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A Relic of the Battle of Arkansas Post.
GOV. YATES' REPLY.

Chicago Tribune (1860-1872) - Chicago, Ill.
Date: Apr 7, 1863
Start Page: 2
Pages: 1
Text Word Count: 428

Abstract (Document Summary)
At the State House in this city may be seen an object of deep interest, inas much as it calls to mind the bravery and triumph of our troops in the war for the Union. It is a Parrott rifled gun, captured at Arkansas Post by the forces under General McClernand. The piece bears evidence of service, the muzzle having been broken off and the carriage shat-...

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Mike

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