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Harding, William White (1830-1889) The Philadelphia Inquirer. [August 6, 1863]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08516.05 Author/Creator: Harding, William White (1830-1889) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Newspaper Date: 6 August 1863 Pagination: 8 p. ; 51.5 x 33 cm. Order a Copy

Various news items about the Civil War, including an account of the bombardment of Fort Wagner.

Harding, William White, 1830-1889

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