Official Dispatches And Letters Of Rear Admiral Du Pont, U.S. Navy, 1846-48 And 1861-63 - Samuel Francis Du Pont - Bog

""Official Dispatches and Letters of Rear Admiral Du Pont, U.S. Navy, 1846-48 and 1861-63"" is a collection of historical documents written by Samuel Francis Du Pont, a prominent naval officer during the mid-19th century. The book includes Du Pont's official dispatches and letters from two distinct periods: the Mexican-American War (1846-48) and the American Civil War (1861-63).The first section of the book contains Du Pont's correspondence from the Mexican-American War, during which he served as a commander in the U.S. Navy. These dispatches and letters offer insight into the naval operations and strategies employed during the conflict, as well as Du Pont's personal experiences and observations.The second section of the book focuses on Du Pont's role in the American Civil War, during which he was appointed as commander of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. The dispatches and letters in this section provide a firsthand account of the naval blockade of the Confederate coastline, as well as Du Pont's efforts to capture key Confederate ports and engage in naval battles.Overall, ""Official Dispatches and Letters of Rear Admiral Du Pont, U.S. Navy, 1846-48 and 1861-63"" offers a unique perspective on two pivotal periods in American history, as seen through the eyes of one of the country's most accomplished naval officers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.