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Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 35: operations of the North Atlantic Squadron, 1863. (search)
voc committed by steamer Hetzel. vessels dispatched to occupy Nansemond River. gunboats in demand. Lieutenant Lamson distinguishes himselfnd of Lieutenant R. H. Lamson, with instructions to occupy the Nansemond River between Suffolk and the bar, at the mouth of the western branceadquarters, 3D Division, 9Th Corps, U. S. S. Stepping Stones, Nansemond River, April 20th, 1863. Admiral: I beg to express my most sincerrs: U. S. Gun-Boat Stepping Stones, Sleepy Hole Landing, Nansemond River, April 21st, 1863. Admiral: I have again to express my oblito Suffolk. The prisoners were landed on the right bank of the Nansemond immediately after the battery was carried, and sent to Suffolk. etc. Headquarters 3D Division, 9Th Corps, In The Field, Nansemond River, April 29th, 1863. Admiral: I deem it proper to state that raise. An affair which occurred on the 14th of April in the Nansemond River, where Lieutenant Lamson in the Mount Washington, and Acting-M
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 39: Miscellaneous operations, land and sea.--operations in the Nansemond, Cape Fear, Pamunky, Chucka Tuck and James Rivers.--destruction of blockade-runners.--adventures of Lieutenant Cushing, etc. (search)
Chapter 39: Miscellaneous operations, land and sea.--operations in the Nansemond, Cape Fear, Pamunky, Chucka Tuck and James Rivers.--destruction of blockade-runners.--adventures of Lieutenant Cushing, etc. Successful military operations. prospects of Southern independence. Confederate commissioners. completeness and discipline of U. S. Navy, 1863. position and strength of opposing forces. combined Army and Navy expedition up James and Nansemond Rivers. destruction of blockade-runners Bendigo, ranger, Venus and dare. capture and destruction of U. S. Steamer Underwriter. destruction of blockade-runners wild Dayrell, Nutfield, Dee, Emily, ae he was endeavoring to get the men in the tug to attend to his orders, the torpedo-boat struck the ship, exploded a torpedo, and made off in the direction of Nansemond River. Several shots were fired at the torpedo vessel, but she escaped in the darkness. The concussion caused great excitement on board the frigate. The drums be