ANDERSON, ROBERT
\ˈandəsən], \ˈandəsən], \ˈa_n_d_ə_s_ə_n]\
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(1805-1871), of Kentucky, soldier, served in the Black Hawk, Florida and Mexican Wars. He was severely wounded at Molino del Rey. In November, 1860, he took command of the troops and forts in Charleston Harbor. In December he withdrew all his troops to Fort Sumter, which, after a bombardment of thirty-six hours by the Confederates, he was compelled to evacuate April 13, 1861.
By John Franklin Jameson
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