Fort Henry Capture Drives Union Victory in Tennessee
Dispatches report the capture of Fort Henry on the Tennessee River after a gunboat-led assault. Union forces under Flag Officer Foote and Major General Halleck say the fort surrendered unconditionally, with 32 on board the Essex scalded to death and several officers captured. The Memphis and Ohio Railroad bridge fell under Union control 15 miles upstream.
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Fort Henry
Tennessee River
PROM
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Erntay
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Wibbs Inde
U.S
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Wavia
Leter
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Feger Conn
Tmoander Purten
Liewis
Peeters
Laylor
Port Newry
Leora Teniusan
Grant
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Atheers
Cincinnati
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Thave
A. Il
Foope
Fing-Oficer
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S. Louis
Essx
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Nne
Cavers Natt
Piday
Gasette
Copuiereiad
Guiro
Fort Kenry
Lewis
Coroudetet
Wudager
Tyler
Conestoga
Lexington
Painter Creek
Bultla
St. Louis
Washington
Wishington
Fort Newry
Sepawice
Waites
Ap’lause
Monroe
Belojaie
Memrain
Fort Menry
Tennessee Iver
Memphis and Ohio Railroad
Kentucky
Bowlinge
Cumberland
Seine
Tennesser
Cort
Menpila
Qhly
Bowling Green
Cahuabus
Nashville
Tennessee
Battle Report From Fort Henry and Nashville
An account of naval and land actions along the Tennessee and surrounding forts. It describes a night engagement near Fort Henry, a drag of rebel forces, and the surrender of fort defenses. Dispatches note Union flag restored in Tennessee and anticipates further operations toward Nashville and Memphis.
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Gulf of Mexico
Kentucky
Proud Ann
Fort Henry
Tennessee River
Fort Henry and Fort Donelson Are Key to Northern Tennessee Campaign
The scene describes the naval victory near Fort Henry on the Tennessee River, with gunboats and ironclads under Commodore Foote. It details the fleet officers, vessel armament, and the fort’s position, defenses, and nearby routes to Fort Donelson, Nashville, and Memphis, outlining strategic implications for the ongoing campaign.
The Great Mortar Fleet Ready for Immediate Action
The Veusela mortar fleet preparations near completion with many vessels sailing to a rendezvous. Mortars, weighing about 7000 pounds, feature 13 inch bore and 35 inch depth. Platform and carriage details describe a revolving circular support, wrought iron frame, and a two-ton carriage designed for high pressure firing. Bombshells weigh 200 pounds, with a 2 pound fitted addition, and about 9000 projectiles have been produced.
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Pourre
Lora
Pittsburgh
Warship notes and armament details in a naval report
A government dispatch outlines a flotilla of new ironclad ships and destroyers. The document lists eighteen to twenty-one gunboats, 3700 pounds armor, and two to three hundred ton vessels. The side-wheel steam gunboat Octerera is designated flag-ship of the flotilla.
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Clnehiuar
Ste Lone
Savannah brings news from Port Royal and orders home
The United States sloop of war Savannah arrived at port after an eight day voyage from Port Royal. Commanded by Jun S. Mrasavon the ship has seen blockade duty, reports flu illness among crew, and lies in Tybee Island harbor until relieved by New-York Volunteers. The Port Royal expedition sailings on the 26th are noted along with a list of Savannah officers.
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United States
Savannah
Comemander Joan
Misasoon
Port Royal
D. C
Holtlay
Tybee Island
New-York Volunteers
Portance
Fort Royal
Jun S. Mrasavon
Av We Johnson
Henry C. Mayoy Maymenter
A. W. Russell
Sirgeon
Jab Gorbla
Acil Masters
Samuel Cy Gray
Wm. F. Shankland
Charles W
Affair on the Upper Potomac and Harper's Ferry Destruction
Reports from Friday February 7 describe Capt Bayon and three men using a flag of truce near Harper's Ferry bridge to lure a Virginian then firing on a ferryman. Federal batteries shelled Harper's Ferry buildings, twelve houses burned, plus a hotel and rail facilities. Rebels observed leaving town. Dawn gunboat arrived for repairs at Brooklyn Navy Yard, with officers and crew listed. Vessels at the yard include Annie Glover, Caroline, Para, and others. Richmond preparations for Gen. Sco tt and Key West noted. Evacuation rumors of Romney and a Gen Bigel resignation letter also referenced.
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Harper’s Kerry
Sanor Hoox
Bayon
Harper's Ferry Bridge
Darren
Rebets
Charles Own
Baron
Col. Grant
Bailvar
United States
Dawn
Yeateriny
Breuoklyn Navy Yard
Monroe
Lileut
A. G. Craar
Lieyt
Eas
D. ‘Tomlinson
T. J.gee
J. G. Underhill
J. Marrell
Charles M. Comey
Annie Glover
Bho
Panama
Para
Pouren
Richmund
Will
Richmond
Scutt
Key Weat
Key Woot
Fulton
Urach-street
North River
Masachusetts
Governor's Island
Iillet Mead
R. Mallory
United States Quartermaster
Fort JeVersay
Ortugas
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Tennessee Wlyer
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Port Henry
Loursville
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Fairchild
Tennessee Mayers
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Boesty
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Fort Veneison
Fort Donelson
Memphis
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U.8.n. Ordnance -Oficer
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J. J. Stearns
George D. Simon
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Wade
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Charles C. Gray
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Davie Weaver
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McNeely
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Piscadore L. Gil
Uundoat
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Mratts
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John Purree
Saracon
Jacob Kinsey
Boson Proator
Pitot
Jane D. Gough
H. Attenbacough Manters
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Siembel
Philip Shell
Murton
Szoxano Paorpina
U.S. N
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Secunl Mager
James ¥. Clemson
Charles 8. Kendrick
Alexander Wraser
Lieweliya Gary
MuDill
Micler
James P. Paulping
Frank Mitey
Robert G. Baldwin
Hail
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T. F. Ackeman
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Finith
John Wilcoren
Robert Cb
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Costin Indie
Mastin
Jenny A. Dutte
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Wilsor
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Hoplies
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Martens Mates
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Kieharet
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Brooklyn Navy Yard
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Romney
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Wheeling Intellvencer
War Department
Linoga
Rumney
Bigel
Siogt
Devolt
Dilssousd
Rurerveo
Detroit
Yenanz Bigel
Manxuacsex
Michigan Journal
Macne
Avavsra
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