Reconnoissance near New Orleans : for military purposes / by George Wurtz Hughes, 1842 Sep 30.

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Reconnoissance near New Orleans : for military purposes / by George Wurtz Hughes, 1842 Sep 30.

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Captain Hughes makes a survey of New Orleans for the purpose of military defense of the city. All practicable approaches to Louisiana are already defended. Recommends another survey go further west to the Sabine river.

22 p. ; 32 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8013173

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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