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Fragmented Civil War Narrative and Surrender Details
A disjointed 19th century newspaper fragment recounts Civil War action near Fort Henry and Fort Donelson, including cavalry moves, river flotilla bombardment, and captures. It describes Gen Lander's pursuit, surrender of rebels, and letters from Cumberland via the New York Tribune, plus a chaotic Powell's Saloon scene and Union enthusiasm in Cincinnati.
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Corrasp
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Leon
Garratnae
Dee
Thor Jon
Arkapans
Tilghman
Berry
Giese
Calhoun
Berwick
Havana
Pas & Oates
Rosa
Star
Lyk
Virginia Cavalry
Lander
Ohioath
Virgiis 7Th Infantry
Armstrong
James O'Brien
Bannister
Pagrus
Rabel
Baldwin
Landor
Carson
Hivans
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Col. Carroll
Cumberland
New York Tribune
Capt's
Tillotson
Haynes
Ohio
Lord Lyons
United States
Bia
Secretary of the Navy
Theannall
Great Britain
Savannah
U. States
South
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Bowling Green
Union| Indies
Davis
Bell
Edwil M. Stantle
Powall
D Lincoln
Toff Davis
White
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Hippocrates
Powell
Jeff. Davis
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Ort Powell
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