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Castles on the Rip Raps and naval fortifications rise
The piece discusses Fort Monroe and the Rip Raps fortress near Hampton Roads. It details construction, material origins from multiple states, and the strategic role of these forts to shelter naval power and commerce. It notes President Jackson’s interest, a Delaware voyage, and a captain’s valor. It includes a reflective anecdote about Job Allerton and a capture at sea.
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