A.L. Drayton papers, 1863.

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A.L. Drayton papers, 1863.

Diary (1863 January 16-June 26) kept while on board the C.S.S. Florida and the S.S. brigantine Clarence.

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Florida (Cruiser)

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The C.S.S. Florida was a Confederate steamer stationed near Mobile, Ala. From the guide to the Florida Log Book, ., 1862-1863, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.) ...

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...

Clarence (Ship)

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Drayton, A. L.

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Seaman. From the description of A.L. Drayton papers, 1863. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82275245 ...