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Burglar Foiled.

--A daring effort was made by a burglar last Wednesday night to force an entrance into Mrs. Clarke's house, in Henrico county, three miles east of Richmond, but the screams of the lady and children attracted the attention of two soldiers, who hastened to her aid, and frightened off the ruffians.

The Daily Dispatch: October 24, 1863. Richmond Dispatch. 2 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. October 24, 1863. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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