Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Port Hudson” in chapter 28 of Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 7.:
... object in view and one of vast importance, namely: A diversion to force the enemy to raise the siege of Port Hudson.
He now has his choice, to lose New-Orleans or to abandon his operations against Port Hudson , and retire with his beaten and demoralized army into that city.
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