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Cincinnati Gazette [Detailed report of Union Victory at Fort Henry, Tenn.]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07687.182 Author/Creator: Cincinnati Gazette Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Newspaper clipping Date: 7 February 1862 Pagination: 3 clippings ; 54.5 x 17.4 cm. Order a Copy

Detailed report of Union victory at Fort Henry, Tenn. Includes three clippings: "Union Flag Planted on Tennsesse Soil;" "Rebel Scouts Captured-Occupation at Romeny;" and "Our Troops in Pursuit of the Rebel Refugees from Fort Henry-The Rebel Troops Reported to be for the Union."

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

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