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J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880 Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 24 (January 29, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.56.141 Author/Creator: J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Newspaper Date: January 28, 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 58.5 cm, Width: 43 cm Order a Copy

News reports discussing the horrors of the cold, and resulting hardships of our armies, Telegraphic dispatch from East Tennessee reports that the cavalry is still in the vicinity of Knoxville.

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