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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1862

Page

4

Successful Expedition Destroys Memphis and Charleston Bridge

The Tyler and Lexington carried 2000 troops under General Sherman to Bear Creek bridge in Chickasaw Alabama. They destroyed two spans of 100 feet each and 509 feet of trestle work along the Memphis and Charleston Railroad. Rebels offered light resistance. four were killed. Naval despatches confirm no American casualties.

Washington Navy Department Foote Gwin Tyler Lexington Sherman Chickasaw Ala Bear Creek Bridge Memphis and Charleston

Federal gunboat passes Fort Jackson near New Orleans

A War Department despatch from Fortress Monroe reports the Richmond Dispatch of April 25 stating a Federal gunboat passed Fort Jackson below New Orleans. Rebels claim it is of little consequence, as they have additional defenses to rely on.

Union Congress Temple of Freedom Ship Island Black Prince Howes Havana J. A. Nelson Mass New Orleans Connecticut 9Th Christian Williams Mass 26Th Col. Jones Fort Jackson Washington War Department Fortress Monroe Richmond South Mills Fortress Monior Mississippi Norfolk Massachusetts Pennsylvania New York New Hamphire Reno Elizabeth City Warren 21St Massachusetts Hawkins William Cortelson Joseph Curtin T.T. Keely G. W. Wilcox Alex. Dewey Averill Harris Jacob Laning Joseph H. Searfass Benjamin Hively Jacob Jackson Sparta Harrisonburg Magaugheystown Shenandoah Blue Ridge Gordonsville Staunton Vermont 1St Cavalry Surrey Road Massamilten Mountain Rockingham Ashby Banks Harrisburg Batchelor Col.Clark Bankes Baxter Wisconsin 3d Regt Strasburg Gassardi United States Renaud Ganadier Dahlgren D Hee Washington State Count Raas Count Piper Pearce

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