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Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862., Part II: Correspondence, Orders, and Returns. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott) 10 10 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore) 7 7 Browse Search
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles 6 6 Browse Search
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865 6 6 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 6. (ed. Frank Moore) 6 6 Browse Search
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 2 6 6 Browse Search
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War. 4 4 Browse Search
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) 4 4 Browse Search
Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buell, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War: Volume 2. 3 3 Browse Search
James Barnes, author of David G. Farragut, Naval Actions of 1812, Yank ee Ships and Yankee Sailors, Commodore Bainbridge , The Blockaders, and other naval and historical works, The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 6: The Navy. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller) 3 3 Browse Search
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Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buell, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War: The Opening Battles. Volume 1., In the monitor turret. (search)
on of a shell inside, by disabling the men at the guns, would have ended the fight, as there was no relief gun's crew on board; second, not to Part of the crew of the monitor. the pride of Worden in his crew was warmly reciprocated by his men, and found expression in the following letter, written to him while he was lying in Washington disabled by his wound. We take it from Professor Soley's volume, The blockade and the cruisers (Charles Scribner's Sons).-editors: Hampton Roads, April 24th, 1862. U. S. Monitor. to our Dear and honored Captain. Dear Sir: these few lines is from your own crew of the monitor, with their kindest love to you their honored Captain, hoping to God that they will have the pleasure of welcoming you hack to us again soon, for we are all ready able and willing to meet death or anything else, only give us back our Captain again. Dear Captain, we have got your pilot-house fixed and all ready for you when you get well again; and we all sincerely hope that
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 7. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 31 (search)
mer Pittsburgh, in an engagement with the batteries at Grand Gulf, April twenty-ninth, 1863, had been confined to his hammock several days from sickness, yet insisted on and took command of the gun of which he was captain, fought it for over two hours, and only left it when no longer able to stand. Conduct uniformly good. Christopher Brennen, seaman, United States steamer Mississippi, (but belonging to the Colorado,) in the capture of Forts St. Philip and Jackson, and New-Orleans, April twenty-fourth and twenty-fifth, 1862, by his courageous example to those around him, attracted the particular attention of his commanding officer; was the life and soul of the gun's crew. Edward Ringold, Cockswain, United States steamer Wabash, in the engagement at Pocataligo, October twenty-second, 1862, solicited permission to accompany the howitzer corps, and performed his duty with such gallantry and presence of mind as to attract the attention of all around him. Knowing there was a scarcity
Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buell, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War: Volume 2., The opening of the lower Mississippi. (search)
the order of sailing accompanies this general order, and the commanders will hold themselves in readiness for the service as indicated. The order of battle for the fleet was inclosed with this, but as it was not adopted and contained errors afterward officially corrected by Farragut, it is here omitted.--Editors. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, D. G. Farragut, Flag-Officer West Gulf Blockading Squadron. Bird's-eye view of the passage of the forts below New Orleans, April 24, 1862. the Second division in action, 4:15 A. M. wrecks of Confederate River fleet. Fort St. Philip and Confederate iron-clad Louisiana. mortar-fleet in the distance. Mortar-steamers attacking water-battery, Fort Jackson. Farragut's division of the fleet, led by the Hartford. Richmond. Fort Jackson. Manassas, Confederate. Iroquois. McRae, Confederate. Confederate rams and sinking vessels. Rear vessel of Bailey's division. Farragut's first plan was to lead the fleet with his
Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buell, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War: Volume 2., Fighting Farragut below New Orleans. (search)
and exploded shells, intensifying the darkness of the night. A slackening of the fire on both sides was necessary, since neither could distinguish friend from foe. In some places no object was distinguishable until directly upon it, when it was as soon lost to view, yet the United States squadron steamed ahead, blindfolded, as it were, through the darkness and confusion, soon to find themselves in places of absolute safety and with comparatively few casualties. At about 3:30 A. M. (April 24th, 1862) an unusual noise down the river attracted my attention. As we expected to be attacked at any moment I descended the ladder to near the water, where I distinctly heard the paddles of a steamer (the ]Mississippi). I saw nothing on reaching the deck, but instantly fired the after gun, the one forward being fired by the sentry there; at the same moment the water-batteries of Fort Jackson and Fort St. Philip let drive, followed in an instant by a general discharge from all the available gu
Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buell, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War: Volume 2., Confederate responsibilities for Farragut's success. (search)
