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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 7. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 23 (search)
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21.-capture of the Caleb Cushing,
In the harbor of Portland, me., June 27, 1863.
Portland, June 29, 1863.
since the fight between the Enterprise and Boxer, in our waters, during the last war with Great Britain, there has not been so much excitement in this city as there was last Saturday.
Early in the morning it was reported that the revenue cutter Caleb Cushing had been surreptitiously taken out of the harbor.
Various rumors were afloat respecting it. One was that Lieut lots, but they would not serve.
Took positions from coast survey charts.
Got in at sunset and anchored below Munjoy.
Had no communication with the shore.
Waited until half-past 12 midnight, when moon went down, then rowed direct to cutter Caleb Cushing in two boats with muffled oars.
Boarded one on each side, seized her crew without resistance and ironed them.
Captured Lieutenant Davenport as he came on deck.
Weighed anchor, being unable to slip the cable, and started at three A. M., goi
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 7. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 45 (search)
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 7. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 66 (search)
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 7. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 187 (search)