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The Daily Dispatch: February 1, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 8 (search)
king a complete reconnaissance of the place and its environs, in which the Chief Engineer, Major (now Brigadier General) Whiting ably assisted. The results confirmed my preconceived ideas. the position is untenable by any force not strong enou other, and promised to co-operate with me in case of need. To guard against surprise, and to impose upon the enemy, Major Whiting was directed to mount a few heavy guns upon Furnace Ridge, and other wise strengthen the position. I was employed not be brought off, and to have so much of it as could be made available to our service brought to Winchester. Major Whiting was ordered to plan defensive works and to have some heavy guns on navy guns on navy carriages mounted. A bout twentrvices during the day and the campaign, and I beg leave to call the attention of the Government to their merits. Major W. H. C. Whiting, Chief Engineer, was invaluable to me for his signal ability in his profession and for his indefatigable activity
The Daily Dispatch: may 27, 1862., [Electronic resource], The action at Forts Jackson and St. Philip. (search)
Gunboats. The following communication from Brigadier-General Whiting contains some interesting facts concerning gunboats. It shows that their capabilities are very much magnified, and that they are not the all powerful and irresistible things many prominent persons even at the South have regarded them to be. The lesson taughven Lincoln could not force his terrible boats by the small battery at Drewry's Bluff — a barrier which he has "learn on" before this. We invite attention to General Whiting's letter: Headquarters 1st Division Reserve, Near Richmond, May 23, 1862. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Sir --The panic caused by the enemy's gu, however, from the false and contradictory statements they are compelled to make, the truth is gradually sifted. Thank God, our leaders are not obliged to lie, either to keep our courage up or to satisfy our Government or people. Very respectfully, W. H. C. Whiting, Brig. Gen. Comm'g 1st Div. Reserve, Army of the Potomac.
The Daily Dispatch: February 5, 1864., [Electronic resource], Successes in North Carolina--defeat of the enemy at Newbern — capture of prisoners. (search)
wagons, animals, a quantity of clothing, camp and prison equipage, and 2 flags. Commander Wood, C. S. N., captured and destroyed the U. S. gunboat Underwriter. Our loss was 35 killed and wounded. [Signed.] G. E.Pickett. Major Gen. Commanding. We regret to learn that in the earliest part of this engagement Col. Henry N. Shaw, of the 8th North Carolina was shot through its head and killed by the enemy's pickets. He was in command at Roanoke Island when that past fell, and was a member from North Carolina in the old U. S. Congress. His tray arrived at Weldon Wednesday. The following official telegram notes another success in North Carolina. The year is decidedly opening on our side: Wilmington, Feb. 4. To General S. On the 2d instant Gen. Martin, with the 17th and and Col. Jackson's command from Kenansas the railroad at Shepherdsville, driving enemy from their works at Newport Barracks and Newport river. W. H. C. Whiting, Major General.
The Daily Dispatch: January 13, 1865., [Electronic resource], The late operations at Wilmington — the official reports. (search)
Colonel Tansill on the land front. Above all, and before all, we should be grateful, and I trust all are, for the favor of Almighty God, under which, and by which, a signal deliverance has been achieved. Very respectfully, [Signed] W. H. C. Whiting, Major-General. P. S.--I wish it to be understood that in no sense did I assume the command of Colonel Lamb. I was a witness, simply confining my action to observation and advice and to our communications, and it is as a witness before all, we should be grateful, and I trust all are, for the favor of Almighty God, under which, and by which, a signal deliverance has been achieved. Very respectfully, [Signed] W. H. C. Whiting, Major-General. P. S.--I wish it to be understood that in no sense did I assume the command of Colonel Lamb. I was a witness, simply confining my action to observation and advice and to our communications, and it is as a witness that I report. W. H. C. Whiting, Major-General.
The Daily Dispatch: March 18, 1865., [Electronic resource], One thousand dollars reward. (search)
horse-trading store- runners who have virtually managed that district ever since its acquisition. Funeral of Major-General Whiting The funeral of Major-General Whiting, Confederate States army, took place at Trinity Church, New York, and waMajor-General Whiting, Confederate States army, took place at Trinity Church, New York, and was quite largely attended. Brigadier-General Beall, Confederate States army, was present. The Herald says: Every one present seemed alive to the solemnity of the occasion, and many appeared sincerely affected. The afflicted mother and sisters of General Whiting occupied seats near the altar, and excited unusual sympathy. The last words of the service having been uttered, the procession reformed in the same order, with the addition of the female relatives and several ladies — friends o coffin was of highly-polished rosewood, silver-mounted, the following inscription being on the breastplate: "Major-General W. H. C. Whiting, C. S. A., born in the State of Mississippi, died on Governor's island, New York harbor, March 10, 1865, aged
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