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Walker, John G., 1835-1907 [List of those killed and wounded at Arkansas Post aboard the USS "Baron de Kalb"]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03804.04 Author/Creator: Walker, John G., 1835-1907 Place Written: Arkansas Post, Arkansas Type: Document Date: January 11, 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 30.5 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Lists 2 killed, 2 seriously wounded and probably mortal, 4 seriously wounded, and 9 slightly wounded from the crew of the USS "Baron de Kalb" at the battle for Arkansas Post. A carte de visite photograph (9.6 x 6.1 cm) of Theodore Zendon, one of the two killed, is also included. Zendon appears to be in his early teens. Verso of the photograph says "Theodore Zendon / 128 East 27th street / N.Y.C." Walker received accolades from Congress for his service during the battle for Arkansas Post. Written of the coast of Arkansas Post, Arkansas

Walker, John George, 1821-1893

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