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Greeley & McElrath, 1841-1866 New York semi-weekly tribune. [Vol.19, no. 1625 (December 21, 1860)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08429.08 Author/Creator: Greeley & McElrath, 1841-1866 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Newspaper Date: 21 December 1860 Pagination: 8 p. ; 57 x 42 cm. Order a Copy

Articles beginning on page four detail the proceedings of the South Carolina secession convention and the adoption of the ordinance of secession. Also prints the results of secession votes in other states like Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, etc. Other news includes the proceedings of Congress, public postings, advertisements. Uncut.

Greeley & McElrath, 1841-1866

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