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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 3. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 143 (search)
f killed, wounded, and missing, did not exceed one hundred men. The names of the missing and wounded, as far as we have been able to collect them, are as follows: Berry Infantry: Sergeant T. Parkerson, wounded in the hand; private Hess, wounded in the foot, slightly. Georgetown Forresters: two missing. Thomas County Volunteers: J. W. Fontaine, missing. Seventeenth Patriots: private A. Thompson, missing. South Carolina Volunteers: Captain Radcliffe, Company A; two missing. DeSaussure regiment: fifteen missing from one company. We learn, in addition, that Dr. Buist, of Charleston, was killed by the explosion of a shell in Fort Walker, while dressing the wounds of a soldier. Lieut. T. H. Smack, of the South Carolina Volunteers, was struck in the leg, below the knee, rendering amputation necessary. The total number killed in the fort was about fifteen. In Capt. Reid's company of regulars there were sixteen killed, wounded, and missing, out of forty-eight. Privat
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 2 (search)
iver bank below the town, drove back the enemy in their first attempt to cross the river, and kept them in check until about half past 3 o'clock P. M., when two regiments, the Sixteenth Georgia (Colonel Bryan) and Fifteenth South Carolina, (Colonel DeSaussure,) were sent to his support; and it being then deemed advisable the whole force was withdrawn to the river road, where they remained until daylight the next day, when they rejoined their brigades, excepting the Sixteenth Georgia, which retoo house; the Seventh was afterward moved (on a call from the Fifteenth North Carolina regiment for reenforcement) to the right and front of Marye's house, the three left companies being on the left of the house, the Fifteenth South Carolina (Colonel DeSaussure) in reserve at the cemetery; the Third battalion (Lieutenant-Colonel Rice) was posted at Howison's mill to resist any attack that might have been made up Hazel Run. The Eighth and Seventh regiments arrived in time to assist in repelling a
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 10. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The battle of Fredericksburg. (search)
fog, exposing their positions accurately to the enemy's guns, and the ground affording no shelter whatever, they were driven into the ravine of Deep Run, and some adjacent hollow. Here they were reinforced by the 15th South Carolina, under Colonel DeSaussure, and the 16th Georgia, under Colonel Bryan, and remained until the enemy had completed his bridges, and commenced to cross his infantry, when by order of General Kershaw, Colonel DeSaussure withdrew the whole force to the Bowling Green roadColonel DeSaussure withdrew the whole force to the Bowling Green road, except Captain Cassell's company, of the 18th Mississippi, which was hidden in the ravine of Deep Run, until the advance of the enemy's skirmishers, about sun-down, when it was also withdrawn, after a slight skirmish, to the road. These troops remained in this position, without fires, during the night, which was of such intense cold that one member of the 15th South Carolina was frozen to death, and several others were frost-bitten. Opposite the city matters remained at a dead-lock until l
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 22. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.27 (search)
-holes. They had travelled farther than any other delegation, and the enthusiasm which greeted the sight of the palmetto from many a balcony and pavement met with a hearty response from the visitors. Miss Mildred Lee and Mesdames Janney and DeSaussure, who had managed the South Carolina table at the memorial bazaar, were greeted with hearty cheers, and presented with palmetto cockades. Miss Lee gave several of the veterans some exquisite carnations, which will be carried back to Charleston ave received an education. Mr. S. G. Pinckney brought a South Carolina State flag of blue silk, with a palmetto tree and fringe of silver, which was sent by the memorial association of Charleston, and placed at the base of the monument by Mrs. DeSaussure. Zzzpopular Airs that stirred the populace to great enthusiasm. Without question music hath charms, and the subtle influence of it has rarely been made more manifest than it was during the course of yesterday's parade. Strung to a hig
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 28. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.21 (search)
n date from the day of what Mr. Davis referred to as his memorable service in the following official communication to General Lee, published at page 1156, of serial 88 of the War Records. Richmond, August 2, 1864. （General R. E. Lee, Petersburg. Va.: Have ordered the promotion of General Mahone to date from the day of his memorable service, 30th of July. Have directed the appointment, temporary, of Captain Girardey as recommended Has your attention been called to Colonel Dunavant or DeSaussure, temporarily to supply the place of General Elliott? I have enquired as to the position of Colonel Butler, and whether he can be detached. Jefferson Davis. If the work of the Virginia Brigade under General Weisiger was a complete triumph, and General Mahone's work was as nothing, as one would suppose from a perusual of The Times' editorial, General Bushrod Johnson, whose lines had been broken, was under a false impression as to the true state of things, when in his official report ma
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Memoir of Jane Claudia Johnson. (search)
