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Domestic News
February 1, 1862
American Citizen
Canton, Madison County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
The Lincoln administration plans a major naval expedition to the western Gulf, commanded by Commander Farragut, involving steam frigates, gunboats, and mortar vessels, expected to overwhelm fortified places.
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The Naval Expedition for the Gulf.
The latest papers we have from the North, says the Richmond Examiner, of the 24th, announce the intention of the Lincoln administration of fitting out another expedition for the Southern waters. It appears that the projected expedition is intended to operate in the Gulf. The Washington Star says, in connection with the subject:
"It is now publicly announced that Commander Farragut is to command the great expedition that is to operate on the western part of the Gulf. It may be stated that the fleet will consist of the Richmond, Pensacola, and other large steam frigates, a great number of gunboats, and some twenty or thirty vessels carrying mortars and 32-pounders. The opinion is expressed in naval circles that few fortified places can hold out against such an expedition."
The latest papers we have from the North, says the Richmond Examiner, of the 24th, announce the intention of the Lincoln administration of fitting out another expedition for the Southern waters. It appears that the projected expedition is intended to operate in the Gulf. The Washington Star says, in connection with the subject:
"It is now publicly announced that Commander Farragut is to command the great expedition that is to operate on the western part of the Gulf. It may be stated that the fleet will consist of the Richmond, Pensacola, and other large steam frigates, a great number of gunboats, and some twenty or thirty vessels carrying mortars and 32-pounders. The opinion is expressed in naval circles that few fortified places can hold out against such an expedition."
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Shipping
What keywords are associated?
Naval Expedition
Gulf
Farragut
Lincoln Administration
Fleet Composition
What entities or persons were involved?
Commander Farragut
Lincoln Administration
Where did it happen?
Western Gulf
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Western Gulf
Event Date
24th
Key Persons
Commander Farragut
Lincoln Administration
Outcome
opinion that few fortified places can hold out against the expedition.
Event Details
Announcement of a naval expedition to operate in the western Gulf, commanded by Commander Farragut, consisting of steam frigates like Richmond and Pensacola, gunboats, and mortar vessels.