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Williamsburg (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 36
forces, which may be said to have been kept penned up under the protection of the gun boats. About the same time the enemy seemed to be making a move upon Williamsburg, Va., and on the morning of April 11th they attacked that place, and commenced concentrating a heavy force on Fort Magruder, which was not far from Williamsburg. Williamsburg. Gun-boats were immediately required by the Army to move up and down between Yorktown and Queen's Creek, and also to lie near Jamestown Island. Every effort was made to comply with the demands made upon the Navy, and on an announcement being made to Rear-Admiral Lee by General Peck that the enemy were advancing in an attempt tose demands were more than the naval commander could comply with. On the 11th, Major-General Keyes telegraphed that the Federal troops in the neighborhood of Williamsburg were being driven by a large force of Confederates down towards the mouth of Queen's Creek, and that, if a large force of gun-boats was not sent to Yorktown, e
North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 36
blockade-runners. operations in sounds of North Carolina. Confederates invest Washington, N. C., bon, beyond the operations in the sounds of North Carolina and the naval expedition under Commander Fy, to molest the citizens in the sounds of North Carolina, determined that no loyal feeling should e the enemy in his movements. The war in North Carolina was not prosecuted on a scale that could ahe troops, drive the enemy out of the State of North Carolina, tear up the railroads leading to Ric may have been said that the Federals held North Carolina, yet it was by a most precarious tenure; aealous efforts to obtain a firm footing in North Carolina, and the naval officer in command of the Save been taken in Virginia as was tried in North Carolina--small bodies of men detailed to hold promee reports the operations in the sounds of North Carolina. It appears that the Confederates had invunts of small expeditions in the sounds of North Carolina, the gun-boats being evidently constantly
Missouri (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 36
doubt, these young officers deserved all that was said of them, and their performances in after service show that the recommendation were not misplaced. The result of this expedition was the repulse of the enemy and the security of the Federal forces in the intrenched works at Suffolk. But this was not war on a grand scale, such as should have been inaugurated by the Federal Government at that time. when its troops were almost numberless, and great armies were posted from Washington to Missouri. These little skirmishes and reconnaissances had no material effect upon the war. It was a great waste of men on shore and a great destruction of gun-boats afloat. It was quite evident to those who could judge, that, under such a system as the Government was pursuing, the war must languish for want of one efficient leader, who could arrange and direct the great armies which were scattered from one end of the States to the other, without apparently working for one common object. These c
Goldsboro (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 36
ode Island. serious loss to the government. operations of Lieutenant Flusser on the Chowan River. attack on Plymouth, N. C. the Southfield disabled. achievements of General J. G. Foster. Army and Navy co-operate in expedition against Goldsborough, N. C. Lieutenant Cushing's expedition against Wilmington pilots. Cushing captures a Fort and puts enemy to flight. other adventures. Lieutenant Flusser's expedition to Hertford, N. C. Confederates attack Fort Anderson. assistance rendered al Foster was fully alive to the value of the naval branch of the forces, and availed himself on all occasions of its services. In December, 1862, he planned an attack upon tie Confederate fortifications of Kinston and the railroad at or near Goldsborough, and asked the co-operation of the naval flotilla, at that time commanded by Commander A. Murray. The following gun-boats were assigned to this expedition: Delaware, Acting-Volunteer-Lieutenant A. P. Foster; Shawsheen, Acting-Volunteer-Lieu
Pamlico (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 36
ners. operations in sounds of North Carolina. Confederates invest Washington, N. C., but compelled to retire. gun-boats engage and silence many batteries on Pamlico River. names of officers and men who received commendations. General spinola's testimony in regard to gallant conduct of Navy. Lieutenant French's expedition. imced. On May 26th, Rear-Admiral Lee reports the operations in the sounds of North Carolina. It appears that the Confederates had invested Washington, on the Pamlico River, which investment lasted eighteen days, and after a fruitless effort to take the place (which would have been of no use to them if they had succeeded), the enerred where the Army could help the Navy; but, when such was the case, the latter acknowledged the obligation in a most eulogistic manner. This affair on the Pamlico River was very much like that on the upper Nansemond —— there were too few troops for the occasion. These scattered garrisons, in badly-built and poorly-armed earth
Kinston (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 36
naval branch of the forces, and availed himself on all occasions of its services. In December, 1862, he planned an attack upon tie Confederate fortifications of Kinston and the railroad at or near Goldsborough, and asked the co-operation of the naval flotilla, at that time commanded by Commander A. Murray. The following gun-boight and made preparations to ascend the Neuse River. At daylight next morning he got underway and with great difficulty forced his way up to within two miles of Kinston, meeting with but slight opposition from the guerilla bands which infested that neighborhood, and only losing one man. About two miles from Kinston the officerKinston the officers of the vessels, on turning a bend, suddenly found themselves faced by a 10-gun battery, while they were penned within the river with a space of only a hundred feet in which to move their boats. The Port Royal, Ocean Wave and Wilson were ordered to back out, and the Allison was interposed between them and the battery, which now o
Nansemond River (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 36
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
Pamlico Sound (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 36
ers. cutting out of Confederate steamer Kate from under guns of Fort Fisher. acts of bravery displayed. attempt to destroy steamer Hebe. Lieutenant Cushing cuts out and destroys blockade-runner Alexander Cooper. destruction of the Venus. Miscellaneous. When Acting-Rear-Admiral S. P. Lee succeeded Rear-Admiral Goldsborough in the command of the North Atlantic squadron there was not much left to be done except keeping up a strict blockade of the coast and keeping the Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds under subjection. All the naval force of the enemy between Norfolk and Howlet batteries had either been destroyed or made its escape to Richmond, enabling the Navy Department to decrease the large force kept in and about Hampton Roads. From September 1st up to January there was but little of moment to report in the North Atlantic squadron, beyond the operations in the sounds of North Carolina and the naval expedition under Commander Foxhall A. Parker, off Yorktown, which proved suc
Headquarters (Washington, United States) (search for this): chapter 36
as profuse in his acknowledgments of Lieutenant Lamson's conduct in the management of the flotilla. It would require too long an account to tell the whole story of this expedition, where fighting was carried on from the 12th of April to the 23d, where the sailors took their share of the fighting on shore, and where the gun-boats, under the incessant fire of the enemy, were nearly knocked to pieces. But General Getty shall speak for himself. On April 20th he writes as follows: Headquarters, 3D Division, 9Th Corps, U. S. S. Stepping Stones, Nansemond River, April 20th, 1863. Admiral: I beg to express my most sincere thanks to Captain Lamson, U. S. N., his officers and crews, for the gallantry, energy and ability displayed by them in the operations of yesterday, resulting in the capture of one of the enemy's batteries of five guns, on the west side of the Nansemond, and a number of prisoners. All did their duty most handsomely. Very respectfully, etc., George W. Get
Elizabeth (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 36
itself in the way of those who are determined to pursue and overtake it in spite of all obstacles. The proof of this was demonstrated in the case of Lieutenants Lamson and Cushing, two daring young fellows, who lost no opportunity of bringing their names before the Navy Department, and who were as well known in the Navy as the most successful commanders of fleets. A great many of the vessels of the North Atlantic squadron were employed in the blockade of the coast from the mouth of the Chesapeake to below Cape Fear shoals. The Cape Fear River had (since the complete blockade of Charleston) become the principal ground for blockade-runners, that river having two entrances, by either of which blockade-runners could enter, protected by Fort Caswell on the south side of Cape Fear, and by strong earth-works (which finally grew to be Fort Fisher) on the north side. Many reports are made of the capture or destruction of blockade-runners, and in chasing up these vessels great activity w
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