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Admiral David Farragut 1870 death...



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August 15, 1870

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 15, 1870

* David Farragut death (1st report)
* United States Navy flag officer
* 1st rear admiral, vice admiral & admiral
* Battle of Mobile Bay - Civil War fame


The top of page has one column headings: "OBITUARY" "Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, United States Navy" Text takes up almost 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 8 pages, printing flaw on the front page (see), a little spine wear, generally nice.

Category: Post-Civil War