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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 1. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Reminiscences of the Confederate States Navy. (search)
epartment, and to push ahead as rapidly as possible, as he was desirous of getting the ship ready for sea before the blockade could be established. The McRae was a propeller of about 600 tons, barque rigged, and mounted six thirty-two pounders, one nine-inch Dahlgreen gun on pivot, and one twenty-four pounder brass rifle, also on pivot, making in all eight guns. The line officers above me were Lieutenants Warley, Egleston and Dunnington, all of the old navy. The midshipmen were Stone, John Comstock, Blanc and Morgan. Our surgeon was Dr. Linah, of South Carolina, and the purser was the best old gentleman in the world, Mr. Sample. The steamer Sumter, a propeller of 400 tons, mounting five guns and commanded by Commander R. Semmes, was fitting out near us. Captain Semmes was untiring in his efforts to get his vessel ready for sea, and finally threw his guns aboard in a half fitted state, started down the river, and in a few days was on the ocean destroying the commerce of the enemy.
The Daily Dispatch: August 16, 1864., [Electronic resource], Northern News. (search)
eet Surgeon of the Mobile Squadron: Tennessee, Flag-ship of the Mobile Squadron. Killed; John Silk, first-class fireman, and Edward Kilkenny, fireman. Admiral Buchanan, compound comminuted fracture of right leg, Tible, only, from the splinters; it may require amputation. He is now doing very well, and in no danger as yet. William Moore, seaman, terribly wounded, right arm torn at shoulder, and seven others slightly wounded. On the Selma, Lieutenant and Executive Officer John Comstock, killed instantly. "Stand by your guns, my men," were his last words. John K. Murray, master's mate, killed; William Hall, gunner's mate, killed; James Rooney, seaman, killed; James Montgomery, seaman, killed; Bernard Ryler, Confederate States marines, killed; W. R. Frisby, landsman, killed; C. Shepherd, killed; and eight wounded. Fort Gaines, August 5.--The following are the casualties at this post up to 12 o'clock, noon: Pelham Cadets, Company A--Wounded: H. Hamilton, sl