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8 July 1863

Gardner, William, fl. 1863

Broadside

Title: General Order No. 61.

"Every man can feel the proud satisfaction that he has done his part in the heroic defense of Port Hudson. The place is surrendered at the last moment it is proper to hold it." Printed on necessity paper inside the fort. Uneven inking and spotting overall. Old paste adhesive stains, possibly from posting.

GLC06875

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