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Louisiana (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 2
rict. Sends Captain F. D. Lee to Richmond. Prepares himself for the enemy's attack. bank of Louisiana. effort to save its funds. Secretary of War orders their seizure. instructions to General Rhe enemy. They nearly all did so, and, among them, the wealthiest of all, namely, the Bank of Louisiana, which sent its assets, mostly of gold and silver, to the extent of some three millions of dolelegram was forwarded to him from Richmond: Take possession of the coin of the Bank of Louisiana, in the hands of W. H. Young, President of the Bank of Columbus, Ga., and place it in the bandral Beauregard's files, and one for himself. Thus was the property belonging to citizens of Louisiana, who were then despoiled by the enemy, in possession of their State, taken away from them by tver been made known to the South, especially to the stockholders and depositors of the Bank of Louisiana. That institution was utterly ruined by the seizure of its most valuable assets, thus arbitra
Mount Pleasant, Titus County, Texas (Texas, United States) (search for this): chapter 2
report: Headquarters, First Military Dist., S. C., Charleston, Oct. 25th, 1862. Increase of numerical force called for by Brigadier-General S. R. Gist, commanding: For Defence of James Island and the Main. Of all arms17,661 1 light artillery ...........100200 1 company artillery ....100 For Morris Island. 1 company artillery for enfilade battery100 Sullivan's Island. 2 regiments ............20002,600 1 battalion cavalry ....400 2 light batteries ........200 For Mount Pleasant. 1 regiment artillery for works in progress1,000 ——— Total numerical increase called for21,561 R. S. Ripley, Brig.-Genl. Comdg. As the effective force, of all arms, on James Island amounted at that time to 2910, and that in the City of Charleston and on the main to 1279 (in all, 4189), it followed that, out of the whole number required—to wit, 21,561, as shown above—there was, on the 25th of October, in Generals Ripley's and Gist's opinion, a deficit of not less than 17,372 me
Hutchinson's Island (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 2
ders (removed, for a traverse to be constructed in its place) must be put in position outside, in rear of the glacis, to fire down the river. 4. Those river works, when garrisoned, must always be provided with several days' provisions on hand. 5. The mortar-chamber in Capt. Lamar's battery is too small. The mortars should be mounted as soon as practicable, and the men drilled to it. 6. It would be important, if possible, to lay a boom obstruction across the river, at or near Hutchinson's Island, under the guns of its battery, and of Fort Boggs, and a three or four gun battery should also be constructed at Screven's Ferry Landing. 7. Caustine's Bluff must be made an enclosed work, with two mortars and four heavy guns added to its armament. Two of these guns must be placed so as to bear up the Augustine River. 8. A three-gun battery must be constructed at Greenwich Point, on Augustine River, to cross fire with the two guns just referred to, on Whitmarsh Island, constru
Whitmarsh Island (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 2
ste in return their ammunition. They should reserve their fire until the enemy comes within pointblank range of a 32-pounder, placing, meanwhile, all the garrison under close cover. When they fire let them open simultaneously with all their guns upon the foremost vessel, in order to sink it, aiming rather low. 16. Two mortars have been ordered from Charleston for Fort Jackson and Caustine's Bluff, to fire on river obstructions, and, in respect to the latter battery, to fire also on Whitmarsh Island. They must be placed in position as soon as they shall have arrived, and provided with ammunition, etc., and a detail of men drilled at them regularly. 17. Ship-yard Creek, in rear of Beaulieu, must be guarded by a light battery, as already indicated for the Little and Great Ogeechees. 18. Signal-stations must be established forthwith to communicate with each other at Genesis Point, Rosedew Island, Beaulieu, the Isle of Hope Causeway, Thunderbolt, Caustine's Bluff, Fort Jackson,
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 2
declined to do; and thereupon General Beauregard was ordered by the Secretary of War to turn over the coin to Mr. T. S. Metcalf, Government depositary at Augusta, Georgia; which was done, Colonel Rice taking triplicate receipts, one for the Secretary of War, one for General Beauregard's files, and one for himself. Thus was the property belonging to citizens of Louisiana, who were then despoiled by the enemy, in possession of their State, taken away from them by the Government of the Confederate States, from which they had a right to claim protection. What became of that coin is, we believe, even to this day, a mystery. It was, doubtless, spent for the benefit of the Confederacy; but how, and to what purpose—not having been regularly appropriated by Congress—has never been made known to the South, especially to the stockholders and depositors of the Bank of Louisiana. That institution was utterly ruined by the seizure of its most valuable assets, thus arbitrarily taken from it. It
