Robert C. DeCordy Diary
Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV D29
Diary, October 5-November 11, 1863, of Robert C. DeCordy, acting as 3rd assistant engineer, U. S. S. Philadelphia, while the side-wheeled steamer was serving in the Union blockade squadron near Charleston, South Carolina. The volume includes sketches of maps of Charleston, sketches of ships, and newspaper clippings relating to the siege of Charleston.
English
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1.00 Linear Feet
23 p. ; cm.
Accessioned and minimally processed by Kate Hill, SCRC staff, in July 2009.
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