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Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War. 385 63 Browse Search
Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler 362 4 Browse Search
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 87 1 Browse Search
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Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 10: naval engagement at South-West pass.--the Gulf blockading squadron in November, 1861. (search)
tations, for as early as June, 1861, Commodore McKean sent the Powhatan, Lieut. D. D. Porter, to close up the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi, and Commander U. e in obedience to an order from the Secretary of the Navy, two officers, Lieut. D. D. Porter, U. S. N., and Captain M. C. Meigs, U. S. Engineers, presented themselvew to act, though precious time was flying. Captain Meigs conferred with Lieut. D. D. Porter, who conceived the plan perfectly feasible, and showed a desire to go onm. They were as follows: Executive Mansion, April 1st, 1861. Lieut. D. D. Porter will take command of the steamer Powhatan, or any other United States stn. Recommended, Wm. H. Seward. Executive Mansion, April 1st, 1861. Lieut. D. D. Porter, U. S. Navy: Sir: You will proceed to New York and with the least poss from the President, and shall proceed and execute them. April, 6, 1861. D. D. Porter. The boat was hoisted up, the ship's head put seaward, and the Powhatan
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 18: capture of forts Jackson and St. Philip, and the surrender of New Orleans. (search)
Farragut commands expedition. Farragut's and Porter's fleets. their appearance in the Mississippiw Orleans. obstructions. Confederate fleet. Porter's mortar fleet. bombardment of forts Jackson nt mortar flotilla was fitted out under Com. David D. Porter, and attached to the force. Besides th of the regular Commander (now Admiral) David D. Porter. naval forces (Commander Mitchell) had, in fact, set the military at defiance. Porter waived the point, however, being determined upon the c have room to pass. This is sharp practice, Porter remarked to the Confederate officers, but if yGeneral Duncan had left the Harriet Lane, Commander Porter, to whom Mitchell's movements had been re the North. In a communication made to Commander Porter, Mitchell at once removed the responsibilfter all the defenses were in Union hands Commander Porter dispatched a steamer to the bar, and brou I am, respectfully, Gideon Welles. Commander David D. Porter, Commanding U. S. Mortar Flotilla, e[2 more...]
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 19: battle of the forts and capture of New Orleans. (search)
ith, Boggs, De camp, Alden, Nichols, Caldwell, Porter, Mitchell, and others. official letters of Gifficult to distinguish friends from foes. Captain Porter had, by arrangement, moved up to a certainered by the mortars. Very respectfully, D. D. Porter, Commanding Flotilla. Flag-officer D. G. Fgins, Lieutenant-Colonel-Commanding. Commodore David D. Porter, United States Navy, Commanding Mort 3d. It is furthermore agreed by Commander David D. Porter, commanding the mortar flotilla, on ned, do hereunto set our hands and seals. David D. Porter, Commanding Mortar Flotilla. W. B. Rensh. Cutter (now pay director), U. S. N. Commander Porter's detailed report. United States St Lieutenant Commanding First Division. Commander D. D. Porter, Commanding U. S. Mortar Flotilla, Mis States Naval Forces near Fort Jackson. Com. David D. Porter, Commanding United States Naval Forces Very respectfully, your obedient servant, David D. Porter, Commanding Flotilla. Hon. Gideon Welles,[24 more...]
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 20: a brave officer's mortification.--history set right. (search)
, that the error into which he was led was not discovered and corrected at an earlier date, thereby possibly affecting my position in the service. I have the honor to be, respectfully, your obedient servant, Theodorus Bailey, Rear-Admiral, U. S. Navy. Vessels and officers engaged in the capture of New Orleans. Flag-Officer David G. Farragut, Commander-in-Chief. Captain T. Bailey, commanding First Division. Captain H. H. Bell, commanding Second Division. Commander David D. Porter, commanding Mortar Flotilla. Steamer Brooklyn. Captain, Thomas T. Craven; Lieutenants, R. B. Lowry and James O'Kane; Acting-Masters, George Dewhurst, W. C. Gibbs, J. C. Spofford and Lyman Wells; Midshipmen, John R. Bartlett and H. T. Grafton; Surgeon, Samuel Jackson; Assistant Surgeon, J. S. Knight; Paymaster, C. W. Abbott; First-Lieutenant, James Forney, U. S. M. C.; First-Assistant Engineer, Benj. E. Chassaing; Second-Assistant-Engineers, James Atkins and A. V. Fraser, J
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 21: capture of New Orleans.--first attack on Vicksburg by Farragut's fleet and mortar flotilla.--junction of flag-officers Farragut and Davis above Vicksburg.--ram Arkansas. (search)
eved from the command of the Mississippi Squadron by Acting-Rear-Admiral David D. Porter. The following reports will give a pretty full ac rake us. Our loss, as far as ascertained, is not very great. Commander Porter shelled them two days to get his ranges, and all his vessels e and gun-boats of the mortar flotilla having been placed by Commander D. D. Porter, according to his judgment, to the best advantage to act upnt servant, Chas. H. Baldwin, Acting Lieutenant-Commander. Commander D. D. Porter, Commanding Bomb Flotilla. United States Steam-Sloop, Commanding United States flotilla in the Mississippi. Commander D. D. Porter's report of the operations of the mortar fleet at Vicksburghem with mortars. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, David D. Porter, Commanding Mortar Flotilla. Flag-officer D. G. Farragut, Commim E. Woodworth, Lieutenant-Commander, United States Navy. Commander D. D. Porter, Commanding Mortar Flotilla. Engagement with the ram Ar
