Tittle, George A. to his father
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02828.05 Author/Creator: Tittle, George A. Place Written: Aboard USS Kearsarge at Fayal, Azores Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 October 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.2 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy
Says they left Algeciras, Spain on 1 October and arrived in the Azores on 6 October. They are coaling and will be cruising in a few hours, he says. They are cruising with the "Tuscarora" in pursuit of two rebel steamers. One of them is the CSS "Alabama" captained by Raphael Semmes, formerly of the "Sumter." Reports that the "Alabama" has captured 12 Massachusetts-based whalers. Last report of the "Alabama," was that she was crusing on the other side of Fayal island last Saturday.
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