Notes From the Mad Farmer: Civil War experiences
The battle of Mobile Bay was an important turning point in the American Civil War. Commanded by David Farragut, the Union Navy prevailed in August of 1864.
Notes From the Mad Farmer: The account book of Capt. Andrew Dunning
Capt. Andrew Dunning, of Harpswell, was a master mariner and coastal trader who sailed his sloop Mary in coastal trade as far north as Cape Breton Island, Canada and as far south as the Carolinas.
Notes From a Mad Farmer: Work ethic
Excerpts from and commentary on the diary of Joseph D. Alexander, 1859-1864
Sunday, May 15, 1859: Fair. Planted 900 hills of potatoes.
Monday, May 16, 1859: Pleasant. Planted 1,400 hills of potatoes.
