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The Daily Dispatch: August 1, 1863., [Electronic resource], The Florida and her commander. (search)
The Florida and her commander. --The Fayetteville (N. C.) Observer has been favored with the sight of a letter from Captain J. N. Maffit, of the Confederate steamer Florida, to his children in Fayetteville. It is dated Pernambuco, Brazil, May 12th, 1863. The following extracts are of general interest: I am very well, and very, very busy. Last night I saw a gentleman who ten days ago dined on board the Alabama with Eugene. He was then very well, and in high spirits, having just received letters from you all, at home, by an English bark. I feel happy to tell you that the Florida has been doing a fierce business. Up to May 11th she has destroyed $9,700,000 of Yankee commerce, and eluded thirteen Federal men-of-war sent to destroy her and the Alabama. The Florida and Alabama destroyed ten of the enemy's largest vessels April 22d, within sixty miles of each other, but up to May 13 have not met. Regards to Mr. Hale, and ask him please to mention, (as it may quiet much an