Record #:

12701

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Illustrations of the Battle of Hatteras drawn and published originally in 1861 grace the pages of this article, depicting the Federal capture of the forts, commencing the conquest of northeast North Carolina. The original publication in Harper's Weekly has been reprinted outlining the vessels and their captains, as well as descriptions of the events taking place during the battle.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 29 Issue 24, Apr 1962, p15, il

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Bentonville