

House where Cushing was raised 
Cushing’s Mother 

























Destruction of the Albemarle – 1 
Destruction of the Albemarle – 2 
Destruction of the Albemarle – 3 
Destruction of the Albemarle – 4 
Destruction of the Albemarle – 5 
Destruction of the Albemarle – 6 
Destruction of the Albemarle – 7 
Destruction of the Albemarle – 8 
Newspaper article in Cushing’s hometown newspaper 
President Lincoln’s letter to Congress asking for their vote of thanks, which was later granted 
Assistant Secretary of the Navy’s letter to W.B. Cushing’s widow