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Navy Department Advices From The Mississippi River
A long wartime dispatch notes Union positions near the mouth of the Mississippi, reporting minor naval actions, troop movements, and strategic aims. It mentions preparations for controlling rail routes between Washington and Baltimore, describes expeditionary efforts from Cambridge to cut out privateers, and discusses the broader military situation including Fortifications and departmental reorganizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Bolling
Beth
New Orleans
Richmond
Hollie
Potomac
Baltimore and Ohio
Army of the Potomac
Washington
Baltimore
Annapolis
United States
Cambridge
Beaufort
Carmbridge
Sharpe
Gwinn
Actiog Meters Strang
Eldridge
Albatrom
Comemand
Ward
Albatror
Eranaponet
Waehlngton
Everndag
Certan
Munson
Mats Fusgange
Ivlegram
Aixty
Atouisiamea
Fremont
Bcourt Martial
Colonel Hazard
Indiana Ia
Salt River
Kentucky
McClellan
Europa
Savoy
Department of the East
New York
New Jersey
Troy
Tara
Potomsc
Delaware
Maryland
Columbie
Virginie
Alleghany Monotsine
James River
Fortress Monroe
Washington, D
Department of Virginia
Yorkes Monroe
Atxty Mallee
T.da
Fort Fickens