Sunday, July 16, 1876. Getting a Confederate view of Custer

 

And a Medal of Honor.

On board the U.S.S. Hartford, Philadelphia, Pa., 16 July 1876. Showing gallantry, Costello rescued from drowning a landsman of that vessel.

Born in 1850, Costello would live until 1887, dying at age 37, maybe.  Or he may have remained in the Navy until 1902,  have become a Warrant Officer, and died in 1908.  I hope it's the latter.

Last edition:

Saturday, July 15, 1876. First no hitter.

Labels: 1870s, 1876, 1890s, baseball, Personalities