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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Atlanta, (search)
5,000 cavalry, and McCook with another mounted force, including Rousseau's cavalry, to destroy the railways in Hood's rear. McCook performed his part well, but Stoneman, departing from Sherman's instructions, did not accomplish much. Simultaneously with these raids, Slocum began (July 27) a flanking movement from Atlanta. Hood had penetrated Sherman's design, knew of changes in his army, and acted promptly. Under cover of an artillery fire, he moved out with the larger part of his army (July 28), with the expectation of finding Howard's forces in confusion. He was mistaken, and disastrous consequences followed. He threw heavy masses of his troops upon Logan's corps on Howard's right, and was met by a fire that made fearful havoc in their ranks. They recoiled, but returned to the attack again and again. The battle raged fearfully from noon until about 4 P. M., when the Confederates retired to their intrenchments, leaving several hundred of their dead on the field. Hood's entir
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Colonial settlements. (search)
to furnish them with supplies, a ship, a pinnace, and small boats, with sufficient seamen to stay and make a further discovery of the country; or sufficient provisions to carry them to England, or to give them a passage home in his fleet. The first proposal was accepted; but a storm having shattered his vessels, the discouraged colonists concluded to take passage for home with Drake, which they did. The whole colony sailed from Virginia June 18, 1586, and arrived at Portsmouth, England, July 28. Madame de Guercheville, a pious lady in France, zealous for the conversion of the American Indians, persuaded De Monts to surrender his patent, and then obtained a charter for all the lands of New France. She sent out missionaries in 1613. They sailed from Honfleur March 12, and arrived in Acadia (q. v.), where the arms of Madame Guercheville were set up in token of possession. Her agent proceeded to Port Royal (now Annapolis), where he found only five persons, two of whom were Jesuit m
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Gibbs, Alfred 1823- (search)
Gibbs, Alfred 1823- Military officer; born in Sunswick, Long Island, N. Y., April 23, 1823; graduated at West Point in 1846: served under Scott in Mexico, and afterwards against the Indians; and when the Civil War broke out he was in Texas. He was made prisoner, and when exchanged in 1862 he was made colonel of the 130th New York Volunteers, and served under Sheridan, in the latter part of the war, in command of a cavalry brigade. He was active in the Army of the Potomac at all times, and was a thoroughly trustworthy officer. In March, 1865, he was brevetted major-general of volunteers. He was mustered out of the service Feb. 1, 1860; was commissioned major of the 7th Cavalry on July 28 following; and served in Kansas till his death, in Fort Leavenworth, Dec. 26, 1868.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Hanson, Alexander Contee 1786- (search)
Hanson, Alexander Contee 1786- Editor; born in Maryland, Feb. 27, 1786. While editor of the Federal Republican, in Baltimore, he denounced the administration, and a mob destroyed his printing-office. June 22, 1812. The journal was re-established, and a second mob attacked the building. July 28. One of the mob was killed and several were wounded. As the result of a parley Hanson and his party, including Gen. Henry Lee. Gen. James M. Lingan, and some twenty-five others, surrendered on (condition that the property was to be protected, and that they be sent to jail as a precaution against further attacks of the mob. Faith was not kept with Hanson, and the mob attacked the jail, killed General Lingan, seriously wounded General Lee, and left Hanson and others for dead in front of the building. In 1813 Hanson was elected to Congress. and in 1817 to the United States Senate. He died April 23. 1819.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), McCook, Edward Moody 1833- (search)
d M. McCook. He was an efficient cavalry officer during the Civil War, rising to the rank of brigadier-general in April, 1864. He was in the principal battles in Kentucky, Tennessee, and northern Georgia, and in the Atlanta campaign commanded a division and was distinguished for skill and bravery in quick movements. During the siege of Atlanta he was ordered to move out to Fayetteville and, sweeping round, join Stoneman—leading another cavalry raid—at Lovejoy's Station on the night of July 28. He and Stoneman moved simultaneously. McCook went down the west side of the Chattahoochee; crossed it on a pontoon bridge at Rivertown: tore up the track between Atlanta and West Point, near Palmetto Station: and pushed on to Fayetteville, where he captured 500 of Hood's wagons and 250 men, and killed or carried away about 1,000 mules. Pressing on, he struck and destroyed the Macon Railway at Lovejoy's at the appointed time; but Stoneman did not join him. Being hard pressed by Wheeler's
