Captain Theodorus Bailey Clipped Signature
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Captain Theodorus Bailey, U.S. N. Clipped signature "F.
Bailey." Bailey patrolled the waters off the Florida panhandle until
mid-November at which time his ship moved to a blockade station off the
Mississippi Delta. Bailey commanded one of the gunboat divisions during
the assault on New Orleans and demanded the city's surrender. Bailey and
Lieutenant George Perkins walked to city hall despite armed civilians
crowding around them, shouting threats.
Shipping Weight:
0.25 lb
Item # 22389
$35.00 USD
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