In July of 1870, Cannon and the "Robert E. Lee" took part in a Mississippi River race against a rival steamboat, the "Natchez". The "Robert E. Lee" completed the 1200 mile journey between New Orleans and St. Louis in 3 days, 18 hours. The "Natchez" would finish nearly 7 hours behind the "Lee."
In July of 1870, Cannon and the "Robert E. Lee" took part in a Mississippi River race against a rival steamboat, the "Natchez". The "Robert E. Lee" completed the 1200 mile journey between New Orleans and St. Louis in 3 days, 18 hours. The "Natchez" would finish nearly 7 hours behind the "Lee."
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