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William Lloyd and Co. Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 70 (May 20, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.72.107 Author/Creator: William Lloyd and Co. Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Newspaper Date: 20 May 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 60 x 43 cm Order a Copy

Banks escaped to New Orleans with 5,000 men, Alexandria surrendered to General Taylor, Baton Rouge evacuated by enemy, Heavy skirmishing at Petersburg.

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