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 25: capture of Fort Hindman or Arkansas Post. (search)
s became so offensive to Generals Sherman and McPherson, and to Admiral Porter, that they urged General Grant to take command himself as the only chance for the success of the enterprise, and in consequence, the latter hastened to Milliken's Bend or Young's Point and assumed the command of all the forces, which he was entitled to do, being military commander of the department. Mississippi Squadron, January 1, 1863. (excepting some of the vessels engaged at Vicksburg.) Acting Rear-Admiral David D. Porter, Commander-in-Chief. Receiving-ship Clara Dolson. （Cairo.) Lieutenant-Commander, Thomas Pattison, Acting-Assistant Surgeon, Emile Gavarret; Paymaster, Edward May; Acting-Master, John C. Bunner; Acting-Ensigns, E. C. Van Pelt and D. W. Tainter; Acting-Master's Mates, H. G. Masters and John D. Holmes; Acting-Engineer, Geo. W. Fulton; Acting-Carpenter, G. W. Armstrong. Steamer Eastport. Lieutenant-Commander, S. L. Whelps; Assistant Surgeon, Adrian Hudson; Acting-Assi
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 26: siege of Vicksburg. (search)
len back to the transports, and he had accompanied the Army to Arkansas Post, but with the express understanding with Admiral Porter that he would not interfere with General Sherman. This he refrained from doing until the enemy was beaten, and at the West, Colonel Charles R. Ellet, was selected to perform the perilous duty of running the batteries and carrying out Admiral Porter's orders. Ellet was a gallant young fellow, full of dash and enterprise, and was delighted with this opportunity to Era, in which the Indianola was sunk and her officers and crew made prisoners. In obedience to an order from Acting-Rear-Admiral Porter, commanding Mississippi squadron, I passed the batteries at Vicksburg and Warrenton on the night of the 13th of communicate with the squadron as soon as possible, thinking that Colonel Ellet had not reached the squadron, or that Admiral Porter would expect me to return when I found that no other boat was sent below. I kept the bunkers of the Indianola full
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 27: expedition through Steele's Bayou and Deer Creek. (search)
ick underbrush which abounded in that locality. The route was examined by General Grant and Admiral Porter, and being found apparently practicable for the purpose intended, it was determined between to get to the rear of Vicksburg in this way. So important was this route considered that Admiral Porter determined to go himself in charge of the naval part of the expedition, while General Shermathe expedition as pilot; and at the start everything promised well. On the 14th of March, Admiral Porter started with the following vessels: Cincinnati, Lieutenant-Commander Bache; Louisville, Lieug Vicksburg might be found below, between Warrenton and Grand Gulf. Having consulted with Admiral Porter regarding the possibility of passing the batteries at Vicksburg with a sufficient force — a returning with him to the blockade of the Red River — saying he would make it all right with Admiral Porter, etc. To this Colonel Ellet at once agreed. Accordingly the rams Lancaster and Switzerland
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 28: passage of the fleet by Vicksburg and capture of Grand Gulf.--capture of Alexandria, etc. (search)
captures sharpshooters. Grand Gulf captured. Porter confers with Farragut. up the Red River. Forciency. The Mississippi Squadron, under Admiral Porter, passing the batteries at Vicksburg on theere until Grant ordered him to move on. Admiral Porter proceeded in the wooden gun-boat General P soon as the batteries should be silenced, Admiral Porter got under way with the squadron and commener was not mentioned in the returns. Rear-Admiral Porter, in his report, speaks in the highest t but the rebel batteries were too elevated for Porter to accomplish anything. He was not able to diGrant and his troops landed at Bruensburg, Admiral Porter returned the same night to Grand Gulf withe had made the passage by Port Hudson, and Admiral Porter having left Lieutenant-Commander Owen in ct of the river. On the 3d of May, 1863, Admiral Porter reached the mouth of Red River and after clla, they were turned back and accompanied Admiral Porter's squadron which arrived next morning at F
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 29: siege of Vicksburg--continued. (search)
t by the Confederates on the Mississippi. Admiral Porter opens communication with General Grant in ast words of Grant. detailed report of Rear-Admiral Porter. congratulatory letter of Secretary Weurg, and was well on the way to Vicksburg, Admiral Porter changed his station from Grand Gulf to theces. On the evening of the 21st of May, Admiral Porter received a communication from General Granet had joined the squadron and reported to Admiral Porter. This organization consisted of about twocess attend my efforts or not, I know that Admiral Porter will ever accord to me the exhibition of aiver or see a gun-boat but I will think of Admiral Porter, Captain Breese, and the many elegant and very respectfully, your obedient servant, David D. Porter, Acting Rear-Admiral, Commanding Mississiton, D. C. Congratulatory letter to Rear--Admiral Porter on the surrender of Vicksburg. Naeon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. Rear-Admiral David D. Porter, Commanding Mississippi Squadron, V[3 more...]
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