Christopher C. Augur

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Title

Christopher C. Augur

Subject

American Civil War (1861-1865)
Siege of Port Hudson (Louisiana : 1863)
United States. Navy
Generals
Augur, Christopher Columbus, 1821-1898

Description

Brevet Brigadier General Christopher C. Augur is wearing a Union military jacket. Augur, an 1843 graduate of West Point, commanded the left wing of the attack on Port Hudson, Louisiana. The Siege of Port Hudson took place between May 21 and July 9, 1863, corresponding with the Siege of Vicksburg. After the Confederates lost at Vicksburg, they surrendered at Port Hudson despite their successful defense. That allowed the Union to access the Mississippi River.

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

n.d.

Format

carte de visite
jpg

Language

eng

Identifier

404533
Augur Collection

Original Format

b&w
1

Physical Dimensions

10 x 6.25 cm