Correspondence of the editors of the Richmond dispatch, 1861-1906, (bulk 1870-1897).

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Correspondence of the editors of the Richmond dispatch, 1861-1906, (bulk 1870-1897).

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Correspondence accumulated by the editors of the Richmond Dispatch. The collection includes articles, reports, literary contributions, book reviews, letters to the editor, and other pieces submitted for publication. Many articles deal with Virginia history, particularly colonial and Civil War era, state and national politics, and foreign affairs. Also included are pieces dealing with the newspaper's finances, subscription, and editorial policies, and a few pieces of personal correspondence of William D. Chesterman, one of the editors.

138 pieces.2 boxes.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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Chesterman, William Dallas, 1845-1904

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Richmond Dispatch (Cowardin & Ellyson, 1850-1903).

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Richmond Dispatch was established in in 1850 by James Andrew Cowardin and Henry Keeling Ellyson. In 1850-1883 the newspaper was published daily (except Sundays) under the title of Daily Dispatch. The publication was suspended in Apr. - Dec. of 1865 and again briefly in Apr. 1866. In 1890, the Dispatch was acquired by John L. Williams. On Jan. 26, 1903, Joseph Bryan's Times and John L. Williams' Dispatch consolidated into the Richmond Times-Dispatch, owned by Bryan. From the descripti...

Brock, R. A. 1839-1914,

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