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attack on Fort Henry.
landing of Federals.

Memphis, Feb. 5.
--Three Federal gun-boats appeared on the Tennessee river on yesterday. They opened fire on Fort Henry. The latter responded. There was no damage done to the fort. The Federals are landing troops two miles from the fort, and an attack is expected. the Confederates are in full force on the Tennessee river, and no damage from the Federals is apprehended.

The Daily Dispatch: February 6, 1862. Richmond Dispatch. 4 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. February 6, 1862. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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