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Historical accounts of the Barringer Flag

The following are articles from Newark Newspapers of 1861 and 1899 as well as a Civil War book reference. The text appears without altering or correcting spelling, punctuation or grammar. Where words or parts of words are in parenthesis, some words could not be deciphered and a best guess has been made.

Special thanks to Len Luzky for transcribing these articles.

Newark Daily Advance - April 29, 1861

Newark Evening News - May 1, 1899

New Jersey and The Rebellion