"Gather up the fragments; let nothing be lost, to show the coming ages what liberty cost"   The United States Navy in the Civil War   U.S.S. ABRAHAM   Acquisition:   Purchased from assistant quartermaster, U. S. Army, at Cairo, Ill., at public sale. Cost:   $29,000. Description:   Class: Side-wheel steamer. Rate: 4th. Tonnage:   800. Disposition:   Sold, September 30, 1865, at Mound City, Ill., to L. C. & R. N. Alexander, for $10,000. Remarks:   Name changed to [Ed Note: from?] Victoria on transfer to Mississippi Squadron at Cairo, Ill., by Assistant Quartermaster Wise, U. S. A.; used as a store and inspection boat. [Vessel Index]