Goldsborough, Louis Malesherbes, 1805-1877 [General Order of commendation for efforts at Roanoke Island]

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Type
Documents
Date
February 9, 1862
Author/Creator
Goldsborough, Louis Malesherbes, 1805-1877
Title
[General Order of commendation for efforts at Roanoke Island]
Place Written
Roanoke Island, North Carolina
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 18 cm, Width: 31 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Congratulates his men for their work in the capture of Roanoke Island and urges them to continue to "crush the Hydra of rebellion."

Goldsborough was the commanding officer of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron from 1861 to 1862. He participated in the Battle of Roanoke Island (7-8 February 1862) under the command of Union Army Brigadier General Ambrose E. Burnside, attacking a Confederate fleet off the coast of North Carolina. Written off Roanoke Island.

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