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From The New-York Times August 20, 1861: GEN. WOOL AT FORTRESS MONROE. FORTRESS MONROE, Sunday, Aug. 18, via BALTIMORE, Monday, Aug. 19. Gen. WOOL assumed command at Old Point this morning. Lieut. C.C. CHURCH is acting as AdjutantGeneral. The presence … Continue reading

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Bright Light On the Point

From The New-York Times June 1, 1861: THE CALCIUM LIGHT. This powerful light, now on trial at Old Point Comfort, is an improvement on the old Drummond light. It is produced by the combustion of pure lime — oxyde of … Continue reading

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