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Spain, War with (search)
July 13. Admiral Cervera and captured Spanish prisoners arrived at Portsmouth, N. H. July 17. Santiago surrendered. July 20. Gen. Leonard Wood was appointed military governor of Santiago. July 21. Last naval engagement on the coast of Cuba. Four United States warships entered the harbor of Nipe, and after a furious bombardment took possession of that port. July 25. United States army under General Miles landed at Guanica, Porto Rico. The town surrendered, and Ponce followed July 28. July 26. The Spanish government, through French Ambassador Cambon, asked for terms of peace. July 29. General Merritt landed at Cavite, Manila Harbor. July 30. The President, through the French ambassador, stated the American terms. July 31. The Americans repulsed the Spaniards, with loss on both sides, at Malate, near Manila. Aug. 7. The Rough Riders left Santiago for Montauk Point, L. I. Aug. 9. General Ernst defeated a Spanish force at Coamo, Porto Rico. Aug. 9.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Stephenson, Fort, defence of (search)
ts, bastions, and block-houses, called Fort Stephenson. In 1813 it was garrisoned by 160 men, under the command of Maj. George Croghan (q. v.). Tecumseh had urged Proctor to renew the siege of Fort Meigs, but that timid officer hesitated a long while. Finally, late in July, he appeared before the fort (in command of General Clay) with his own and Tecumseh's followers, about 4,000 strong. Satisfied that he could not take the fort, Proctor and his white troops embarked, with their stores (July 28), for Sandusky Bay, with the intention of attacking Fort Stephenson. The Indians marched across the heavily wooded country to assist in the siege. Croghan was vigilant. He had been advised by his superiors to evacuate the fort when it was known that an overwhelming force of the enemy was approaching. He preferred to remain, and did so, in half disobedience of orders. The British arrived in their boats on the 31st, when Croghan perceived that the woods were swarming with Indians. Tecum
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Stoneman, George 1822-1894 (search)
n raids; and from January to April, 1864, he led the 23d Corps. Then he was transferred to the command of the cavalry in the Department of the Ohio. In July, 1864, General Sherman ordered General Stoneman, at Atlanta, to take his own and Garrard's cavalry, about 5,000 in all, and move by the left, around Atlanta, to Macdonough, while McCook was to move by the right to Fayetteville, and, sweeping round, join the latter at Lovejoy's Station, on the Macon Railway. He moved on the night of July 28. Stoneman, ambitious, tried to do too much, and failed in nearly all his undertakings on that raid. He obtained consent to go farther than Lovejoy's, after reaching that station, and attempt the capture of Macon, and, pushing on, release the captives at Andersonville. He omitted to cooperate with McCook in his movement upon the railway at Lovejoy's, and with his own command, separated from Garrard's, about 3,000 in number, pressed on to Macon. There he was met by Confederate cavalry, un
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America. (search)
aims to lands west of the Niagara River, in accordance with an act of legislature of Nov. 13, 1784......April 19, 1785 John Adams appointed minister plenipotentiary to Great Britain, Feb. 24, and received at the Court of George III.......June 1, 1785 Don Diego Gardoqui, minister from Spain to the United States, recognized by Congress......July 2, 1785 Treaty of amity and commerce concluded between the King of Prussia and the United States, and signed by Thomas Jefferson at Paris, July 28, Benjamin Franklin at Passy, July 9, and J. Adams at London......Aug. 5, 1785 Franklin returns to Philadelphia from France, after an absence of nine years, landing......Sept. 13, 1785 State of Frankland formed from western lands of North Carolina......November, 1785 Eleventh Continental Congress adjourns; 298 days session......Nov. 4, 1785 Twelfth Continental Congress meets at New York......Nov. 7, 1785 John Hancock, of Massachusetts, chosen president of the Continental Co