Proceeding To Nova Scotia Across The Atlantic Ocean
Laden with heavy machinery and a large quantity of office supplies—including a goodly amount of red tape—required by Jefferson Davis' administration, the side wheeler put to sea on 6 September and proceeded under the command of veteran blockade tester, A. Hora—a reserve officer of the Royal Navy—to Halifax, Nova Scotia. After re-coaling at that port, the ship sailed for the North Carolina coast.
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