Marcus F. Wright's Civil War Bios - Rear-Admiral Louis M. Goldsborough

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                                GOLDSBOROUGH
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   GOLDSBOROUGH, REAR-ADMIRAL LOUIS, M., born in Washington, D.C.,
   February 18, 1805. Entered the U.S. navy, 1821. Fought against Barbary
   pirates, and was in second in command at attack on Vera Cruz. In 1861
   was flag officer of North Atlantic Squadron. Made rear-admiral in
   1862. After the Civil war commanded the European Squadron. Died
   February 20, 1878.