I have been reading an excellent blog called the Long Recall where the author is taking each day of the war and reliving it according to various newspapers from both sides.
In recent posts, the blockade was discussed.
MAY 31, 1861, RICHMOND DAILY DISPATCH
An account of two schooners captured by the Union's Chesapeake Squadron.
Schooner CRENSHAW, Captain Winter from Richmond, arrive in New York City May 28th, under command of Lt. Hunter of the USS Minnesota. Carrying $75,000 worth of tobacco. Taken at Hampton Roads.
Also, schooner HAXALL, Capt. Morse, Richmond, bound for Baltimore with $75,000 tobacco, arrived New York City.
Of course, I would have to wonder why Captain Morse was bound for Baltimore, which was still in control of Union forces. Perhaps, he was lying about it, or perhaps, he was trading with the enemy.
Either way, there was prize money to be made from the sale of the ship and its cargo.
Hey, Those Are My Ships!! --Old B-Runner
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