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Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870 Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 367 (November 23, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.14.28 Author/Creator: Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870 Place Written: Louisville, Kentucky Type: Newspaper Date: 23 November 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 68 cm, Width: 50.5 cm Order a Copy

Cotton in New Orleans Seized.
An article from the St. Louis Republican describes events in Vicksburg. Minutes from the Board of Aldermen's meeting are included. An editorial about the protection of borders, particularly the southern border of Kentucky.

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