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Death in Texas Waters, Redemption in Vermont

 

M'KEEN, SILAS. God's way in the sea. A Funeral Sermon Preached at Bradford, Vermont, April 25th, 1852: on the occasion of the Death of Eber D. Hovey, First Mate of the Steamship Independence, Who, with several others perished in Matagorda Bay, Texas, March 26th, 1852. Bradford, Vt: Simon C. Abbott, 1852. 1st ed. 8vo. 14 pp. Sewn, as issued. $85.00

 

After the Independence ran aground during a storm, Hovey attempted to row ashore in a small boat with several women and children. The frail craft was dashed upon the rocks and all perished.