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The Daily Dispatch: February 11, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 9 (search)
eme, for went of time and flate, could not be cariled out in the manner I intended. For the purpose of sending messages between Forts Walker and Beanlegard, and thence to my headquarters it Beanfort, I had prepared, by the assistance of Cap. Lynch, another of my aids, a number of signa flags, the designs of which had air-day been prepared and painted, and only needed a few more days to have been put into operation. In alluding, as I have, to these matters, I do not me in to refisct uptor in my medecal district. In conclusion, I cannot but express my high appreciation of the galiant behavious of my Capt. Henry E Young and J. E. Drayton; as also that of the gentlem comprising my volunteer staff, Captains Cheves, H Rose, E. Lynch, J. E. Eddings, J. J. Middleton, Jr. and Joseph M. Huger. The names of the officers and men not mentioned in my report, will be found deservedly mentioned in the official reports of the Colonels of regiments, commandants of batteries, and c
The Daily Dispatch: February 11, 1862., [Electronic resource], A Yanner Oddicial Staterment of the killed and wounded at Mill Sprise (search)
of action in a blanket.--About 300 of our brave boys fell, and nearly all the rest were either wounded or taken prisoners. The enemy's loss is laid down at 1000. Four of their ships were sunk, they doing but little damage to any of our boats. Com. Lynch and other parts of our fleet did noble service — his ship being among the first to open fire on the enemy's shipping. At last accounts they were in pursuit of Com. Lynch. In the midst of this terrible struggle, it will be regretted that GCom. Lynch. In the midst of this terrible struggle, it will be regretted that Gen. Wise was seriously indisposed at Nag's Head. Both he and his son are expected here to-day. I am sorry to say that but very few escaped from Capt. Wise's company. Large quantities of ammunition were saved by our troops. The women, children, and a number of negroes, are reperted now on their way to our city. The enemy will be succesfully checked from getting possession of our railroad in that vicinity. Active preparations have been made here regarding this disaster, which it may be impru
The Daily Dispatch: February 11, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Latest from Roanoke Island.burning of Elizabeth City by the inhabitants.Destruction of Com. Lynch's fleet.condition of Capt. O. Jennings Wise.&c., &c., &c. Norfolk, Feb. 10. --The latest news states that Capt. O. J. Wise was shot through the hip and disabled, though his wound was not mortal. Major Lawson and Lieut. Miller were mortally wounded. About 300 Confederates were killed. Our wounded numbers over one thousand. The number of Yankees wounded is about the same. Midshipmanported. A late arrival this morning says that Elizabeth City had been shelled and burned by the Yankees, and that the enemy was pushing on through to Edenton. [Second Dispatch.] Norfolk, Feb. 10. --A rumor has prevailed that Commodore Lynch's fleet of gun-boats had been captured. It is not regarded true, but it is believed that all were turned by the Confederates to prevent their capture, with the exception of one, which was endeavoring to make its escape. The fleet went to E