Blockade runner's diary, 1861-1862.

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Blockade runner's diary, 1861-1862.

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The collection consists of a diary of a blockade runner during the Civil War, from December, 1861 - February, 1862. The diary describes the voyage from New York to Halifax, Nova Scotia and the return voyage on the brigantine the Standard of Windsor, loaded with dry goods, food, and medicine for the Confederate government. The author describes in detail the weather, sea conditions, eating habits, and life aboard ship; fears of capture by Union forces; maneuvers used to run the blockade; and off loading the cargo. Also contained in the collection are research notes, speeches, and correspondence of William Porter Kellam pertaining to his research of the diary. Kellam attributes the diary to James Dickson in Savannah, Georgia.

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Standard of Windsor (Brig)

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Confederate states of America. Army

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The Savannah Ordnance Depot, Savannah, Georgia, was organized as a field depot during the Civil War. In April 1864, it became the Savannah Arsenal under the supervision of the Chief of Ordnance. From the description of Savannah Ordnance Depot employment roll, 1864. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477938 The Confederate States of America Army may have created the position of Purchasing Commissary of Subsistence to oversee the distribution of food and other supplies to the Co...

Kellam, William Porter, 1905-

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Originally from McLeansville, NC, William Porter Kellam came to Trinity College in 1922. He was on the varsity track team his first year and served as library assistant in his third and fourth years, and as assistant in French in his third. He also belonged to the French club. He graduated in 1926 with a degree in French. From the guide to the W. Porter Kellam scrapbook, 1922-1926, (University Archives, Duke University) Originally from McLeansville, NC, William Porter Kellam...

Dickson, James, 1836-1874.

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