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Pass Christian (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 53
ght at ten o'clock on the night of the 18th, which induced me to get under way with the Preble and Marion, and stand up to Ship Island Passage for the better protection of the property left by the rebels, which they were probably seeking an opportunity to destroy. On the evening of the 18th instant, I despatched two armed launches with crews from this vessel and the Preble, under charge of Mr. Stephen A. Ryder, master's mate, to destroy the submarine telegraph between Shieldsboroa and Pass Christian, and although the expedition was riot completely successful, owing to a steamboat coast guard in the immediate vicinity, the unusual size of the cable, and the limited time allowed for operations at the point referred to, I believe that the fifty-nine feet removed will occasion great inconvenience, as every foot, I understand, was exhausted in making repairs at that point last year. A copy of a letter from the lieutenant-colonel in command at Fort Twiggs, addressed to me, was found post
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 53
on Ship Island fired the barracks and some of the shanties recently erected there for the accommodation of troops, destroyed the lighthouse by burning the interior and breaking the plate glass of the lantern, and then took steam for the main land. The destruction of all the works and material landed for the completion of the fort was evidently contemplated, but the hasty departure of the force was undoubtedly accelerated by a message sent from my rifled cannon, and the appearance of the United States sloops Preble and Marion in the distance. The officers' guard, and the lookout from aloft reported five steamers in sight at ten o'clock on the night of the 18th, which induced me to get under way with the Preble and Marion, and stand up to Ship Island Passage for the better protection of the property left by the rebels, which they were probably seeking an opportunity to destroy. On the evening of the 18th instant, I despatched two armed launches with crews from this vessel and the P
Ship Island (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 53
Smith, of the steamer Massachusetts, makes the following official report of the occupation of Ship Island by the Federal forces: U. S. Steamer Massachusetts, At Ship Island Passage, September 2Ship Island Passage, September 20, 1861. sir: I have to inform you that at seven o'clock on the evening of the 16th instant, the rebels on Ship Island fired the barracks and some of the shanties recently erected there for the acShip Island fired the barracks and some of the shanties recently erected there for the accommodation of troops, destroyed the lighthouse by burning the interior and breaking the plate glass of the lantern, and then took steam for the main land. The destruction of all the works and materht of the 18th, which induced me to get under way with the Preble and Marion, and stand up to Ship Island Passage for the better protection of the property left by the rebels, which they were probablTo the Commander of the Massachusetts: By order of my Government this day I have evacuated Ship Island. This my brave soldiers under my command do with much reluctance and regret. For three long
Melancton Smith (search for this): chapter 53
Doc. 52. the occupation of ship Island. Captain Melancton Smith, of the steamer Massachusetts, makes the following official report of the occupation of Ship Island by the Federal forces: U. S. Steamer Massachusetts, At Ship Island Passage, September 20, 1861. sir: I have to inform you that at seven o'clock on the evening of the 16th instant, the rebels on Ship Island fired the barracks and some of the shanties recently erected there for the accommodation of troops, destroyed the tand, was exhausted in making repairs at that point last year. A copy of a letter from the lieutenant-colonel in command at Fort Twiggs, addressed to me, was found posted on the fort bulletin, and is herewith enclosed. Very respectfully, Melancton Smith. Commander United States Navy. To Flag-officer Wm. W. Mckean, &c. The following is the letter from the Confederate officer above referred to: To the Commander of the Massachusetts: By order of my Government this day I have evacu
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Doc. 52. the occupation of ship Island. Captain Melancton Smith, of the steamer Massachusetts, makes the following official report of the occupation of Ship Island by the Federal forces: U. S. Steamer Massachusetts, At Ship Island Passage, September 20, 1861. sir: I have to inform you that at seven o'clock on the evening of the 16th instant, the rebels on Ship Island fired the barracks and some of the shanties recently erected there for the accommodation of troops, destroyed the lighthouse by burning the interior and breaking the plate glass of the lantern, and then took steam for the main land. The destruction of all the works and material landed for the completion of the fort was evidently contemplated, but the hasty departure of the force was undoubtedly accelerated by a message sent from my rifled cannon, and the appearance of the United States sloops Preble and Marion in the distance. The officers' guard, and the lookout from aloft reported five steamers in sight
