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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1914. Excerpt: ... REMINISENCES OF SERVICE IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY.-Read by Acting Volunteer Lieutenant, Amos P. Foster May 6, 1914. vN November 6th, 1901, I read a paper before this Com mandery, entitled "My Experiences in the U. S. Navy." I was then requested to continue the recital and I wrote this paper in 1902, but no opportunity has occurred to permit me to read it., You may remember in my first paper I told you I left the Potomac River and with the vessels under my command convoyed the transports bearing McClellan's Army to Yorktown, wehn he started on his celebrated Peninsula Campaign. I shall not burden you with a recital of unimportant events, but will jump to my first James River experience. On June 15th, 1862, while lying at Newport News I received from Admiral Goldsboro the following order: "You will proceed to Philadelphia with the vessel under your command and report to Commodore Prendegrast commanding that Navy Yard that you are sent for the purpose of bringing here the submarine boat intended for this station." This boat was constructed by Philadelphia parties, a man by the name of Harris (an auctioneer), furnishing the money. It was claimed by these parties that this boat could be submerged and could blow up the obstructions at Fort Darling, on the James River, the stone pillars upholding the bridge across the Appomattox River, at Petersburgh, and when so submerged could run to the side of rebel vessels and destroy them. Should she be able to accomplish this, the Government was to pay $250,000 for her. I had just taken aboard my vessel (which was a side wheeler) a full supply of ammunition, filled the bunkers with coal, and laid in a full supply of stores, the consequence was, she was loaded down with her guards to the water's edge. On reaching Cape Henr...
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