Publisher's Synopsis
Confidential Correspondence of Gustavus Vasa Fox V1 is a historical book that was written by Gustavus Vasa Fox in 1918. The author was an Assistant Secretary of the Navy during the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865. The book is a compilation of his confidential correspondence with other government officials during the war. The correspondence provides a detailed account of the naval operations during the war, including the planning and execution of major battles such as the Battle of Hampton Roads and the Battle of Mobile Bay. The book also sheds light on the political tensions and strategies that were in play during the war. The first volume of the book covers the period from April 1861 to September 1862. It includes letters to and from President Abraham Lincoln, Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles, and other high-ranking officials. The letters provide insight into the challenges faced by the Union Navy in the early stages of the war, including the blockade of Confederate ports and the procurement of naval supplies. Overall, Confidential Correspondence of Gustavus Vasa Fox V1 is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the American Civil War. It provides a firsthand account of the naval operations and political strategies that were employed by the Union during this critical period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
