Running the Blockade-- Some New News About an Old War.
1. JOE JOHNSTON, CSA-- General Sherman's opponent at part of the Atlanta Campaign, Bentonville, and who surrendered to him at Bennett Place in North Carolina, served as a pall-bearer at Sherman's funeral, caught pneumonia doing so and died a month later.
2. CIRCLE OF FIRE-- There is a new book out by Peter Barratt called Circle of Fire, about the USS Susquehanna. Lulu Marketplace is offering it for $22. The Susquehanna chased blockade-runners (hey, that's me), raiders, bombarded shore fortifications and endured the monotony of blockade duty and weather.
The book gives a good glimpse at the inner workings of the blockade. Appendices include crew roster, plans and specifications.
3. MISSED IT-- March 22nd was Medal of Honor Day. This honor was first bestowed during the Civil War. Congratulations to all recipients in all wars.
Definitely a Book the B-R Would Like to Read (To Find Out How the Other Side Lived). --Old B-Runner
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