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Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879 The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 134, 3789 (January 27, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.51.109 Author/Creator: Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879 Place Written: Houston, Texas Type: Newspaper Date: 27 January 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 47.7 x 33 cm. Order a Copy

News from Alexandria. Compliments to state troops. Yankee official account of the capture of Fort Esperanza. Letter to the editor criticizing charge on Fort Baxter. Education of disabled soldiers, children of deceased soldiers.

Cushing, Edward Hopkins, 1829-1879

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