Farragut’s Son Recalls Port Hudson and Mobile Bay Battles
Admiral Farragut’s son recounts scenes from the Civil War including the Port Hudson voyage, the Hartford’s river campaign, and encounters with Confederate batteries. He recalls boarding the Hartford, meeting relatives and officers, and the mission to upend Confederate supply lines along the Mississippi toward New Orleans and Vicksburg.
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Farraguts Son
Port Hudson
Confederacy
New Orleans
Ort Hudson
Vicksburg
Red River
Father
Grand Gulf
Tark River
Airedale Terrier’s Gentle Bond With Baby Goat
From England comes a tale of an Airedale terrier and a baby goat forming a surprising mothering bond. The devoted terrier guards the goat, snarling at any who approach, while the goat faithfully follows her protector. An anecdote recalls naval veterans, braving batteries and ships, and memories of Civil War era service and sacrifice.
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England
Ervier
Ds Uss Che Case
Ettee
Cook
Chirk
Wissingson
Pines
Ashfield
Mass
Cor
Pennsylvania
Vickshirs Im
General Order on Hartford Off Mobile Bay July 12 1884
Officers issue detailed pre battle instructions for the Hartford and allied vessels. They describe ship formation, readiness actions, gun placements, ammunition handling, and signaling as ships approach Fort Morgan with plans to open fire at optimal range.
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U. & Flos
Hartford
Mobile Bay
Sand Island
Compasa
Mort Morgan
N. W
Admiral Farragut and the Mobile Campaign Reminiscence
A veteran recounts naval operations during the Mobile siege and related actions along the Yazoo mouth. He recalls meeting Admiral Porter aboard the fireship Black Hawk, visiting President Lincoln for West Point appointment, and reflecting on Farragut’s legacy and a younger generation’s grasp of American history.
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Golitiers
Hutler
Vicksburg
Yazon
Admiral Vortar
Admiral Porter
Porter
Father
Shennan
Cone
Washington
Lincelo
West Point
Celia
Lo Sid Deen Jd
White House
New York
Weet Point
Mobile Bay
Can Tras
Farragut
Generel
Japanese Girls' Friend aids Japanese women in New York
The Japanese Girls' Friend club acts as a big sister and meeting place for Japanese women visiting or living in America. Mrs Ohori and Mr Ohori run a mission house in New York City, hosting residents and guiding students in institutions like Tassie Miowi and Teachers College. Residents include Tanasa Nakilaia and Wha wal, with activities at the dormitory supervised by Mrs. Chor and her husband.
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Wien
Bae Ascasiant
RS. E. A. Ofloms
America
Ohori
Aris
The
Reformed Church of
Re Deyry
Te Mises
Tanasa Nakilaia
Whawal
Coalin
Chind
Deshoas Fas
Soho
Hert
York
Dormi Oty
Ais
Dort eUll
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Mississippi
New York City
Uarford
Peninsula
Yazoo River
Admiral Orter
General Sherman
Lane
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Mobile
Fatler
Tensacola
Santa Cruz
Juarez
Maximilian
Pensacola
Altough
Pau
Port
Hidson
George Dewey
Manila Ay
Cape
Colonel Ellett
Switzerland
Lancaster
Batteriva
Tort Hudson
Ellett
Loyal
Pam
Rebel
Bilett
Gabodain
Rive
Guhodain
Church For Deaf and Dumb
Chad
Greelaine
Sore Newington
Grucci
Abel
Mendea
Iar
Aitens
Ehateh
St. John Beverley
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