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Daniel Ammen, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 7.2, The Atlantic Coast (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 5 1 Browse Search
Edward H. Savage, author of Police Recollections; Or Boston by Daylight and Gas-Light ., Boston events: a brief mention and the date of more than 5,000 events that transpired in Boston from 1630 to 1880, covering a period of 250 years, together with other occurrences of interest, arranged in alphabetical order 4 0 Browse Search
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 3. 3 1 Browse Search
James Russell Soley, Professor U. S. Navy, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 7.1, The blockade and the cruisers (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 2 2 Browse Search
D. H. Hill, Jr., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 4, North Carolina (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 2 2 Browse Search
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 2 2 0 Browse Search
The Daily Dispatch: August 12, 1862., [Electronic resource] 2 0 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 4. (ed. Frank Moore) 2 0 Browse Search
The Daily Dispatch: January 21, 1865., [Electronic resource] 1 1 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 4. (ed. Frank Moore) 1 1 Browse Search
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Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buell, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War: The Opening Battles. Volume 1., In the monitor turret. (search)
istant Secretary of the Navy: U. S. Steamer Roanoke, Old Point, March 10th, 1862. my Dear Mr. Greene: Under the extraordinary circumstances of the contest of yesterday, and the responsibilities devolving upon me, and your extreme youth, I was twenty-two years of age, and previous to joining the Monitor had seen less than three years of active service, with the rank of midshipman.-S. D. G. I have suggested to Captain Marston to send on board the Monitor, as temporary commanding, Lieutenant Selfridge, until the arrival of Commodore Goldsborough, which will be in a few days. I appreciate your position, and you must appreciate mine, and serve with the same zeal and fidelity. With the kindest wishes for you all, most truly, G. V. Fox. For the next two months we lay at Hampton Roads. Twice the Merrimac came out of the Elizabeth River, but did not attack. We, on our side, had received positive orders not to attack in the comparatively shoal waters above Hampton Roads, where
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 3., Chapter 9: the Red River expedition. (search)
Owen; Carondelet, Lieutenant-Commander J. G. Mitchell; Eastport, Lieutenant-Commander S. L. Phelps; Pittsburg, Acting Volunteer Lieutenant W. R. Hoel; Mound City, Acting Volunteer Lieutenant A. R. Langthorne; Osage, Lieutenant-Commander T. 0. Selfridge; Neosho, Acting Volunteer Lieutenant Samuel Howard; Ouachita, Lieutenant-Commander Byron Wilson; and Fort Hindman, Acting Volunteer Lieutenant John Pearce. These were the armored vessels. The lighter boats consisted of the Lexington, Lieutenaecessary to save it from destruction, as we shall observe presently. Porter succeeded in getting all his vessels over the bar at Grand Ecore, and then went down the river April 17. toward Alexandria, leaving the fleet in charge of Lieutenant-Commander Selfridge. The whole naval force at once started down the river. When about eight miles below, the Eastport was sunk by a torpedo, and several days were consumed in getting her afloat. Meanwhile, General Banks had received the letter from Ge
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 4. (ed. Frank Moore), Doc. 82.-fight in Hampton roads, Va., March 8th and 9th, 1862. (search)
