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Action of the Gunboats at Memphis

One engraving entitled "Action of Gunboats at Memphis" dated 1863. Depicts a naval battle between Union and Confederate gunboats on the Mississippi river, June 6, 1862. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the...

GLC08878.0162

[U. S. pontoon across Big Black River. U.S. troops in the front. C.S.A wagon & guard in the rear. 1865]

Image of a long bridge crossing the Big Black River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. Silhouettes of several figures visible in the middle of the bridge and on the bank of the river. Title taken from inscription on recto. Stamp of French & Co...

GLC05111.01.0084

to Henry Walke

Signed by Acting Rear Admiral Porter as Commander of the Mississippi Squadron to Captain Walke as commander of the USS "Carondolet." Wants to have the tugboats in order so they can be ready for emergencies. Tells him to keep as few of them under...

GLC08533