Tag Archives: Charles Ellet Jr

Shanghaied at the Falls?

Posted on February 11, 2012 by SUMPTER

A Canadian newspaper is concerned about reports that 1) a Union officer crossed into Canada to try to force a deserter back to the U.S. and that 2) a couple Canadian/British soldiers went to the U.S. side of the river, … Continue reading →

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A Steam-Rams Proposal

Posted on October 18, 2011 by SUMPTER

From The New-York Times October 18, 1861: Defences of New-York. The following letter, written by a Civil Engineer, of high professional reputation, over a month ago, has special interest at the present moment, in view of the circular to the … Continue reading →

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