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Reynard Escapes Hounds

150 years ago tonight the CSS Sumter commanded by Raphael Semmes gave the USS Iroquois the slip at St. Pierrre, Martinique, which was officially neutral as a French possession. James S. Palmer commanded the Iroquois. Here’s a bit from Raphael … Continue reading

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