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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 4. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 31 (search)
mong the rebels are Fort Huger, on Weir's Point, northernmost on the shore of the island: Fort Blanchard, to the south of this, and Fort Bartow, on Pork Point, the most southern of the channel-bearing works. On the eastern shore of the island, at Robb's Fishery, a battery mounting two guns, pointed inland, was erected to cover the retreat of their forces toward Nag's Head. A singular precaution for men who had resolved to conquer or die. Battery Huger, on Weir's Point, is a semi-circular woritten, relative to the works, and among them directed me to use four of the guns that had been sent here for R. F., at Fort Blanchard; to let Gen. Mann have two guns, with equipments; to build Fort Blanchard without delay, and to mount no guns at Robb's Fishing, till further orders. The orders of Gen. H. have been executed, and the parapet to the barges at Fort Forrest, and the works at Fort Blanchard, and on the eastern side of the island, has been erected under my direction. The work at F
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 4. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 48 (search)
ellent. There were plenty, both of physicians and refreshments. I have endeavored to learn the names of some of the killed and wounded, but the following is the fullest list I can yet make out: killed. Lieut.-Col Clough, of Texas; Lieut.-Col. Robb, of Clarksville Capt. May, of Memphis; Capt. Porter of Nashville. Fourteenth Mississippi regiment. Judge Rogers, Monroe County, Mississippi; Sergeant John Clark, R. M. Bell, J. Q. Wall, George James. wounded. Major Hewitt, Secondhare of the booty they expected. I forgot to add, in its proper place above, that the names of our killed and wounded are not yet known, but from several sources I have made the following brief list: Killed.--Lieut.-Col. Clough, Texas; Lieut.-Col. Robb, Clarksville, Tenn.; Capt. May, Memphis; Capt. Porter, Nashville. Fourteenth Mississippi Regiment.--Judge Rogers, Monroe Co., Miss.; Sergt. Jno. Clark, Sergt. John Montgomery, R. M. Bell, J. G. Watt, George James. Wounded.--Major Hewit
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 4. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 72 (search)
ted the flag of the Union to take service in the insurgent navy. All these papers and documents were transmitted by Com. Goldsborough to the Navy Department. The following list of the navy is among them: Captains. Law. Rousseau,Geo. N. Hollins, French Forrest,D. N. Ingraham, Josiah Tatnall,Samuel Barron, V. M. Randolph,Wm. F. Lynch, Frank Buchanan,Isaac S. Sterett. commanders. Sidney S. Lee,John K. Mitchell, Wm. C. Whittle,Mat. F. Maury, Robt. D. Thorburn,Raphael Semmes, Robt. G. Robb,John R. Tucker, Wm. W. Hunter,Thomas J. Page, Henry K. Hoff,George Minor, Ebenezer Farrand,Robt. F. Pinkney, H. K. Thatcher,Thos. R. Rootes, John S. Missroon,H. J. Hartstene, Richard L. Page,J. L. Henderson, Frederick Chatard,Wm. T. Muse, Arthur Sinclair,Thos. T. Hunter, C. H. A. H. Kennedy,Chas. F. McIntosh. Thomas W. Brent,  Lieutenants. James W. Cooke,Jno. W. Bennett, C. F. M. Spottswood,J. H. Carter, W. L. Maury,Aug. McLaughlin, F. B. Renshaw,Wm. H. Parker, Robt. B. P
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 2. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Operations of Confederate States Navy in defence of New Orleans. (search)
Navy Department, Richmond, December 5, 1863. Finding and Opinion of a Naval Court of Inquiry, convened in the City of Richmond, Virginia, January 5th, 1863, by virtue of the following precept: Confederate States Navy Department, Office of orders and detail, Richmond, December 24, 1862. Sir — By order of the Secretary of the Navy, you are hereby appointed president of a court of inquiry to be convened in this city on the 5th day of January next. Captain S. S. Lee and Commander Robert G. Robb have been ordered to report to you, and with yourself will compose the court. Mr. George Lee Brent will report to you as recorder. You will inquire into the whole official conduct of Commander John K. Mitchell, Confederate States navy, while in command of the steamer Louisiana, and in charge of the vessels of the Confederate States navy at and below New Orleans; and report the same to this Department, with your opinion whether the said officer did, or did not, do all in his po
A Roster of General Officers , Heads of Departments, Senators, Representatives , Military Organizations, &c., &c., in Confederate Service during the War between the States. (ed. Charles C. Jones, Jr. Late Lieut. Colonel of Artillery, C. S. A.), Commissioned and Warrant officers of the Navy of the Cofederate States January 1, 1864. (search)
