New Haven native Andrew H. Foote commanded the river ironclads at the battles of Forts Henry and Donelson. He died suddenly in 1863 while en route to take command of the South Atlantic blockading squadron. Carte-de-visite photograph by Brady, CHS 1993.73.1
New Haven native Andrew H. Foote commanded the river ironclads at the battles of Forts Henry and Donelson. He died suddenly in 1863 while en route to take command of the South Atlantic blockading squadron. Carte-de-visite photograph by Brady, CHS 1993.73.1
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