nforming these officers that the matter would be attended to as soon as he arrived on board. Hour after hour passed, and not a barge was lighted. In consequence of this neglect, the river remained in complete darkness the entire night. The bombardment continued all night, and toward morning grew furious. At 3:30 A. M. the large vessels of the enemy were observed in motion. General Duncan then made this, his last and final appeal to Captain Mitchell: Fort Jackson, La., 3:30 A. M., April 24th, 1862. Captain: As I anticipated, and informed you yesterday, the enemy are taking up their positions at the present moment, with their large ships, on the St. Philip shore, to operate against Fort Jackson. They are placing themselves boldly, with their lights at their mast-heads. You are assuming a fearful responsibility if you do not come at once to our assistance with the Louisiana and the fleet. I can say no more. Mitchell did not come, but Farragut did. Ii.John K. Mitchell,
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 2., Chapter 13: the capture of New Orleans. (search)
ith care, might be passed. The night was very dark, owing to Theodorus Bailey. a heavy fog; and the smoke from the steamers settled upon the waters, and shrouded every thing in almost impenetrable gloom. At one o'clock in the morning, April 24, 1862. everybody was called to action. There was an ominous silence at the forts, which the inexperienced thought indicated their evacuation. It was not so. Energetic preparations for a more formidable assault were going on there. The fleet, nowventy-seven wounded. Porter told Higgins the truth when he said Farragut was in possession of New Orleans. The city was really lost when the Commodore's thirteen armed vessels were lying in safety and in fair condition at the Quarantine. April 24, 1862. Of this imminent peril of the city General Lovell had been impressed early that morning. He had come down in his steamer Doubloon, and arrived just as the National fleet was passing the forts. He came near being captured in the terrible me
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 19: battle of the forts and capture of New Orleans. (search)
Report of Lieutenant-Commander C. H. B. Caldwell, United States gun-boat Itasca. United States Steam Gun-Boat Itasca, Pilot Town, Mississippi River, April 24, 1862. Sir — Agreeably to your instructions, I proceeded up the river, in the boat furnished from the Hartford, to make a final reconnoissance of the schooners lockading Squadron. Report of Lieutenant-Commander N. B. Harrison, United States gun-boat Cayuga. United States Gun-Boat, Cayuga, Mississippi River, April 24, 1862. Sir — The following extract from the log will present to you, in the briefest form, the part borne by this ship in the conflict of this morning with Fortstilla, Mississippi River. Report of Lieutenant-Commander A. D. Harrell, United States steamer Miami. United States Steamer Miami, Mississippi River, April 24, 1862. Sir — I have the honor to report that, in obedience to your order, I weighed anchor at half-past 2 o'clock on the morning of the 24th instant, and took my<
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 22: operations in the Potomac.--destruction of Confederate batteries.--losses by shipwreck, in battle, etc. (search)
es by shipwreck and in battle. Name. Class. Guns. Tonnage Remarks. R. B. Forbes Steamer. 3 329 Wrecked Feb., 1862, coast of North Carolina. Congress Frigate. 50 1,867 In action with Merrimac, March 8, 1862. Cumberland Sloop. 24 1,726 do. Whitehall Steamer. 4 323 At Old Point, March 9, 1862, by fire. M. J. Carlton Mortar Schooner 3 178 Attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, April 19, 1862. Varuna Steamer. 9 1,300 In action with confederate gun-boats below New Orleans, April 24, 1862. Sidney C. Jones. Mortar schooner 3 245 Grounded below Vicksburg and burned to prevent falling into the hands of the enemy. Island Belle Steamer. 2 123 Grounded in Appomattox river June, 1862, and burned to prevent falling into the hands of the enemy. Adirondack Screw sloop. 9 1,240 Wrecked near Abaco, Aug. 23, 1862. Henry Andrew Steamer. 3 177 Wrecked in a gale near Cape Henry Aug. 24, 1862. Sumter Steam Ram. 2 400 Grounded in Mississippi river and abaudoned.     112 7
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott), April 6-7, 1862.-battle of Pittsburg Landing, or Shiloh, Tenn. (search)
Major-General, Commanding. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War. War Department, April 23, 1862. The President desires to know why you have made no official report to this Department respecting the late battle at Pittsburg Landing, and whether any neglect or misconduct of General Grant or any other officer contributed to the sad casualties that befell our forces on Sunday. Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War. Major-General Halleck, Pittsburg Landing. Pittsburg Landing, April 24, 1862. The sad casualties of Sunday, the 6th, were due in part to the bad conduct of officers who were utterly unfit for their places, and in part to the numbers and bravery of the enemy. I prefer to express no opinion in regard to the misconduct of individuals till I receive the reports of commanders of divisions. A great battle cannot be fought or a victory gained without many casualties. In this instance the enemy suffered more than we did. H. W. Halleck, Major-General. Hon. E. M
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862., Part II: Correspondence, Orders, and Returns. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott), Confederate correspondence, Etc. (search)
. Army of the Mississippi, Corinth, Miss., April 24, 1862. Commanders of corps should hold their eauregard, General, Commanding. Corinth, April 24, 1862. Major-General Van Dorn, Memphis: Hurrour advance. G. T. Beauregard. Memphis, April 24, 1862. Col. Louis Hebert: Hurry forward. Youquarters Army of the West, Memphis, Tenn., April 24, 1862. * * * * * * * VIII. The regiments ofistant Adjutant-General. Corinth, Miss., April 24, 1862. Maj. Gen. Leonidas Polk, Commanding: Gquarters Army of the Mississippi, Corinth, April 24, 1862. General Braxton Bragg: General: Col. Js Army of the Mississippi, Corinth, Miss., April 24, 1862. Maj. E. E. Mclean, Chief Quartermaster: s Army of the Mississippi, Corinth, Miss., April 24, 1862. Commodore Robert F. Pinkney: dear Comms Department of East Tennessee, Knoxville, April 24, 1862. Commanding officer, Cobb's Ferry, Tenn.: y Smith commanding, for April, 1862. dated April 24, 1862. [headquarters, Knoxville, Tenn.] Troops
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