C.S.S. Sumter logbook and related items, 1861.

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C.S.S. Sumter logbook and related items, 1861.

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Logbook or register (1 v.) of the Confederate steamer Sumter at New Orleans, Louisiana, 1861. Lists names of men and the clothing, stores, and money issued to each. Also contains brief notations about the history of the Sumter. Collection also includes bills and invoices (56 items, 1861 May 30-Sept. 15) for supplies, towing charges, piloting, etc. approved by the paymaster.

1 linear ft. (1 box containing 1 v. and 56 items)

Chicago History Museum

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SNAC Resource ID: 8078434

Chicago History Museum

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Sumter (Confederate cruiser)

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Confederate States of America. Navy

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Built in Philadelphia as the Habana, the CSS Sumter was originally used as a blockade runner in New Orleans. In 1861, she was purchased for use by the Confederate Government. Under the command of Raphael Semmes, she captured a number of Union flag merchant ships off the coasts of Cuba and South America, as well as other locations in the western hemisphere. When her boilers became unfit for use and repairs and supplies could not be obtained, she was sold at public auction at Gibraltar on December...