The Journal of the Commissioners of the Navy of South Carolina, covering the period from July 22, 1779 to March 23, 1780, is a historical document that has been compiled and edited by Alexander Samuel Salley Jr. The book provides a fascinating insight into the workings of the Navy of South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War.The journal contains detailed records of the meetings and decisions made by the commissioners of the Navy, including discussions on the construction and maintenance of ships, the procurement ...
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The Journal of the Commissioners of the Navy of South Carolina, covering the period from July 22, 1779 to March 23, 1780, is a historical document that has been compiled and edited by Alexander Samuel Salley Jr. The book provides a fascinating insight into the workings of the Navy of South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War.The journal contains detailed records of the meetings and decisions made by the commissioners of the Navy, including discussions on the construction and maintenance of ships, the procurement of supplies and equipment, and the recruitment of sailors and officers. The book also includes information on the state of the Navy during this period, including its successes and failures, and the challenges faced by its members.The journal is an important historical document that sheds light on the role played by the Navy of South Carolina in the American Revolution, and provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by the fledgling nation as it sought to establish itself as an independent state. Salley Jr.'s careful editing and annotations make this book an invaluable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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