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September 07, 1861

DAVENPORT DAILY GAZETTE, Iowa, Sept. 7, 1861 

* General Ulysses S. Grant
* Paducah, Kentucky


The front page has: "The War News" "Consternation in the Carolinas" "The Blockade Keenly Felt at Charleston" "Diabolical Outrage by Secessionists" "Jeff. Davis's Death Again Affirmed" "Gen. Grant Taken Possession of Paducah, Ky." "His Proclamation" which begins: "I have come among you not as an enemy, but as your friend & fellow citizen. Not to injure or annoy you, but to respect the rights..." signed in type: U. S. Grant.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.

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