The Vicksburg Canal in the Civil War

 

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Civil War Harper's Weekly, April 4, 1863

This site makes all the Harper's Weekly newspapers published during the Civil War available online. These old newspapers contain fascinating accounts of the important events and battles of the War. We hope you enjoy browsing this incredible collection.

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Vicksburg Canal

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VOL. VII.—No. 327.]

NEW YORK, SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 1863.

[SINGLE COPIES SIX CENTS.

$3,00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE.

 

Entered according to Act of Congress, in the Year 1863, by Harper & Brothers, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the Southern District of New York.


BREAK IN THE MISSISSIPPI LEVEE NEAR THE CANAL AT VICKSBURG.—SKETCHED BY MR. THEODORE E. DAVIS.—[SEE PAGE 215.]

CUTTING AWAY THE DAM AT THE HEAD OF THE VICKSBURG CANAL--SKETCHED BY MR. THEODORE R. DAVIS.—[SEE PAGE 215.]

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The Mississippi Levee at Vicksburg
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