Federal troops occupy Natchez, Mississippi, July 13, 1863, artist's impression

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Joseph Williams, Archives and Special Collections, Dickinson College

Scan date

06/13/2013

Notes

Cropped, sized, and prepared for use here by John Osborne, Dickinson College, August 16, 2013.

Depicted ContentNatchez, MS

Depicted ContentUnion troops occupy Natchez, Mississippi, further ensuring the opening of the Mississippi River

Image type

engraving

Original caption

Gen. Ransom taking possession of the Court-House, Natchez- Opening of the Mississippi - Scenes at the recent battle-grounds - From sketches by our Special Artist, Fred. B. Schell.

Source citation

Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, August 15, 1863, 336.