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Cowardin, J.A. & Hammersley Daily dispatch. [Vol. 21, no. 94 (April 21, 1862)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.56.109 Author/Creator: Cowardin, J.A. & Hammersley Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Newspaper Date: 21 April 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 58.5 x 43 cm Order a Copy

Official report of Captain D.B. Byrd, commanding post near Smyrna, Florida, concerning the gallant and successful gunboat engagement, Federal account of the Battle of Shiloh, Brig.-Gen. Prentiss captured by the rebels, Confederates win Battle near Knoxville, after a two-hour hand to hand fight, the Yankees lost 76, 500 captured, Southern account of the Second day's Battle at Shiloh.

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