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Syme, John W., fl. 1861 Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 45 (June 5, 1861)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.26.01 Author/Creator: Syme, John W., fl. 1861 Place Written: Raleigh, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 5 June 1861 Pagination: 4 p. ; 63.5 x 46.5 cm. Order a Copy

The Killing of Ellsworth, Proclamation by Wilcox, The Fairfax Fight, The Fight at Aquia Creek.
Important naval intelligence includes a lengthy list of dismissals and resignations from the Navy and Marine corps. An article describes the Confederate army uniform. An account of a recent flag presentation by the ladies of Raleigh includes a poem about "North Carolina's daughters."

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

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