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Hale, E.J., 1802-1880 Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2449 (May 9, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.34.33 Author/Creator: Hale, E.J., 1802-1880 Place Written: Fayetteville, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 9 May 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 60 cm, Width: 45 cm Order a Copy

The President's Message to the House of Representatives, Victory at Plymouth, Pelham & Longstreet Severely Wounded, General Jenkins Killed, Investigation into the Massacre of Colored Troops at Fort Pillow, The Fight at Plymouth, The Battles in Louisiana.

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