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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 3. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 31 (search)
ent, under command of Colonel John McArthur, with four pieces of Smith's Chicago Artillery, under command of Lieutenant Charley Willard, embarked on the steamers G. W. Graham and W. H. B., and left this port at about eleven P. M., the Tyler, Commodore Rogers, leading the advance, and the Conestoga, Captain Phelps, bringing up the rear. The noble fleet pushed out into the stream amid the cheers of assembled thousands, and steamed majestically up La Belle Riviere. We reached Paducah about eighof starch, soap and candles, several hogsheads of bacon, boxes of boots and shoes, and a large quantity of rations. Drays were busily employed on Friday and Saturday in hauling them to the wharf boats, to be shipped to Cairo. On arrival, Commodore Rogers immediately took possession of the telegraph office. He was refused admittance, but the prompt application of the butts of muskets in the hands of his marines, gave quick entrance. It was found that the battery of the office had been carri
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 3. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 143 (search)
been served with lunch so as to have them in proper condition for further hard work. After this a few shots were fired, and as there was no response from the crews, preparations were made to send a boat to the shore with a flag of truce. Captain Rogers, from on board the flag-ship Wabash, lowered a cutter, and proceeded cautiously, carrying a white flag to Fort Walker or Hilton Head. He found nobody there to receive him or the flag of truce, as the rebels had entirely deserted their forts. The most elegant was a sword, with silver scabbard and hilt; the blade, containing two golden lines of Arabic characters, denoting it to be a Damascus steel — probably an heir-loom. This, with a large Confederate flag, and the standard which Capt. Rogers planted on the parapet of the fort, beside two pretty brass field-pieces, go to Washington as presents to the Navy Department. I went into a house — the only building in the vicinity having any architectural pretensions — and found that it <
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 3. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 227 (search)
upation of it, when he will transfer the fort to his troops. I have also despatched Commander C. R. P. Rogers to make a reconnoissance of Warsaw Inlet, in order to ascertain the position and forcences selected by the enemy, I have the pleasure to refer to the accompanying report of Commander C. R. P. Rogers, upon whose judgment and skill I relied for the execution of this undertaking. Warsawwater, this passage is but little inferior to Tybee entrance. The highest point reached by Commander Rogers was about eight miles from Warsaw bar, about ten from Savannah, and between four and five f your obedient servant, S. F. Dupont, Flag-Officer Commanding. Report of Commander C. R. P, Rogers. United States flagship Wabash, Port Royal harbor, December 6, 1861. sir: On yesterday mls were always in the right place, and always well handled. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. R. P. Rogers, Commander. Flag-Officer S. F. Dupont, Commanding.