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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1894 Excerpt:...promulgated, and that the record of my disgrace shall, by official order, be expunged from the log books of the Navy. As the Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy, I ask of you this justice, which I am sure you will grant. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Geo. Heney Preble, Commander. The President Of The United States. I enclose the statements of the executive officer, chief engineer, and lieutenant F. S. Brown, the three principal officers of this vessel. I have in my possession similar statements from every officer on board. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Geo. Henry Preble, Commander. Enclosures. Report of Lieutenant-Commander Sicard, V. S. Navy, U. S. S. Oneida, of circumstances attending escape of C. 8. S. Florida (Oreto) into Mobile Bay, Alabama. TJ. S. S. Oneida, Off Mobile, October 8,1862. Sir: The following is a statement, to the best of my recollection, of what occurred during the chase of the Oreto off this port, September 4, 1862: At 5 o'clock p. m. 1 was called to get the ship underway in chase of a steamer standing toward the blockading force from the eastward. As we were getting underway the stranger was distant about 6 or 7 miles, using bituminous coal. As we stood toward him we furled awnings and went to quarters. The Oneida was steered for the port bow of the stranger, who, when he got within about half a mile, hoisted the English red ensign and pennant, and when near put his helm aport, sheering gradually in shore. The Oneidas helm was put a starboard and she followed closely on the stranger's port bow. I think that at this time, the vessels being distant about 150 yards, by your order a 30-pounder rifled shot was fired across the stranger's bows. When both vessels had sheered in shore some distance, the stranger put...