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The Splendid Naval Triumph on the Mississippi, April 24th, 1862: Destruction of the Rebel Gunboats, Rams, and Iron Clad Batteries by the Union Fleet under Flag Officer Farragut

1862
Color lithograph
40.4 × 56.5 cm (15.9 × 22.2 in)

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