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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 2. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Defence of Charleston from July 1st to July 10th, 1864. (search)
des of the enemy — Hatch's, Saxton's and Berney's — sailed from Hilton Head and united with the troops on Morris' and Folly islands and the naval force in an attack on the works defending this city. The land force, estimated at eight thousand men, y Rear-Admiral Dahlgren. The general plan of the enemy seems to have been to make with the troops from Morris' and Folly islands and the navy such a demonstration on our works on the south end of James' island as to induce us so to weaken the eashe vicinity of Adam's Run. Accordingly, at daydawn on the 2d July, several regiments crossed over from Morris' and Folly islands to the south end of James' island, and after a sharp skirmish drove in our pickets and captured two field-pieces. At0) men were withdrawn from Fort Johnston. It is to be observed that troops had been noticed passing from Morris' to Folly island the previous day, and the exhibition of strength in my front, estimated at three thousand, induced me to believe that
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Charleston, S. C. (search)
ive gunboats outside as a reserve, and proceeded to attack Fort Sumter (q. v.) —the most formidable object in the way to the city. At the same time, a land force near at hand, 4,000 strong, under Gen. Truman Seymour, took a masked position on Folly Island, ready to cooperate, if necessary. The military works that defended Charleston were numerous and formidable. Between Forts Sumter and Moultrie the sea was strewn with torpedoes, and there were other formidable obstructions. On Morris Islandton in ashes by firing shells, if it should not be surrendered. As Dupont did not approve this plan, Admiral Dahlgren took his place in July. Gillmore had batteries constructed, under the direction of General Vogdes, on the northern end of Folly Island. This work was completely masked by a pine forest. When all was in readiness, Gen. Alfred H. Terry was sent, with nearly 4,000 troops, up the Stono River, to make a demonstration against James Island to mask Gillmore's real intentions, and C
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Vogdes, Israel 1816-1889 (search)
Vogdes, Israel 1816-1889 Military officer; born in Willistown, Pa., Aug. 4, 1816; graduated at West Point in 1837, where he remained two years assistant Professor of Mathematics. He entered the artillery, and served in the Seminole War. In May, 1861, he was made major. He gallantly defended Fort Pickens (q. v.) from February to October, 1861, when he was made prisoner in the night attack on Santa Rosa Island. He was active in the operations on Folly and Morris islands against forts Wagner and Sumter, and commanded the defences of Norfolk and Portsmouth in 1864-65. In April, 1865, he was brevetted brigadier-general, United States army, and in 1881 was retired. He died in New York, Dec. 7, 1889.
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 31: (search)
r to the mayor of Charleston. the enemy's movements on Folly Island. preparations for the attack. orders to that effect. y are erecting fortifications at that point, as also on Folly Island, which is likewise still occupied in force. Five of e South. The Federal forces were then in possession of Folly Island, north of the Stono; Seabrook Island, on the North Ediscluded from the Stono, and unable to occupy and fortify Folly Island and threaten Morris Island, as is now the case. Late of some six regiments, he stated, was in possession of Folly Island, under Brigadier-General Vogdes, an officer of the old iderable activity prevailed among the Federal forces on Folly Island. The foregoing letter shows that General Beauregard wa there. During that same night the chopping of wood on Folly Island had been distinctly heard by our men, and the next mornd to the War Department, he said: Enemy in force on Folly Island, actively erecting batteries yesterday. See General
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 32: (search)
10th of the erection of the enemy's batteries on Folly Island. General Beauregard's letter of the 11th of Mayitary authorities, of powerful land batteries on Folly Island, screened and concealed, until fully prepared tawait further orders. Enemy still occupies in force Folly and Seabrook's islands, also Port Royal. To reduce g; five monitors still there. Enemy in force on Folly Island, actively erecting batteries yesterday. Season General Evans reports two brigades of enemy on Folly Island yesterday. Please answer. A letter to the srecting fortifications at that point, as also on Folly Island, which is likewise still occupied in force. Fo be attempted by the enemy, as its proximity to Folly Island, for many months back in their possession, gave om its position enfilades Light-house Inlet, between Folly and Morris islands, I had ordered to be built, severops were continually being landed on Morris from Folly Island. These advanced and took up position in line of
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, chapter 26 (search)
