Re: Deprivation in a land of plenty CSA 1863-65
Greg,
Excellent info.
One thing to keep in mind several of the military contractors in England that supplied the Confederacy had their own blockade runners devoted exclusively to shipping military uniforms, equipment, ordinance, etc.
For example, Peter Tait and Co. of Limerick had 3 blockade runners devoted exclusively to shipping Tait goods to the Confederacy.
Blockade Runners dedicated to meeting the needs of the general public consumer in the South (i.e. the wealthy that could afford such high prices), did have to also include military items as part of their cargo. But, blockade runners for military contractors in England, France, and Austrian, did not have to likewise dedicate part of their cargo to civilian items.
I do not have the citation with me at work, but I will dig it up at home.
Great discussion.
-Bret Sumner
Greg,
Excellent info.
One thing to keep in mind several of the military contractors in England that supplied the Confederacy had their own blockade runners devoted exclusively to shipping military uniforms, equipment, ordinance, etc.
For example, Peter Tait and Co. of Limerick had 3 blockade runners devoted exclusively to shipping Tait goods to the Confederacy.
Blockade Runners dedicated to meeting the needs of the general public consumer in the South (i.e. the wealthy that could afford such high prices), did have to also include military items as part of their cargo. But, blockade runners for military contractors in England, France, and Austrian, did not have to likewise dedicate part of their cargo to civilian items.
I do not have the citation with me at work, but I will dig it up at home.
Great discussion.
-Bret Sumner
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