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J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880 Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 94 (April 20, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.56.159 Author/Creator: J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Newspaper Date: 20 April 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 58.5 x 43 cm Order a Copy

Official dispatch from Jamor-General Forrest to General S. Cooper regarding the capture of Fort Pillow, Report of the capture of Fort Pillow.

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