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Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., Index. (search)
New Berne, N. C., 203. 244. 245. New Market, Md., 553, 554, 557. New Market, Va., 426, 430. New Bridge, Va., 348, 349, 360, 366, 394-403. Newport News, Va., 254, 259. Newton, Gen. J., at West Point, Va., 301, 336; Crampton's Gap, 563 ; Antietam, 600; after Antietam, 635. Newton, Col., 65. Nicholson, Capt. (navy), 292. Norfolk, Va., 203, 246, 247, 249, 252. North, people of, ill-treated in the South, 29, 37 ; loyalty, 30. 31, 33 ; enthusiastic over W. Va. campaign, 56. Occoquan river, Va., 106, 231-233. Old Tavern, Va., 392, 405. Ord, Gen. O. C., 81, 165. Osborn, Capt., 428. Palmer, Gen. I. N., 379, 380. Paris, Comte de, 145, 146, 311, 575. Parke, Gen. J. G., 244, 245. Patrick, Gen. M. R., 133, 581. Patterson, Gen. R., 40, 47, 54, 74. Peck, Gen. J. J., 81; at Fair Oaks, 379, 380, 382 ; Maryland, 625. Pegram, Col. J., 55, 62. Pelissier, Gen. A., message to French emperor, 279. Peninsular campaign, army advanced, 224; route, 227; transportation, 235. 23
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 1: The Opening Battles. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), Engagements of the Civil War with losses on both sides December, 1860-August, 1862 (search)
o Europe on board of British steamer Trent, by U. S. steamer San Jacinto. November 9, 1861: Piketown or Ivy Mountain, Ky. Union, 33d Ohio and Col. Metcalf's Ky. Vols. Confed., Col. J. S. Williams' command. Losses: Union 6 killed, 24 wounded. Confed. 18 killed, 45 wounded, 200 captured. November 10, 1861: Guyandotte, W. Va. Union, 9th Va. Vols. Confed., Jenkins' Cav. Losses: Union 7 killed, 20 wounded. Confed. 3 killed, 10 wounded. November 12, 1861: Occoquan River and Pohick Church, Va. Union, 2d, 3d, 5th Mich., 37th N. Y., 4th Me., 2 cos. 1st N. Y. Cav., Randolph's and Thompson's Batteries U. S. Art. Confed., outposts of Gen. Beauregard's command. Losses: Union 3 killed, 1 wounded. November 23, 1861: Ft. Pickens, Pensacola, Fla. Union, Cos. C and E 3d U. S. Inft., Cos. G and 16th N. Y., Batteries A, F, and L 1st U. S. Artil., and C, H, and K 2d U. S. Artil. Confed., Gen. Braxton Bragg's command in Fort McRee and numerous shor
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), The organization of the Confederate Navy (search)
am as a gift to the Confederate service. Most of the ships that had been completed at the close of the first year of the war were sent to sea as privateers to hamper the Northern merchant marine. Others were used to guard the mouths of the rivers of the Confederacy, while several of them moved on the offensive in the rivers. The George Page (renamed the Richmond), a small steamer, lightly equipped, soon became well known to the Federals for its continual menacing of the forts on the Occoquan River and Quantico Creek, often advancing close and firing shells into them. Soon after the commencement of the war, the Confederate privateers became such a menace that President Lincoln issued a proclamation that all the privateers would be regarded as pirates, and that their crews and officers would be subjected to punishment as such. Six months after the issuing of this order the crew of the captured privateer Savannah was tried The General Price --a Confederate war-boat that change
Edward Porter Alexander, Military memoirs of a Confederate: a critical narrative, Chapter 3: fall and winter of 1861 (search)
out 1600. After a sharp and well-conducted fight under the inspiration of Col. Jenifer, Baker was killed, his artillery captured, and his entire force driven into the river, many being drowned. The casualties were:— Federal:Killed 49,wounded 158,missing 714,total 921 Confederate:Killed 36,wounded 117,missing 2,total 155 This affair, so soon following Bull Run, had a powerful influence upon the Confederate morale. About this period we unmasked on the Potomac, near the mouth of the Occoquan, some heavy batteries, which, for some weeks, we had been secretly constructing to blockade the river. The enemy submitted to this blockade during the whole winter, although a well-planned attack at any time might have captured the batteries and established a very threatening lodgment upon our right flank. McClellan's apparent apathy in this matter, taken in conjunction with the disaster at Ball's Bluff, gradually gave rise in Mr. Lincoln's mind to a loss of confidence in him as a leade
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Civil War in the United States. (search)
and 700 stand of arms.—23. Jefferson Davis issued a proclamation directing retaliatory measures to be taken because of the course of General Butler in New Orleans, and dooming him and his officers to death by hanging when caught. He ordered that no commanding officer should be released or paroled before exchanged until General Butler should be punished.—24. Heavy skirmish at Dumfries, Va., when the Confederates were repulsed.—27. A company of Union cavalry were surprised and captured at Occoquan, Va.—31. the Monitor sunk at sea south of Cape Hatteras. 1863.—Jan. 1. General Sullivan fought Forrest near Lexington, Tenn. Emancipation jubilee of the negroes at Hilton Head, S. C.—2. Gold at New York, 133 1/4 @ 133 7/8.—3. Department of the East created, and General Wool assigned to its command.—4. Confederates defeated at Moorefield, W. Va. The Confederate General Magruder declares the port of Galveston, Tex., opened to the commerce of the world. Clarkesville, Tenn., sur
