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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 8. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 103 (search)
nce, and report to me as early as practicable at the mouth of the Nansemond. At daylight I intend landing with a detachment and feeling myior officer present, I took command yesterday of the forces on Nansemond River, both army and navy, which were to act in conjunction with thement of men, and sent a request that a gunboat might go up the Nansemond River to assist in an expedition, the object of which, as stated to tobacco, supposed to be located on the peninsula formed by the Nansemond River and Pagan Creek. The matter was referred to the senior offiook command of the party, and the boats then left to go up the Nansemond River to reconnoitre, it being understood that after Captain Lee and intended, they would march down to the north-western bank of the Nansemond, and there again join the boats. Taking a direct road for Suff navy that is stationed there. Their mission was to go up the Nansemond River to report to General Graham for reenforcements, but being deta
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 6. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 178 (search)
Doc. 168.-fight on the Nansemond River. Lieutenant Commanding Cushing's report. U. S. Steamer Commodore Barney, Nansemond River, Virginia, April 14, 7.30 P. M. To the Secretary of the Navy: sir: This morning the vessels from above came down — the Mount Washington disabled. About half-past 11 A. M., the enemy opened on us with seven pieces of artillery, giving us a cross-fire. At once got under way and went into action, silencing the enemy in about an hour. At about one P. M. Nansemond River, Virginia, April 14, 7.30 P. M. To the Secretary of the Navy: sir: This morning the vessels from above came down — the Mount Washington disabled. About half-past 11 A. M., the enemy opened on us with seven pieces of artillery, giving us a cross-fire. At once got under way and went into action, silencing the enemy in about an hour. At about one P. M. the rebels took up a position within seven hundred yards of the Mount Washngton, who was aground, and opened on us with both artillery and sharp-shooters. I kept close to the disabled steamer, and fought the enemy at high-water, when I ordered the Stepping Stones to take the Mount Washington in tow. This was done under a heavy fire. At five P. M. had the satisfaction of silencing the enemy's battery. My loss foots up to three killed and seven wounded. I do not know as yet what the casualties
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 6. (ed. Frank Moore), The capture of Smithfield, Va. (search)
The capture of Smithfield, Va. The rebels having retired from Norfolk, Virginia, General Mansfield sent his Aid-de-Camp, Drake De Kay, to reconnoitre the various rivers and creeks setting in from the James River. Captain De Kay started with a sail-boat and eight men, and examined the Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek, and then proceeded to Smithfield Creek. This being narrow and tortuous, with high banks, he hoisted the rebel flag and ran up some five miles to the town of Smithfield. This town is situated on a hill, stretching back from the river, contains some one thousand two hundred inhabitants, is very prettily laid out, has several handsome churches, and fine old family homesteads. The people are all rank secesh — hardly a man, woman, or child to be seen in the streets who does not scowl at the Yankees. The negroes, even, did not speak to us, as their masters had forbidden it, and beaten them severely for doing so. The whole negro population would run away were i
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 26 (search)
Doc. 26.-army and Navy expedition up the Nansemond and James Rivers. Report of rear-admiral Lee. flined army and navy expedition up the James and Nansemond Rivers: On the ninth instant I wrote to General Butletation, and between the Blackwater, James, and Nansemond Rivers, and to advise me when he was ready to begin to the landing opposite Halloway's Point, on the Nansemond River, timing your departure so as to pats through thf such troops as you may find upon the bank of the Nansemond, opposite Halloway's Point, and so dispose of the he Commodore Barney, under your command, up the Nansemond River, communicating with the Commodore Perry, and re United States steamer Commodore Perry, Nansemond River, Va., April 14, 1864. Sir: In obedience to yous of the thirteenth instant, I proceeded up the Nansemond River, and at 7.45 P. M. of that day (thirteenth inst orders of April thirteenth, I proceeded up the Nansemond River to the landing opposite Halloway's Point, at wh
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Big Bethel, battle at. (search)
d himself with taking possession of and fortifying the important strategic point of Newport News. He sent (May 27. 1861 ) Colonel Phelps thither in a steamer with a detachment to fortify that place. He was accompanied by Lieut. John Trout Greble, Map of the battle at Big Bethel an accomplished young graduate of West Point, whom he appointed master of ordnance, to superintend the construction of fortifications there which commanded the ship-channel of the James River and the mouth of the Nansemond. The forced inaction of the National troops at Fort Monroe, and the threatening aspect of affairs at Newport News, made the armed Confederates under Col. J. B. Magruder bold, active, and vigilant. Their principal rendezvous was at Yorktown, on the York River, which they were fortifying. They pushed down the peninsula to impress slaves into their service, and to force Union men into their ranks. At Big and Little Bethel (two churches on the road between Yorktown and Hampton) they made f
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Craney Island, operations at (search)
asp of the Americans, a wind sprung up from the northeast, and two vessels lying becalmed below came to the Junon's assistance, and by a severe cannonade repulsed them. In this affair the Americans lost one man killed and two slightly wounded. This attack brought matters to a crisis. The firing had been distinctly heard by the fleet, and with the next tide, on a warm Sunday morning in June, fourteen of the British vessels entered Hampton Roads, and took position at the mouth of the Nansemond River. They bore land troops, under General Sir Sidney Beckwith. The whole British force, including the sailors, was about 5,000 men. Governor Barbour, of Virginia, had assembled several thousand militia, in anticipation of invasion. Craney Island, then in shape like a painter's palette, was separated from the main by a shallow strait, fordable at low tide, and contained about 30 acres of land. On the side commanding the ship-channel were entrenchments armed with 18 and 24 pounder cannon.
