Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Forts St. Philip” in entry adams-henry-a-jr of Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History:
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Born in Pennsylvania in 1833.
Graduated at Annapolis in 1851.
Took part in the engagement with the forts at the mouth of Canton River, China, in 1854.
Was on the Brooklyn at the passage of Forts St. Philip and Jackson in 1862, and also participated in the attack on Fort Fisher.
Was highly praised by Admiral Porter in his official despatches.
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