to the main hatchway, and the ship cantered to port, and we delivered a parting fire — each man trying to save himself by jumping overboard. Timely notice was given, and all the wounded who could walk were ordered out of the cockpit; but those of the wounded who had been carried into the sick bay and on the berth-deck, were so mangled that it was impossible to save them. It is impossible for me to individualize. Alike, the officers and men all behaved in the most gallant manner. Lieut. Selfridge and Master Stuyvesant were in command of the gun-deck divisions, and they did all that noble and gallant officers could do. Acting Masters Randall and Kennison, who had charge each of a pivot-gun, showed the most perfect coolness, and did all they could to save our noble ship; but, I am sorry to say, without avail. Among the last to leave the ship were Sergeant Martin and Assistant-Surgeon Kershaw, who did all they could for the wounded promptly and faithfully. The loss we sustained
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 4. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 307 (search)
the wounded, red with blood, And round us gasping lay. Yes, cheering, calling us by name, Struggling with failing breath, To keep their shipmates at the post Where glory strove with death. With decks afloat, and powder gone, The last broadside we gave From the guns' heated iron lips Burst out beneath the wave. So sponges, rammers and handspikes-- As men-of-war's-men should-- We placed within their proper racks, And at our quarters stood. “Up to the spar-deck! save yourselves!” Cried Selfridge. “Up, my men! God grant that somes of us may live To fight yon ship again!” We turned-we did not like to go; Yet staying seemed but vain, Knee-deep in water; so we left; Some swore, some groaned with pain. We reached the deck. There Randall stood: “Another turn, men-so!” Calmly he aimed his pivot-gun: “Now, Tenny, let her go!” It did our sore hearts good to hear The song our pivot sang, As rushing on from wave to wave The whirring bomb-shell sprang. Brave Randall leaped u
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 12: Norfolk County. (search)
pinwall, James S. Amory, George B. Blake, Thomas Gray; secretaries, Thomas B. Hall, William V. Churchill. Mr. Howe made a patriotic speech on taking the chair. He had been a soldier in the war of 1812, and had received a Government land-warrant for his service, which he said he should give to the family living in Brookline who should be the first to lose a father or a husband in this war. A number of gentlemen addressed the meeting, among whom were William Aspinwall, Amos A. Lawrence, Captain Selfridge, U. S. N., and Moses B. Williams. On motion of Wilder Dwight, a committee of seven was appointed to prepare a plan for the organization and drill of one or more companies in the town of Brookline. Mr. Dwight soon after this was commissioned major of the Second Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, and subsequently promoted to be Lieutenant-Colonel. He was mortally wounded at the battle of Antietam, and died Sept. 19, 1862. On motion of George B. Blake, a subscription list was opened
George H. Gordon, From Brook Farm to Cedar Mountain, Chapter 8: battle of Cedar Mountain (continued). (search)
xth New York, the Fifth Connecticut, and part of the Forty-sixth Pennsylvania had reached a battery upon which they had charged, they had been compelled to fall back, leaving many of their number on the field. In the Twenty-eighth New York, Colonel Donelly was borne mortally wounded from the field; Lieutenant-Colonel Brown's arm was shattered; Major Cook was wounded, and a prisoner. In the Forty-sixth Pennsylvania, Colonel Knipe was twice wounded, and was carried from the field; Lieutenant-Colonel Selfridge's horse was shot under him; Major Mathews fell, dangerously wounded: of its twenty company-officers who went into action, 17 were killed, wounded, or missing, and 226 of its rank and file. In the Fifth Connecticut, Colonel Chapman, Lieutenant-Colonel Stone, and Major Blake were missing, supposed to have been killed. In the Third Wisconsin, Lieutenant-Colonel Crane was killed, pierced with several fatal wounds, and great havoc was wrought among officers and men by a terrific fir
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 2, Chapter 25: service for Crawford.—The Somers Mutiny.—The nation's duty as to slavery.—1843.—Age, 32. (search)
