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Wright River (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 130
the Sixth regiment Connecticut Volunteers, the Forty-eighth New-York Volunteers and a full supply of heavy ordnance and intrenching tools. A full reconnaissance and report had previously been made by Lieut. J. H. Wilson, Topographical Engineers, of the water communications with the Savannah River, by which it was developed that the rebels had sunk the hulk of a brig, securely fixed in its position by means of heavy piles, in what is known as Wall's cut, an artificial channel connecting Wright River, one of the outlets of the Savannah, with Bull River, which last, by its connection, forms a direct communication with the harbor of Port Royal, thus serving as a thoroughfare between that harbor and Savannah. The removal of this hulk was the first thing to be accomplished, and was intrusted to Major 0. S. Beard, Forty-eighth New-York Volunteers, who, with the aid of a company of the Volunteer Engineers, and by means of mechanical appliances suggested by his own ingenuity, succeeded af
Pointe Venus (search for this): chapter 130
steamers. This being accomplished, the expedition proceeded to the north end of Dawfuskie Island, at which point a camp and depot were established for operations in the Savannah. Reconnoissances for suitable locations for the batteries were there made, under the superintendence of Capt. and Acting Brig.-Gen. Gilmore, during which the telegraphic communication between Fort Pulaski and Savannah was cut, and the wires, both land and submarine, removed for about the distance of one mile. Venus Point, on Jones's Island, on the north side of the Savannah, and the upper end of Long Island, in the Savannah River, were recommended as the most feasible positions to be occupied. These islands, as well as all others in the river, are merely deposits of soft mud, on sand shoals, always covered at high-tide, and overgrown with dank grasses. The occupation of points so unfavorable for the erection of batteries, was rendered still more difficult by the presence in the Savannah of a fleet o
Savannah River (United States) (search for this): chapter 130
n and a half seconds. The charge of mortar and length Map of Savannah River. of fuse vary, so as to explode the shell over the north-eastonclusion of the operations of the siege of Fort Pulaski, in Savannah River, Ga., which have resulted in the capture of that fortress and itsrigadier-General Viele. headquarters United States forces, Savannah River, April 11, 1862. sir: I have the honor to submit the followitions assigned to me comprised the erection of batteries on the Savannah River, to cut off communication between the Fort and the city of Sava, Topographical Engineers, of the water communications with the Savannah River, by which it was developed that the rebels had sunk the hulk of side of the Savannah, and the upper end of Long Island, in the Savannah River, were recommended as the most feasible positions to be occupiedordnance in the flatboats in which it had been placed, into the Savannah River, would have exposed it to capture by the gunboats; to move it o
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 130
t Pulaski to the authority and possession of the United States. This demand is made with a view to avoiding,tain Turner, A. C. S., late of the First artillery, U. S.A., and now Chief Commissary of your staff, and the Jamissary of the Department; Lieut. Porter, of the United States Ordnance Department, and Lieut. Wilson, Topograpeventh. Capt. S. H. Pelouze, Fifteenth infantry, U. S.A., and Capt. J. W. Turner, of the Commissary Department, U. S.A., member of Gen. Hunter's staff, volunteered for the action, and did good service in the batteries. am under obligations to Commander C. R. P. Rodgers, U. S.N., for skilfully serving four siegeguns in battery Se terms of capitulation for the surrender to the United States of Fort Pulaski, Ga., signed by me this eleventhreed upon for the surrender to the forces of the United States of Fort Pulaski, Cockspur Island, Ga.: an to be surrendered at once to the forces of the United States. art. 2. The officers and men of the garrison
Tybee Island (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 130
. 37. headquarters United States forces, Tybee Island, Ga., April 11--4 A. M. Flag-Officer Du Po headquarters, Department of the South, Tybee Island, Ga., April 10, 1862. To the Commanding Officficer immediately in charge of our works on Tybee Island, for his industry, skill, and patriotic zeace in the construction of the earthworks on Tybee Island; and nothing could be finer or more impresshis department, as you are aware, I visited Tybee Island, (on the thirty-first ult.,) and carefully especial mention, the whole arrangement at Tybee Island meeting my entire approval. Desiring, hoeport that several batteries established on Tybee Island, to operate against Fort Pulaski, opened fi Brig.-General Vols., Commanding U. S. Forces, Tybee and Cockspur Islands, Ga Report of Brigadiwhich, in conjunction with the batteries on Tybee Island, the Fort could be reduced. The expeditithern District, Department of the South, Tybee Island, Ga., April 11, 1862. Major-Gen. D. Hunter, U[8 more...]
