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Unknown [Telegram regarding Louisiana's secession from the Union]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01867.01 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: [New York, New York?] Type: Telegram Date: circa 26 January 1861 Pagination: 1 p. ; 13.7 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

Reporter's retained copy to "Times" (possibly The New York Times). "Louisiana passed ordinance secession by a vote of 113 to 17 at Two oclock PM." Written on American Telegraph Company stationery and sent by "Hooper."

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