Special Order No. 8, U.S. Mississippi Squadron

Item Info

Title:
Special Order No. 8, U.S. Mississippi Squadron
Date:
April 24, 1864
Description:

  • Special Order issued by S. P. Lee, Acting Rear Admiral, commanding Miss. Squadron. The order instructs Union soldiers to exercise vigilance in patrolling the Mississippi River, especially the lower portions, and "to prevent the carrying across of plunder and property in the hands of Jeff Davis and his Cabinet." The order was issued from the flag ship "Tempest," Mound City, Illinois.

  • Folder: IL1

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Language:
English
Extent:
1 scan
Digital Collection:
Broadsides and Ephemera Collection
Rights:
Free Re-Use
No Copyright - United States
Identifier:
  • 001845525
  • duke:466083
  • bdsil10427
  • ark:/87924/r4qb9xb22
  • 48929eb5-9ae6-4ec0-9265-b7500fae799f
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