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May 1862: stories to listen to | HearLore
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May 1862
Capture of New OrleansIn 1860, New Orleans held a population of 168,675 people. This number made it larger than the four next-largest Southern cities combined.
Battle of Seven PinesOn the 31st of May 1862, the Union Army of the Potomac stood within a few miles of Richmond, Virginia. General George B.