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Cushing, Edward H. (1829-1879) The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 31, whole no. 3526 (May 28, 1862)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.51.042 Author/Creator: Cushing, Edward H. (1829-1879) Place Written: Houston, Texas Type: Newspaper Date: 28 May 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 47.7 x 33 cm. Order a Copy

Several poems. A letter to the editor exposes censors, croakers, and traitors. Fugitive slave ad. Editorial on the fall of New Orleans and its effect on Europe. Federal war tax bill. Why women sympathize with the war rebellion. Evacuation of Richmond.

Cushing, Edward Hopkins, 1829-1879

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