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Civil War Broadside Extra.

Broadside extra from Norristown, Pa., dated Friday June 24, 1864. Titled "Herald And Free Press BULLETIN!". This scarce broadside lists the killed and wounded at the Battle at Petersburg, Va. The broadside lists the men and the wounds they received, ie: Killed, wounded in the head, leg, arm, face, etc. It ends with a report that Brigadier General John F. Hartranft was "Slightly touched on the wrist of the left hand"…."by a ball passing through his clothes across his breast". The broadside measures 6 1/8" X 9 ¼". Light typical age, else fine. A rare informative broadside that would keep the community, and more important family members, apprised of their loved ones status.

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