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J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880 Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 57 (September 9, 1861)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.56.065 Author/Creator: J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Newspaper Date: 9 September 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 58.5 cm, Width: 43 cm Order a Copy

Reported Death of President Davis, The Fort Hatteras Prisoners, Capture of the Ship Finland by the Blockaders - The Enemy compelled to Abandon the Ship - Set fire to her and take to their boats.

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