James J. Cleer papers

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Title:
James J. Cleer papers
Date:
1864 to 1865
Creator:
Cleer, James J.
Description:
Correspondence from a Union sailor on the U.S. Steamer Maratanza near Wilmington, N.C., to his parents. The sailor writes about an unsuccessful attack on Fort Fisher on Christmas Eve; and about a successful attack on Fort Fisher and describes the victory as "the greatest victory that has been gained since the war."
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Subject:
Format:
correspondence
Language:
English
Extent:
2 items
Digital Collection:
James J. Cleer papers
Catalog Record:
https://search.library.duke.edu/nde/fulldisplay?context=L&vid=01DUKE_INST:DUKE&search_scope=MyInstitution&docid=alma990038660180108501
Rights:
Free Re-Use
No Copyright - United States
Identifier:
  • RL.30538
  • 990038660180108501
  • duke:617018
  • secst0539
  • ark:/87924/r4h99394f
  • 8418fdad-a206-4941-8a26-8fc7f3a1a79e
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