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Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879 The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 35, whole no. 3530 (June 6, 1862)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.51.046 Author/Creator: Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879 Place Written: Houston, Texas Type: Newspaper Date: 6 June 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 47.7 cm, Width: 33 cm Order a Copy

Battle of Vicksburg, with 1700 prisoners taken. Newspaper war in New York. General orders from Texas headquarters regarding enrollment of recruits. Campaign in New Mexico. Sending provisions to New Orleans. Fugitive slave ad. Letter from Judge Munger.

Cushing, Edward Hopkins, 1829-1879

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