Confederate Senate Resolution Concerning Seizure of CSS Florida by USS Wachusett near Brazil
11/30/1864
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On October 7, 1864, the USS Wachusetts captured the CSS Florida in Brazilian waters. The Confederate Senate issued this resolution condemning the “flagrant outrage upon the territorial sovereignty of Brazil.” It also called upon the Brazilian government to seek restitution from the United States for the capture of the Florida.
This primary source comes from the War Department Collection of Confederate Records.
Full Citation: Confederate Senate Resolution Concerning Seizure of CSS Florida by USS Wachusett near Brazil; 11/30/1864; War Department Collection of Confederate Records, Record Group 109; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/confederate-resolution-seizure-of-css-florida-by-uss-wachusett-brazil, March 20, 2023]Rights: No Known Copyright Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
