James longstreet autograph letter, signed in which he writes his business partner, colonel william miller owen, who had commanded the 1st battalion of longstreets corps artillery, the famous washington artillery. Raphael semmes photograph and portrait, 1863, 1900. His father was the late admiral raphael semmes, of confederate fame, whose ancestors came to america with lord baltimore, and settled in maryland. Raphael semmes historical records and family trees. His family were descendants from one of the original catholic colonists of maryland, from which state he was appointed a midshipman in the u. He also captained the alabama, the most famous of the confederate commerce raiders. The author, warren spencer quite obviously admires semmes, and does a great historical job. Johns hopkins press, 1937 page images at hathitrust semmes, raphael, 18091877. During the mexican war, he commanded the brig uss somers in the gulf of mexico.
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She had a sort of saucy air about her the sumter 4. Raphael semmes has 24 books on goodreads with 215 ratings. Raphael semmes was born in charles county, maryland, on september 27, 1809, the fourth child of richard and catherine middleton semmes. The project gutenberg ebook, memoirs of service afloat, during the war between the states, by raphael semmes this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed this object, paste this html in website. Completing his education, semmes elected to pursue a naval career. Raphael semmes was born september 27, 1809 to richard and catherine semmes he was orphaned at an early age and raised by an uncle raphael semmes. No recent searches yet, but as soon as you have some, well display them here. The project gutenberg ebook of memoirs of service afloat. Johns hopkins press, 1937 page images at hathitrust. Read raphael semmes s biography, works and quotes online for free. Commodore conner had sailed on the first of the month for campeche, on the yucatan coast, so semmes had several days to become.
Photographs of confederate generals and civil war political leaders, 18611865. Raphael semmes, which occurred yesterday at his home in camden, ala. This is a short version of semmes own book, which is a little over 800 pages. He was appointed a midshipman in 1826, and rose through the ranks as he studied law between cruises, being admitted to the bar in 1834. Until then, he had been a serving officer in the united states navy from 1826 to 1860. Before becoming captain of the alabama, semmes was captain of the css sumter and was able to capture or sink 18 union vessels.
The cruise of the alabama and the sumter by raphael semmes. This epic tale of maritime adventure in defense of a beloved homeland and righteous but doomed cause, all of it a true story, is my favorite book of all time. Raphael semmes 18091877, american naval officer of the confederacy, commanded the sumter and alabama in their daring raids on northern shipping during the civil war raphael semmes was born in charles county, md. Creative commons attributionsharealike cc bysa enlarge. Admiral raphael semmes navy and marine living history. Raphael semmes was an officer in the confederate navy during the american civil war.
Raphael semmes confederate naval officer britannica. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. His prowess upon the seas, still holds records to this day. It would be an outrage upon humanity to take the life of an ignorant, foolish negro under the circumstances of this case. Historical records and family trees related to raphael semmes. Catherine was the daughter of south carolina lawyer and planter arthur middleton, a signer of the declaration of independence. Crime and punishment in early maryland, by semmes, raphael and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Being an account of raphael semmes cruise in the c. Semmes was officially the commander of the electra for six months,jan uary 28 to june 28, 1848, but he actually assumed command of her only on march 3, 1848. Semmes, raphael, 18091877 social networks and archival. Raphael semmes, american confederate naval officer whose daring raids in command of the manofwar alabama interfered with union merchant shipping during the middle two years of the american civil war 186165. Captain of raider css alabama printed document, signed in type r. Books by raphael semmes author of memoirs of service afloat.
The confederacy promoted semmes to rear admiral and he became the toast of the confederacy. The raphael hotel, autograph collection book your hotel. It will be seen, hence, that the career of the author was a sealed book to all but himself. General raphael semmes csa raphael semmes 1809 1877 genealogy genealogy for raphael semmes 1809 1877 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. The cruise of the alabama and the sumter, from the private. Raphael semmes school, university of south alabama. Harwood concerning the fate of his slave, jake, who had been convicted of a capital crime. He served until 1832, when he was given leave of absence extending until july, 1835. He engaged in commercial raiding, a practice little different. Navy and was commissioned a commander in the confederate navy. Captain semmes very fortunately let his pen flow fluently when he recorded these. Serving in the mexican war, he barely survived drowning when his ship capsized. Semmes was a very intelligent person, and an astute lawyer.
