Civil War diplomacy and espionage In the summer of 1861; President Abraham Lincoln appointed Charles Maxwell Allen U.S. consul to Bermuda. During the Civil War; Allen’s post became one of vital importance to the United States as this British colony became a center for Confederate blockade-running activities. As the sole representative of Union interests in pro-Confederate Bermuda; Allen found himself involved in the shadowy world of intelligence gathering as he attempted to thwart these blockade-runners. Allen’s dispatches shed new light on two important and often overlooked aspects of the war: the Union blockade of southern seaports and the effort to bring vital war supplies through the blockade to the Confederate states. Author Glen N. Wiche has compiled all of Allen’s Civil War dispatches to the U.S. State Department and provides well-documented commentary to place Allen’s activities in the wider context of the “Atlantic campaign†of the Civil War. Dispatches from Bermuda paints a detailed picture of these activities and offers a rare account of this blockade-running traffic from a northern perspective.
#5317425 in Books Univ of South Carolina Pr 1993-05Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 6.25 x 1.00l; #File Name: 0872498506300 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating!By Maria Christie 1Very much enjoyed reading something written by someone who actually lived through these times in my home state; plus I have a personal connection to Tryphena Fox. She was the ancestor of my aunt-by-marriage so I found the book to be fascinating. i highly recommend the book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Northern Woman in the Plantation SouthBy msunshineWonderful set of letters from a Yankee transported to the South before the War and how her feelings change. Excellent service--received the book soon after ordering; and it was in perfect condition. Since I am a Yankee; also transported to the South; though a 100+ years later; I thoroughly enjoyed this book!!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Linda J. SmithTryphena is my great great grandmother. The author did a great job of depicting the family and events.
