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War with friendsEntry/Object ID
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9 pages, appendices : photos ; 28 cm
War with friends by William Eldr idge,
Jacksonville Historical Society. Student historical writing contest, 1970.
Typewritten manuscript.
Includes bibliography pages C & D.
Appendix 1-9: Appendix 1: Photograph of Napoleon Bonaparte Broward taken from original photograph and a group photograph of daughter-in-law, granddaughter, and greatdaughter of Mr. Broward. Appendix 2: Photo of outline of wheel from Three Friends as well as a photo of the watch presented to Mr. Broward from General Colasso. Appendix 3: Agreement between John J. Daly, Charles H. Scammel and N. B. Broward to build one boat hull. Appendix 4: Agreement between George A. DeCottes and Broward that the Three Friends has the right to leave regular service of towing on the St. John's River. Appendix 5: Concerning release of Kate Spencer and money owed. Appendix 6: photocopy of photo of Three Friends. Appendix 7: photocopy of photo of boat, Dauntless. Appendix 8: List of 3 differing accounts of events by Mrs. Broward, Dorcase Drake and Samuel Proctor. Appendix 9: Brief history of General E. Colasso
Instructor: Colonel O. Z. Tyler, HY 275-Y, winter term, January 12, 1970.
Subtitle on contents page: A look at filibustering prior to the Spanish-American War.
"I intend to show how the filibustering of Mr. Broward and men similiar to him helped to lead to the involvement of the United States in this war." .. author.
Includes information on seagoing tug named Three Friends named by George DeCottes, coming to aid of Cuban junta organized by friend J. A. Huau and commanded by General Enrique Colasso, and tug captained by Broward to Cuba for delivery of men and supplies.
Filibusters are irregular military adventurers, typically from the United States, who during the 19th century took part in armed expeditions against other nations such as Cuba.Collection
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Broward, Napoleon Bonaparte, 1857-1910., Three Friends (Tugboat)., Three Friends (Steamship)., Filibusters - -Cuba -- History -- 19th century., Colasso, Enrique.Publication Details
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Eldridge, WilliamPublisher
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Jacksonville, Fla.Call No.
G 539 .E4