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Farragut, David E., fl. 1862 [Orders to besiege Vicksburg]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09179 Author/Creator: Farragut, David E., fl. 1862 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: 25 June 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : Order a Copy

Manuscript copy of his orders of his orders to besiege Vicksburg, including order to open fire on the hospital at 4 AM.

Farragut, David E., fl. 1862

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