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Taft, J. W. U.S. steamer "Fawn"

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06739.04 Author/Creator: Taft, J. W. Place Written: Memphis, Tn. Type: Photograph Date: 1864 October Pagination: 1 albumen ; 19.7 x 24.4 cm. Order a Copy

Inscription on mount reads: "U.S. Steamer Fawn. off Memphis, Tenn. The place where the naval engagement before Memphis, Tenn.

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