Name/Title
Sinking of the MerrimacEntry/Object ID
L1965.12.346Description
Sinking of the Merrimac is a personal narrative of Richmond Pearson Hobson, Naval Constructor, U.S. N. of this important event that occurred in harbor of Santiago, DeCuba, June 3rd, 1898, and of the subsequent imprisonment of the survivors.
Part1 : The Scheme and Preparations Part 2: The Run In Part 3: Imprisonment in Morro Castle. Part 4: Prison Life in Santiago and Observations of the Siege.
Hobson may have had St. Joseph connections as an article from the St. Joseph Gazette is inserted in the book: Admiral Hobson, Spanish American War Hero, Laid to Rest. The photo in the article shows Hobsons casket being born into Arlington Cemetery in Washington, D.C. The article cites Hobson as "the idol of the nation for months following his exploit bottling up the Spanish fleet."
The author has autographed the book to its owner:
The fly leaf is inscribed:
Richard S. Duncan
April 8, 1899
8th birthday
from papa and mamma.
Best wishes for Dickey from his good friend
Richmond Pearson Hobson
St. Joseph, MO , Aug. 3,1903
306/Hardbound/Chart/Illustrations/Map/Photographs.Lexicon
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Prisoners of warSearch Terms
Military, Latin America, Spanish American War, Merrimac, Santiago, DiaryBook Details
Author
Richmond Pearson HobsonPlace Published
City
New York CityState/Province
New YorkDate Published
1899Call No.
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Richmond Pearson Hobson