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Col. J. J. Dickison, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 11.2, Florida (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 2: (search)
ially so under the threats of the new administration. On April 1st a second and more formidable Federal expedition was ordered to the Gulf coast under Colonel Harvey Brown, who was given command of Florida by the Federal government and ordered to make Fort Jefferson his main depot and base of operations. He sailed on the ship Atlantic, followed by the Illinois, carrying stores, and the ships Sabine, St. Louis and Crusader were also in the expedition, as well as the Powhatan under Lieut. David D. Porter, all indicating the intention of the United States to make a formidable effort to retain armed possession of its strongholds at Key West, Dry Tortugas and Santa Rosa island. The forces with Colonel Brown landed April 18th, and troops continued to arrive, it being the intention to put 3,000 men on the island. Meanwhile the government of the Confederate States was not idle. Provisional forces were called out for the defense of Pensacola harbor: 1,000 from Georgia, 1,000 from Alaba
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Gregg's brigade of South Carolinians in the Second. Battle of Manassas. (search)
had reason to appreciate, was selected as the victim. General Porter was tried, convicted and cashiered, condemned, as the us answered by the Board of Officers who have reviewed General Porter's case: The judgment of the court-martial upon GenGeneral Porter's conduct was evidently based upon greatly erroneous impressions, not only respecting what that conduct really w2? The discussion arose in this way: Pope charged that Porter, who was on the extreme left of the Federal line, and who fought a terrific battle on his right (our left.) To this Porter answered that the position Pope had directed him to take wad been unable to do on the right; and that, moreover, he (Porter) had heard no such firing on Pope's right as would inform e other end of the line. Many testified to this for General Porter, and in a history of the Fifth New York Volunteers, of Sykes's division of Porter's corps, the author mentions, not apparently with any regard to the Fitz John Porter case, that
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 11 (search)
s plantation Colonel Myers rejoined the regiment with the men whom he had been detached to bring from Texas, and resumed command. Meanwhile, Banks felt uncomfortable at Alexandria. The low stage of the water in Red River prevented his gunboats and heavier transports from passing down the rapids immediately above that city, and below his communications and line of supplies were intercepted by General Major, who captured and sunk several of his transports. But for the remonstrances of Admiral Porter, Banks would have hastened to the Mississippi with his land forces, abandoning to their fate his boats detained above Alexandria. However, by dint of engineering skill and almost superhuman exertion, a dam was constructed, which so raised the water in the river as to allow the gunboats to come down after having been stripped of their armorplates. The Federals, setting Alexandria on fire, started on the river road, escorted by their gunboats. Our cavalry and Polignac's division, by a
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Reunion of the Virginia division Army of Northern Virginia Association. (search)
oods before the blue-coats recovered their surprise sufficiently to give a harmless volley after him. I may not have right the name of the Federal regiment, but by inquiry I found out that of the courier; for, modest as brave, he had not boasted of his adventure. He was Hector Bowden, of Loudoun county, Virginia. Poor fellow! his was a sad fate, for on a secret visit to his parents, he was murdered by the Tories of Means's gang. One other incident of the same kind. After the defeat of Porter at Cold Harbor, and while his men were huddled together in a confused mass in the woods after dark, they were told to encourage them, that Richmond had been captured and forthwith began to cheer vociferously. One of my couriers thinking that cheering could only come from victors, rode in among them and was greeted with the question: Have we got Richmond? Yes; answered he, we have got Richmond, and escaped under cover of their shouts and rejoicing. That courier was John Chamblin and Richmo
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Recollections of campaign against Grant in North Mississippi in 1862-63. (search)
ur front, and the smoke of many steamers on the Yazoo told us he was making his escape from the scene of his disaster and disgrace. Lee, with the Second Texas and five or six other regiments, got some flying shots at his rear-guard, and as we afterwards ascertained, inflicted a heavy loss on some of the steamers which were late in getting off. Thus terminated Sherman's first independent expedition. From Vicksburg he went up to Arkansas Post, and took part in the capture of that place by Porter's fleet. And here it was that Grant came down to meet him and turned him back, saying: Vicksburg must be taken if it requires my whole army. The conduct of Sherman during this, his first independent expedition, is open to criticism. The grandeur of his intentions and preparations is in strong contrast with the impotent conclusion. His delay and hesitation in making his attack, the feebleness of that attack, and his unjustifiable readiness to abandon the whole enterprise, evinced incapa
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The opening of the lower Mississippi in April, 1862-a reply to Admiral Porter. (search)
f April, 1885, contains an article by Admiral David D. Porter, of the United States Navy, entitled far the Federal Government was indebted to Admiral Porter for the services rendered by the renowned Admiral Farragut, by Admiral Porter's recommending Admiral Farragut to the Washington authorities toedition to carry out a scheme conceived by Admiral Porter, as the article states; or of his, as is iof the American reader not unfamiliar with Admiral Porter's style. I will commence my work by stan while passing the forts. On page 940, Admiral Porter says: We had kept up a heavy fire night anEdward Lea, who was on deck. I asked for Commodore Porter, and was told that he was below. A messeation to Fort Warren, in Boston harbor. Admiral Porter, on page 950, says: We were all sittarned that it was because of the report of Admiral Porter, of scandalous or infamous conduct in haviving received and delivered his message to Admiral Porter, and we were at once released, and the pri[23 more...]
