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J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880 Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 79 (April 1, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.56.153 Author/Creator: J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Newspaper Date: 1 April 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 58.5 x 43 cm Order a Copy

Particulars of the murder of a 17-month old boy by Federal troops because he was named for General Jenkins, 400 Yankee Cavalry captured by the FRebels at Union City, Tenn., State of affairs in East Tenn. - wanton and outrageous conduct in the area.

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