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Simpson, R.H. The confederate states. [Vol. 4, no. 2 (December 7, 1861)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06208.01 Author/Creator: Simpson, R.H. Place Written: New Iberia, Louisiana Type: Newspaper Date: 7 December 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : necessity paper ; 45.5 x 27.8 cm. Order a Copy

Brief news reports and witty remarks from several sources. Ads for sewing machines and other services, some in French. Printed on yellow necessity paper.

Simpson, R.H., fl. 1862
Burnett, Lawrence T., fl. 1862

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