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Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler, Chapter 2: early political action and military training. (search)
politics. My wife, with a devotion quite unparalleled, gave me her support by accompanying me, at my earnest wish, in every expedition in the War of the Rebellion, and made for me a home wherever I was stationed in command. She joined me at Annapolis and accompanied me to Fortress Monroe when I was assigned there in May, 1861. She went with me on the expedition to Ship Island for the attack upon New Orleans, wherein I was exposed to the greatest peril of my life; and only when my ship was movement, a larger body of troops than even General Scott had seen together, for he never had so many in one body in Mexico. I have a reason for being thus particular in giving my experience in military matters. After I had won my spurs at Annapolis and Baltimore, I was, on the 16th of May, 1861, appointed to the actual command of troops in the field. The appointment was criticised by a lieutenant of topographical engineers, who afterwards became a general in the army, but who, at that ti
uld be a march of some thirty odd miles from Annapolis to Washington. The Philadelphia, Wilmingtonth the location of the capital. The port of Annapolis in Chesapeake Bay was the port and harbor of march from Havre de Grace, or go with me to Annapolis. He was not to be persuaded, and in violati said: Here, take this. I shall not capture Annapolis with this if I have it, and if they take me d mayor, for within thirty days the mayor of Annapolis was an applicant for the place of post sutlehich had been called to meet at that time in Annapolis, to Frederick, upon the ground that it was iotomac. It was thought best to come back to Annapolis and seek the aid and protection of the Massareparation being made to forward troops from Annapolis to Washington, he hit upon another equally r my landing, I was informed that the city of Annapolis and environs were in danger from an insurrecity in the Union more loyal than the city of Annapolis. I think, therefore, I may safely point to [52 more...]
Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler, Chapter 5: Baltimore and Fortress Monroe. (search)
rtifying Newport News I had nothing further to do with Annapolis or its concerns subsequent to the 5th of May. It was on until the 27th of April, when I opened the route through Annapolis. The condition of mind of the President is described vessary, within twenty-four hours after I get the order at Annapolis. Indeed, I will agree, if you desire and will send me thght, and I believed if we captured him and carried him to Annapolis, organizing a military commission and proving upon him hiRelay House, and then by the shortest road to take him to Annapolis. All of this was done with promptness and despatch, and he morning Mr. Winans found himself at my headquarters in Annapolis with sentinels before his door. The remainder of the t, in command of Fort McHenry, to which, before I had left Annapolis, I had sent as a reinforcement Major Devens with his batt water, or both, of three thousand men, and a fourth from Annapolis of three thousand men might suffice. But it may be, and
Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler, Chapter 6: contraband of War, Big Bethel and Hatteras. (search)
e sent me to Washington to report the matter, he agreeing with me that it was very necessary to hold Fort Hatteras and keep the inlet open. I went up the bay to Annapolis and left the wounded there, arriving there at a late hour in the evening. I immediately made requisition for a train to take myself and staff to Washington, ande merriment. It was the first considerable success that the navy had anything to do with up to that time, or, indeed, the army either, except at Baltimore and Annapolis. The President shook me very warmly by the hand, and when I ventured to speak about what I had not done, he said: You have done all right, you have done all rigwhom I never saw as such afterwards, that the Cabinet had voted unanimously that he should hold Fort Hatteras and Hatteras Inlet. I had opened the way through Annapolis for the troops to save the capital; I had fulfilled my mission at Fortress Monroe; and by taking Hatteras I had atoned for capturing Baltimore and wiped out Big
Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler, Chapter 15: operations of the Army of the James around Richmond and Petersburg. (search)
ess Monroe in 1861 as a lieutenant of topographical engineers who had never commanded a man in his life except his servant, when I was a major-general in command of several thousand men, and had been moving large bodies of troops from Boston to Annapolis, from Annapolis to Washington, from the capital to the Relay House, and from the Relay House to Baltimore; and had afterwards moved troops from Boston to Ship Island, and from Ship Island to New Orleans, and from New Orleans all over the State Annapolis to Washington, from the capital to the Relay House, and from the Relay House to Baltimore; and had afterwards moved troops from Boston to Ship Island, and from Ship Island to New Orleans, and from New Orleans all over the State of Louisiana, it seemed to me that I had had much more experience in moving troops than he had; and as a topographical engineer is not the highest grade at West Point, I did not think I should be insulted by a second grade West Pointer. I overlooked all that, however, and wrote him an unofficial letter explaining my first letter, asking him if he did not regret sending me such a reply. See Appendix No. 74. By the regulations of the service all communications in regard to military matters
ber of intrenching tools I think should be increased three or four times. U. S. Grant, Lieutenant-General. The number of intrenching tools was increased. To get additional transportation I sent word to Colonel Dodge that the Baltic was at Annapolis, and could be had. See Appendix No. 110. That fact I knew because the Baltic had reported to me at Annapolis with released prisoners. Receiving information from Colonel Dodge in the evening of December 7, that he was now fully prepared to sAnnapolis with released prisoners. Receiving information from Colonel Dodge in the evening of December 7, that he was now fully prepared to ship the troops, I telegraphed General Grant that General Weitzel's command was encamped at Signal Tower awaiting orders, and that Porter would be ready the next day. See Appendix No. 111. On the same day I received a despatch from General Grant instructing me to let Weitzel get off as soon as possible, and stating that he did not want the navy to wait an hour. See Appendix No. 112. I transmitted that order to General Weitzel on the date of its receipt, See Appendix No. 113. and on the
Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler, Chapter 19: observations upon matters connected with the War. (search)
My commissary was my brother, of whom I see no occasion to speak further. My surgeon in this department was my neighbor and family physician, Dr. Gilman Kimball, one of the ablest and most skilful surgeons of our State. While I was at Annapolis, I found it necessary to establish hospitals, meaning to make an extensive depot hospital for the sick soldiers who would be forwarded to Washington through Annapolis. I called upon the surgeon-general to furnish me a surgeon for that purpose,Annapolis. I called upon the surgeon-general to furnish me a surgeon for that purpose, and was told that none could be spared, and that I must furnish myself. I called upon Doctor Kimball, who put aside his most lucrative practice, and came down there to serve his country. When I left the Department of Annapolis he accompanied me to Fortress Monroe to see to it that my hospitals were properly organized. The army hospitals there, being only for two or at most three companies of regular troops, would not answer for the sick from the ranks of fifteen thousand men. As soon as his
it in any form. I hope I may be pardoned in bringing together for the purpose of recalling to memory, several things which are proven in this narrative to whomsoever shall carefully read it, which have been done by me, although I am supposed to have needed a technical military education. With foresight and persistent effort I caused the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia to be so made ready that they were the first organized armed force marched into Washington for its defence. I seized Annapolis, one capital of Maryland, and held it, and thus opened and held open a way for the transportation of Northern troops to the capital, which insured its safety. I occupied and fortified the heights at the Relay House, and so prevented an assault upon Washington from Harper's Ferry, which the rebels had captured and were occupying for that purpose. From thence I made a descent upon Baltimore and established it a Union city, which it always remained. These movements prevented the secess
killed. We have no news from General Grant. If he has been in any degree successful there, can we not have here ten thousand of the reserves? They can be here in three days after the lieutenant-general gives the order. Transportation is at Annapolis for them. If the Army of the Potomac is unsuccessful, then we want them here for the safety of the country. Please send them forward. Beauregard is in command in person. In three days our line will be perfect. We have to strongly garrison [giving the name of vessels that had been furnished him]. These boats will carry seven thousand men, leaving space for ambulances, etc. George S. Dodge, Colonel, etc. [no. 110. see page 784.] Dec. 7, 1864. Colonel Dodge: The Baltic is at Annapolis. Get her ; we shall need her. Benj. F. Butler, Major-General Commanding. [no. 111. see page 784.] [Cipher.] Dec. 7, 1864. Lieutenant-General Grant: General Weitzel's command is encamped at Signal Tower near Point of Rocks, and awaits o
New Orleans, 511, 513; reference to, 896. Annapolis, arrival at, 191; occupation of, 195; stay ize case, 1010. Constitution, The Ship, at Annapolis, 192-193. Courier, The Boston, 895. Co Devens, Gen., Chas., consultation with at Annapolis, 210-211; in Fort McHenry, 231-232. Dimon H Haggerty, Capt., Peter, goes ashore at Annapolis, 191-192; delivers message, 194; sent secretto, 430-464-489. Matthews, Lieutenant, at Annapolis, 192-194. McCLELLAN, Gen., Geo. B., force, romancing note from, 194; quartermaster at Annapolis, his romance and relief, 196. Missouri Co Rogers, Lieutenant, afterwards admiral at Annapolis, 195. Roman, Lieutenant, repulses enemy, obedience of commander, 199, 201; march from Annapolis to Washington, 203; some comment on, 203-204uge, 483. Wilson, Hon., Henry, visit from Annapolis, 207; objects to further recruiting, 295; asaptain, 597. Worcester (Mass.) Battalion at Annapolis, 210. Worrall, Alexander, at Fortress Mon[1 more...]