Telegram signed : "U. S. Flag Ship Minnesota, Newports News" to John A. Dix, 1863 May 25.

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Telegram signed : "U. S. Flag Ship Minnesota, Newports News" to John A. Dix, 1863 May 25.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270599247

Saying, "I hope you have good news from Vicksburg."

1 item (1 p.) ; (8vo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7193687

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