29 May 1863
West, Lewis H., 1829-?
Autograph letter signed
Title: to R. West
Says he has not written because he has been busy with the absence of Mr. Carr and the discharge of their master at arms, both of whose duties he has to see to. Says the blockade is as bad as it has usually been, with ships running it every day. Says the navy needs double the amount of vessels and a more energetic commanding officer. Tells of talking to a captured British captain who ran the blockade 20 times. Says the blockading fleet is suffering from "The ram fever," as ramming ships are everywhere. References a letter from his sister Mary from 23 April. Written while aboard the USS "…
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