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Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879 The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 111, whole no. 1418 (January 1, 1862)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.51.014 Author/Creator: Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879 Place Written: Houston, Texas Type: Newspaper Date: 1 January 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 47.7 x 33 cm. Order a Copy

Death of Prince Albert, War regarded certain, Terrible battle impending. Eulogy for Col. R.F. Terry, with a poem describing his death and a tribute of respect adopted in the House of Representatives. Year in review. Note from the Presbyterian General Assembly. Report of the expedition to Ship Island. Editorial about price monopoly.

Cushing, Edward Hopkins, 1829-1879

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