Charles Washburn letter, 1862 Mar 4
File — Box: 25, Folder: 6
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 483
Scope and Contents
Autographed letter signed from USS Preble, Mississippi River, to Joshua Blake, Boston, Mass., describing the capture of the Confederate Steamer Magnolia with 1,100 bales of cotton on it. It was captured by the Union ships the Brooklyn, South Carolina, and Merridita as it ran the blockade. Three other Confederate steamers successfully ran from the blockade, avoiding capture.
Dates
- Creation: 1862 Mar 4
Creator
- Washburn, Charles (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.
Extent
1 folder
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository