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J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880 Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 114 (May 18, 1861)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.56.002 Author/Creator: J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Newspaper Date: 18 May 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 58.5 cm, Width: 43 cm Order a Copy

Reported Obstruction of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Harper's Ferry, A Resolution in Reference to a day of Fasting and Prayer by Congress of the Confederate States, Mr. Seward's Definition of Treason.

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