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Unknown The Courier. [January 2, 1863]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06874 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: Port Hudson, Louisiana Type: Broadside Date: 2 January 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : necessity paper ; 18.9 x 6.9 cm. Order a Copy

Evening edition. Latest news from Vicksburg. "Heavy skirmishing -- A general engagement soon expected." Printed on small onlong piece of necessity paper 2 days before surrender of Vicksburg, 4 days before surrender of Port Hudson.

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