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Macon (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
sulted by the officer in command. The next morning we were again placed in boxcars, and on the same evening arrived in Macon. From the depot a guard of Georgians took us in charge, and marched us to Oglethrope barracks, about a mile distant fromon was served out to us, which consisted of about a pint of corn meal and a table-spoonful of salt each. I remained in Macon, together with my other officers, until the latter part of July, when I was among the first six hundred sent to Charleston. At the time of our leaving, it was stated one thousand remained, of which I have no doubt. Our rations in Macon were of the poorest kind — the bacon frequently decayed, and always full of maggots; the rice full of weevils; the beans full of wor it. Among my immediate acquaintances was and is a Mr. Ellis, of the navy, who was suffering severely from its effects in Macon; his body being covered with huge sores, which, since his removal to Charleston, have become somewhat better, but far fro
Washington (United States) (search for this): chapter 13
hes to him from General Gordon, now commanding the troops at Jacksonville, from which it will be perceived that the Columbine has been captured. The loss will be much felt, because this is one of the few steamers that I have of such light draught. Captain Balch will, no doubt, report the details when he gets them. I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, J. A. Dahlgren, Rear-Admiral, commanding S. A. B. Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington. Despatch of Brig.-Gen. G. H. Gordon. headquarters District of Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, May 27, 1864. Captain: I have to report that on the night of the twentieth instant I received from Colonel Noble, commanding forces east of St. John's River, information that a force of about fifteen men and one officer had been captured by the enemy, who had crossed the river and surprised the post. On the morning of the twenty-first I advanced Colonel Noble a communication, in whic
Jacksonville (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
patches to him from General Gordon, now commanding the troops at Jacksonville, from which it will be perceived that the Columbine has been cap.-Gen. G. H. Gordon. headquarters District of Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, May 27, 1864. Captain: I have to report that on the niged of the One Hundred and Forty-fourth were ordered to return to Jacksonville. My reasons for this disposition, and my views of the only modeback to the landing at Picolata, to take the steamer Houghton to Jacksonville. I reached the river on Tuesday, the twenty-third, at about fouder G. B. Balch. United States steam-sloop Pawnee, off Jacksonville, Florida, May 30, 1864. Admiral: I regret to have to report the com the Columbine, and who had arrived at St. Augustine, to reach Jacksonville this evening, and I regret that they have not, as I was anxious iment U. S. S. F., A. A. A. G. headquarters District of Florida, Jacksonville, June 13, 1864. Report of Acting Ensign Sanborn. United
Horse Landing (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
ion. They say that on Monday night, the twenty-third, opposite Horse Landing, the Columbine was opened upon as she was coming down the riveren lying at the mouth of Dunn's Creek, and within five miles of Horse Landing. The Ottawa had been here since Sunday, and yet she knew nothif light pieces on St. John's River, near Welaka, Saunders. and Horse Landing. I am, Captain, very respectfully, Your obedient servant,that the Columbine was captured on Monday night by the enemy at Horse Landing. This landing is distant by the river some five miles above Brfect that she was on her way down the river, and that when near Horse Landing she commenced shelling the woods in that vicinity; soon after oed on her return; she stopped at Wilatka, a landing place above Horse Landing, about half an hour, and then proceeded down the river. At four P. M., when near Horse Landing, called all hands to quarters, and commenced shelling the woods, and when opposite the landing fired two m
Charleston (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
and I trust he will succeed in inflicting a serious blow on the enemy. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, George B. Balch, Commander, and Senior Officer present. Rear-Admiral J. A. Dahlgren, Commanding S. A. B. Squadron off Charleston, S. C. Report of rear-admiral J. A. Dahlgren. flag-steamer Philadelphia, off Morris Island, June 18, 1864. Sir: I transmit herewith a report from Commander Balch, giving some particulars of the capture of the Columbine. There is alwayce of our troops, which were in imminent danger of being cut off by the enemy. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, George B. Balch, Commander, United States Navy. Rear-Admiral J. A. Dahlgren, Commanding S. A. B. Squadron off Charleston, S. C. Statement of Drover Edwards, (landsman,) late attached to the Columbine, who escaped by swimming to the East side of the St. John's on the Twenty-Third day of May, 1864, the day of the engagement of the Columbine with the rebel battery