Savannah, Tenn. (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 130
d men was, that the James projectiles did the effective breaching; that the accuracy of their firing was wonderful, and the force of the shock irresistible. Frequently half a dozen would follow in succession, in the same place. The projectiles were entirely new to the garrison; they called them cart-wheels. The columbiads, however, undoubtedly weakened the walls, and made them more susceptible to the shock of other missiles. The rebels say they sent off a messenger through the swamps to Savannah, with news of the surrender, immediately after hauling down the flag. They remained in the Fort during the next day, when Gens. Hunter, Benham and Gilmore visited it. Colonel Terry, of the Seventh Connecticut, is now in command, having come over with his regiment on the night of the surrender. He and his men well deserve the honor, for their services have been untiring and important throughout the entire investment, and during the actual bombardment. On Sunday, the thirteenth, the pris
Savannah (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 130
h River, to cut off communication between the Fort and the city of Savannah, from which supplies, ammunition and men were drawn; and to establPort Royal, thus serving as a thoroughfare between that harbor and Savannah. The removal of this hulk was the first thing to be accomplisheuring which the telegraphic communication between Fort Pulaski and Savannah was cut, and the wires, both land and submarine, removed for aboutOrdnance Sergeant Harvey Sims. officers of the Montgomery guard, Savannah. Capt. L. J. Gilmartin, First Lieut. John J. Symons, Senior Secer Hussey, Junior Second Lieut. C. M. Murphy. German Volunteers, Savannah. Capt. John H. Steigen, Senior Second Lieut. Henry Warner, Junior Second Lieut. Charles Umback. Oglethorpe light infantry, Savannah. Capt. T. W. Sims, First Lieut. H. C. Truman, Junior Second Lieut. J. Lullow, Junior Second Lieut. John Blow. Washington Volunteers, Savannah. Capt. John McMahon, First Lieut. Francis Blair, Senior Second
Island Number Ten (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 130
f his guns had evidently been dismounted, and others silenced, during the day. The breach had been commenced, but on the whole the result did not seem especially encouraging. It might be less considerable than we flattered ourselves, and the mortar firing had certainly not been a success; we were unable to know how great was the damage we had inflicted; we had, however, lost no men, and had no gun dismounted; but for all that we could tell, the bombardment might last as long as that of Island Number10. The men and officers were very thoroughly tired, with the absolute work they had undergone, and the still more fatiguing excitements; few had had time to eat or drink; many, however, had night duties to perform. Strong infantry pickets were placed, and still stronger supports, lest an attempt should be made to relieve the garrison, or to distract us by some unexpected attack, and many of the preparations necessary for the first day's firing, were renewed in anticipation of the second
Long Island City (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 130
ject, directing him, upon the sixth inst., to place a battery on Long Island to attack the gorge of the Fort on the west; and after a second and the lighter pieces most available, and placed in position on Long Island, served rather as a diversion than for any serious demonstration Island, on the north side of the Savannah, and the upper end of Long Island, in the Savannah River, were recommended as the most feasible poland. Bird Island was selected in preference to the upper end of Long Island, as affording a more uninterrupted command of the south channel eries to aid in the reduction of the Fort, were the lower end of Long Island and the south side of Turtle Island. As these two points were, the Fort surrendered unconditionally. The mortar-batteries on Long Island did good execution. In reporting the results accomplished, I d a slight blow in the jaw. The battery put up by Gen. Viele, on Long Island, opened fire this morning, and was sufficiently vigorous in its
Georgia (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 130
defend the Fort, not to surrender it. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Chas. H. Olmstead, Colonel First Volunteer Regiment of Georgia, Commanding Post. General Hunter's despatch. Port Royal, S. C., April 17. We opened our batteries on Fort Pulaski on the morning of the tenth inst. Afing by daylight. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, Q. A. Gilmore. Brig.-Gen. Volunteers, Com'g U. S. Forces on Tybee Island Ga. headquarters Northern District, Department of the South, Tybee Island, Ga., April 11, 1862. Major-Gen. D. Hunter, United States Army, Commanding Department of the to the inspection of a Federal officer. Signed the eleventh day of April, 1862, at Fort Pulaski, Cockspur Island, Ga. Chas. H. Olmstead, Col First Vol Reg't of Ga., Com'g Fort Pulaski. Q. A. Gilmore, Brig.-Gen. Vols., Com'g U. S. Forces, Tybee Island, Ga. rebel officers captured. Col. Chas. H. Olmstead, commanding post.
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