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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02828.13 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters written by George A. Tittle while cruising the North Atlantic aboard the USS Kearsarge |
| Title | George A. Tittle to his sister, discussing the escape of various rebel ships |
| Date | 21 February 1864 |
| Author | Tittle, George A. (fl. 1862-1864) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Tells her he is now steaming up the English Channel and that he will send this letter by the first port they land in, either Calais or Dover. Left the waters around Brest on 17 January to go to Cadiz in order to reprovision, get coal, and have the ship repaired. Arrived in Cadiz on 23 January. Having taken care of the ship, they left Cadiz on 13 February and arrived at Brest again on 18 February. Reports the CSS "Florida" left Brest while they were away. Also, on 16 February, the CSS "Georgia" left Cherbourg. Says the "rebel Pirates" are probably sailing together. Will not be surprised if CSS "Rappahannock" left Calais by the time they arrive. Predicts the public will blame the "Kearsarge" for these escapes. Says "it is no fault of ours, the blame should rest entirely upon the U.S. government, for it knew our condition several months ago, and should have sent another man of war to assist us." Says their cruise should be over soon and expects to be home around later April or early May. Sends 2 photographs of himself (not included) and asks one to be given to Albert. Took them to show her the condition of his hand after the amputation of his finger. Has not received his allotment since he is so near the end of his cruise. Postscript says he received her letter of 11 January 1864 and a package of newspapers at Brest. Written on blue paper. |
| Subjects | Global History and Civics Civil War Military History Union Forces Navy Soldier's Letter Union Soldier's Letter Confederate States of America Pirates Privateering Government and Civics Photography Health and Medical Finance Injury or Wound Soldier's Pay |
| People | Tittle, George A. (fl. 1862-1864) |
| Place written | Aboard USS Kearsarge at sea |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Naval & Maritime; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Additional Information | Folder Information: Surgeon steward Tittle details the "Kearsarge's" 1862-1864 cruise, including her engagement with the CSS "Alabama." The USS "Kearsarge" eventually fought and sank the Confederate raider off the French coast on 19 June 1864. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Sister |