Atlanta (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 2
Isle of Hope Causeway. 11. Several of the guns of Fort Boggs and battery at Beaulieu are in want of elevating screws; and some in the latter battery require smaller trunnion-plates, and the upper slope of its parapet must be lowered in several places. 12. A new battery and rifle-pits must be constructed on Rosedew Island for five or six pieces, of which one or two should be rifled guns, so as to command Little Ogeechee. One rifled 24-pounder is already on its way to this city from Atlanta for said work. 13. Two rifled guns (one 32-pounder and one 24-pounder) must be added to the work on Genesis Point, and one of its 32-pounders must be changed in position, as ordered, to rake the pilings across the river. Its traverses must be raised and lengthened, and a merlon constructed to protect the two 32-pounders, now raking the obstruction, from being enfiladed. Its magazines must be better protected, and its hot-shot furnace reconstructed as ordered. A more efficient commande
McPhersonville (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 2
ious, in my opinion. In other words, I think the State and the country would be the gainers by constructing one of these new engines of destruction, in place of the intended gunboat, now just commencing to be built. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, G. T. Beauregard, Genl. Comdg. The next day (13th) there were indications along the coast, especially about Port Royal, that the enemy would soon strike a blow in that vicinity. General Beauregard informed Colonel Walker, at McPhersonville, that every effort would be made to support him in case he was attacked; but that, nevertheless, it would be prudent for him to prepare himself for a retrograde movement, if overpowered. That he must therefore send to the rear all the heavy baggage, and hold his command ready for battle, with three days cooked rations, forty rounds of ammunition in boxes, and sixty in wagons. That his pickets must be on the alert and his spies actively employed. That reinforcements would be sent him a
Charleston (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 2
order to embrace South Carolina, Georgia, and that part of Florida east of the Appalachicola River. The camps of instruction for conscripts, in the several States, are under special control of the Secretary of War. S. Cooper, A. & I. G. This was not welcome news, for if it implied increase of territorial authority, it indicated no prospect of corresponding numerical strength in the Department. General Beauregard answered in these terms: Headquarters, Dept. S. C. And Ga., Charleston, S. C., Oct. 8th, 1862. General Samuel Cooper, Adjt. and Insp.-Genl., Richmond, Va.: General,—I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt, this day, of your telegram of the 7th instant, communicating information of the extension of the limits of this Department to include all of the State of Georgia, and so much of Florida as is situated east of the Appalachicola River. I beg to say that I trust this extension of the territory of the Department will be followed, at an early day, by a comm
Greenwich Point (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 2
. 6. It would be important, if possible, to lay a boom obstruction across the river, at or near Hutchinson's Island, under the guns of its battery, and of Fort Boggs, and a three or four gun battery should also be constructed at Screven's Ferry Landing. 7. Caustine's Bluff must be made an enclosed work, with two mortars and four heavy guns added to its armament. Two of these guns must be placed so as to bear up the Augustine River. 8. A three-gun battery must be constructed at Greenwich Point, on Augustine River, to cross fire with the two guns just referred to, on Whitmarsh Island, constructed against Caustine's Bluff. 9. One rifled 32-pounder must be added to the Thunderbolt Battery, and one of its 8-inch shell-guns must be changed in position, as ordered, and the embrazure of its 8-inch columbiad must be reduced in size. Several traverses must be raised and lengthened. The upper slope of the battery in front of several of its guns must be increased. 10. A new b
Richmond (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 2
dicated no prospect of corresponding numerical strength in the Department. General Beauregard answered in these terms: Headquarters, Dept. S. C. And Ga., Charleston, S. C., Oct. 8th, 1862. General Samuel Cooper, Adjt. and Insp.-Genl., Richmond, Va.: General,—I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt, this day, of your telegram of the 7th instant, communicating information of the extension of the limits of this Department to include all of the State of Georgia, and so much of Floridits construction; but that, should the Navy Department take the matter in hand, the result would be better and sooner attained. If successful in Charleston harbor, General Beauregard thought similar rams could be built for the Mississippi and James rivers, and for Port Royal and Savannah. This point he strongly pressed upon the consideration of the War Department, and earnestly recommended Captain Lee for his zeal, energy, and capacity as a practical engineer. Full and comprehensive orders
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