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100 1 _aHuse, Caleb,
_d1831-1905
245 1 4 _aThe Supplies for the Confederate Army, :
_bhow they were obtained in Europe and how paid for.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-01-31
508 _aProduced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Supplies for the Confederate Army" by Caleb Huse is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's unique experiences as an agent for the Confederate States during the Civil War, focusing specifically on the procurement of military supplies in Europe and the strategies employed to finance these efforts. It offers insight into the logistical challenges and political climate faced by the Confederacy. The narrative is structured around Huse's personal reminiscences, detailing his initial appointment and subsequent journey to Europe, where he negotiated contracts for arms and supplies crucial for the Confederate war effort. He describes the difficulties of operating under the constraints of a blockade, financially backing the Confederate government through cotton purchases, and the evolving nature of wartime procurement practices. Huse also contrasts his interactions with various international figures and highlights the tension between military needs and political influences within the Confederate leadership, providing a vivid and detailed expose of a pivotal but often overlooked aspect of the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
653 _aConfederate States of America. Army -- Supplies and stores
653 _aConfederate States of America -- Foreign relations
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24469
999 _c65470
_d65470