THE CONFEDERATE STATES RAM. MERRIMAC OR VIRGINIA. THE HISTORY OF HER PLAN AND CONSTRUCTION, AND HER ENGAGEMENTS WITH THE UNITED STATES FLEET MARCH 8 AND 9, 1862

Richmond: The Hermitage Press, Inc, 1907. First Edition. First appearing in the Southern Historical Society papers, this is the first appearance as a separate pamphlet. Stamped on the verso of the front cover: “Presented by Mrs. Virginius Newton, Confederate Reunion, Richmond, Va. May 30-June 3, 1907” (one surmises it was printed up for distribution at the reunion). A very good copy in the original wrappers.