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Nast, Thomas, (1840-1902) Attack on Port Hudson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0128 Author/Creator: Nast, Thomas, (1840-1902) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: 1864 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; 27.5 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

One engraving entitled "Attack on Port Hudson" dated 1864. Depicts battle between Union and Confederate forces during the Battle of Port Hudson, May 22-July 9, 1863. Engraved from the original painting by Nast, in the possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902

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