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Cowardin, J.A. & Hammersley Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 15 (January 18, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.56.139 Author/Creator: Cowardin, J.A. & Hammersley Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Newspaper Date: 18 January 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 58.5 x 43 cm Order a Copy

Telegraphic dispatch from Texas - The State legislature passed an act placing the entire military power of the State at the disposal of the Confederacy for a full year, Telegraphic dispatch from Charleston reports the continued steady bombardment of that city.

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