Tag Archives: Georgia

Seizing Salt in Savannah

Posted on November 26, 2011 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch November 26, 1861: A salt Stampede and its Finale. The Augusta (Ga.) Sentinel, of the 23d inst., says: Upon the reception of the news that Governor Brown was appropriating salt at other points, the article … Continue reading →

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Investigative Journalism

Posted on March 24, 2011 by admin

What are those strange-looking flags flying on your ship? From The New-York Times March 25, 1861: ARMY AFFAIRS.; THE “CONFEDERATED” FLAG IN NEW-YORK. Two strange flags, flying, the one from the foretopmast-head, and the other at the mizzen-peak of a … Continue reading →

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“Blood Is Thicker Than Water”

Posted on March 9, 2011 by admin

On March 11, 1861 The New-York Times published a letter to the editor that dealt with the resignation of Commodore Josiah Tattnall from the US Navy and his acceptance of a commission in the Navy of Georgia. The letter responds … Continue reading →

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