[Homer_J_Simpson]

The Great Victory: Further Particulars of the Capture of Fort Donelson – 2-4
The Rumored Capture of Savannah – 4
Fort Foote – 4
News from New Mexico – 4
News from Washington: Preparations for the Observance of Washington’s Birthday – 4-6
The Reported Capture of Savannah – 6
Editorial: The Situation on the Cumberland – 6-7
Editorial: The Southern People-Guilty or Not Guilty – 7
Mr. John Stuart Mill on America – 7
Chivalry – 7-8
Mr. Bancroft on the Exchange of Prisoners – 8
General News – 8
The Lane Expedition – 8
Order from the Marshal of St. Louis – 8
Congress – 8

[M Kehoe]

Definition of abatis

: a defensive obstacle formed by felled trees with sharpened branches facing the enemy.

Learn something new every day.

5.56mm

[skinny old man]

Hmmm...
Not on word about Nathan Bedford Forest,who refused to surrender,ESCAPED from Ft.Donaldson !