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Knobloch, Arthur Frederick, fl. 1862 The confederate banner. [October 25, 1862]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05988.23 Author/Creator: Knobloch, Arthur Frederick, fl. 1862 Place Written: Thibodaux, Louisiana Type: Newspaper Date: 25 October 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : wallpaper ; 50.1 x 27.3 cm. Order a Copy

Letters describe local regimental action. Announces Yankees and gunboats near Donaldsville. Name of Lt. John Stevens, Co. J 23rd Regt C.V. Lafourche Crossing, La. written at top. French translation on right side. Wallpaper has brown and white geometric pattern.

Knobloch, Arthur Frederick, fl. 1862
Knobloch, Carl, fl. 1862

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