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Cowardin, J.A. & Hammersley Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 43 (August 22, 1861)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.56.051 Author/Creator: Cowardin, J.A. & Hammersley Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Newspaper Date: 22 August 1861 Pagination: 4 p. ; 58.5 x 43 cm Order a Copy

The Potomac Flotilla - Cannonading at Aquia Creek and Mathias Point, The Great Battle in Missouri.

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