Record #:

20191

Author(s):

Nuremberger, Ruth Ketring

Abstract:

This is a detailed biographical essay examining the life and political career of Asbury Dickens. A print of Dickens' portrait is included.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 24 Issue 3, July 1947, p281-314, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Dickens, Asbury, 1780-1861

Record #:

20192

Author(s):

Roberts, William P.

Abstract:

This article looks at the career of US Naval Officer and later chief foreign agent and naval officer for the Confederacy James Dunwoody Bulloch focusing on his life in the years during the Civil War. Attention is given to Bulloch's work as an agent with the Confederate Navy, detailing the design, construction, financing and actions of vessels with which he was involved, including the ORETO also known as the CSS FLORIDA, the CSS ALABAMA, FINIGAL, PALERMO, MANASSAS, ENRICA, CITY OF RICHMOND, STONEWALL, COQUETTE, BAHAMA, ADVENTURE, ENTERPRISE, AJAX, HERCULES as well as two rams later to be named SCORPION and WIVERN by the British government. Several other vessels and Confederate Naval details are included.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 24 Issue 3, July 1947, p315-366, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bulloch, James Dunwoody, 1823-1901; Confederate States of America--Navy

Record #:

20193

Author(s):

Padgett, James A.

Abstract:

This is a continuation of a reprint of letters sharing observations of life in Europe written by US Army engineer and arsenal commander Alfred Mordecai.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 24 Issue 3, July 1947, p367-402, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mordecai, Alfred, 1804-1887