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William B. Renshaw led his squadron of eight ships into Galveston harbor to demand surrender of the most important Texas port at the end the confederates were successful.
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In September 1863 More than 20 warships loaded with dozens of guns and thousands of trained soldiers surrenderd to the union
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a large Confederate cavalry force, commanded by Col. John S. Rip Ford, approached, and the Federals formed a battle line. The Southern forces hammered the Union line with artillery, and Barrett ordered a retreat, ending the last battle in the Civil War.