John M. Dillingham to his mother, June 12, 1863
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Naval seaman John M. Dillingham, serving aboard the U.S. sloop of war Housatonic off Charleston, S.C. writes home to Freeport about his dislike of writing letters and hot weather.
He talks about the blockade and its being quiet for the last few weeks.
Two Confederate deserters came on board and discussed the state of affairs in "Dixie," where things are looking "blue." Several Union gunboats are mentioned, as is an attack on Fort Sumter. The Housatonic's reputation is discussed.
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- Title: John M. Dillingham to his mother, June 12, 1863
- Creator: Dillingham, John Monroe
- Creation Date: 1863-06-12
- Subject Date: 1863
- Town: Charleston, Freeport, Memphis, New Orleans, Vicksburg
- County: Cumberland
- State: LA, ME, MS, SC, TN
- Media: paper
- Local Code: 1863-06-12 JMD to MDD letter
- Collection: Dillingham family papers, Coll 135
- Object Type: Text
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Freeport Historical Society
45 Main Street, Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3170
http://www.freeporthistoricalsociety.org
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LC Subject Headings
Dillingham, Margaret Dennison, 1818-1878--Correspondence
Keokuk (steamer)
Charleston (S.C.)--History--Seige, 1863
Military deserters
Blockade--Charleston (S.C.)
Confederate States of America. Army
Fort Sumpter (Charleston, S.C.)
Housatonic (sloop of war)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Armored vessels
Dillingham family
Dilllingham, John Monroe, 1844-1864--Correspondence
Dilllingham, John Monroe, 1844-1864--Travel
People
Dillingham, John M.
Dillingham, Margaret D.
Farragut, Adm., David
Beauregard, Genl., P.G. T.
Pemberton, John C.
Other Keywords
Civil War
Dennison family
Dillingham family
Freeport (ME)
Seafaring life
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