Stephen A. Ryder (search for this): chapter 53
in the distance. The officers' guard, and the lookout from aloft reported five steamers in sight at ten o'clock on the night of the 18th, which induced me to get under way with the Preble and Marion, and stand up to Ship Island Passage for the better protection of the property left by the rebels, which they were probably seeking an opportunity to destroy. On the evening of the 18th instant, I despatched two armed launches with crews from this vessel and the Preble, under charge of Mr. Stephen A. Ryder, master's mate, to destroy the submarine telegraph between Shieldsboroa and Pass Christian, and although the expedition was riot completely successful, owing to a steamboat coast guard in the immediate vicinity, the unusual size of the cable, and the limited time allowed for operations at the point referred to, I believe that the fifty-nine feet removed will occasion great inconvenience, as every foot, I understand, was exhausted in making repairs at that point last year. A copy of a
H. W. Allen (search for this): chapter 53
sed. Very respectfully, Melancton Smith. Commander United States Navy. To Flag-officer Wm. W. Mckean, &c. The following is the letter from the Confederate officer above referred to: To the Commander of the Massachusetts: By order of my Government this day I have evacuated Ship Island. This my brave soldiers under my command do with much reluctance and regret. For three long months your good ship has been our constant companion. We have not exactly lived and loved together, but we have been intimately acquainted, having exchanged cards on the 9th day of July last. In leaving you to-day we beg you to accept our best wishes for your health and happiness, while sojourning on this pleasant, hospitable shore. That we may have another exchange of courtesies before the war closes, and that we may meet face to face in closer quarters, is the urgent prayer of, very truly, your obedient servant, H. W. Allen, Lieut.-Col. Commanding Ship Island. Fort Twiggs, Sept. 18, 1861.
William W. McKean (search for this): chapter 53
ual size of the cable, and the limited time allowed for operations at the point referred to, I believe that the fifty-nine feet removed will occasion great inconvenience, as every foot, I understand, was exhausted in making repairs at that point last year. A copy of a letter from the lieutenant-colonel in command at Fort Twiggs, addressed to me, was found posted on the fort bulletin, and is herewith enclosed. Very respectfully, Melancton Smith. Commander United States Navy. To Flag-officer Wm. W. Mckean, &c. The following is the letter from the Confederate officer above referred to: To the Commander of the Massachusetts: By order of my Government this day I have evacuated Ship Island. This my brave soldiers under my command do with much reluctance and regret. For three long months your good ship has been our constant companion. We have not exactly lived and loved together, but we have been intimately acquainted, having exchanged cards on the 9th day of July last.
September 20th, 1861 AD (search for this): chapter 53
Doc. 52. the occupation of ship Island. Captain Melancton Smith, of the steamer Massachusetts, makes the following official report of the occupation of Ship Island by the Federal forces: U. S. Steamer Massachusetts, At Ship Island Passage, September 20, 1861. sir: I have to inform you that at seven o'clock on the evening of the 16th instant, the rebels on Ship Island fired the barracks and some of the shanties recently erected there for the accommodation of troops, destroyed the lighthouse by burning the interior and breaking the plate glass of the lantern, and then took steam for the main land. The destruction of all the works and material landed for the completion of the fort was evidently contemplated, but the hasty departure of the force was undoubtedly accelerated by a message sent from my rifled cannon, and the appearance of the United States sloops Preble and Marion in the distance. The officers' guard, and the lookout from aloft reported five steamers in sight
September 18th, 1861 AD (search for this): chapter 53
sed. Very respectfully, Melancton Smith. Commander United States Navy. To Flag-officer Wm. W. Mckean, &c. The following is the letter from the Confederate officer above referred to: To the Commander of the Massachusetts: By order of my Government this day I have evacuated Ship Island. This my brave soldiers under my command do with much reluctance and regret. For three long months your good ship has been our constant companion. We have not exactly lived and loved together, but we have been intimately acquainted, having exchanged cards on the 9th day of July last. In leaving you to-day we beg you to accept our best wishes for your health and happiness, while sojourning on this pleasant, hospitable shore. That we may have another exchange of courtesies before the war closes, and that we may meet face to face in closer quarters, is the urgent prayer of, very truly, your obedient servant, H. W. Allen, Lieut.-Col. Commanding Ship Island. Fort Twiggs, Sept. 18, 1861.
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