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Richmond (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 5.31
iscussion (in our columns at least) by the following Letter from Commander Mitchell. 309 West Grace street, Richmond, Virginia, October 5th, 1876. To the Executive Committee of the Southern Historical Society, Richmond, Virginia: GentlemenRichmond, Virginia: Gentlemen — My attention has been recently called to an article in the May number of the Southern Historical Papers entitled Reminiscences of the Confederate States Navy, by Captain C. W. Read, and particularly to that portion of the article (page 346) relatipartment, Richmond, December 5, 1863. Finding and Opinion of a Naval Court of Inquiry, convened in the City of Richmond, Virginia, January 5th, 1863, by virtue of the following precept: Confederate States Navy Department, Office of orders ient servant, F. Forrest, Chief of Bureau. Flag Officer Samuel Barron, Confederate States Navy, Commanding, &c., James River, Virginia. Finding. That Commander Mitchell assumed command of the Louisiana at New Orleans on the 20th April, 1862;
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 5.31
Operations of Confederate States Navy in defence of New Orleans. The publication of the paper of Captain C. W. Read in our May number has elicited a good deal of adverse criticism. We have recei article in the May number of the Southern Historical Papers entitled Reminiscences of the Confederate States Navy, by Captain C. W. Read, and particularly to that portion of the article (page 346) recorder. You will inquire into the whole official conduct of Commander John K. Mitchell, Confederate States navy, while in command of the steamer Louisiana, and in charge of the vessels of the ConfeConfederate States navy at and below New Orleans; and report the same to this Department, with your opinion whether the said officer did, or did not, do all in his power to sustain the honor of the flag, aectfully, your obedient servant, F. Forrest, Chief of Bureau. Flag Officer Samuel Barron, Confederate States Navy, Commanding, &c., James River, Virginia. Finding. That Commander Mitchell assu
St. Phillip (Indiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 5.31
rticle in the May number of the Southern Historical Papers entitled Reminiscences of the Confederate States Navy, by Captain C. W. Read, and particularly to that portion of the article (page 346) relating to the surrender of Forts Jackson and Saint Phillip, below New Orleans. I take exceptions to the paragraph terminating with the sentences, Fort Saint Phillip, on the opposite side of the river, was entirely unhurt, and was well supplied and had a full garrison of true men. The Louisiana mountlag Officer Farragut's fleet above the Louisiana, and the mortar fleet and gunboats of Captain Porter were below. Two vessels of the enemy with white flags flying were coming up the river in sight, to accept the surrender of Forts Jackson and Saint Philip, which had white flags flying in answer to them. That the Louisiana could not move from where she was moored to the bank, nor could she fire on the boats with flags of truce flying; and in a short time the forts would be in the hands of th
Buras (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 5.31
r Mitchell assumed command of the Louisiana at New Orleans on the 20th April, 1862; and from that time until the destruction of the vessel only a period of eight days was embraced. That the whole force under his command consisted of the Louisiana, the McRae, the Manassas, the Jackson and one launch. That on the day after he took command, Captain Mitchell descended the river Mississippi in the Louisiana, and took up a position on the left bank of the river, about half a mile above Fort Saint Philip. That on leaving New Orleans the machinery of the Louisiana was incomplete, her motive power imperfect, and her battery improperly mounted. That she could not, on a fair trial, stem the current of the Mississippi with her own motive power, aided by two steam tugs. That every exertion was made by Commander Mitchell, the officers and mechanics, to get the Louisiana in a proper state of efficiency for the defence of the passage of the river, and that the defects in the mounting o
Fort Jackson (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 5.31
evidently conveys a censure, but, to my understanding, it is so obscurely expressed that I am at a loss to determine against which of the three parties it is directed, viz: General Duncan, commanding both forts, but in the immediate command of Fort Jackson, the officer specially in command of Fort Saint Phillip, myself, commanding the Louisiana, or against all combined. However, to remove all doubts on the minds of the readers of the Southern Historical Papers as to the merits of the part takachinery, to render her more able to cope with the enemy, and that it was Commander Mitchell's intention to make an attack when the Louisiana was capable of doing so. That Commander Mitchell, when he heard that General Duncan, in command of Fort Jackson, had accepted the terms of surrender offered the day before by Captain Porter, United States navy, remonstrated with General Duncan against such course, but was told it was too late, as the flag of truce boat had already been sent. That the