event the crossing of the enemy, in small or large numbers, from Folly Island—otherwise Fort Sumter might run great danger from batteries of lbut principally to reinforce James Island. Leaving a force on Folly Island, after the attack in April, the enemy gave only occasional evided, as counter dispositions to the demonstrations of the enemy on Folly Island. The force of the enemy may be set down as at least four brigwing points: 1st. Was not the presence of the enemy in force on Folly and Little Folly islands known? And to what extent was his movemenire? 7th. What was about his force then on Little Folly and Folly islands, and on board of transports? 8th. What were your forces of the 1st Question I would answer, that the presence of the enemy on Folly and Little Folly islands was known from the time that he landed, juwe knew not whether they brought troops or came to take those on Folly Island away. I know that strenuous objections were urged against sendi
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, South Carolina, 1863 (search)
Colored Infantry. Jan. 29: Expedition to Dafuskie IslandConfederate Reports. Jan. 31: Engagement off Charleston BarUNITED STATES--Navy, "Augusta," "Mercedita," "Quaker City," "Memphis," "Keystone State" and "Housatonic." April 7: Skirmish, Folly IslandOHIO--62nd Infantry. April 7: Engagement, Fort Sumpter, Stono InletUNITED STATES--Navy, "Canandagua," "Unadilla," "Housatonic," "Huron," "Wissahickon," "Keokuk," "Weehawken," "Passaic," "Montauk," "Catskill," "New Ironsides," "Patapsco," "Nahad, 20 wounded. Total, 22. April 8: Action, Broad RiverRHODE ISLAND--3d Arty. UNITED STATES--Gunboat "George Washington." Union loss, 2 killed, 8 wounded. Total, 10. April 9: Action, Fort Royal FerryRHODE ISLAND--3d Arty. April 10: Skirmish, Folly IslandNEW YORK--100th Infantry (Detachment). April 27: Affair, Murray's InletU. S. Gunboat. April 29: Engagement, Pineberry BatteryU. S. Gunboat "Hale." April 29: Engagement, Willstown and White PointU. S. Gunboat "Hale." May 4: Affair, Murray's
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Name Index of Commands, Adelbert Ames (search)
pr. 28, 1864, to May 28, 1864. 3d Division, Tenth Army Corps, Army of the James Brigadier GeneralAug. 16, 1863, to Nov. 27, 1863. 2d Brigade, 1st Brigade, U. S. Forces South end of Folly Island., Department of the South Brigadier GeneralDec. 3, 1864, to Jan. 6, 1865. 2d Division, Twenty-Fourth Army Corps, Army of the James Brigadier GeneralFeb. 25, 1864, to Apr. 25, 1864. Ames' 1st Division, Department of the South Brigadier GeneralJan. 15, 1864, to Jan. 23, 1864. United States Forces Folly Island., Northern District, Department of the South Brigadier GeneralJan. 23, 1864, to Jan. 28, 1864. 2d Brigade, 1st Brigade, Gordon's Division, Northern District, Department of the South Brigadier GeneralJan. 28, 1864, to Feb. 25, 1864. Gordon's Division, Northern District, Department of the South Brigadier GeneralJan. 6, 1865, to March 27, 1865. 2d Division, 24th Corps, Terry's Provisional Corps, Department of North Carolina. Brigadier GeneralJuly 1, 1863, to July 14, 1863. 1st Division
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Name Index of Commands, Henry W. Birge (search)
ah, Middle Military Division, Department of the Shenandoah Brigadier GeneralJan. 6, 1865, to Feb. 12, 1865. 1st Brigade, Grover's Division, Northern District--Folly Island and Morris Island, Department of the South Brigadier GeneralNov. 10, 1864, to Dec. 8, 1864. 1st Brigade, 2d Division, Nineteenth Army Corps, Army of the Shenae Shenandoah, Middle Military Division, Department of the Shenandoah Bvt. Major GeneralFeb. 12, 1865, to March 26, 1865. Grover's Division, Northern District--Folly Island and Morris Island, Department of the South Bvt. Major GeneralJune 5, 1865, to June 26, 1865. District of Savannah., Northern District--Folly Island and Morrisn District--Folly Island and Morris Island, Department of the South Bvt. Major GeneralJune 5, 1865, to June 26, 1865. District of Savannah., Northern District--Folly Island and Morris Island, Department of the South Bvt. Major GeneralMarch 27, 1865, to July 4, 1865. 1st Division, Tenth Army Corps, Department of North Carol
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Name Index of Commands, William Birney (search)
William Birney Brigadier GeneralApr. 25, 1864, to May 13, 1864. District of Florida, Northern District--Folly Island and Morris Island, Department of the South Brigadier GeneralAug. 27, 1864, to Sept. 1, 1864. 3d Division, Tenth Army Corps, Army of the James Brigadier GeneralDec. 3, 1864, to Feb. 21, 1865. 2d Division, Twenty-Fifth Army Corps, Army of the James Brigadier GeneralJune 2, 1864, to July 29, 1864. District of Florida, Northern District--Folly Island and Morris Island, Department of the South Brigadier GeneralMarch 27, 1865, to Apr. 10, 1865. 2d Division, Twenty-Fifth Army Corps, Army of the James Brigadier GeneralMay 13, 1864, to June 2, 1864. District of Hilton Head, S. C., Northern District--Folly Island and Morris Island, Department of the South Brigadier GeneralOct. 29, 1864, to Dec. 3, 1864. 3d Division, Tenth Army Corps, Army of the James Brigadier GeneralOct. 5, 1864, to Oct. 20, 1864. 3d Division, Tenth Army Corps, Army of the James Brigadier G
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