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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 86 (search)
n, O. W. Allen, Stephens, McCarley, Darrah, and Carter, were wounded; besides many others killed and wounded — a list of whom is hereto attached. Some have since died. The whole regiment acted in the most satisfactory manner; and where all did their duty, it is impossible to discriminate without injustice. Lieutenant-Colonel Simpson and Major Carter were always active in preserving order and encouraging the men. Adjutant Reedy was also active until he was wounded and left the field. William F. Nance, Esq., of Newbury, happened to be with the regiment when it left the picket station, (Friday, at noon,) and being unwilling to remain a mere spectator at such a time, he voluntarily accompanied us, and made the charge of that evening with the regiment. Captain C. H. Suber, A. Q. M., as directed, remained with the train at our camp, on Smith's farm. In regard to the fight of Monday night, the General well knows how suddenly we were called upon to go into it. We had marched all day, u
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 41 (search)
d to be the Cove road. While passing through the last wood, Lieutenant-General Longstreet directed me to to look out for my right flank, and I had disposed of Colonel Hennagan's Eighth South Carolina, my right regiment, in such a manner as to cover me in that direction, as I supposed. Having reached the point last mentioned, the firing on my right became very heavy, and a portion of General Hood's division fell back along my line. I changed front almost perpendicularly to the right on Colonel Nance's Third South Carolina regiment, my left centre, which I had indicated as the directing batlion. This movement had just been accomplished, when an officer of Brigadier-General Law's staff informed me of the unfortunate loss of Major-General Hood, and suggested that, as senior Brigadier, I should assume the direction of the two brigades of that division on my right. General Bushrod Johnson was present and called for a comparison of rank, which seemed to satisfy him. Major Cunningham, As
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 45 (search)
resence of the fleet threatened action, Captain Wm. F. Nance, principal Assistant Adjutant-General oict, Sullivan's Island, April 13, 1863. Captain W. F. Nance, A. A. G.: Captain: I have the honor refer, with special commendation, to Captain William F. Nance, Assistant Adjutant-General, whom I huarters have been constantly employed. Captain W. F. Nance, principal A. A. G., who has earned hon. Charleston, September 7, 1863. Captain William F. Nance, A. A. G., First Military District, D, Brigadier-General, commanding. Official: Wm. F. Nance, A. A. G. Official: E. Kearny, A. A. A. G, 1863. Morris Island, September 5, 1863. Captain Nance, A. A. G.: I had nine hundred, and not orris Island. 10.30 A. M., September 6th. Captain Nance, A. A. G.: Boats must be at Cummins' Porris Island, September 6, 1863--3.15 P. M. Captain Nance: Will boats be here to-night for the gauarters Fort Sumter, September 9, 1863. Captain W. F. Nance, A. A. G.: Captain: I have the honor[6 more...]
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 29: (search)
t range, and, thus cutting off her retreat, compel her to surrender to our forces. The execution of the plan and its general outlines, with such modifications as circumstances might render necessary, was intrusted to Lieutenant-Colonel Joseph A. Yates, of the 1st South Carolina Artillery, stationed at Fort Sumter. We submit his official report, and thus acquaint the reader with the details of the engagement: Headquarters, special expedition, Charleston, S. C., Feb. 1st, 1863. Captain W. F. Nance, A. A. G.: Captain,—I have the honor to report that, in obedience to instructions from District Headquarters, a secret expedition was organized for the purpose of attacking the enemy's gunboats in Stono River, consisting of the following troops: The siege-train, composed of Captain B. C. Webb's company (A), and Lieutenant S. W. Wilson, Jr., commanding Company B—commanded by Major Charles Allston, Jr.; Captain F. C. Schultz's company (F), Palmetto Light Artillery Battalion; light ba
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, chapter 26 (search)
at Cummings's Point... 40.. 26................ 73 860 Fort Johnson ........ 2............2 11 Total 385 731 80 343 93 5 86 140 88 45 233 2856 21,093 Headquarters, Department S. C., Ga., and Fla., Charleston, S. C., April 8th, 1863. Captain W. F. Nance, A. A.-Genl.: Captain,—Hold two hundred men of Colquitt's regiment in readiness to be sent to Fort Sumter, to relieve the garrison until another attack shall appear as imminent. Respectfully, your obedient servant, Thomas Jordan, Chervant, William Butler, Col. 1st S. C. Infantry, Comdg. Report of Colonel Alfred Rhett of engagement of 7th of April between ironclads and Fort Sumter, etc. Headquarters, First South Carolina Artillery, Fort Sumter, April 13th, 1863. Captain William F. Nance, A. A. G., First Mil. Dist., S. C.: Captain,—I have the honor to make the following report: The Abolition ironclad fleet, consisting of the frigate New Ironsides and eight monitors, appeared in sight on Sunday morning, April 5th, i