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Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879 The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 89, whole no. 3744 (October 14, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.51.090 Author/Creator: Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879 Place Written: Houston, Texas Type: Newspaper Date: 14 October 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 47.7 cm, Width: 33 cm Order a Copy

Ads for conscription substitutes. Notice on transmission of mail across the Mississippi. The Fordoche fight. Judge Oldham's speech. Editorial on finances, including discussion of cotton. Letter to the sheep farmers of Texas. Fugitive slave ad.

Cushing, Edward Hopkins, 1829-1879

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