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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 1 (search)
ar Station 1, so that no supplies could reach Savannah by any of its accustomed channels. We, on edew, I thought I could carry the defences of Savannah by assault as soon as the heavy ordnance arri the Augusta road, and despatched thence into Savannah, by flag of truce, a formal demand for the suexamination of the enemy's works in and about Savannah, with a view to making it conform to our futuremoved by order of Admiral Dahlgren, so that Savannah already fulfils the important part it was des closed in on the enemy's works which covered Savannah. General Osterhaus with the right column, cotance they rendered me in the operations near Savannah. I wish to bring before the Commander-in-Cheadquarters left wing, army of Georgia, Savannah, Georgia, Jan. 9, 1865. Captain L. M. Dayton, Aidhrough Georgia, just closed in the capture of Savannah. While at Kingston, all surplus baggage of Lee, Boggs, Brown, Water Battery, opposite Fort Jackson, Lanton Battery, in the lines around the ci[72 more...]
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), December 1. (search)
December 1. The three columns moved as follows: the lower on the Statisborough road, the middle upon the Savannah road, and the left along the Georgia Central Railroad, destroying it en route. The two right columns encamped opposite Station No. 8. General Woods securing and repairing the wagon-bridge across the Ogeechee at that point. A small force crossed over and made a break in the railroad, and destroyed the depot. The Seventeenth corps succeeded in reaching Station No. 9.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), December 2. (search)
December 2. The column preserved the same order of march. General Blair reached Millen, having completely destroyed the railroad up to that point, including the large depot and considerable lumber, railroad ties, etc. The middle column encamped near Clifton's Ferry, having thrown a bridge over the Ogeechee at that point, and sent a brigade of General Corse's division to assist the Seventeenth corps in breaking up the railroad. In addition to the above, Scull's Creek, a wide stream, too deep to be forded, was carefully bridged in two places. Our scouting-parties hurried on to Scarborough, a little below, and seized a mail which gave us Savannah papers of that day.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), December 8. (search)
cable for a pontoon-bridge. General Corse sent forward a reconnoissance which found the enemy in force at the junction of this road with the King's Bridge and Savannah road. General Osterhaus effected a crossing of the Cannoucher with a couple of brigades, as directed. The Seventeenth corps meanwhile moved up abreast of Sta Third division, General John E. Smith, closed upon General Corse at the canal. As soon as he was within supporting distance, General Corse moved forward toward Savannah. He encountered about six hundred rebel infantry with two pieces of artillery near the Cross-Roads. His advanced brigade quickly dislodged them, capturing one piece of artillery and several prisoners. He followed them up across the Little Ogeechee, and by my direction, took up a strong position about twelve miles from Savannah, sent a detachment which broke the Gulf Railroad. His advance crossed the Little Ogeechee, and halted about eight miles from the city. King's Bridge had been b
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), December 10. (search)
The entire command closed in on the enemy's works which covered Savannah. General Osterhaus with the right column, consisting of General Cen completely successful, our supplies sure, and the possession of Savannah not far distant. It having been intimated that our future plans whis officers became anxious to crown our success by the capture of Savannah. In order to accomplish this, every exertion was made; heavy gunse going on, the General-in-Chief, having demanded the surrender of Savannah on the eighteenth instant, and having been refused, had gone to thher officers. General Slocum moved at once and took possession of Savannah, the enemy having with-drawn to the South-Carolina shore. He had urtesy, and the assistance they rendered me in the operations near Savannah. I wish to bring before the Commander-in-Chief the names of my r. Quite brisk artillery duels transpired after our investment of Savannah, where my attention was particularly called to the artillery of th
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), December 8. (search)
December 8. Second brigade crossed Ebenezer Creek, and the whole command united on the Monteith road, ten (10) miles south of Springfield. From this point the command moved in rear of the Seventeenth army corps, detachments covering the rear of several army corps, till the army reached the rebel lines and commenced the investment of Savannah.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), December 21. (search)
