Title: A Civil War Correspondent In New Orleans The Journals And Reports Of Albert Gaius Hills Of The Boston Journal
Description: "Contains Hills' journals/reports for Boston Journal covering capture of New Orleans in 1862. Journals begin November 1861, describing Union preparations for the main assault and move up the Mississippi, attack on forts Jackson and St. Phillip, his impression of the captured city. His observations from Union vessels during war in the Gulf are also included"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: New orleans (la.), history, United states, history, civil war, 1861-1865, Correspondence, War correspondents, Diaries, Press coverage, Naval History, Naval operations, History, Personal narratives, Journalists