)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.51.037 Author/Creator: Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879 Place Written: Houston, Texas Type: Newspaper Date: 16 May 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 47.7 cm, Width: 33 cm Order a Copy

Rumors from New Orleans. The great expected battle at Yorktown. Secession in California, particularly San Bernadino. Editorial on the shinplaster nuisance. Fugitive slave ad. Battle of Shiloh.

Cushing, Edward Hopkins, 1829-1879

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