Monday, January 28, 2013

1863 January 20 U.S. Steamer Currituck

[from the letterbook of Captain Thomas J. Linnekin]

List of Goods captured by the U.S.S. "Currituck"
at Indian Creek Va.  January 20 1863

1 Brl          Contg  9 overcoats and 24 Pairs Gaiters
1   "       "     40 3/4 Yds Grey Cloth. 201 Yds. Prints, 10 underS [?]
2  Boxes  Soda
1     "        Contg. 2 oz, Quinine and 2 lbs Magnesia
1     "            "       Padlocks & nails
1     "           "        223 Yds Prints, 42 Yds Red Flannel
                   39 1/4 Yds Bleached Coton, and 12 pairs Ladies Gaiters
1  Box       Contg 21 Pairs Hose,  209 Yds Yds Prints, 20 Yds Linen
                  27 1/4 White Flannel, and 27 1/2 Grey Cloth.
1 Box        Contg  7 1/2 Dozen  Gaiters
1  "                "       67  Skins  Leather
1   "               "       12 Hats, 3 Pkgs  Sundries, & 3 Pairs Gaiters
                         1 Box Shoes, 1 Box Soap 189 1/4 Yds Prints, 2 Doz
                         hose.  18 Pairs Shoes
1 Box         Conrg 50 Yds Prints,  3 Pairs Gaiters, 4 Prs Rubbers
Loose  -  2 Coils  Cordage,  3 Barrels Whiskey.

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