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Greeley & McElrath (1841-1866) New York daily tribune. [Vol. XXIV, no. 7360 (November 7, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08516.01 Author/Creator: Greeley & McElrath (1841-1866) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Newspaper Date: 7 November 1864 Pagination: 8 p. ; 52.5 x 39 cm. Order a Copy

Announces the defeat of Confederate General John Bell Hood at the Tennessee River. Many articles detail news about the upcoming presidential election of 1864 including an article on guaranteeing a free and peaceful election. Includes other Civil War and election news, news from Europe, and articles on the Congressional election in Indiana.

Greeley & McElrath, 1841-1866
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Hood, John Bell, 1831-1879

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