The C.S.S. Alabama was under the command of Admiral Raphael Semmes. In the deposition Jones answers basic questions about the vessel and its destination, cargo, and owners.
In the letter Hughes describes the recent arrest of Semmes, which he considers to be a violation of the parole that was granted him on April 26,1865. According to the parole, Semmes was "permitted to return to his home, not to be disturbed by the...
This humorous certificate makes Boykin an honorary admiral in the naval section of the Sumter Guards, a remnant of the nineteenth-century military unit from South Carolina.
This certificate appoints Boykin as "Admiral in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska," an humorous, honorary title given by the governor to individuals who promote the welfare of the state.
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