The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events, Volume 5Frank Moore G. P. Putnam, 1863 - United States |
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| Title | The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events, Volume 5 The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events, Frank Moore |
| Editor | Frank Moore |
| Publisher | G. P. Putnam, 1863 |
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