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