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J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880 Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 81 (April 4, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.56.154 Author/Creator: J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Newspaper Date: 4 April 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 58.5 cm, Width: 43 cm Order a Copy

Report of the Army of Northern Virginia, General Lee's army - including news that Grant has recently been on the front, Conspiracy in Kentucky brewing to deliver her to the Confederacy, General Schofield pushes to East Tenn. and on to Morristown, General Forrest's raid and capture of prisoners in Union City and his repuls at Padacah, Union victory at Fort DeRussey, Louisiana, expected rebel invasion of Kentucky by General Breckinridge, Telegraphic dispatch from Atlanta, Alexandria surrendered to Porter's Fleet without opposition.

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