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J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880 Daily dispatch. [Vol. 21, no. 10 (January 11, 1862)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.56.101 Author/Creator: J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Newspaper Date: January 11, 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 58.5 cm, Width: 43 cm Order a Copy

Burnside's Expedition has gone into Pamlico Sound, preparations for battle of Roanoke Island, New Year's Day fight at Port Royal, Report on General Jackson's shelling of Hancock, Jackson plans attack on General Kelly's command, Federals attack Huntersville - Confederates retreat, Yankee report on Battle at Beaufort Ferry, The Federal occupation of Great Bethel, Virginia, There is great excitement in the air at Fortress Monroe, Yankees fire upon French man-of-war.

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