George Henry Preble was an American naval officer and writer, notable for his history of the flag of the United States and for taking the first photograph of the Fort McHenry flag that inspired the U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner".
[Untitled] United States Sloop-of-war St. Louis, Funchal Roads, Madeira, February 29, 1864. Sir: The rebel steamer Florida, Morris commander, arrived here on the night before the last, reporting as eighteen…
[Untitled] United States Sloop-of-war St. Louis, Funchal Roads, Madeira, February 29, 1864. Sir: The rebel steamer Florida, Morris commander, arrived here on the night before the last, reporting as eighteen…
Commander Preble to Mr. Harvey. United States Sloop-of-war St. Louis, Lisbon, April 8, 1864. Sir:Your communication of this day and date is received. Agreeably to your request, I have to…
Commander Preble to Mr. Harvey. United States Sloop-of-war St. Louis, Lisbon, April 8, 1864. Sir:Your communication of this day and date is received. Agreeably to your request, I have to…