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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 13 (search)
n the other side, when the troops took possession and hoisted once more the United States flag on the forts and Navy-Yard so long occupied by the rebels. We land nine hundred more men on the other side to-night, when I shall proceed to hunt up some steamers for Gen. Arnold to keep open communication between the United States troops and to cover them if attacked. He is without any support of this kind, so necessary to a general in his position. David D. Porter, Commanding Flotilla. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of Navy. Boston Journal account. About half-past 11 o'clock on the night of the ninth of May, the garrison of Pickens and the troops encamped on the island were startled by the report of two hundred muskets, which the rebel picket-guard on the opposite shore fired in rapid succession. These were followed by two volleys of musketry, when signal-lights were sent up from McRae to Pensacola, and the work of destruction commenced. The rebels set fire to the combustible m
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 30 (search)
Doc. 30.-naval fight at Fort Pillow. Official report of Captain Davis. U. S. Flag-steamer Benton, off Fort Pillow, May 11. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy: sir: I have the honor to inform the Department that yesterday morning, a little after seven o'clock, the rebel squadron, consisting of eight iron-clad steamers--four of them, I believe, fitted as rams — came round the point at the bend above Fort Pillow, and steamed gallantly up the river, fully prepared for a regular ely wounded. The other accidents of the day were slight. I have the honor to be, Your most obedient servant, C. H. Davis, Captain Commanding Mississippi Flotilla, pro tern. Commander Pennock's despatch. Cairo, May 13, 1862. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy: News from the fleet is just received. The Mound City was injured on the starboard bow by a ram, and is now on her way to Cairo for repairs. The Cincinnati was injured on her starboard bow and sunk in twelve fe
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 60 (search)
Doc. 60.-the fall of Memphis, Tenn. Despatch from Commander Davis. United States steamer Benton, off Memphis, June 6, 1862. To Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy: sir: I arrived here last evening, at nine o'clock, accompanied by the mortar-fleet, under Capt. Maynadier, the ordnance steamers, store-ships, etc., and anchored a mile and a half above the city. This morning I discovered the rebel fleet, which had been reinforced, and now consisted of eight rams and gunboats, lying at the levee. The engagement, which commenced at halfpast five A. M. and ended at seven o'clock, terminated in a running fight. I was ably supported by the ram-fleet, under the command of Col. Ellet, who was conspicuous for his gallantry, and is seriously but not dangerously wounded. The result of the action was the capture or destruction of seven vessels of the rebel fleet, as follows: General Beauregard, blown up and burnt; General Sterling Price, one wheel carried away; Jeff. Thom
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 75 (search)
told that the victory was ours. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. Davis, Flag-Officer Commanding Western Flotilla. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. United States flag steamer Benton, Memphis, June 20. sir: The number of wounded men on board of the hospital boat Red Rover, is ments for their coming. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Charles H. Davis, Flag-Officer Commanding Western Flotilla. Secretary Welles's letter. Navy Department, June 27, 1862. sir: Your despatch of the nineteenth instant, communicating information of the capture of two batteries at lies of the gallant dead. Its noblest tributes are due to those who bleed for their country and die in its cause. I am, respectfully, your obedient servant, Gideon Welles. To Flag-Officer Charles H. Davis, Commanding Western Flotilla, Memphis via Cairo. Official report of Colonel Fitch. St. Charles, White River, Ark.,
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 95 (search)
l B. F. Butler Commanding Department of the Gulf, New-Orleans, La. Commander Porter's report. U. S. Gunboat Essex, off Baton Rouge, August 6, 1862. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy: sir: On the evening of the fourth inst. I was informed by Gen. Williams that rebels, in considerable force, under Gen. Breckinrides of the Mississippi in my absence. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, D. G. Farragut, Flag-Officer Commanding Western Gulf Blockading Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. flag-ship Hartford, New-Orleans, August 10, 1862. sir: Since forwarding the reports of Lieutenants Fairfax, Ransom, and Roe, we is is the statement. All of which is respectfully submitted by your obedient servant, D. G. Farragut, Flag-Officer Commanding W. G. Blockading Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. General Butler's General orders. headquarters Department of the Gulf, New-Orleans, August 7, 1862. General order No. 56.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 97 (search)
uns were also spiked and carriages burnt; but neither the magazines nor bomb-proofs had been destroyed. This I ordered to be done, and it was effectually accomplished. The James River is now open from its mouth up to Ward's or Drury's Bluff; or, in other words, up to within eight miles of Richmond, where, as you will perceive by Commander Rodgers's report of his fight, it is seriously obstructed. I am, very respectfully, your ob't servant, L. M. Goldsborough, Flag-Officer, etc. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. Doc. 111.-the siege of Vicksburgh, Miss. Official correspondence. U. S. S. Oneida, near Vicksburgh, May 18th, 1862. To the Authorities of Viccksburgh: The undersigned, with orders from Flag-Officer Farragut and Major-General Butler, respectively, demand, in advance of the approaching fleet, the surrender of Vicksburgh and its defences to the lawful authority of the United States, under which private property and personal rights shall be respected
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 117 (search)
en the river and get supplies up to him, of which he was about to stand in need, I moved up to them yesterday with this ship, the Wachuset, Dacotah, Maratanza, and tug Young America, but found that both had been recently abandoned and left comparatively in a useless condition. At Hardin's Bluff the guns were spiked, carriages burnt, and magazines blown up, but a little below a solitary gun remained intact, and this we put out of use. At Rock Wharf Landing the guns were also spiked and carriages burnt; but neither the magazines nor bomb-proofs had been destroyed. This I ordered to be done, and it was effectually accomplished. The James River is now open from its mouth up to Ward's or Drury's Bluff; or, in other words, up to within eight miles of Richmond, where, as you will perceive by Commander Rodgers's report of his fight, it is seriously obstructed. I am, very respectfully, your ob't servant, L. M. Goldsborough, Flag-Officer, etc. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 150 (search)
but made no use of the latter. A few broadsides from the Crusader dispersed the enemy, and Lieut. Commanding Rhind, on landing with a company of the Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania volunteers, under command of Capt. Bennett, met with no resistance. About thirty tents and some cabins, used as quarters, were fired, and a few muskets brought away. We had no casualties. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, S. F. Du Pont, Flag-Officer Commanding South-Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. United States steamer Crusader, North-Edisto, June 28, 1862. sir: On the twenty-first I took this vessel, followed by the Planter, Acting Master Phoenix, up to Simon's Bluff, on Wadmelan Sound, and, after a short engagement, drove off the enemy stationed there, and captured and destroyed their camp. On board the Planter were four officers and seventy men of the Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania volunteers, under command of Captain Bennett. From orders and papers
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 190 (search)
the support of the army, I anchored about six miles above Donaldsonville, and heard them firing upon the vessels coming up; first upon the Sallie Robinson and next upon the Brooklyn. In the latter case they made a mistake, and it was so quickly returned that they ran away. The next night they fired again — upon the St. Charles. I therefore ordered them to send their women and children out of town, as I certainly intended to destroy it on my way down the river; and I fulfilled my promise to a certain extent. I burnt down the hotels and wharf buildings; also the dwelling-house and other buildings of a Mr. Philippe Landry, who is said to be a captain of guerrillas. He fired upon our men, but they chased him off. We also brought off some ten or twelve of his negroes, and supplied ourselves with cattle and sheep from his place. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, D. G. Farragut, Flag-Officer Commanding W. G. Blockading Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy.