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Daniel Ammen, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 7.2, The Atlantic Coast (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 16 0 Browse Search
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Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Army Life in a Black Regiment, Chapter 3: up the St. Mary's. (search)
e direction they were sure to open upon us from another. All this sounded alarming, but it was nine months since the event had happened; and although nothing had gone up the river meanwhile, I counted on less resistance now. And something must be risked anywhere. We were delayed all that day in waiting for our consort, and improved our time by verifying certain rumors about a quantity of new railroad-iron which was said to be concealed in the abandoned Rebel forts on St. Simon's and Jekyll Islands, and which would have much value at Port Royal, if we could only unearth it. Some of our men had worked upon these very batteries, so that they could easily guide us; and by the additional discovery of a large flat-boat we were enabled to go to work in earnest upon the removal of the treasure. These iron bars, surmounted by a dozen feet of sand, formed an invulnerable roof for the magazines and bomb-proofs of the fort, and the men enjoyed demolishing them far more than they had relishe
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 4. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 129 (search)
ieut. Henry Miller, of the Mohican, with a suitable force, to take possession of the works on Jekyl Island. On St. Simon's Island were two batteries, consisting of strong earthworks, and so arrangeted, but a ten-inch solid shot was found near, to indicate the calibre of some of them. On Jekyl Island were also two batteries, of the military much greater strength however. The one furthest seaur guns, en barbette. A magazine and a hot-shot furnace were attached. Both St. Simon's and Jekyl Islands had been deserted. After examining the batteries, the vessels passed up the sound to Brunieut. Commanding Balch. Lieut. Miller, of this ship, at the same time occupied the fort on Jekyl Island, which was, it seems, a much stronger position. It was a sand-work, with five casemates finisevere trouble in getting beyond them. I enclose the report of Lieut. Miller, of the fort on Jekyl Island. As soon as the boats returned, I went on the Potomska, and proceeded in her up the river
Joseph T. Derry , A. M. , Author of School History of the United States; Story of the Confederate War, etc., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 6, Georgia (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 2: (search)
inder included three batteries of artillery. About 2,000 of the infantry were well drilled and disciplined. There were also available about 3,000 men, armed in a fashion, under the State organization, within a few hours' call, from the city, by mail. With the assistance of naval officers the channels of approach to Savannah were being blocked in several places. The condition of the Georgia coast defense is described in the report of Ordnance Officer W. G. Gill. On the south end of Jekyl island were one 42-pounder and four 32-pounders, with 60 pounds of shot and shell. The Saint Simon's island batteries mounted a 10-inch and an 8-inch columbiad, two 42-pounders and five 32-pounders, and 75 rounds of ammunition. Fort Pulaski had five 10-inch and nine 8-inch columbiads, two 10-inch mortars, two 42-pounders, twenty 32-pounders, one 24-pounder, and considerable ammunition. Fort Jackson had one 32-pounder rifle, five 32-pounders, three 18-pounders. The Green island battery had on
Joseph T. Derry , A. M. , Author of School History of the United States; Story of the Confederate War, etc., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 6, Georgia (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 4: (search)
d Parrott rifles. Meanwhile General Lee with his headquarters at Coosawhatchie, and later at Savannah, was making efforts to obtain reinforcements of ordnance and men for the threatened region of the coast. No guns could be obtained from Pensacola, and but five 8-inch columbiads and one 24-pounder could be sent from Richmond. In order to concentrate his resources for defense, General Lee authorized General Mercer, in command at Brunswick, to remove the batteries from St. Simon's and Jekyl islands, if he considered those positions difficult to maintain, and forward the heavy guns to Savannah. It appeared that there were now no inhabitants at Brunswick, and the planters on the island had removed their property to the interior. On February 16th General Mercer reported that he had moved the guns and was shipping them to Savannah and Fernandina. The Fourth Georgia battalion was then stationed at Brunswick, as was also Col. Cary W. Styles' command, the Twenty-sixth regiment, but bot
Joseph T. Derry , A. M. , Author of School History of the United States; Story of the Confederate War, etc., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 6, Georgia (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 5: (search)
another expedition early in 1863, on board three steamers. On the St. Mary's river they were attacked by a daring body of Confederate cavalry. Higginson reported that though fearful of our shot and shell, they were so daring against musketry, that one rebel sprang from the shore upon the large boat which was towed at our stern, where he was shot down by one of my sergeants. Colonel Higginson was on a collecting expedition, and picked up 2500 bars of railroad iron from St. Simon's and Jekyll islands, from abandoned Confederate forts, some valuable yellow pine lumber, rice, resin, cordage, oars, a flock of sheep, horses, steers, agricultural implements, and 40,000 large-sized bricks. The real conductor of the whole expedition up the St. Mary's, Colonel Higginson went on to say, was Corp. Robert Sutton, of Company G, formerly a slave upon the St. Mary's river. In every instance when I followed his advice the predicted result followed, and I never departed from it, however slightly, w
Daniel Ammen, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 7.2, The Atlantic Coast (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 3: strategic Reconnoissances. (search)
d, is of little import. The guns at St. Simon's and at Jekyl Island had been previously sent to Savannah, and those at FernSt. Andrew's he might as well have left St. Simon's and Jekyl Islands unfortified, and had even then begun the removal of theboats were sent to St. Simon's, and a suitable force to Jekyl Islands. Two strong earthworks of twelve embrasures and severa calibre of the former batteries. The two batteries on Jekyl Island were of greater strength. The outer one commanding the all of the guns had been removed from St. Simon's and Jekyl Islands, and solicited instructions as follows: Before finally lows: The withdrawal of the troops from St. Simon's and Jekyl Islands can only affect the inland communication between Brunswto the withdrawal of the batteries from St. Simon's and Jekyl Islands. . . .I find it impossible to obtain guns to secure it is city. After an examination of the St. Simon's and Jekyl Islands earthworks, Commander Godon went in the Potomska to the
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 2. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book II:—the naval war. (search)
nals; the enormous volume of water which the rivers of Georgia discharge into the Atlantic has hollowed several bays, of great extent and depth, in this chain, dividing these islands into many groups. These groups and estuaries, beginning from the Savannah River, are the following: Tybee Island, a bay; then Warsaw Islands, a bay; then the Ossabaw Islands, a bay; then St. Catharine Islands, a bay; then Sapelo Islands, the mouths of the Altamaha; the islands and then the Bay of St. Simon; Jekyll Island, the Bay of St. Andrews; Cumberland Island, the Bay of St. Mary; Amelia Island, upon which stands the little town of Fernandina, terminus of the Cedar Keys Railway; and finally the Bay of Nassau. On the coast of Florida we find only small rivers, for their flow is limited by the breadth of the peninsula, and the soil is, moreover, so flat that the waters find no outlet to the sea. The fertile islands of the coast of Georgia, formed by alluvia, are then succeeded by extensive sand-banks
The Daily Dispatch: April 9, 1862., [Electronic resource], By Goddin & Apperson, Auctioneers. (search)
nant Henry Miller, of the Mohican, with a suitable force, to take possession, of the works on Jekyl Island. On St. Simon's Island there were two batteries, consisting of strong earthworks, and so guns were mounted, but a ten-inch shot found near indicates the calibre of some of them. On Jekyl Island were two batteries of much greater strength, however. The one far best seaward, and commandiguns on barbette, and a magazine and a hot-shot furnace were attached. Both St. Simon's and Jekyl Islands had been deserted. After examining the batteries the vessels passed up the Sound to Brunswiof some of the guns these. Lieut Miller, of this ship, at the same time occupied the portion Jekyl Island, which was, it seems, a much stronger position. It was a sandwork with five casemates flashesevere trouble in getting beyond them. I enclose the report of Lieut. Miller; of the fort on Jekyl Island. As soon as the boats returned I went on board the Potomaka, and proceeded in her up the riv
The Daily Dispatch: December 4, 1863., [Electronic resource], Important Movements of the enemy on the Southern coast. (search)
he Savannah Republican says that it has been ascertained that great activity prevails among the enemy at Beaufort and Hilton Head. A large number of vessels are in Port Royal, and heavy accessions have been made within a few days to the troops on Hilton Head. On Friday afternoon the vessels were moving about with great activity between Hilton Head and Beaufort. The intentions of the enemy are of course unknown; but it is fair to presume that they meditate an early descent upon the Charleston and Savannah Railroad, if not an attack upon or demonstration against Savannah. We shall probably hear from them at some point in the course of a few days at farthest. It has recently been ascertained that the Yankees have pretty well abandoned the coast of Georgia. There are none on St. Simons, Cumberland, or Jekyll Islands, and very few, if any, on the Islands higher up the coast. They keep a gunboat in most of the inlets. Most of the pirates are probably congregated at Hilton Head.