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Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 28: (search)
he work as quietly as possible, in order not to awaken the suspicions of the enemy's gunboats in the Stono, and afford us the opportunity of taking them, and of re-opening our inland water communications with Port Royal, or of obtaining stronger engines for our iron gunboats and rams in Charleston. 17. On the following day General Cooper was telegraphed that the enemy's fleet had returned to Port Royal; and Major Pope was ordered to furnish certain guns, implements, and ammunition to Colonel Colcock, at Ocean Landing, and to General Walker, in the Third Military District. 18. The boom across the channel gave no satisfaction. General Beauregard determined to give up all work on it, and resort only to a rope obstruction, to be placed in its front. Major Cheves was instructed accordingly, and was also ordered to turn over to Captain Echols all materials collected for the boom, but to remain in charge of the torpedo constructions for the entrance of the harbor. He was thanked for
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 42: (search)
accompanying memorandum will make a distribution approximating as nearly to these numbers as circumstances will permit. In carrying them out it will be necessary that you should send promptly the troops carried to Hardeeville by Brigadier-General Taliaferro to rejoin their respective brigades, and the detached companies or battalions of South Carolina reserves and militia to report to Brigadier-General Chestnut, at Grahamville; and the companies of the 3d South Carolina Cavalry, under Colonel Colcock, to unite with those now in front of Grahamville and near Coosawhatchie and Pocotaligo and Kirk's squadron, together with the section of horse artillery attached to the 3d South Carolina Cavalry. Endeavor to bring and keep together, as far as practicable, the troops of the same organization. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, A. R. Chisolm, A. D. C. While the foregoing communication was being penned this telegram was forwarded to Richmond: Pocotaligo, S. C., Dec
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, chapter 26 (search)
Beauregard: * * * Meeting of Governors good suggestion, and will see if we can get a place for it. * * * F. W. Pickens. Savannah, Ga., Oct. 22d, 1862. Col. C. T. Colcock, Grahamville, S. C.: Make a reconnoissance with disposable force towards Bee's Creek, to ascertain position and movements of the enemy, and, if possible,alker reports enemy in possession of railroad at Coosawhatchie. Let me know where you are. Thomas Jordan, Chief of Staff. Savannah, Ga., Oct. 22d, 1862. Col. C. T. Colcock, Grahamville, S. C.: Troops are being sent to-night to support Colonel Harrison or to cut off retreat of enemy on Bee's Creek; circumstances must decide.rd. Savannah, Ga., Oct. 22d, 1862. Col. W. S. Walker, Pocotaligo, S. C.: Would it not be preferable to send the two additional regiments and one battery with Colcock's cavalry to cut off enemy's retreat at Bee's Creek? Reinforcements are being sent you from Charleston. Answer. G. T. Beauregard. Col. W. S. Walker, Pocotali