“Naval Expeditions and the Press,” Boston (MA) Advertiser, October 10, 1861

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Naval Expeditions and the Press
Source citation
“Naval Expeditions and the Press,” Boston (MA) Advertiser, October 10, 1861, p. 2: 2.
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“The Pacific Telegraph Line,” New York Herald, October 21, 1861

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The Pacific Telegraph Line
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“The Pacific Telegraph Line,” New York Herald, October 21, 1861, p. 4: 5.
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Allegany County, New York (Fanning's, 1853)

Gazetteer/Almanac
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 22.
ALLEGANY COUNTY, situated in the southwestern part of New York. Length, 40 miles; mean breadth, 28, with an area of 1,120 square miles. It is traversed by Alleghany river, along the borders of which there are considerable tracts of alluvion. The surface of the residue of this county is diversified by hill and dale, and is generally well adapted for grazing. Courts are held at Angelica. Pop. in 1820, 9,330; in 1830, 26,218; in 1840, 40,975; in 1850, 37,812.

Albany County, New York (Fanning's, 1853)

Gazetteer/Almanac
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 21.
ALBANY COUNTY, New York, on the west side of Hudson river, and bounded by the Mohawk on the northeast. Its length is about 22 miles, and its breadth 21 miles, containing about 462 square miles. The face of the country is generally hilly, the soil sandy and light, though much of it well cultivated and fertile, particularly along the Hudson. Court are held at Albany, the capital of the state. Pop. in 1820, 38,116; in 1830, 53,560; in 1840, 68,593; in 1850, 93,279.

Sussex County, New Jersey (Fanning's, 1853)

Gazetteer/Almanac
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 348.
SUSSEX COUNTY, situated in the north part of New Jersey, with Delaware river on the northwest. Area, 415 square miles. Face of the country, diversified with hills, mountains, and marshy plains; soil, varied. Seat of justice, Newton. Pop. in 1810, 25,549; in 1820, 32,752; in 1830, 20,346; in 1840, 21,770; in 1850, 22,986.

Somerset County, New Jersey (Fanning's, 1853)

Gazetteer/Almanac
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 334.
SOMERSET COUNTY, situated in the central part New Jersey. Area, 275 square miles. Face of the country, pleasantly diversified with hills and vales; soil, productive. Seat of justice, Somerville. Pop. in 1810, 14,728; in 1820, 16,506; in 1830, 17,689; in 1840, 17,455; in 1850, 19,661.

Salem County, New Jersey (Fanning's, 1853)

Gazetteer/Almanac
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 321.
SALEM COUNTY, situated at the southwesterly corner of New Jersey, with Delaware bay and Delaware river on the southwest and northwest. Area, 320 square miles. Face of the country, level; soil, sandy but productive. Seat of justice, Salem. Pop. in 1810, 12,761; in 1820, 14,022; in 1830, 14,155; in 1840, 16,024; in 1850, 19,467.
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