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A Christian fighter and the Texas battle story
A letter reflects on faith in battle with John W. Philip commanding the battleship Texas at Santiago. It notes his refusal to cheer after a magazine explosion, his confession of implicit faith, and contrasts with other sailors. It traces Philip’s career from New York birth in 1849 through Civil War service, Asiatic and European assignments, and later command of the Texas amid a run of bad luck before her Hoodoo belief faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustavus Adolphus
Walter Scott
Col. Blacker
John W. Philip
United States
Texas
Sacopa
Santiago Bay
Cervera
Jack
Santiago
Philip
Cristobal Colon
Edwins. Wheelock
Christian Citizen Publishing Company
Mr. Wheelock
Col
New York
Naval School
Asiatic Squadron
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Woodruff
Tompkinsville
Glass
Capt
Harry W. Jones