ised as privates. One of our corps commanders borrowed a rough suit of clothes from one of my men, and was successful in his place. He got a large quantity of silver (among other things an old milk pitcher), and a very fine gold watch from a Mr. DeSaussure, of this place (Columbia). DeSaussure is one of the F. F. V.'s of South Carolina, and was made to fork out liberally. Officers over the rank of captain are not made to put their plunder in the estimate for general distribution. This is verDeSaussure is one of the F. F. V.'s of South Carolina, and was made to fork out liberally. Officers over the rank of captain are not made to put their plunder in the estimate for general distribution. This is very unfair, and for that reason, in order to protect themselves, the subordinate officers and privates keep everything back that they can carry about their persons, such as rings, earrings, breastpins, &c., &c., of which, if I live to get home, I have a quart. I am not joking. I have at least a quart of jewelry for you and all the girls, and some No. 1 diamond pins and rings among them. General Sherman has gold and silver enough to start a bank. His share in gold watches and chains alone at C
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Report of the history Committee (search)
ised as privates. One of our corps commanders borrowed a rough suit of clothes from one of my men, and was successful in his place. He got a large quantity of silver (among other things an old milk pitcher), and a very fine gold watch from a Mr. DeSaussure, of this place (Columbia). DeSaussure is one of the F. F. V.'s of South Carolina, and was made to fork out liberally. Officers over the rank of captain are not made to put their plunder in the estimate for general distribution. This is verDeSaussure is one of the F. F. V.'s of South Carolina, and was made to fork out liberally. Officers over the rank of captain are not made to put their plunder in the estimate for general distribution. This is very unfair, and for that reason, in order to protect themselves, the subordinate officers and privates keep everything back that they can carry about their persons, such as rings, earrings, breastpins, &c., &c., of which, if I live to get home, I have a quart. I am not joking. I have at least a quart of jewelry for you and all the girls, and some No. 1 diamond pins and rings among them. General Sherman has gold and silver enough to start a bank. His share in gold watches and chains alone at C
The Daily Dispatch: March 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], Sudden death. (search)
nces brought to bear upon them — if he can see all this and say there is not great virtue in Carolina, hasty and intemperate as some may think her, I shall be greatly disappointed. The presiding and ruling spirit in this noble institution is Mr. DeSaussure, who has been Chairman of the Board of Managers for more than forty years. Mr. DeSaussure is one of the most venerable men I ever looked upon. He is now near to eighty years, yet he is active, healthy, affable, and one of the most elegant geMr. DeSaussure is one of the most venerable men I ever looked upon. He is now near to eighty years, yet he is active, healthy, affable, and one of the most elegant gentlemen in his manners I ever knew. He is of the Huguenot family, of course, with all the politenesss and benevolence of his race, punctiliously conscientious, and, upon the whole, a most interesting character.-- He is about five feet six or seven inches, very erect, rather stout build, round, fleshy face, small black eye, features regular and handsome, full head of hair, and white as wool.-- It would do your soul good to see this aged gentleman when he goes into the grounds of the Asylum of a
The Daily Dispatch: December 21, 1860., [Electronic resource], Succession movement at the South. (search)
f The United States of America, is hereby dissolved. The ordinance was then passed by the unanimous vote of 169 members, at a quarter past 1 o'clock. As soon as its passage was known without the doors of the Convention, the news rapidly spread through the streets. A crowd collected at the Hall with immense cheering. Mr. Miles moved that the Clerk of the Convention be directed to telegraph the South Carolina members of Congress at Washington of its action. Adopted. Mr. Desaussure's resolution that the ordinance be engrossed on parchment under the direction of the Attorney General, and signed by the President and members this evening at Institute Hall, and that it be placed in the archives of the State, was adopted. Half-past 6 o'clock was agreed upon as the hour to proceed to Institute Hall for the purpose of signing it. In the debate on the passage of the ordinance, Mr. Magrath said: I think it a special matter that the ordinance should be immediately
The Daily Dispatch: October 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 5 (search)
Friday afternoon. He was on dress parade that evening, and up to the time of his retirement for the night appeared to be in good health. His servant found him on the floor of his tent, insensible and unconscious, in which state he remained until he breathed his last, Col, Anderson had been many years engaged in mercantile business, and was highly esteemed by our whole community for his many excellent qualities. His loss will be severely felt by the officers and men of his regiment, (Col. DeSaussure's,) of which he was Lieutenant Colonel. Patriotic Example to young men. The following letter from a veteran over 70 years of age, addressed to Col. Allen, breathen a lofty spirit of chivalry and devotion to country rarely excelled: Wolp River, Miss., Oct., 7, 1861. Lieut. Col. H. W. Allen.--Sir: I see in the Democrat your notice to the people of Harrison county, calling on us to be prepared in case of an invasion of our coast. Although I am now over seventy years
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