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The World. [Vol. 5, no. 1367 (November 9, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08456 Author/Creator: Place Written: New York, New York Type: Newspaper Date: 9 November 1864 Pagination: 8 p. : Height: 50.8 cm, Width: 39.4 cm Order a Copy

Reports on the re-election of Abraham Lincoln as president. Contains New York election results by county and reports from other states. Also makes reference to "Republican misrule." Prints an article on the capture of the pirate ship Florida by the U.S. steamer Wachusett. Includes news from Louisiana on white schools giving way to black schools, and a report on the Army of the Potomac.

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