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Broadside: Civil War, Telegraph Bulletin, 1861

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Historic Broadside "Troops Marching To Washington"

1861 Union Telegraph Bulletin Announcing Troops Marching To Washington.
Broadside, 6" by 9", Telegraph Office, Concord, May 18, 1861. In Choice Very Fine condition. "Latest from Washington... Western Troops Marching To Washington - More Batteries erected at Harper's Ferry - Steam Mail Service Discontinued in the Rebel States - French Agent Traveling in the South - Seizure of arms at St. Louis." Two columns of detail follow, including news that the Navy has decided to issue proposals for the construction of new gun boats; the Secretary of War has accepted the 3000 strong Chicago Brigade; the government has determined to take over the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad in Missouri; a schooner was seized by the Pawnee off Alexandria - and more.



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