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Mount Vernon threatened. (search)
Mount Vernon threatened. In July, 1776, when Governor Dunmore was driven from Gwyn's Island, he ascended the Potomac as far as Occoquan and burned the mills there. The Virginia militia repulsed him. It is supposed his chief destination was Mount Vernon, a few miles above, which he intended to lay waste, and seize Mrs. Washington as a hostage. The British frigates, after they entered Chesapeake Bay, in the spring of 1781, ascended the Potomac and levied contributions upon all the tide-water counties. They menaced Mount Vernon, and, to save the buildings, Washington's manager consented to furnish a supply of provisions. In a letter to his manager Washington reproved him for the act. It would have been a less painful circumstance to me to have heard that, in consequence of your non-compliance with their request, they had burned my house and laid the plantation in ruins. You ought to have considered yourself as my representative, and should have reflected on the bad example of c
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 6: (search)
ble, and preparing them for active service. For this purpose it will be necessary to post them where their services may be needed and where they can be concentrated at the points threatened. The Manassas Junction is a very important point on your line, as it commands the communication with Harper's Ferry, and must be firmly held. Intrenchments at that point would add to its security; and in connection with its defence, you must watch the approaches from either flank, particularly towards Occoquan. Alexandria, in its front, will of course claim your attention as the first point of attack, and as soon as your force is sufficient, in your opinion, to resist successfully its occupation, you will so dispose it as to effect this object, if possible, without appearing to threaten Washington city. The navigation of the Potomac being closed to us, and the United States armed vessels being able to take a position in front of the town, you will perceive the hazard of its destruction unless y
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, chapter 27 (search)
ement, I took post to the left of my reserve. Of the topographical features of the country thus occupied it must suffice to say, that Bull Run is a small stream running in this locality, nearly from west to east, to its confluence with the Occoquan River, about twelve miles from the Potomac, and draining a considerable scope of country, from its source in Bull Run Mountain, to a short distance of the Potomac, at Occoquan. At this season habitually low and sluggish, it is, however, rapidly anOccoquan. At this season habitually low and sluggish, it is, however, rapidly and frequently swollen by the summer rains until unfordable. The banks, for the most part, are rocky and steep, but abound in long-used fords. The country on either side, much broken and thickly wooded, becomes gently rolling and open as it recedes from the stream. On the northern side the ground is much the highest, and commands the other bank completely. Roads traverse and intersect the surrounding country in almost every direction. Finally, at Mitchell's Ford, the stream is about equidista
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Virginia, 1861 (search)
). MAINE--5th Infantry (Detachment). Oct. 4: Skirmish near Edward's Ferry(No Reports.) Oct. 15: Skirmish, Little River TurnpikeNEW JERSEY--1st Infantry (Picket Co. "A"). Union loss. 1 killed, 2 missing. Total, 3. Oct. 18: Reconnoissance to Occoquan RiverMICHIGAN--2d, 3d and 5th Infantry. NEW YORK--37th Infantry. Oct. 20: Reconnoissance to Hunter's Hill, Herndon and Thornton StationPENNSYLVANIA--1st Cavalry (Detachment); 1st Rifles (Battalion). Oct. 21-24: Operations on the PotomacINDIANA--1reekINDIANA--16th Infantry| MINNESOTA--1st Infantry. Oct. 26: Skirmish, Springfield StationMARYLAND--2d Potomac Home Brigade Infantry. Nov. 9: Expedition to Mathias PointNEW YORK--71st Infantry. Nov. 12: Reconnoissance to Pohick Church and Occoquan RiverMAINE--4th Infantry. MICHIGAN--2d, 3d and 5th Infantry. NEW YORK--1st Cavalry (Cos. "B," "E," "G") 37th Infantry. PENNSYLVANIA--32d, 41st, 61st and 63d Infantry. ROHDE ISLAND--Battery "B" 1st Light Arty. Nov. 12: Skirmish, OccoquanNEW YORK--1
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Virginia, 1862 (search)
," "C," "D," "F," "I" and "K" 5th Arty.; Engineer Battalion; 1st and 2d Sharpshooters; 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 14th, 17th and 19th (Co. "G") Infantry. Union loss, 1,284 killed, 9,600 wounded, 7,769 captured and missing. Total, 12,653. Dec. 13: Skirmish, Leesburg(No Reports.) Dec. 14: Skirmish, Waterford(No Reports.) Dec. 17: Reconnoissance to Diascund Bridge(No Reports.) Dec. 17: Reconnoissance to Burnt OrdinaryPENNSYLVANIA--5th Cavalry. Dec. 19: Skirmish, Occoquan RiverNEW YORK--10th Cavalry (Detachment). PENNSYLVANIA--17th Cavalry. Dec. 20: Skirmish, Occoquan, DumfriesPENNSYLVANIA--6th (Detachment) and 17th Cavalry. Dec. 20: Skirmish, Kelly's FordCONNECTICUT--1st Cavalry. Dec. 21: Skirmish, StrasburgWEST VIRGINIA--3d Cavalry; 10th Infantry. Dec. 21-22: Reconnoissance toward WarrentonMASSACHUSETTS--1st Cavalry. PENNSYLVANIA--3d and 4th Cavalry. UNITED STATES--5th Cavalry; Battery "B & L" 2d Arty. Union loss, 6 wounded. Dec. 21-23: Reconnoissance fr
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