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Swords, J. M., fl. 1863 The daily citizen. [June 23, 1863]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05988.03 Author/Creator: Swords, J. M., fl. 1863 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Newspaper Date: 23 June 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : wallpaper Height: 48.3 cm, Width: 31 cm Order a Copy

Complains about careless soldiers south of the city who fire their guns at random. Praises gallant soldiers. Includes reports from other newspapers. Wallpaper has blue and white floral pattern.

Swords, J.M., fl. 1863

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