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Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879 Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 173, whole no. 3837 (November 23, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.54.08 Author/Creator: Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879 Place Written: Houston, Texas Type: Newspaper Date: 23 November 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 45.7 x 29 cm Order a Copy

Sherman has set fire to Atlanta, completely destroying it, is marching on Charleston, Jubal Early has gone to Richmond.

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