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Pinckney, Henry Laurens (1794-1863) Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 827 (August 7, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.43.28 Author/Creator: Pinckney, Henry Laurens (1794-1863) Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 7 August 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 65 x 52 cm Order a Copy

Telegram states Rebel Raiders captured including Colonel Ashby, An Expedition led by Grant, The Bombardment of Battery Wagner, the Fight of Morris Island, The Fight on James River, Pictures of the Battle of Charleston, From Tennessee - Review of Two Negro Regiments, Another Cavalry Fight at Brandy Station, An Expedition Led by Grant, Letter from Pope Pius IX on the American War, Mr. Davis - A Dictator?, Pictures of the Battle of Charleston by A. Grinevald, Address of the President to the Soldiers of the Confederate States.

Founded in 1819 by Henry Laurens Pinckney, son of Charles Pickney, who was its sole editor for the first fifteen years of publication.

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