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 and his plans if they prove to be a threat to the Union forces. The Siege of Port Hudson took place between May 21 and July 9, 1863, corresponding with the Siege of Vicksburg. The Confederates surrendered at Port Hudson a few days after the fall of Vicksburg. The fall of Port Hudson ensured Union control of the Mississippi River.]]>
Subsequent research established Kennison was approximately 85 years old when he died in 1852. He was a veteran of the War of 1812, but he did not participate in the Boston Tea Party or the American Revolutionary War as he claimed after arriving in Chicago in the 1840s.

A second, smaller plaque on the left of the memorial plaque reads: "Flag and Staff presented by Aaron Minor Chapter D. A. R. and Dr. Bodo Otto Chapter D. A. R. June 14, 1915."

Photo caption: "Chicago - historical - grave of last survivor of Boston Tea Party."]]>