Purchased At Philadelphia in 1864
Gladiolus, formerly tug Sallie Bishop, was purchased at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2 June 1864 by Commodore C. K. Stribling. She commissioned 15 June 1864, Acting Master J. C. Hamlin in command.
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