Maffitt

At least it may safely be augured that it will take no ordinary amount of speed and courage to circumvent so fearless and experienced a sailor as Captain Maffitt, and that in his new career his skill and success will be not inferior to those which he exhibited in his old.

Running the Blockade into the Port of Wilmington, North Carolina 1864

Captain Maffitt was brought up from a bed of sickness

The Florida and her Commander 1863

Captain Maffitt says that he has hardly ever taken a prize but what some of the crew of the prize have come forward to say, "Should like to serve with you, Sir."

The Florida and her Commander 1863

Captain Maffitt, of the Florida steamer, a Confederate cruiser, in

Foreign and Colonial News 1863

We sent our cards to Captain Maffitt, and were immediately admitted on board, the Captain himself coming to the top of the companion to receive us.

The Florida and her Commander 1863

Captain Maffitt forthwith began an animated recital of his career and adventures.

The Florida and her Commander 1863

Directly Captain Maffitt understood that we were British subjects he invited us below into his little cabin, and when I told him that there were many people in

The Florida and her Commander 1863

In 1859 Captain Maffitt commanded the United States 'steamer Crusader, and captured four slavers.

The Florida and her Commander 1863

Captain Maffitt was a Lieutenant of the United States 'navy before the outbreak, and in that capacity distinguished himself greatly.

The Florida and her Commander 1863

We never seek a fight, said Captain Maffitt, and we don't avoid one.

The Florida and her Commander 1863