Report, 1861 Nov. 12.

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Report, 1861 Nov. 12.

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A printed report on the Battle of Belmont, Mo., opposite Columbus, Ky., on the Mississippi River. McClernand describes the movement of troops by boat from Cairo; comments on the enemy's artillery at Columbus and Belmont; lists casualty figures for both sides, mentioning many Union officers by name; and describes the Federal withdrawal and arrival at Cairo.

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The Filson Historical Society

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Grant, Ulysses Simpson, 1822-1885

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