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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 26. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Fragments of war history relating to the coast defence of South Carolina, 1861-‘65, and the hasty preparations for the Battle of Honey Hill, November 30, 1864. (search)
l Sherman's column was on its march to the sea, and on November 11th he telegraphed General Halleck: I would like to have Foster break the Charleston and Savannah Railroad about Pocataligo about the 1st of December. Later in the month the followinuadrons, four companies, 200 men. Total estimated at from 5,500 to 6,000 soldiers for duty—all under command of Major-General J. C. Foster, U. S. A. Orders were issued that the fleet should start before daybreak on the 29th, but a heavy fog settleanding. The transports arrived later on account of the thick weather. After noon the creek was crowded with craft. General Foster appeared at 2 P. M. and General Potter at 3.30. He infused new life into affairs, an army of about 6,000 men; eighte the railroad was to the left of Bee's creek, via Bolan's Church and Honey Hill; this was a shorter line, and the one General Foster intended taking, as appears by the records since published. He believed it to be an open road. General R. E. Lee, a
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 26. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Index. (search)
hn W., 138 Emilio's History of the 54th Mass., 77, 85, 239. Ewell's Corps, General R. E., 17, 127. Fairly, Major J. S., 140. Faith, Hope and Charity symbolized, 255. Falkner, Captain, Jefferson, 220. Falkner, Major, Address of, 219. Farrar, Judge F. R, Johnny Reb, 261, 302. Federal ruthlessness, 21. Fiske, John, on the influence of the Northwestern territory, 54. Fletcher, Death of Lieutenant, 13. Foe, They honor a former, 308. Fort Fisher, Defence of, 159. Foster, General John C., 19. Franklin. Battle of, 240. Frayser, Captain R. E., 87. Frobel, Colonel B. W., 142. Furman's Light Artillery, 238. Gaines' Mill, Battle of, 146. Garnett, Surg., A. Y. P., 15. Garnett, Hon. James M.; his life and character, 347. Garnett, Prof., Jas. M., 347. Garnett, Hon. T. S., 315. Geneva Commission; Finding of the, 219. Germanna Ford, Battle of, 25. Gettysburg, Battle of, 12, 116; Causes of Defeat at, 127. Gilham, Col., Wm.. 242. Gladstone,