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J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880 Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 32 (August 7, 1861)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.56.038 Author/Creator: J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Newspaper Date: 7 August 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 58.5 cm, Width: 43 cm Order a Copy

A Second Few Days Sojourn with the Army of the Potomac, General Pillow's Proclamation, Distrust & Disaffection - Peace Meetings, Mr. Breckinridge on the Bill of Abominations, Probable Evacuation of newport, Confederate Prisoners of War at Washington.

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