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McCann, William Penn, 1830-1906 to Richard T. Renshaw

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02254.11 Author/Creator: McCann, William Penn, 1830-1906 Place Written: Washington, North Carolina Type: Letter signed Date: 11 April 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 19 x 23 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to Renshaw about the plan to "attack Hills Point Battery at 5 Oclock tomorrow morning, and cover the 'Escort' as she passes through the obstructions." Notes that the Escort will be carrying ammunition.

The attack McCann references is the start of the Battle of Suffolk at Hill's Point (sometimes known as the Battle of Fort Huger), which spanned from 11 April to 4 May 1863. The Union Army captured Fort Huger, creating a safe river route for Union ships and trade.

McCann, William Penn, 1830-1906
Renshaw, Richard T., 1822-1879

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