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Washington (United States) (search for this): chapter 49
to keep half a mile in rear of the Lancaster to mean that he was to keep half a mile behind her in the engagement, and therefore failed to participate; hence the whole brunt of the fight fell upon the Queen and Monarch. Had either the Lancaster or the Switzerland followed me, as the Monarch did, the rebel gunboat Van Dorn would not have escaped, and my flag-ship would not have been disabled. Respectfully, Chas. Ellet, Jr., Colonel, Commanding Ram Fleet. Hon. E. M. Stanton. Washington, June 9, 1862. The news of your glorious achievement at Memphis reached here last evening, and our joy was only dampened by your personal injury. You will accept for yourself, and return to your officers, engineers, pilots, soldiers, and boatmen, the cordial thanks of this Department for the gallantry, courage, and skill manifested on that occasion. When your official report is received official recognition will be made of their respective merits. I went in the evening to your house,
Island Number Ten (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 49
by some means my men were sent to Memphis on a transport instead of being placed on the gun. boats. The circumstances which may have caused the evacuation of Fort Pillow did not surround Fort Randolph, and I am satisfied that, even with the few troops that were at Pillow, Randolph could have been held for several days, with a sure and safe retreat when necessary, if ever. Our fleet, for want of coal, as represented, fell back to Memphis on the 5th with the intention of returning to Island No.40. The arrangements for this purpose were being made, but before 10 o'clock p. m. on the 5th the tugs which were on picket above the city reported the enemy's tugs in sight. This was discredited, but our boats anchored in the channel of the river, prepared for a battle. At 12.30 a. m. on the 6th your telegram, giving Commodore Montgomery and myself the joint command of the river defense, was received. I immediately wrote a note to the commodore, inclosing your telegram, and asking wh
Montgomery (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 49
The battle continued down the river out of sight of Memphis, and it is reported that only two of our boats, the Bragg and Van Dorn, escaped. It is impossible now to report the casualties, as we were hurried iu our retirement from Memphis, and none but those from the Lovell escaped on the Tennessee side of the river. So soon as more informa tion can be collected I will report. Yours, most respectfully, M. Jeff. Thompson, Brigadier-General, Missouri State Guard. General G. T. Beauriegard, C. S. A., Baldwin, Miss. No. 7.-report of Brig. Gen. Daniel Ruqgles, C. S. Army. headquarters, Grenada, June 6, 1862. Memphis surrendered to the enemy at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. Six of Montgomery's gunboats were destroyed by the enemy in front of the city and two escaped. I have just returned from Memphis. All public supplies were removed. Daniel Ruggles, Brigadier-General, Commanding. General G. T. Beauregard, Commanding Mississippi Valley, Baldwin, Miss.
Cairo, Ill. (Illinois, United States) (search for this): chapter 49
. N. Fitch, Colonel, Commanding. Major-General Pope. No. 2.-report of Brig. Gen. William K. Strong, U. S. Army. Cairo, June 8, 1862. Friday morning our gunboats made attack on enemy's gunboats at Memphis. They had eight, including ramsles bullet, jr., with congratulatory letter from Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War. opposite Memphis, June 6 (via Cairo, June 8), 1862. Rebel gunboats made a stand early this morning opposite Memphis, and opened a vigorous fire upon our gs. Ellet, Jr., Colonel, Commanding Ram Fleet. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War. opposite Memphis, June 6, 1862 (via Cairo, June 8). It is proper and due to the brave men on the Queen and the Monarch to say to you briefly that two of the rebanks I beg to add my personal regards. Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War. Col. Charles Ellet, opposite Memphis (via Cairo). No. 5.-correspondence relating to the occupation of Memphis, Tenn. United States Ram Switzerland, Opposite Mem
Baldwin, Fla. (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 49
vell escaped on the Tennessee side of the river. So soon as more informa tion can be collected I will report. Yours, most respectfully, M. Jeff. Thompson, Brigadier-General, Missouri State Guard. General G. T. Beauriegard, C. S. A., Baldwin, Miss. No. 7.-report of Brig. Gen. Daniel Ruqgles, C. S. Army. headquarters, Grenada, June 6, 1862. Memphis surrendered to the enemy at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. Six of Montgomery's gunboats were destroyed by the enemy in front gard, C. S. A., Baldwin, Miss. No. 7.-report of Brig. Gen. Daniel Ruqgles, C. S. Army. headquarters, Grenada, June 6, 1862. Memphis surrendered to the enemy at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. Six of Montgomery's gunboats were destroyed by the enemy in front of the city and two escaped. I have just returned from Memphis. All public supplies were removed. Daniel Ruggles, Brigadier-General, Commanding. General G. T. Beauregard, Commanding Mississippi Valley, Baldwin, Miss.
