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J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880 Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 15 (July 17, 1861)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.56.029 Author/Creator: J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Newspaper Date: 17 July 1861 Pagination: 4 p. ; 58.5 x 43 cm Order a Copy

Proclamation of General Banks, The Laurel Hill Battle, Reported Engagement between General McCulloch's Force and 14,000, Federalists - Brilliant Victory, Official Account of the Victory of the Federal Forces Under General McClellan.

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