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Spelman, John, fl. 1861 State journal. [Vol. 1, no. 95 (October 26, 1861)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.24.02 Author/Creator: Spelman, John, fl. 1861 Place Written: Raleigh, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 26 October 1861 Pagination: 4 p. ; 63 x 46 cm Order a Copy

The Permanent Constitution of the Confederate States, Letter to General Beauregard and Response from G.T. Beauregard, Battle Near Potomac, General Evans Reports Victory, Colonel Baker Killed, Colonel Cogswell and 10 Officers Captured.

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