Grenada (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 49
command of the pickets and patrols. G. N. Fitch, Colonel, Commanding Brigade. No. 6.-report of Brig. Gen. Jeff. Thompson, Missouri State guard. Grenada, Miss., June 7, 1862. General: I am under the painful necessity of reporting to you the almost entire destruction of the River Defense Fleet in the Mississippi Rild do to co operate with him. He requested two companies of artillery to be sent aboard at daybreak. (All of my men were at the depot, awaiting transportation to Grenada.) I at once ordered the companies to hold themselves in readiness. At the dawn of day I was awakened with the information that the enemy were actually in sight oGeneral, Missouri State Guard. General G. T. Beauriegard, C. S. A., Baldwin, Miss. No. 7.-report of Brig. Gen. Daniel Ruqgles, C. S. Army. headquarters, Grenada, June 6, 1862. Memphis surrendered to the enemy at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. Six of Montgomery's gunboats were destroyed by the enemy in front of the c
Memphis (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 49
June 6, 1862.-naval engagement off Memphis, Tenn., and occupation of that city by Union forces. Reports, etc. No. 1.-Col. Graham N. Fitch, Forty-sixth Indiana n here, see p. 925. No. 5.-Correspondence relating to the occupation of Memphis, Tenn. No. 6.-Brig. Gen. M. Jeff. Thompson, Missouri State Guard. No. 7.-Briemphis (via Cairo). No. 5.-correspondence relating to the occupation of Memphis, Tenn. United States Ram Switzerland, Opposite Memphis, June 7, 1862. Sir:ard. The following is the reply of the mayor of the city: Mayor's office, Memphis, Tenn., June 6, 1862. Col. Charles Ellet, Jr., Commanding, etc.: Sir: Your noted on board to consult with Montgomery. He instructed me to hurry my men to Fort Pickering Landing, and sent a tug to bring them up to the gunboats, which were advancut before we reached it our boats had been either destroyed or driven below Fort Pickering, and I marched back to the depot to come to this place to await orders.
Charleston (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 49
ich commenced at 5.30 a. m. and ended at 7, terminated in a running fight. I was ably supported by the ram fleet, under command of Colonel Ellet, who was conspicuous for his gallantry, and is seriously, but not dangerously, wounded. The result of the action was the capture or destruction of seven vessels of the rebel fleet, as follows: General Beauregard, blown up and burned; General Sterling Price, one wheel carried away; Jeff. Thompson, set on fire by shell, burned and magazine blown up; Sumter, badly cut upbyshot, butwill berepaired; Little Rebel, boiler exploded by shot and otherwise injured, but will be repaired. Besides this, one of the rebel boats was sunk in the beginning of the action. Her name is not known. A boat supposed to be the Van Dorn escaped from.the flotilla by her superior speed. Two rams are in pursuit. The officers and crews of the rebel boats endeavored to make the shore. Many of their wounded and prisoners are now in our hands. The mayor surrendered the
Mississippi (United States) (search for this): chapter 49
that position. Capt. John H. Gould, Forty-sixth Indiana Volunteers, will act as provost-marshal until further orders. Maj. John C. Major, Forty-third Indiana, will have command of the pickets and patrols. G. N. Fitch, Colonel, Commanding Brigade. No. 6.-report of Brig. Gen. Jeff. Thompson, Missouri State guard. Grenada, Miss., June 7, 1862. General: I am under the painful necessity of reporting to you the almost entire destruction of the River Defense Fleet in the Mississippi River in front of Memphlis. l regret that I have to state I think the misfortune was occasioned by a misapprehension of orders or misinformation as to the surrounding circumstances. The evacuation of Fort Pillow was, from all accounts, well and orderly conducted, after once determined upon, but by some means my men were sent to Memphis on a transport instead of being placed on the gun. boats. The circumstances which may have caused the evacuation of Fort Pillow did not surround Fort R
Randolphs (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 49
pi River in front of Memphlis. l regret that I have to state I think the misfortune was occasioned by a misapprehension of orders or misinformation as to the surrounding circumstances. The evacuation of Fort Pillow was, from all accounts, well and orderly conducted, after once determined upon, but by some means my men were sent to Memphis on a transport instead of being placed on the gun. boats. The circumstances which may have caused the evacuation of Fort Pillow did not surround Fort Randolph, and I am satisfied that, even with the few troops that were at Pillow, Randolph could have been held for several days, with a sure and safe retreat when necessary, if ever. Our fleet, for want of coal, as represented, fell back to Memphis on the 5th with the intention of returning to Island No.40. The arrangements for this purpose were being made, but before 10 o'clock p. m. on the 5th the tugs which were on picket above the city reported the enemy's tugs in sight. This was discre
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