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J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880 Daily dispatch. [Vol. 25, no. 27 (July 31, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.56.122 Author/Creator: J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Newspaper Date: 31 July 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 58.5 cm, Width: 43 cm Order a Copy

Death of Colonel W.T. Patton, of wounds received earlier at Gettysburg, The Yankee's have gained a foothold on Morris's Island, greatly endangering the city of Charleston, General Morgan taken prisoner, official report of his capture near Lisbon.

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