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Siege and naval action of Commodore Perry near Tobasco
Read fragments describe Letters of Marque from Vera Cruz to Havana, American flotilla led by Commodore Perry commanding vessels including the Vixen, Portes, and McLane, attacking Tobasco, capturing prizes, bombarding the town, and advocating preservation of hospitals. Reports cover the ground action, casualties, ships, crews, and aftermath. Also notes about telegraph expansion, Michigan politics, and other 1847 news items.
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Vera-Cruz- Haran
Marge
Mexico
Vere Cruz
Hayine
Havana
Barque
Havang
Portis
Powera
Tutin
Endemyoregulara
Gutecundesa
Missiegippi
Commodore Perry
Vixen
Com
Sands
Boneta
Benham
Reefer
Sterrett
Noniva
Mazard
McLane
Howard
Evenue
Nonea
Baritac
Cumberland
Forrest
Cest
Winslow
Walsh
Hunt
Edson
Lieut
Adams
Marines
Anton Lizardo
Frontera
Tobasco
Skirm
Schoanete
Parker
C. W. Morris
Chee-1
Gond
Patriota
Plymouth
Pakerson
Colion
Alvarado
Bor
Morris
Campeachy
Yucatan
U. S
Cempenchy
United States
New Orleans
Big
Merida
Scott
Alleck Tampica
Washington