Battle on the river and raids across railheads and towns
Reports detail a Union riverine action where the Monarch ram and other Federal ships engaged Confederate rams, sinking a rebel vessel near Cairo while capturing or disabling several boats. Casualties on the Union side were light, with several Confederate losses and prisoners among the wreckage.
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Cairo
Generil
Beauregard
Lovell
Benton
Jeff Thompson
Aptain Mooery
Lancaster
Col. Elliott
Geeoes
Joss
Davis
Memphis
Steamboats Leave for New Orleans in Rebel Skirmish Showdown
Federal forces push toward New Orleans engaging rebel batteries near the city. Gunboats and troops move in force as alarms rise among Confederate positions. Local reports describe a tense river action with steamboats deployed to support the advance.
Destruction in Memphis after naval engagement
From Memphis comes a report on the late naval fight where only one rebel gunboat escaped. The defense of the city is recounted, highlighting the destruction and strategic outcome of the clash.
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Cairo
Jane
Jeff
Ieee
Marchal
Fitch
Memphis
Naval actions and orders near Richmond and Charleston
Reports from Louisville New York Chicago Philadelphia dated June 7 describe Beauregard's orders restricting reporters within 25 miles of the lines and prohibiting private army correspondence. Vessels in James River attacked Drury's Bluff near Richmond with rumors of the Monitor sinking rebel gunboats. The fleet before Richmond is said to number 60 vessels.
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