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Cowardin, J.A. & Hammersley Daily dispatch. [Vol. 25, no. 35 (August 10, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.56.127 Author/Creator: Cowardin, J.A. & Hammersley Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Newspaper Date: 10 August 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 58.5 x 43 cm Order a Copy

The Federal steamer "Ruth" burns with General Grant's Army's payroll, loss estimated at 30 lives and $260,000, Colonel A.B. Watts killed at Vicksburg.

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