13, 1863.Special service. Captain in Pro. NavyJohn R. TuckerD. C.Virginia June 10, 1861.Jan. 7, 1864.May 18, 1863.Commanding naval squadron at Charleston. CommanderS. S. LeeVirginiaVirginia June 11, 1861.June 21, 1861.March 26, 1861.Commanding at Drewry's Bluff. CommanderWilliam C. WhittleVirginiaVirginia June 11, 1861.June 21, 1861.March 26, 1861.Waiting orders. CommanderRobert D. ThorburnVirginiaVirginia June 15, 1861.Oct. 23, 1862.March 26, 1861.Naval station, Savannah. CommanderRobert G. RobbVirginiaVirginia June 10, 1861.Oct. 23, 1862.March 26, 1861.Commanding navy yard, Rocketts. CommanderW. W. HunterPennsylvaniaLouisiana June 6, 1861.June 6, 1861.March 26, 1861.Commanding squadron, Savannah. CommanderMurray MasonVirginiaVirginia June 10, 1861.Oct. 23, 1862.March 26, 1861.Naval rendezvous, Richmond. CommanderE. FarrandNew YorkFlorida March 26, 1861.June 6, 1861.March 26, 1861.Special service. CommanderC. H. McBlairMarylandMaryland Oct. 19, 1861.Oct. 23, 1862.March 26, 1
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Fight between the batteries and gunboats at Fort Donelson. (search)
of powder and the rifle gun participated in the fight. After the battle three of the gunboats were seen drifting helplessly down the stream, and a shout of exultation leaped from the lips of every soldier in the fort. It was taken up by the men in the trenches, and for awhile a shout of victory, the sweetest strain to the ears of those who win, reverberated over the hills and hollows around the little village of Dover. While the cannoniers were yet panting from their exertion, Lieutenant-Colonel Robb, of the Forty-ninth Tennessee, who fell mortally wounded the next day, ever mindful of the comfort of those around him, sent a grateful stimulant along the line of guns. Congratulations were the order of the hour. Generals Floyd and Pillow personally complimented the artillerists. They came to the Columbiad, called for the commander, and after congratulating him upon the performances of that day, promised that if the batteries would continue to keep back the gunboats, the infant
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The opening of the lower Mississippi in April, 1862-a reply to Admiral Porter. (search)
States Navy Department, Richmond, December 5th, 1863. Finding and opinion of a naval court of inquiry, convened in the city of Richmond, Va., January 5th, 1863, by virtue of the following precepts: Confederate States Navy Department, Office of orders and detail, Richmond, December 24th, 1862. Sir,—By order of the Secretary of the Navy, you are hereby appointed President of a court of inquiry, to be convened in this city on the 5th of January next. Captain S. S. Lee and Commander Robert G. Robb have been ordered to report to you, and with you will compose the court. Mr. George Lee Brent will report to you as Recorder. You will inquire into the whole official conduct of Commander John K. Mitchell, Confederate States Navy, while in command of the steamer Louisiana, and in charge of the vessels of the Confederate Navy at and below New Orleans, and report the same to this Department, with your opinion whether the said officer did or did not do all in his power to sustain t
The Daily Dispatch: may 31, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
been stricken from the rolls of the Navy from the dates affixed to their names respectively:-- Captain Frank Buchanan, from the 22d of April, 1861. Captain Samuel Barron, from the 22d of April, 1861. Captain French Forrest, from the 19th of April, 1861. Captain G. A. Magruder, from the 22d of April, 1861. Captain Isaac Mayo, from the 18th of May, 1861. Commander Thomas J. Page, from the 22d of April, 1861. Commander S. S. Lee, from the 22d of April, 1861. Commander Robert G. Robb, from the 18th of April, 1861. Commander Arthur Sinclair, from the 18th of April, 1861. Commander William T. Muse, from the 2d of April, 1861. Commander Thomas R. Rootes, from the 19th of April, 1861. Commander A. B. Fairfax, from the 18th of April, 1861. Commander John R. Tucker, from the 18th of April, 1861. Commander Richard L. Page, from the 18th of April, 1861. Commander Thomas T. Hunter, from the 23d of April, 1861. Commander Charles F. McIntosh, from t
The Daily Dispatch: June 26, 1862., [Electronic resource], The Lines, & C. (search)
nd, June 24, 1862. A Naval General Court Martial is hereby ordered to convene at the city of Richmond, Virginia, on the 5th day of July, 1862, or as soon thereafter as practicable, for the trial of Flag-Officer Josiah Tatnall, and of such other persons as may be legally brought before it. The Court will be composed of the following officers, any five of whom are empowered to act, viz: Captain Lawrence Rousseau, Captain Franklin Buchanan, Captain Sydney S. Lee, Commander Robert G. Robb, Commander Murray Mason, Commander Eben Farrand, Commander A. B. Fairfax, Commander M. F. Maury, Commander Geo. Minor, Lieutenant Wm. L. Maury, Lieutenant Robert B. Pegram; and Robert Ould is hereby appointed the Judge Advocate. The above being the greatest number of officers that can be convened without manifest injury to the service. S. R. Mallory, Secretary of the Navy, The Court will meet at 12 o'clock M., at the Navy Department. je 26--tJy5th.