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Ayres, E.W. and Wade, W.H., fl. 1862-1864 Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 1, no. 38 (May 30, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.76.32 Author/Creator: Ayres, E.W. and Wade, W.H., fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Newspaper Date: 30 May 1863 Pagination: 8 p. : Height: 40.5 cm, Width: 28.5 cm Order a Copy

Sketch of Commodore French Forrest, CS Navy.

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