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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Norfolk , destruction of (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Russell , John Henry 1827 -1897 (search)
Russell, John Henry 1827-1897
Naval officer; born in Frederick City, Md., July 4, 1827; joined the navy in 1841; served in the early part of the Mexican War, taking part in the blockade and capture of Vera Cruz and other actions; graduated at the United States Naval Academy in 1848.
During his Pacific exploring cruise in 1853-56 he succeeded in establishing communication between the American and English envoys and the Chinese government; was promoted lieutenant in September, 1855.
He commanded a naval expedition in September, 1861, which destroyed the Confederate privateer, Judah, while under the protection of shore batteries and about 9,000 men at Pensacola.
In recognition of this feat he received the thanks of President Lincoln and the State of Maryland.
Later, as commander of the steamer Kennebec in Farragut's fleet, he participated in important engagements, winning much distinction; was promoted rear-admiral and retired in 1886.
He died in Washington, D. C., April 1, 189
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Santa Rosa Island , battle on (search)
Santa Rosa Island, battle on
Fort Pickens stands on Santa Rosa Island, off the harbor of Pensacola.
In June, 1861, the 6th New York (Zouave) Regiment, Col. William Wilson, arrived there as a part of the defenders of the fort.
There was also a small blockading squadron near.
On the night of Sept. 2 a party from Fort Pickens under Lieutenant Shepley burned the dry-dock at the navy-yard at Warrington, and on the night of the 13th about 100 men under Lieut. J. H. Russell, of Commodore Merwin's flag-ship Colorado, crossed over to the navy-yard and burned the Judah, then fitting out for a privateer.
There were then near the navyyard about 1,000 Confederate soldiers.
These daring feats aroused the Confederates, and they became aggressive.
Early in October they made an attempt to surprise and capture Wilson's Zouaves on Santa Rosa Island.
About 1,400 picked men, commanded by General Anderson, crossed over from Pensacola in several steamboats, and at 2 A. M. on the 9th landed 4 or 5