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J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880 Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 150 (June 24, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.56.179 Author/Creator: J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Newspaper Date: 24 June 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 58.5 cm, Width: 43 cm Order a Copy

The fight near Lynchburg, The capture of Petersburg, the poition around petersburg, the cause of Grant's failure.

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