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J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880 Daily dispatch. [Vol. 21, no. 34 (February 8, 1862)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.56.106 Author/Creator: J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Newspaper Date: 8 February 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 58.5 x 43 cm Order a Copy

Report on the Yankee "Epedition of the Southwest," with Butler in command, Official report of the engagement at Piketon, General Polk finds himself in a most distressing situation, Report of the Burnside Expedition heading toward Roanoke Island, Flag of Truce used to facilitate the recovery of General Zollicoffer.

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