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Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879 The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 134, whole no. 3514 (February 24, 1862)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.51.025 Author/Creator: Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879 Place Written: Houston, Texas Type: Newspaper Date: 24 February 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 47.7 x 33 cm. Order a Copy

Fort Donelson evacuated, Buell advancing on Nasville, Speech of Judge Terrell. Editorial on war weapons. Letter from Judge Burford. Tribute of respect to Company A calvary, Nashville ordered to Surrender, General Price falling back on Arkansas, The enemy preparing to attack Columbus.

Cushing, Edward Hopkins, 1829-1879

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