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Admiral David Glasgow Farragut speaks about the United States Flag Ship Hartford's position, holding the Red River, and the Siege of Port Hudson. He also reports on the condition of Confederate troops. Farragut mentions Confederate naval movements…

A memorial plaque dedicated to David Kennison stands inChicago's snow-covered Lincoln Park. The plaque reads: "In memory of David Kennison, the last survivor of the Boston Tea Party, who died in Chicago, February 24, 1852 aged 115 yrs, 9 mos, 17 da,…