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Kenrick A.Claflin & Son

2299a,b. [Fort Morgan Lighthouse, Alabama] FARRAGUT OFF MOBILE

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2299a,b. [Fort Morgan Lighthouse, Alabama] FARRAGUT OFF MOBILE

2299a,b. [Fort Morgan Lighthouse, Alabama] FARRAGUT OFF MOBILE. Harper’s Weekly. September 24, 1864. Vintage Civil War article describes the recent battle and surrender of Fort Morgan and pictures its effects on the lighthouse and fort there. Two large detailed engravings picture the embattled masonry lighthouse battered by the bombardment. Two separate views show the tower, its sides penetrated by shells but still standing wit lantern intact. A third cover vire shows the rebel torpedo boat with the lighthouse standing in the background. Nice large 4″ x 10″ and 4″ x 5″ views, clean and crisp. Full issue, complete, light wear. (VG). $58.