What Happened Today, 24 July
Date Event July 24, 1862
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
July 24, 1863
Captain Emmons, USS Monongahela, Port Hudson, to Commander Wm. H. Macomb, USS Genesee: 'The naval division placed under my command, of which your vessel is one, had been ordered to keep the Mississippi River open between here and New Orleans. Until further orders you will anchor opposite to Baton Rouge and be prepared to render any assistance to vessels in distress, or to cooperate with the army in suppressing any hostile demonstrations there, or along the adjacent banks of the river, economizing your coal as much as possible, and keeping me informed of your doings.' (ORN)
July 24, 1863
Captain Emmons, USS Monongahela, below Port Hudson, to Brigadier General Charles P. Stone: 'I have just relieved Captain Jenkins on the blockade or police of the Lower Mississippi, and my headquarters for the present will be near you.' (ORN)
July 24, 1864
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
July 24, 1865
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)