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Harper & Brothers, 1833-1962 Harper's weekly. [Vol. VIII, no. 403 (September 19, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08430.05 Author/Creator: Harper & Brothers, 1833-1962 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Newspaper Date: 17 September 1864 Pagination: 16 p. : Height: 41 cm, Width: 28.5 cm Order a Copy

Cover illustration entitled, "Harry Davis Capturing the Battle-Flag of the Thirtieth Louisiana Regiment, at the Battle of Ezra Church." Includes articles on General William T. Sherman, the presidential election of 1864, General George McClellan, and Admiral David G. Farragut. Contains a map showing the field of operations under Ulysses S. Grant, Sherman, and Farragut. Includes sketches of McClellan, Farragut, and other subjects throughout. Also prints literary items such as poems and excerpts of stories.

Harper & Brothers, 1833-1962
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

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