December 21. The enemy evacuated Savannah, the army occupied the city, and the operations of the cavalry closed. In carrying out the orders of the Commander-in-Chief in making the diversions indicated, some mistakes may have been made. Yet I believe that the principal operations and diversions required of the cavalry have been, throughout tile march, successfully accomplished. Certainly it is a fact, that not once has the enemy;s cavalry been able to reach the train or flank of one of our many infantry columns. We have three times crossed, from left to right and right to left, in front of our army, and have marched upward of five hundred and forty miles since the fourteenth of November. Have destroyed fourteen thousand and seven bales of cotton, two hundred and seventy-one cotton-gins, and much other valuable property. Have captured two (2) three-inch rifled guns, and have them now in use. Captured and destroyed eight hundred and sixty-five stands of small arms; have taken
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), November 13. (search)
on the second day, and remained with it through to Savannah, and performed excellent service throughout. One Clydesdale Creek and the Union causeway road from Savannah to Hardeesville. The enemy opposed these movements, however, undoubtedly hastened the evacuation of Savannah. In the mean time our main line was pushed towarve order. Two regiments were ordered to occupy Fort Jackson and other works below the city. General Geary wions at each camp during the march from Atlanta to Savannah. These positions were laid down and the notes accow be made. We captured on the march and before Savannah, thirty officers, (thirteen of whom were naval,) o two thousand five hundred reached our camp before Savannah. About one thousand seven hundred, of whom one mber of guns, of all calibres, found in and around Savannah in works first taken possession of by the Twentiet in front of the line occupied by the corps before Savannah. Major Reynolds's report, forwarded herewith, wil
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), Operations before Savannah. (search)
Operations before Savannah. December 12. Third regiment Wisconsin volunteers crossed to Argyle Island. Steamer Resolute captured. December 13. The remainder of the Third brigade, First division, moved to Cherokee Hill to protect the rear, and formed connection on its left with portion of Fourteenth corps. December 14. Two regiments of Second division pushed over on to Hutchinson's Island. December 15. Second regiment Massachusetts volunteers reenforced Third regiment Wigade, Third division, relieved remainder of Second brigade, First division, the latter crossing over to Argyle Island. December 19. The regiments of the Second brigade, First division, crossed over to the South-Carolina shore and intrenched themselves between Clydesdale Creek and the house of Mr. Izzard. December 21. Savannah having been evacuated by the enemy, the Second division took possession of the city early in the morning. The Third and First divisions arrived during the day.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), Captured and destroyed by the left wing, at Milledgeville, Georgia. (search)
unition, 20,000 pounds of powder. Captured in Fort McAllister, Beautiere, Rose Dew, Bartow, Thunderbolt, Jackson, Lee, Boggs, Brown, Water Battery, opposite Fort Jackson, Lanton Battery, in the lines around the city of Savannah, and in the city of Savannah: Artillery.--167 smooth-bore guns, 35 rifled guns, 7 mortars; total nSavannah, and in the city of Savannah: Artillery.--167 smooth-bore guns, 35 rifled guns, 7 mortars; total number of guns, 209. Artillery Carriages.--76 barbette, 1 casemate, 6 siege, 41 field; total number of carriages, 124. Artillery Ammunition.--19,843 for smooth-bore guns, 1903 for rifled guns, 17 for mortars; total number of rounds of artillery ammunition, 21,763. Small Arms.--183 various kinds. Infantry Ammunition.--80Savannah: Artillery.--167 smooth-bore guns, 35 rifled guns, 7 mortars; total number of guns, 209. Artillery Carriages.--76 barbette, 1 casemate, 6 siege, 41 field; total number of carriages, 124. Artillery Ammunition.--19,843 for smooth-bore guns, 1903 for rifled guns, 17 for mortars; total number of rounds of artillery ammunition, 21,763. Small Arms.--183 various kinds. Infantry Ammunition.--8000 musket cartridges, calibre, 59 ; 7500 musket buck and ball cartridges, calibre, 69; 11,000 elongated ball cartridges, calibre, 57; 3000 Sharpe's rifle; 18,000 rifled iron ball, calibre, 52; 4000 buck and ball cartridges, calibre, 75. Total infantry ammunition, 51,500. Expenditures of Ammunition during the Campaign. Arti
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