June 28.–The steamer Pawnee arrived at the Navy Yard at Washington this morning, bringing the dead body of Capt. James H. Ward, of the steamer Freeborn, who was killed in an engagement yesterday, while attempting to cover a landing at Matthias Point, on the Potomac River. The Freeborn was off the Point reconnoitring, when Capt. [...]
A Diary of American Events – June 28, 1861
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