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Raymond, Henry J. (Henry Jarvis), 1820-1869 The New-York Times. [Vol. 11, no. 3274 (March 21, 1862)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08726.17 Author/Creator: Raymond, Henry J. (Henry Jarvis), 1820-1869 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Newspaper Date: 21 March 1862 Pagination: 8 p. ; 52.8 x 38.4 cm. Order a Copy

Mostly contains news from various theatres of war. Most articles are short updates on skirmishes, but there are several larger ones. News from Washington: an inquiry into censorship of the press, report of the House Judiciary Committee, bridges destroyed by the rebels as they retreated from Manassas, increased railroad facilities between New York and Washington,and debates on the tax bill in House of Representatives. Other articles on fighting in Eastern Kentucky and Island Number Ten. Articles dealing with issues on the Southern coast, including Florida and New Bern, North Carolina. Includes law and monetary market reports. News on naval engagements on the Mississippi and in Gulf of Mexico. List of marriages and deaths. Pages 5-7 mostly has advertisements.

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