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"United States Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Va."
Description: "One of the most important
naval health centers. Situated on the Elizabeth River and
devoted to the treatment of sick and wounded sailors and
marines. Was the site of Fort Nelson of 1812 fame. Located in
the corner of the grounds is cemetery where Confederate, union
and sailors of other countries sleep side by side. Upon some of
the tombstones are found names of the earliest ships of the
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