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Compton, T.G., fl. 1863 The southern sentinel. [Vol. 1, no. 8 (May 16, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05988.27 Author/Creator: Compton, T.G., fl. 1863 Place Written: Alexandria, Louisiana Type: Newspaper Date: 16 May 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : wallpaper Height: 68.4 cm, Width: 55.5 cm Order a Copy

The first newspaper printed by Union occupation troops after the fall of Alexandria. Announces the arrival of Gen. Banks's army to the city. Poetry features traditional patriotic themes, one by Henry W. Longfellow. Wallpaper has faded gold leaf floral pattern with green and purple highlights.

Compton, T.G., fl. 1863

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