[Telegram regarding Louisiana's secession from the Union]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01867.01 Author/Creator: Place Written: New York, New York Type: Telegram Date: January 26, 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 13.7 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy
Reporter's retained copy to "Times" (possibly The New York Times). "Louisiana passed ordinance secession by a vote of 113 to 17 at Two oclock PM." Written on American Telegraph Company stationery and sent by "Hooper."
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