| From the Richmond Dispatch |
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| May 15, 1861 |
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| More cannon |
| We are constantly receiving
cannon. Almost every steamboat and railroad
train which arrives adds to the number. The batteries up the river are
nearly finished, and are capable of sinking a fleet of one hundred
iron steamers, should Old Abe send as many down this way |
| Memphis Bulletin |
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