St. Augustine (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
await further orders, and was to keep near the Ottawa for her protection. I directed my march towards the road from St. Augustine to the crossing of the Haw Creek, thence to Volusia. I had sent on the evening of the twenty-first a despatch to Cdown the river, that I had no further use of her. The infantry I ordered to concentrate at camp, nine miles south of St. Augustine, at that place, and at Picolata. The two hundred of the One Hundred and Forty-fourth were ordered to return to JacksGeneral Gordon informed me to-day that he expected the men who had escaped from the Columbine, and who had arrived at St. Augustine, to reach Jacksonville this evening, and I regret that they have not, as I was anxious to see them, and get their stasoldiers of the Thirty-fifth United States colored troops, who had also jumped overboard; together we made our way to St. Augustine, which place we reached in five days. I hereby certify that the above statement is true and correct.  his 
Andersonville, Ga. (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
mained all night; this being the first time since our capture a roof of any kind covered us, or we had been directly insulted by the officer in command. The next morning we were again placed in boxcars, and on the same evening arrived in Macon. From the depot a guard of Georgians took us in charge, and marched us to Oglethrope barracks, about a mile distant from the depot. Here, I regret to say, myself and officers were separated from the white portion of the crew, who were taken to Andersonville. I regret to say my officers and myself were here compelled to submit to a most humiliating search of our persons and baggage, the Confederate authorities taking any and all money from each officer, giving him therefor a receipt. In many cases the officers never saw their money again, or were compelled to draw it from the Confederate authorities at the rate of four and a half Confederate for one United States national currency, while, at the same time, the rates of exchange by privat
San Juan River (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
the night of the twentieth instant I received from Colonel Noble, commanding forces east of St. John's River, information that a force of about fifteen men and one officer had been captured by the enewo hundred (200) effective men stationed at Pilatka. Dunham's artillery of light pieces on St. John's River, near Welaka, Saunders. and Horse Landing. I am, Captain, very respectfully, Your ob Sir: I enclose herewith a report from Commander Balch, senior officer present in the St. John's River, Florida, from which there seems to be little doubt of the capture of the Columbine. As the of the day of the engagement of the Columbine with the rebel battery at horse Landing, on the St. John's River, Florida. the Columbine arrived at Volusia bar at half past 11 P. M., on Sunday nighhe particulars of the loss of the United States steamer Columbine, under my command, in the St. John's River, on May twenty-third, 1864. On the twenty-second of May, at four A. M., I received order
Lake City (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
eated, together with my officers and crew. On the morning of the twenty-fourth, at eleven A. M., he gave to the officers a wagon, and to the wounded a. wagon, to transport them to Gainsville. The privates were compelled to march, but the officer in command made frequent halts, in order that the men might not become too fatigued. We reached Gainsville on the morning of the twenty-sixth, and remained until that of the twenth-seventh, when we were placed in passenger cars and conveyed to Lake City, at which place we arrived at twelve P. M. We remained here until the following morning, when we took passage in a box-car for Madison, (all the negroes and Captain Daniels remaining behind,.) which place we reached at about nine A. M. Transportation was procured for our baggage, and we commenced a wearisome march for Quitman, which place we reached on the evening of the ensuing day. On the following morning we were placed in box-cars and taken to Savannah, which place we reached at fiv
Florida (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
, of the twenty-fifth, has developed the fact that there is no enemy at Camp Finnegan. I captured a prisoner this morning, who confirms the fact. The force in Florida is as follows: At Camp Milton, of the Second Florida cavalry, Colonel McCormick, (effective men,) six hundred (600;) artillery, two (2) small pieces. Camp Milton the St. John's on the Twenty-Third day of May, 1864, the day of the engagement of the Columbine with the rebel battery at horse Landing, on the St. John's River, Florida. the Columbine arrived at Volusia bar at half past 11 P. M., on Sunday night, the twenty-second instant. Next morning a boat was sent to communicate with cook,--total, twenty-seven. I certify that the above is a correct abstract from the list furnished by Major-General Anderson, commanding Confederate forces in Florida. Edelemire Mayer, Major Seventh Regiment U. S. S. F., A. A. A. G. headquarters District of Florida, Jacksonville, June 13, 1864. Report of Acting Ensign Sanb
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