Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879 Tri-Weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 65 (August, 18, 1863)]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06015 Author/Creator: Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879 Place Written: Houston, Texas Type: Newspaper Date: 18 August 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 56 cm, Width: 39.5 cm Order a Copy
A rare postmarked issue with Civil War news, including a report of the surrender of Vicksburg. There is also an article advocating conscripting slaves to fight for the Confederacy and fugitive slave ads. Contains foreign news as well as news from around Texas and New Orleans. Reports on local elections. Cushing was the editor.
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