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Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 2: bombardment and fall of Fort Sumter.--destruction of the Norfolk Navy Yard by the Federal officers. (search)
ble the conspirators to seize the public property at Norfolk and elsewhere, to help them carry out their designs. At one time it was even thought doubtful if Washington could be held, as the people at the North, unprepared for such an emergency, were slow in getting troops to the Capitol. Those who had been plotting against he government, and he recommended the Secretary of the Navy to change the suspected Chief of Bureaux for another known to be loyal. Frequent accounts reached Washington of the hostile attitude of the people in Norfolk and Portsmouth towards the government, and their determination that the Navy Department should not remove a shiard had been re-enforced by a regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers under Colonel Wadsworth, while the Pawnee of fifteen guns had brought Commodore Paulding from Washington with instructions to save what he could and act as he thought proper. When Commodore Paulding arrived at the Navy Yard he found that all the Southern officer
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 3: closing of Southern ports.--increase of the Navy.--list of vessels and their stations.--purchased vessels.--vessels constructing, etc. (search)
really fit for the service required of them. The Home Squadron consisted of twelve vessels,and of these only four were in Northern ports and available for service, viz.: Name. Class. No. of Guns. Where Stationed. Pawnee Screw Sloop 8 Washington. Crusader Steamer 8 New York. Mohawk Steamer 5 New York. Supply Storeship 4 New York. 4 vessels   25   The remaining vessels of the Squadron were stationed as follows: Name. Class. No. of Guns. Where Stationed. Sabine w York April 20 May 1 May 14 Steamers--           Roanoke New York April 20 June 20 June 25   Colorado Boston April 20 June 3 June 18   Minnesota Boston April 3 May 2 May 8   Wabash New York April 9 April 29 May 30   Pensacola Washington         Mississippi Boston April 6 May 18 May 23   Water Witch Philadelphia Feb. 14 April 10 April 17 When the vessels then building and purchased of every class, were armed, equipped, and ready for service, the condition o
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 4: death of Ellsworth.--capture of Alexandria, Va.--Potomac flotilla. (search)
tomac River, fortify its banks, and thereby cut off all communication between Washington and the sea. Their object was to prevent the transportation of troops from thnment by sea, for as there was but one line of railroad between Baltimore and Washington, the Confederates were of the opinion that the North could not supply troops . So satisfied were the rebels of this fact that they considered the fall of Washington as certain. The authorities of Maryland forbade the passage of troops acrossaining information of the enemy's movements, convoying transports to and from Washington, often fired upon, and only able to return the fire without much effect, and e was done the flotilla, and the Freeborn was obliged in consequence to go to Washington for repairs; there was no loss of life, nor were there any wounded on this ocder the importance of such tedious work as occurred on the great highway from Washington to the sea, nor did they ever seem to reflect that if the river was once clos
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 7: the Trent affair. (search)
On the same day Lord Russell wrote to Lord Lyons, the British minister in Washington, relating the facts of the case as he had received them from the commander ofthe demands of her Majesty's Government, your lordship is instructed to leave Washington with all the members of the legation, and to repair immediately to London. ter of Foreign Affairs in France wrote to the representative of that court at Washington: The arrest had produced in France, if not the same emotion as in England in a neutral port that the passengers were taken on board. The cabinet at Washington could not, without striking a blow at the principles which all neutral nationver an American deck, and the threat which was made of sending the Warrior to Washington, will not in any form be repeated. How little that man knew of the American umber of vessels in our entire Navy that could prevent her from being sent to Washington if the British Government thought proper to send her there. If we have not
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)
a telegram from Postmaster-General Montgomery Blair to proceed to Washington; and when he arrived there he was induced by this gentleman to land very wisely did not inform him of his plans. On his return to Washington he was frequently called before the Cabinet to discuss his proposnt inquired if there was at that time any officer of high rank in Washington who would sustain Mr. Fox in his project, directing that if one c Mr. Fox had applied to the Secretary of the Navy before leaving Washington, to have Commodore Stringham take command of the expedition; but Pensacola. Abraham Lincoln. Recommended, Wm. H. Seward. Washington City, April 1st, 1861. Sir: Circumstances render it necessary toartment the fact that she is fitting out. Abraham Lincoln. Washington, Executive Mansion, April 1st, 1861. All officers in the Army eir fire upon the fort! Capt. Meigs had obtained, before he left Washington, authority from the President to take this course of action in ca
