. Story of the war : pictorial history of the great Civil War : embracing full and authentic accounts of battles by land and sea : with graphic descriptions of heroic deeds acheived by armies and individuals; narratives of personal adventure; thrilling incidents; daring exploits; wonderful escapes; life in camp, field and hospital; adventures of blockade life, etc. : containing carefully prepared biographies of the leading generals and naval commanders . Ashot from the enemy had penetrated herboiler; and some twenty-nine officersand men, including Commander Porter,were seriously scalded. The c
. Story of the war : pictorial history of the great Civil War : embracing full and authentic accounts of battles by land and sea : with graphic descriptions of heroic deeds acheived by armies and individuals; narratives of personal adventure; thrilling incidents; daring exploits; wonderful escapes; life in camp, field and hospital; adventures of blockade life, etc. : containing carefully prepared biographies of the leading generals and naval commanders . Ashot from the enemy had penetrated herboiler; and some twenty-nine officersand men, including Commander Porter,were seriously scalded. The capture of Fort Henry was feltby the South to be a damaging blow;and it led to bitter murmuring andeven loud complaints against the author-ities at Richmond. It was justly re-garded by the North as a victory ofgreat importance. It was full of in-struction, inasmuch as it proved thevalue of gunboats on the narrow riversof the West, especially when acting inconjunction with land forces. It in-spired hope, inasmuch as it reclaimedlost territory and restored the old flag. Fort Henry is ours! said Halleck inhis despatch to McClellan. The flagof the Union is re-established on thesoil of Tennessee. It will never be re-moved. Foote was formally thankedby the secretary of the navy. Thecountry, he was told, appreciatesyour gallant deeds, and this Depart-ment desires to convey to you and your lli. t I J I. iti. aMilillllillliliiliillllllllllllllllllllllll d.
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