The scion of America's military and political leadership; John Taylor Wood was the grandson of Zachary Taylor and the nephew of Jefferson Davis. While his father and mother remained loyal to the Union; Wood himself resigned his commission at the U.S. Naval Academy and received a lieutenant's commission in the Confederate navy. He was best known for his raids against enemy ships. In one three-week period; he captured over thirty Union merchant vessels off the north Atlantic coast. Between raids he served on President Davis's staff; and was captured with Davis in May 1865. He escaped; made his way to Cuba and eventually settled in Nova Scotia.
#1469820 in Books James Adair 2009-05-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.90 x 6.13l; 2.07 #File Name: 0817355782608 pagesThe History of the American Indians
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