Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Algiers” in chapter 5, page 119 of G. S. Hillard, Life and Campaigns of George B. McClellan, Major-General , U. S. Army:
... is more than probable that the Navy, unassisted, can accomplish the result.
If these works are taken, the city of New Orleans necessarily falls.
In that event, it will probably be best to occupy Algiers
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