Some New News About an Old War.
1. WATER WITCH BIBLE-- According to CW Naval and Marine Forum member Bruce Smith, a man donated a Bible from the USS/CSS Water Witch to the Port Columbus National Civil War Naval Museum in Columbus, Georgia. This is where a full-sized replica of the vessel will be dedicated April 4-5th this year.
Inside, it has a hand-written "Mess No. 1" and a handwritten explanation of the capture of the ship by "seamen of the Savannah Squadron of the Confederate Navy--June 1864." That is quite a find.
2. THREE SUSPENDED-- The Jan. 15 NWCN.com reports that three students have been suspended from the Marysville-Pilchunk High School (Wa) for displaying a Confederate flag.
There have been problems from one Confederate flag incident back in October and another last week. Problems with the flag date back to 2004 when it was banned from school for fear of student safety.
The three students were called in for a discussion and immediately suspended.
Another reason to remain vigilant.
Now, You Know. --Old B-Runner
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
