Clayton, W. F.

A Narrative of the Confederate States Navy.

Weldon, NC: Harrell's Printing House (for the Pee Dee Historical Assn.), 1910. First edition (traditionally catalogued as 1/100 copies, but we have been unable to substantiate the limitation). 8vo. 116 pp. Frontispiece portrait of the author who served in the Confederate navy as an "Ex-passed Midshipman," offering his experiences here. A native of Georgia, he saw action in the Chesapeake and Hampton Roads, in the sounds and rivers of North Carolina, and in Charleston. Cover title: "Confederate States Navy." Not in Nevins or Dornbusch. Not in Turnbull or Thornton. Very good. Original gilt-stamped gray cloth (front board spotted). (9927). Item #63470

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