udgment would be of higher authority than that of any civilian in the country; and I know it will gratify you very much, and perhaps your friend. The Judge had not the least doubt that Mackenzie was justified in the alternative he took. He thought the circumstances would form a complete defence for a homicide on shore, in the view of an enlightened civil tribunal; à fortiori, they would at sea, on shipboard, and under the stern laws of war. The question here was presented in the trial of Selfridge; and the court there decided (your father was counsel) that it would be a sufficient defence for taking life, if the party had reasonable ground to fear for his own life. The law does not compel a person to stand still till he actually sees the blow descending which is to take his life. He may anticipate it; and his justification will be found in the circumstances which created a reasonable ground of fear for his life. I may add that Judge Prescott, one of the first authorities on a top
Edward H. Savage, author of Police Recollections; Or Boston by Daylight and Gas-Light ., Boston events: a brief mention and the date of more than 5,000 events that transpired in Boston from 1630 to 1880, covering a period of 250 years, together with other occurrences of interest, arranged in alphabetical order, Boston events. (search)
Scott, Gen. Winfield visited Boston, Sep. 4, 1843 Resigned command of the army, Nov. 2, 1861 Died, at West Point, aged eighty-two, May 29, 1866 Sea Fencibles. A military company of sea captains, formed, July 25, 1814 Serpent, believed to be in the harbor, Aug., 1817 Sealers of weights and measures first appointed, Jan. 31, 1647 Seats on the Common covered with iron (boys whittle), 1847 Siege of Paris Exhibition opened near Park square, Sep. 2, 1878 Selfridge and Austin A shooting sensation in town, Dec. 3, 1806 Selectmen called Town's Occasions, chosen Sep. 1, 1634 The town choose seven, Mar. 10, 1699 Required to take account of the arrival of strangers, 1747 Strangers interviewed; fear of contagion, 1803 Charles Bulfinch, Chairman 22 years, retires, 1818 Chairman Williams delivers town's property to City Government, May 1, 1822 Sewell, Samuel Chief Justice of the Province, died, aged 78, Jan. 1, 1730 Sewerag
Edward H. Savage, author of Police Recollections; Or Boston by Daylight and Gas-Light ., Boston events: a brief mention and the date of more than 5,000 events that transpired in Boston from 1630 to 1880, covering a period of 250 years, together with other occurrences of interest, arranged in alphabetical order, Index. (search)
Safe Blowing, 133 Sailors' Homes, 133 Saltpetre Explosion, 133 Sandemonians, 133 Savage, Edward 133 Savage, Edward H. 134 Savannah Sufferers, 134 Scales, 134 Scandals, 134 Scavengers, 134 Schools, 134 to 136 School-master, 136, 137 Schooners, 137 Scissor Grinders, 137 Scollay's Buildings, 137 Scott, Gen. Winfield 137 Sea Fencibles, 137 Sea Serpent, 137 Sealers Weights and Measures, 137 Seats on Common, 137 Siege of Paris, 137 Selfridge and Austin, 137 Selectmen, 137 Sewell, Samuel 138 Sewerage, 138 Shaw, Lemuel 138 Shakedown, 138 Shay's War, 138 Sherman, Gen., Wm. T. 138 Sheridan, Gen., Phil. 138 Ships, Sailing 138 Ships, Steam 138, 139 Ship Fever, 139 Shot, 139 Siamese Twins, 139 Silver Coin, 139 Skating Rink, 139, 140 Skedaddle, 140 Skeleton, Living 140 Slaughter Houses, 140 Slaves, 140 Sleighs, 140 Smokers, 140 Smokers' Retreat, 141 Snodgrass, Emma 141
D. H. Hill, Jr., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 4, North Carolina (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 17: (search)
shell, almost as many as were in all the batteries of Fort Fisher. With this second experience, General Butler retired, and the fort had a respite until January. The expedition had been fitted out elaborately and was unusually strong. Captain Selfridge, who commanded one of Butler's ships, says: The navy department was able to concentrate before Fort Fisher a larger force than had ever before assembled under one command in the history of the American navy—a total of nearly sixty vessels. eaders, was over 600, and the total weight of projectiles at a single discharge of all the guns was over 22 tons. The retirement of this great armament without accomplishing anything was a great disappointment to the Federal authorities. Captain Selfridge says: Words cannot express the bitter feeling and chagrin of the navy. When it became evident to the Confederate government that Fisher was to be attacked, General Hoke's division was ordered to its relief, reaching Wilmington on the 24t
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