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Smith, Bailey & Co. (publishers) The Sentinel. [Vol. 2, no. (July 12, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.57.15 Author/Creator: Smith, Bailey & Co. (publishers) Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Newspaper Date: 12 July 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 61 cm, Width: 47 cm Order a Copy

Fight between the CSS Alabama and USS Kearsage.

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