James Lardner and W. R. Howell correspondence

James Lardner and W. R. Howell correspondence

Descriptive Summary

Title: James Lardner and W. R. Howell correspondence
Creator: Lardner, James, 1801-1881
Inclusive Dates: 1862-1863
Language(s): English
Extent: 0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Collection Number: ms3847
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

Admiral James Lardner commanded the East Coast Blockading Squadron during the Civil War, from June 4-December 8, 1862. This squadron was a minor command of the Union Blockade, based in Key West and assigned to the Florida coast from east of Pensacola to Cape Canaveral.

Scope and Content

The collection consists primarily of correspondence and documents relating to the East Gulf Blockading Squadron under the command of Admiral James Lardner (1802-1881). Included are detailed orders for the USS Stars and Stripes, a roster of ships in the Squadron on November 30, 1862, and printed General Orders by the Secretary of the Navy drumming Commander George Henry Preble, nephew of the admiral, out of the service for allowing the CSS Florida to run into Mobile, Alabama.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

James Lardner and W. R. Howell correspondence, ms 3847, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2013.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Related Collections in this Repository

Related collections in this repository include ms 2425, the Western World (ship) log book, ms 793, the Robert C. Peirce diary, and ms 791, Blockade runner's diary.


Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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11Correspondence and records

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