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South Carolina (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.4
r history relating to the coast defence of South Carolina, 1861-‘65, and the hasty preparations for and won by citizen soldiers of Georgia and South Carolina against enormous odds. Thirty-three yeaeral military situation on the seacoast of South Carolina during those eventful four years; as well commanding base the entire coast region of South Carolina, was from that day, possibly open to the aa volume which should be in every home in South Carolina, and throughout the South as well. LighWashington was entertained on his visit to South Carolina in 1791, without an enemy in the world, unthe movement of troops through Savannah to South Carolina was settled upon between General Hardee annd inform all concerned they were going to South Carolina because it was my order, and they would stenry Trescot, speaking of the young men of South Carolina at the opening of the war, of whom these w sentiment and feeling of the young men of South Carolina in 1861. Four years of bloodshed, sweeping[2 more...]
Carolina City (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.4
y exercise of authority, trained Southern men unconsciously for leadership—the war developed and enlarged it.* * * * * * The events of the war on the coast of Carolina, more so in Charleston harbor than elsewhere, presented the happy combination of trained officers with the quick eye, cool head and stout heart from civil life, ndurance nurtured in our four years school of adversity. * * * The month of November, 1864, was relatively quiet, and without special interest on the coast of Carolina; the thin, grey line of soldiers on duty there had been informed of the great six months struggle in Virginia, and had been thrilled with the details of the contote so sweet As trampled Right's proud moan. It is a singular coincidence that the battle of Franklin was fought on the same day as Honey Hill. The people of Carolina and Georgia clearly realized the great disaster impending over their States; they knew the full significance of General Sherman's overwhelming army on its march
Combahee (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.4
oast line from the Ashley to the Savannah, from the opening to the close of the struggle in South Carolina. On November 7, 1861, a Federal fleet of seventeen ships and two hundred guns captured Port Royal—subsequently General T. W. Sherman took possession of its shores with a large army of occupation. From this commanding base the entire coast region of South Carolina, was from that day, possibly open to the army and navy of the United States; the Stono, North and South Edisto, Ashepoo, Combahee, Coosaw and Broad rivers and their tributaries, gave to the Federal forces short water lines to many vulnerable points in our exposed territory. It appeared at first that the undisputed control of the ocean, and access to these bold inland water ways gave to the Federal forces complete dominion in this region, the South having no ships for defensive service; yet despite these recognized advantages and our many disabilities, the enemy was kept at a safe distance all through the four year
Mexico (Mexico, Mexico) (search for this): chapter 1.4
g introduction to this interesting narrative: 5. William S. Rosecrans; 8. Gustavus W. Smith; 9. Mansfield Lovell; 12. Alex. P. Stewart; 16. Martin L. Smith; 17. John Pope; 24. Abner Doubleday; 28. D. H. Hill; 40. R. H. Anderson; 41. Geo. W. Lay; 48. Lafayette McLaws; 52. Earl Van Dorn; 54. James Longstreet. He was assigned to the engineer corps and stationed at West Point as assistant professor of engineering until September 24, 1846, when he took the field in General Scott's column in Mexico and served until May 22, 1848; he was breveted for gallantry at Cerro Gordo and for gallant conduct at Contreras and Cherubusco; was promoted captain of engineers. After the Mexican war he served on the coast defences. He resigned December 15, 1854, and with General Quitman, was engaged in preparations for a military expedition in Cuba, but this was abandoned. In 1856 he took charge of the large iron interests of Cooper, Hewitt & Co. at Trenton, N. J. When Fernando Wood was elected may
Churubusco (Indiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.4
. Stewart; 16. Martin L. Smith; 17. John Pope; 24. Abner Doubleday; 28. D. H. Hill; 40. R. H. Anderson; 41. Geo. W. Lay; 48. Lafayette McLaws; 52. Earl Van Dorn; 54. James Longstreet. He was assigned to the engineer corps and stationed at West Point as assistant professor of engineering until September 24, 1846, when he took the field in General Scott's column in Mexico and served until May 22, 1848; he was breveted for gallantry at Cerro Gordo and for gallant conduct at Contreras and Cherubusco; was promoted captain of engineers. After the Mexican war he served on the coast defences. He resigned December 15, 1854, and with General Quitman, was engaged in preparations for a military expedition in Cuba, but this was abandoned. In 1856 he took charge of the large iron interests of Cooper, Hewitt & Co. at Trenton, N. J. When Fernando Wood was elected mayor of New York he induced General Smith to accept the position of street commissioner, which he held until May, 1861, when he