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 12: fight between the Merrimac and Monitor, March 8, 1862. (search)
the world, and can whip anything afloat. But when he returned to Washington a few days after he was laughed at by a high official, and a clevd sorrow to the hearts of all loyal citizens. The authorities at Washington were dismayed, and it appeared to those most familiar with the ciederal fleet at Hampton Roads, and the advance of the Merrimac to Washington. As a result of their victory the Southern people saw an abandonment of the advance on Richmond, the capture of Washington, the laying of the seaboard cities under contribution, the raising of the blockadole Union fleet in the Roads, and an advance of the Merrimac upon Washington. As soon as the Merrimac was again ready for service, on the 2in case the Merrimac attempted to pass the fleet and make towards Washington, although the Confederate vessel could hardly have passed the Ket as it was. After the Merrimac retreated Worden was removed to Washington, where he received every attention his condition required, and al
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 16: operations on the Mississippi. (search)
ts Jackson and St. Philip), and the ram, Arkansas. The following letter will throw some light on the siege of Island No.10, and give credit where it is justly due: Secretary Welles to Flag-officer Foote. By telegraph from Navy Yard, Washington, April 10, 1862. To Flag-officer Foote, Commanding Gun-boat Flotilla: A nation's thanks are due to you, and the brave officers and men of the flotilla on the Mississippi, whose labor and gallantry at Island 10, which surrendered to you yeste, or the next point down the river which may attempt to resist the raising the blockade. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, [Signed] A. H. Foote, Flag-officer. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. Flag-officer Davis assumed command of the squadron on the 9th of May, 1862, and had little time for reflection before he became engaged in active operations. The heights of Fort Pillow had been repeatedly shelled by the gun-boats and bo
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 19: battle of the forts and capture of New Orleans. (search)
ockading Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. Attack on forts Jackson and St. Philip. United Staockading Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. Announcement of the capture of forts Jackson and St. Philockading Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. Flag-officer Farragut's detailed report of the battles ofockading Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. Fleet-Surgeon J. W. Foltz. Correspondence relating t, T. Bailey, Captain. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington. United States Gun-Boat Cayuga, May 5, 1862. Sir — I haockading Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. United States Steamer Harriet Lane, April 29, 1862. ockading Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. Paymaster Geo. F. Cutter (now pay director), U. S. N.
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 20: a brave officer's mortification.--history set right. (search)
smoke), and started on his way down the Mississippi bound for Washington City. Stopping to communicate with the fleet at forts Jackson and t concerns. Rear-Admiral Bailey to Admiral Farragut. Washington, D. C., April 1, 1869. My dear admiral — I feel compelled to callou by mine. D. G. F. Response of Rear-Admiral Bailey.Washington, D. C., April 27, 1869. My Dear Admiral — I have received and carrebels.--One of our gun-boats above Fort Jackson and San Philip. Washington, Saturday April 26th. The Richmond Examiner of the 25th, announcervant, D. G. Farragut, Admiral U. S. N. Rear-Admiral T. Bailey, Washington. Letters to the Secretary of the Navy. New York, May 24,rragut, Admiral U. S. N. Hon. A. E. Borie, Secretary of the Navy, Washington. Washington, D. C. May 25, 1869. Hon. A. E. Borie, SecretaWashington, D. C. May 25, 1869. Hon. A. E. Borie, Secretary of the Navy. Sir — I have the honor to enclose herewith, original and certified copies of a correspondence which I have had with Admira<
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)
Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. Flag-officer Farragut's report of the action of J Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. Official list of killed and wounded in the affairut, Flag-officer. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of Navy, Washington. United States Military Telegraph, Memphis, July Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. United States Gun-Boat Pinola, above Vicksburg Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. Flag-Ship Hartford, below Vicksburg, July 16, Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. Flag Ship Hartford, below Vicksburg, July 16, ates Navy. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. P. S.--In the various encounters I have had sin Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. On Gun-Boat Essex, Off Baton Rouge, August 6,
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