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Swords, J. M., fl. 1863 The daily citizen. [June 25, 1863]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05988.04 Author/Creator: Swords, J. M., fl. 1863 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Newspaper Date: 25 June 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : wallpaper Height: 49.9 cm, Width: 30.1 cm Order a Copy

Lee assumed the offensive and marched through Maryland into Pennsylvania. Expresses need to be patient while waiting for Johnston. A letter from a soldier describes conditions. Fugitive slave ad. Wallpaper has gray and blue floral and foliage pattern.

Swords, J.M., fl. 1863

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