The diplomats who sank a fleet: the Confederacy's undelivered European fleet and the Union Consular Service
Article Abstract:
The Confederacy attempted to overcome Britain's policy of neutrality during the Civil War by purchasing ships in England. John Bigelou and Charles F. Adams were among those who successfully argued that British sale of warships to the South would be considered an act of war against the Union.
Publisher: National Archives Trust Fund Board
Publication Name: Prologue
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0033-1031
Year: 2001
United Kingdom, Management, United States foreign relations, Illustration, British foreign relations, Naval vessels, United States history, Warships
Publication Name: Prologue
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0033-1031
Year: 2001
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Lining up to serve: wounded and sick union officers join veteran reserve Corps during civil war, reconstruction
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Military officers even though wounded, camp-sick and disabled, wanted to continue to serve in a military organization. The role played by Veteran Reserve Corps (VRC) and Freedman's Bureau in their careers and lives is described.
Publisher: National Archives Trust Fund Board
Publication Name: Prologue
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0033-1031
Year: 2003
Management dynamics, National Security, Military Officers, Military Reserves, Practice, Military leaders
Publication Name: Prologue
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0033-1031
Year: 2003
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