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 17. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Lee's Birthday: eminent men of the United States send sentiments for the day—ministers, soldiers, statesmen and scholars each bring an offering. (search)
honorable antagonists, worthy to become trusted friends when they had laid down their arms. Thus this high character became of inestimable value to the Southern people, and hence to the whole country. J. M. Schofield. Washington, D. C. Admiral Porter, of the Navy. No man should hesitate to bear testimony to the reputation of General Robert E. Lee as one of the greatest soldiers of the civil war. But for his generalship the Southern Confederacy would no doubt have sooner broken fter Appomattox in the true spirit which characterized all his actions, and I feel sure that when he died he had the respect of every Northern soldier and sailor, to say nothing of the thousands of citizens who admired his private character. David D. Porter, Admiral. Washington, D. C. Gov. Campbell, of Ohio. As a Northern man, and a member of that wing of the Democratic party which readily conceded anything to prevent war, yet cheerfully risked everything to preserve the Union after
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 17. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Index. (search)
er of, 280. Palmer, D. D., Rev. B. M. 355. Parker's Battery, Roster of, 282. Pedregal, Battle of, 318, 363. Pegram's Battalion Association, Roster of, 278. Perry, General E. A., Death of, 61. Petersburg, Va., 14; Seige of, 331; Soldiers' Monument at, Unveiling of etc., 388. Pickett's Division at the Dedication of the Lee Monument, 280. Population of the United States-relative increase of the white and black races, 25. Porcher, A. B., M. D., F. Peyre, 12. Porter, Admiral D. D., 349. Prisoner's Guard Reversed, The, 172. Prisoners of War, Humanity of the Confederate Government to, 119, 378. Race Problems, The, 21. Rains, General, Geo. W., 72. Randolph, Bishop A. M., 352. Reagan, Hon. J. H., 349. Rebellions, 6. Revolution, The High Spirit of the, 6. Rhett, Colonel, Alfred, Death of, 61. Richmond College, Students of, 286. Richmond, Evacuation of, 331; importance of, in the War, 238. Savannah, Ga., The Siege and Evacuation of, Dece
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 32. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.15 (search)
the Rattler. Captain Glenney the next day went some twenty miles in the country, unattended, to seek an interview with Colonel Harrison, who finally consented to release them on parole. Upon after consideration, I will keep those paroled men on the Rattler until I can learn if there is any immediate chance of effecting their exchange. If not, I will send them up the first opportunity. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Thos. O. Selfridge, Lieutenant-Commander. rear-Admiral David D. Porter, Commanding Mississippi Squadron. U. S. S. Rattler, Mississipi river, November 4, 1864. Sir,—It becomes my duty to inform you of the desertion of the executive officer of this vessel, Acting-Ensign E. P. Nellis, and of the escape of Acting-Master D. W. Glenney. Sentries were placed at each door of the room in which Acting-Master Glenney was confined, and all precautions taken as usual. They probably left the vessel between the hours of II and 12 P. M., in a skiff which w
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 32. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.44 (search)
m unworthy motives. D. H. Hill said: Had all our stragglers been up, McClellan's army would have been completely crushed or annihilated. As it was, McClellan's army was so completely shattered he did not resume the action on the 18th. Sharpsburg was one of the severest battles of the war. The Confederate loss in killed and wounded numbered 10,000, while the Federal loss exceeded 15,000. General Lee recrossed the Potomac during the night of the 18th and the following day McClellan sent Porter's Corps of 15,000 men across the river, but they were driven back with great loss by A. P. Hill. The Army of Northern Virginia camped in the beautiful valley of the Shenandoah, in the vicinity of Winchester, for two weeks, during which time McClellan was removed and Major-General A. G. Burnside assigned to the command of the Army of the Potomac. This was the end of McClellan's career. The precentage of loss in Barksdale's Brigade at Sharpsburg was about seventy in killed and wounded,
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