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In celebration of the 150 years since the Civil War - or more appropriately in the vernacular of the day - War of the Rebellion (Northern) - or War of Yankee Aggression (Southern) we are featuring a quote and picture of the day from the Naval Records

The Commodore Perry was one of the first Long Island Ferry boats converted to gunboats. Her commander was LT Charles Flusser during the 2nd invasion of North Carolina.

Thu Feb 06 1862

LT Wyman, Potomac Flotilla, writes SECNAV, indicating that the "...schooner Dorothy Haynes, which succeeded in entering Aquia Creek. She was thoroughly overhauled, and her clearance papers, etc., found to be correct."

SECNAV writes to Squadron Commanders that the British schooner Loanno departed from Halifax with a load of fish, ostensibly for Baltimore, but more likely the rebel states. The British schooner Success, left from St. John, New Brunswick, with a variety of goods (soap, pig iron, etc) probably making for some port in South Carolina or Florida.

FO Dupont, South Atlantic Blockading Squadron, orders CDR Rogers, USS Unadilla, to return as soon as possible aboard the Western World which brings the letter, and report to him personally

CDR Kilty, SOPA, Western Waters, telegrams LT Wise, Bureau of Ordnance, "One mortar mounted to-day and no men shipped. I will test mortar to-morrow. Only four mortar beds here; two more expected to-morrow. The work on steamer Benton progressing.

FO Foote telegrams SECNAV that Fort Henry surrendered to the gunboats after an hour and a quarter of heavy fire. GEN Tilghman and 60 others have been taken prisoners. The fort was turned over to BGEN Grant 30 minutes later when he arrived in force. The Essex was struck in the boilers scalding to death several crewmen including two pilots.

LT James W Shirk, USS Lexington, writes to FO Foote, that he suffered no casualties and congratulates Foote on his success.

LT Phelps writes his division suffered no casualties

FO Foote writes to CDR Porter, USS Essex saying that he has received word that Porter wants the Alps to tow him to Cairo. Foote admonishes him that this should have been a Navy matter. He gives permission, "but as I am going down to-night I wish you to remain till this vessel reaches you, as we are so badly cut up I do not like to go down alone.

,p>GEN Tilghman telegrams "Gunboats and transports in Tennessee River. Enemy landing in force 5 miles below Fort Henry."

W. W. Mackall Assistant Adjutant-General Telegrams General Johnston "Fort Henry has fallen, says Colonel Head, commanding Fort Donelson. Bridge over Tennessee destroyed, says telegraph operator. You had better keep yourself informed of the state of affairs in Clarksville through General Pillow as you move.

Teachers and Educators - we have several Civil War presentations covering the US Navy throughout the Civil War which include our portable museum, Submarines, and key naval and land battles. Check out our Civil War section for more details.

Proud to be an organizational partner of Connecticut Civil War Commemoration sponsored by Central Connecticut State University.

Dates	Upcoming Civil War Events
March 31 - April 1	Shiloh Shiloh, TN
Apr 28	Siena College Siena, NY
June 2-3	Lynn Civil War Days Lynn, MA
August 18-19	Civil War Heritage Days Schular Flatts, NY
August 25-26	Battle of (not) Fort Knox Fairfield, ME
September 8	Salem Historical Event Herb Farm, 320 Hartford Rd Salem, CT

Important News
LCDR Ezra Seals is putting his reenacting schedule together for the 2012 season. School teachers - see the Civil War pages for how you can add excitement to your classroom on this topic.
LCDR Ezra Seals and Boy 2nd Class Robert Gordon, USN visit many events to explain about Powder Monkeys, games, food, and the life of a Civil War sailor
LCDR Ezra and Miss Lydia Seals make appearances at a variety of events, schools, and meetings.
Want to know what the Navy was doing 150 years ago? Let us give you a briefing, much as would be given to the President or Congress, outlining what the 5 major squadrons and 2 flotillas were accomplishing.

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