Louisiana (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 5.31
ng with the sentences, Fort Saint Phillip, on the opposite side of the river, was entirely unhurt, and was well supplied and had a full garrison of true men. The Louisiana mounted sixteen heavy guns, and was invulnerable. Comment is unnecessary. The concluding remark in the above quotation evidently conveys a censure, but, to mt to you as recorder. You will inquire into the whole official conduct of Commander John K. Mitchell, Confederate States navy, while in command of the steamer Louisiana, and in charge of the vessels of the Confederate States navy at and below New Orleans; and report the same to this Department, with your opinion whether the saidthe Mississippi with her own motive power, aided by two steam tugs. That every exertion was made by Commander Mitchell, the officers and mechanics, to get the Louisiana in a proper state of efficiency for the defence of the passage of the river, and that the defects in the mounting of the battery had been remedied, and the batte
Mississippi (United States) (search for this): chapter 5.31
t, with your opinion whether the said officer did, or did not, do all in his power to sustain the honor of the flag, and prevent the enemy from ascending the Mississippi river, and if he did not, to what extent did he fail to do so. Respectfully, your obedient servant, F. Forrest, Chief of Bureau. Flag Officer Samuel Barron, Coon, from all the evidence adduced, that Commander Mitchell did all in his power to sustain the honor of the flag, and to prevent the enemy from ascending the Mississippi river; and that his conduct and bearing throughout the period of his service while in command of the vessels of the navy, for the defence of the Mississippi river,Mississippi river, under the trying and embarrassing circumstances under which he was placed, was all that could be expected by the country and the naval service of a capable and gallant officer. S. Barron, Flag Officer, President of the Court. Geo. Lee Brent, Recorder. Navy Department, March 17, 1863. Proceedings and finding approved. Offic
Fort Saint Phillip (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 5.31
tes Navy, by Captain C. W. Read, and particularly to that portion of the article (page 346) relating to the surrender of Forts Jackson and Saint Phillip, below New Orleans. I take exceptions to the paragraph terminating with the sentences, Fort Saint Phillip, on the opposite side of the river, was entirely unhurt, and was well supplied and had a full garrison of true men. The Louisiana mounted sixteen heavy guns, and was invulnerable. Comment is unnecessary. The concluding remark in the abo, it is so obscurely expressed that I am at a loss to determine against which of the three parties it is directed, viz: General Duncan, commanding both forts, but in the immediate command of Fort Jackson, the officer specially in command of Fort Saint Phillip, myself, commanding the Louisiana, or against all combined. However, to remove all doubts on the minds of the readers of the Southern Historical Papers as to the merits of the part taken by the Confederate naval forces, in connection wit
Farragut (search for this): chapter 5.31
eneral Duncan, in command of Fort Jackson, had accepted the terms of surrender offered the day before by Captain Porter, United States navy, remonstrated with General Duncan against such course, but was told it was too late, as the flag of truce boat had already been sent. That the enemy appeared in overwhelming force; and that at the time it was determined in council to destroy the Louisiana, the position of affairs was as follows: there were from ten to fourteen large vessels of Flag Officer Farragut's fleet above the Louisiana, and the mortar fleet and gunboats of Captain Porter were below. Two vessels of the enemy with white flags flying were coming up the river in sight, to accept the surrender of Forts Jackson and Saint Philip, which had white flags flying in answer to them. That the Louisiana could not move from where she was moored to the bank, nor could she fire on the boats with flags of truce flying; and in a short time the forts would be in the hands of the enemy,
George Lee Brent (search for this): chapter 5.31
hereby appointed president of a court of inquiry to be convened in this city on the 5th day of January next. Captain S. S. Lee and Commander Robert G. Robb have been ordered to report to you, and with yourself will compose the court. Mr. George Lee Brent will report to you as recorder. You will inquire into the whole official conduct of Commander John K. Mitchell, Confederate States navy, while in command of the steamer Louisiana, and in charge of the vessels of the Confederate States nissippi river, under the trying and embarrassing circumstances under which he was placed, was all that could be expected by the country and the naval service of a capable and gallant officer. S. Barron, Flag Officer, President of the Court. Geo. Lee Brent, Recorder. Navy Department, March 17, 1863. Proceedings and finding approved. Office of Orders and Detail will dissolve the court. S. R. Mallory, Secretary of the Navy. Confederate States Navy Department, Office of orders and detail
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