Barnwell (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.4
accounts for only twenty men being in action of 30th at Honey Hill. Company K—W. B. Peeples, captain; W. H. Hewlett, first lieutenant; Richard Johnson, second lieutenant (absent on special service); M. A. Rountree, third lieutenant (from Barnwell county); 75 men. Lieutenant Rountree states that Company K was under orders for Georgia; arrived at Grahamville evening 28th and bivouacked; hearing of landing on 29th, Captain Peeples, without waiting for orders, led his company promptly to the frr three hours, Captain Peeples was on that front line, and his cool courage and untiring ceaseless energy accomplished wonderful results. Captain Peeples survived the war, and lived for many years an honored and highly esteemed citizen of Barnwell county, holding offices of responsibility and trust to the satisfaction of his constituents. His death was universally regretted. It is a privilege, which I highly appreciate, that has enabled me, even at this late period, to write a line in memo
Georgia (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.4
tle was fought and won by citizen soldiers of Georgia and South Carolina against enormous odds. ay as Honey Hill. The people of Carolina and Georgia clearly realized the great disaster impending The military department of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida was that day under the chief commcavalry had only recently been transferred to Georgia to augment the forces in front of General Sheh, and a fourth, Company K, was on its way to Georgia when halted at Grahamville, S. C., on the 29tal commanding, and to the brave soldiers from Georgia, who, by their gallant co-operation, made thebruary, 1863, he took charge of a foundery in Georgia, casting cannon for the Confederate army. Whinning the entire confidence of the people of Georgia and the troops under his command. State riyourself, requiring me to take the militia of Georgia beyond the limits of the State, which was in ay, must win it, and would be brought back to Georgia within forty-eight hours. In a few minutes I [8 more...]
Whitehall (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.4
eral troops and urged a near approach. When within range he opened fire with both barrels, and was in favor of charging down upon them, but the officer in command prudently withdrew his small force. I have heard the General express the regret that Broad River was between the enemy's camp and the mainland, and that we had no ships to go after them! I think his ambition was to sacrifice his life for the State and the cause. He survived the war a few years, and, riding in his buggy to the White Hall Plantation, where President Washington was entertained on his visit to South Carolina in 1791, without an enemy in the world, universally esteemed and respected, he was murdered and robbed by two negroes. Georgia militia at Honey Hill and their gallant leader, General G. W. Smith. Night had closed in; the column of attack, with their guns, stores and supplies, had been landed, and the main body had marched from the landing, and occupied the old Savannah dirt road, near Bolan's Church
Honey Hill (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.4
le of Franklin was fought on the same day as Honey Hill. The people of Carolina and Georgia clearlyw River Bridge; marched thirty-five miles to Honey Hill, and arrived at sunrise of the 30th. Lafations of our limited forces left for duty at Honey Hill 246, 3d South Carolina cavalry, and 175 artit. From there Captain Campbell proceeded to Honey Hill. From John's Island, where Company B was oneeples, Company K, next to the enemy, on the Honey Hill road. * * * * * Looking back over these trobbed by two negroes. Georgia militia at Honey Hill and their gallant leader, General G. W. Smithe knew that the attack would be made on the Honey Hill road, and before daylight his company was puir gallant co-operation, made the victory of Honey Hill possible. General G. W. Smith was a nativng through Grahamville to the breastworks at Honey Hill. The men marched slowly, sullenly, for evermanifestation of the old esprit du corps. At Honey Hill we had for duty 300 to 350 men out of 1,000 [18 more...]
Charleston Harbor (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.4
-sacrificing retention of our coast line, but the reader will find in that invaluable history, Johnson's Defence of Charleston Harbor, page 277, a calendar of events on the coast, January 9, 1861, to February 18, 1865, which records the numerous attble encyclopaedia of local military annals, as its title indicates, was intended to record the events of the war in Charleston harbor during a stated period; the author, however, in addition, kept a diary of such other events relating to our coast ddership—the war developed and enlarged it.* * * * * * The events of the war on the coast of Carolina, more so in Charleston harbor than elsewhere, presented the happy combination of trained officers with the quick eye, cool head and stout heart fes and used effectively. Details of these and other meritorious achievements will be found in Johnson's Defence of Charleston Harbor, a volume which should be in every home in South Carolina, and throughout the South as well. Light batteries of
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