ALS : 1862 April 21.

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ALS : 1862 April 21.

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Written to his brother at Newbern, N.C. The letter is personal in content and the letterhead depicts the bombardment of Forts Walker and Beauregard at Port Royal, S.C. by the fleet commanded by Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont.

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Van Nest, H.D. L.

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Port Royal Expedition (1861).

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Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865

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Samuel Francis DuPont commanded the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron from September 1861 to June 1863. During this period he directed many successful operations including the campaign which resulted in the fall of Port Royal, SC, on November 7, 1861. From the description of Letter, March 28, 1862. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 46326546 U.S. rear admiral commanding the blockading squadron. From the description of ALS : Port Royal Harbor, S.C., to Lt. ...