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Virginia, 1863 (search)
Battery Light Arty. April 14: Engagement, Norfleet HouseU. S. Gunboats--"West End," "Mount Washington" and "Stepping Stones." April 14: Action, West Branch, Nansemond RiverU. S. Gunboats--"Commodore Barney," "West End," "Mount Washington" and "Stepping Stones." Union loss, 3 killed, 7 wounded. Total, 10. April 14-15: Skirmishes,h Cavalry. PENNSYLVANIA--1st Cavalry. RHODE ISLAND--1st Cavalry. Union loss, 1 killed, 14 wounded, 24 missing. Total, 39. May 1: Skirmish, South Quay Bridge, Nansemond RiverNEW YORK--16th Indpt. Battery Light Arty.; 99th Infantry (Detachment). Union loss, 41 killed and wounded. May 2: Skirmish, Ely's FordPENNSYLVANIA--4th CavalryNNECTICUT--21st Infantry. NEW YORK--7th Cavalry (1st M. R.). WISCONSIN--4th Battery Light Arty. May 3: Action, Reed's Ferry, Providence Church Road, Suffolk, Nansemond RiverCONNECTICUT--11th, 15th and 16th Infantry. MASSACHUSETTS--7th Battery Light Arty. NEW JERSEY--25th Infantry. NEW HAMPSHIRE--13th Infantry. NEW YORK--7th Cavalr
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories, Connecticut Volunteers. (search)
. Siege of Suffolk April 12-May 4. Fort Huger, April 19. Edenton Road April 24. Nansemond River May 3. Siege of Suffolk raised May 4. Dix's Peninsula Campaign June 24-July 7. Exp Siege of Suffolk April 12-May 4. Edenton Road April 24. Providence Church Road and Nansemond River May 3. Siege of Suffolk raised May 4. Reconnoissance to the Chickahominy June 9-16. 3. Siege of Suffolk April 12-May 4. Edenton Road April 24. Providence Church Road, Nansemond River, May 3. Siege of Suffolk raised May 4. Reconnoissance to the Chickahominy June 9-17. Siege of Suffolk April 12-May 4. Edenton Road April 24. Providence Church Road and Nansemond River May 3. Siege of Suffolk raised May 4. Reconnoissance to the Chickahominy June 9-17. Suffolk, Va., March 13. Siege of Suffolk April 12-May 4. Chuckatuck and Reed's Ferry, Nansemond River, May 3. Siege of Suffolk raised May 4. Reconnoissance to Chickahominy June 9-16. M
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories, New Hampshire Volunteers. (search)
de's Second Campaign ( Mud March ) January 20-24, 1863. Moved to Newport News, Va., February 9, thence to Norfolk and Suffolk March 14. Siege of Suffolk April 12-May 4. Battery Huger, Hill's Point, April 19. Reconnoissance across Nansemond River May 4. Moved to Portsmouth May 13, thence to Yorktown, Va. Dix's Peninsula Campaign June 24-July 7. Expedition from White House to South Anna River July 1-7. Moved to Portsmouth July 8-14, and to Julien Creek July 30. Duty there 9. Battle of Fredericksburg December 12-15. Burnside's Second Campaign Mud March January 20-24, 1863. Moved to Newport News, Va., February 9, thence to Suffolk March 13. Siege of Suffolk April 12-May 4. Providence Church Road, Nansemond River, May 3. Reconnoissance across the Nansemond May 4. Moved to Portsmouth May 13, thence to Yorktown. Dix's Peninsula Campaign June 24-July 7. Expedition from White House to South Anna River July 1-7. Moved to Portsmouth July 8-14;
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories, New York Volunteers. (search)
Quay Road, Suffolk, April 17. Suffolk April 19. Nansemond River May 3. Siege of Suffolk raised May 4. South QuayRoads April 12-13. Edenton Road April 15 and 24. Nansemond River May 3. Siege of Suffolk raised May 4. Dix's Peni of Suffolk April 20-May 4. Providence Church Road, Nansemond River, May 3. Dix's Peninsula Campaign June 24-July 7. Quay Road, Suffolk, April 17. Suffolk April 19. Nansemond River May 3. Siege of Suffolk raised May 4. South Quay. Edenton Road April 24. Providence Church Road, Nansemond River, May 3. Siege of Suffolk raised May 4. Expeditioenton Road April 15 and 24. Providence Church Road, Nansemond River, May 3. Siege of Suffolk raised May 4. BlackwateAttack on Suffolk April 24. Providence Church Road, Nansemond River, May 3. Siege of Suffolk raised May 4. Operationfolk April 12-May 4. Attack on Suffolk April 24. Nansemond River May 3. Siege of Suffolk raised May 4. Operations
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