Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Mississippi River” in chapter 5, page 119 of G. S. Hillard, Life and Campaigns of George B. McClellan, Major-General , U. S. Army:
...ovements in the Southwest.
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The object of your expedition is one of vital importance,--the capture of New Orleans.
The route selected is up the Mississippi River , and the first obstacle to be encountered (perhaps the only one) is in the resistance offered by Forts St. Philip and Jackson.
It is expected that the navy can reduce these works: in that case, you...
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