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Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879 The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 34, whole no. 3529 (June 4, 1862)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.51.045 Author/Creator: Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879 Place Written: Houston, Texas Type: Newspaper Date: 4 June 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 47.7 cm, Width: 33 cm Order a Copy

Williamsburg engagements. Surrender of Natchez. Battle of Shiloh. Prisoners at Chicago, and escort of federal prisoners home. General orders from Texas headquarters about recruits. Battle at Vicksburg, and gunboat battles. Proclamation of martial law.

Cushing, Edward Hopkins, 1829-1879

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