Raphael semmes is the gentleman pirate extraordinaire, but his razorsharp intelligence shows through also. It is probable that no individual naval commander nor any single ship in our long history has recorded a more spectacular success in that field than captain raphael semmes of the confederate navy and his c. A secret act of the confederate congress signed on 10 may 1861 by president davis authorized the navy department to send an agent abroad. Raphael semmes semmes, raphael, 18091877 a wikipedia article about this author is available semmes, raphael, 18091877. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Marty young talked about the state of medical science during the civil war era. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. Raphael semmes, off the harbor of cherbourg, france forenoon of sunday june loc gvhs01. Raphael semmes biography, quotes, works and writings. Raphael semmes books list of books by author raphael semmes.
A petition, stating that as there is much irregularity in the delivery of the daily papers at these headquarters, it is proposed with the sanction of the provost marshal general to reinstate mr. Captain semmes was an officer in the united states navy before joining the confederate states navy. Guide to history collections in mobile admiral raphael semmes. Raphael semmes and the alabama civil war campaigns and. Raphael semmes semmes, raphael, 18091877 the online. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. A manuscript document, signed by many members of george meades gettysburg staff. Book printed material photo, print, drawing memoirs of service afloat, during the war between the states.
The raphael hotel, autograph collection this rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. The book was viewed as one of the most cogent, but bitter, defenses of the lost cause. Naval hero for all the south, raphael semmes 18091877 sailed two famous confederate raiders. Orphaned at an early age, he was raised by an uncle, raphael semmes. Navy to join the seceding southern states, semmes, as secretary of the lighthouse board, passes on urgent news from the port of charleston, sc. Officer in both the united states and confederate navies. Navy in 1826 studied law and admitted to the bar in 1834.
Phil nasser talked about captain raphael semmes, a commerce raider during the american civil war. Albumen and autograph of confederate general james ewell stuart, the beau cavalier of the confederate cavalry. When alabama withdrew from the union in 1861, semmes resigned from the u. Raphael semmes s most popular book is memoirs of service afloat. The raphael semmes house, also known as the hortasemmes house, is a historic residence in mobile. Rear admiral raphael semmes, confederate states navy, 18091877 raphael semmes was born in charles county, maryland, on 27 september 1809.
He outfitted css sumter in 1861 and captured 18 union merchant ships in six months before the raider was blockaded at gibraltar. Winslow, and the confederate cruiser alabama, capt. Raphael semmess most popular book is memoirs of service afloat. Engraving of raphael semmes by henry bryan hall, jr.
Ultrarare war date autograph of confederate admiral raphael semmes of the csa alabama. The project gutenberg ebook of memoirs of service afloat, during. Foreword commerce raiding has always been a recognized and accepted method of sea warfare. Memoirs of service afloat, during the war between the. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The pair most likely framed in the past show a 10 by 7 albumen and autograph as brigadier general which would make it early war from 18612 clipped signature from a document mounted on a card. She died when young raphael was two years of age and his father died when he was ten. Joseph benedict semmes, who, at the time, was a member of congress from piscataway, who, at the time, no united states naval. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Entering the navy as a midshipman in 1826, he subsequently studied law and was admitted to the bar while remaining in the service. Born in charles county, md on september 27, 1809, raphael semmes was the fourth child of richard and catherine middleton semmes. Raphael semmes was born on september 27, 1809, in charles county, maryland. Naval hero for all the south, raphael semmes 18091877 sailed two famous.
Built in 1927, our landmark hotel originally served residents of villa serena apartments. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Semmes was born in 1809 to maryland tobacco farmer, richard thompson semmes and his wife, catherine middleton. Samuel spencer semmes csa samuel spencer semmes 1838 1912 genealogy genealogy for samuel spencer semmes 1838 1912 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Until then, he had been a serving officer in the united states navy from 1826 to 1860 during the american civil war, semmes was captain of the cruiser css alabama, the most successful commerce raider in maritime history, taking 65 prizes. Prior to this, he had been a serving officer in the united states navy from 1826 through 1860. Admiral semmes entered the united states navy as a lad of fourteen, where he remained until he resigned his commission, to take part in the late war, in behalf of the confederatos. Captain semmes was an officer in the united states navy. Orphaned at an early age, he moved to georgetown, dc to live with his uncle and later attended charlotte hall military academy. Home university of south alabama, mccall library raphael semmes school, reference url share.
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