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Fort Ripley (Minnesota, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
then I must ask the patience of the Department, especially since the service and thoughts of all here are really necessary for the effectual discharge of the momentous duties intrusted to us. See Appendix. We close the present chapter with General Beauregard's instructions to Colonel Harris, dated July 20th, 1863: Colonel,—The Commanding General directs me to inform you that he wishes the rope obstructions to go on, and desires that they be laid between Castle Pinckney and Fort Ripley. He also wishes you to make an inspection of Fort Moultrie, to see if the glacis does not require to be raised, for the better protection of the brick scarp-wall. You will likewise see if Shell Point Battery does not require to be embrasured, and if it is necessary to make a covered way thence to Fort Johnson. The General wishes to know if mining wires cannot be established from Battery Gregg to Fort Sumter, and from the latter to Fort Moultrie, or if safety-fuses may not be prepa
South Carolina (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
in motion for Jackson, Miss., two brigades, under Brigadier-Generals Gist and W. H. T. Walker, the former commanding South Carolina, and the latter Georgia, regiments-somewhat over 5000 infantry in all, and two light batteries of the best class in tver, and in saving the Confederacy. On the 1st of June the Chief Quartermaster was informed that all the troops in South Carolina for whom estimates of provisions should be made—that is to say, all troops present, effectives and non-effectives—amond Fort Johnson, and have thus completely commanded the interior harbor. The possession of Charleston and of all the South Carolina sea-coast would have followed as a necessary sequence. About the middle of June a full and comprehensive letter waeven at this late day? Believing that there must be a remedy in the patriotism and intelligence of the planters of South Carolina, I shall invoke your executive proclamation to them, in this exigent hour, to send their negroes, with spades and sho
Tennessee River (United States) (search for this): chapter 6
uld, doubtless, then be raised, and, with about 20,000 of the reinforcements received from Virginia and elsewhere, could be left to hold those two States. The rest of the army, say about 60,000 or 70,000 men, should cross the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers, to Columbus or Fort Pillow, so as to command the Mississippi River, and thus cut off Grant's communications with the North. The latter officer (should he have delayed thus long his retreat north of these two points) would then find himselfattle-field, in position to be reinforced for the occasion from the forces left in Kentucky—and the result could not be doubtful for an instant. As a matter of course, advantage would be taken of the low stage of water in the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers to obstruct thoroughly their navigation and fortify their banks strongly, at the point where they come close together, known as the Neck. Immediately after the destruction of Grant's army, sufficient forces could be thrown from the army in
Amelia Island (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
artment of the South. The Federal forces were then in possession of Folly Island, north of the Stono; Seabrook Island, on the North Edisto; St. Helena Island, Port Royal Island, Hilton Head Island, Tybee Islands, Fort Pulaski, Ossabaw Island, Fort Clinch, and Amelia Island, and the city of St. Augustine. Engineer and Artillery Preparations against Charleston, by General Q. A. Gillmore, p. 18. It was fortunate that, shortly afterwards, the new Commanding General, in whose daring and engineerinAmelia Island, and the city of St. Augustine. Engineer and Artillery Preparations against Charleston, by General Q. A. Gillmore, p. 18. It was fortunate that, shortly afterwards, the new Commanding General, in whose daring and engineering ability the North greatly relied, preferred making his attack by Morris Island, instead of on the broad and weak front of James Island, where he might have penetrated our long, attenuated lines, and taken Charleston in flank and rear. Nothing, then, could have prevented Sumter from falling, for there can be no doubt that General Gillmore would have immediately increased the armament at and around Fort Johnson, and have thus completely commanded the interior harbor. The possession of Charles
Georgia (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
letter: Headquarters, Department S. C., Ga., and Fla., Charleston, S. C., May 11th, 1863. Htention: Headquarters, Department S. C., Ga., and Fla., Charleston, S. C., June 15th, 1863. imonton: Headquarters, Department S. C., Ga., and Fla., Charleston, S. C., June 23d, 1863. Gued: 1. Headquarters, Department S. C., Ga., and Fla., Charleston, S. C., July 9th, 1863. L A. G. 3. Headquarters, Department S. C., Ga., and Fla., Charleston, S. C., July 9th, 1863. C A. G. 4. Headquarters, Department S. C., Ga., and Fla., Charleston, S. C., July 10th, 1863. Staff. 6. Headquarters, Department S. C., Ga., and Fla., Charleston, S. C., July 11th, 1863. ollows: Headquarters, Department S. C., Ga., and Fla., Charleston, S. C., July 13th, 1863. Staff. 2. Headquarters, Department S. C., Ga., and Fla., Charleston, S. C., July 19th, 1863. Staff. 4. Headquarters, Department S. C., Ga., and Fla., Charleston, S. C., July 20th, 1863. [4 more...]
Kentucky (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
etter to Mr. Seddon. plan of the campaign to redeem Tennessee and Kentucky submitted to General Johnston, after the battle of Chancellorsvilld inaugurate a vigorous and successful campaign into Tennessee and Kentucky. His views to that effect are contained in the following letter, army is suddenly and boldly to take the offensive in Tennessee and Kentucky, for which purpose all available forces (from other commands held Ohio. A force of at least 10,000 men in Tennessee, and 20,000 in Kentucky, would, doubtless, then be raised, and, with about 20,000 of the rposition to be reinforced for the occasion from the forces left in Kentucky—and the result could not be doubtful for an instant. As a matter Kirby Smith, and into Missouri to the assistance of Price, or from Kentucky into Virginia, to reinforce the troops left there, should they be o the West, might have successfully aided in recovering Tennessee, Kentucky, and the Mississippi River, and in saving the Confederacy. On t
Hilton Head (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
e left a prey to such destructive raids as devastated the Combahee some days ago. Thus far, however, I can see no evidences of reduction. General Hunter was at Hilton Head on the 8th instant; his troops hold the same positions as heretofore, and apparently in the same force—a brigade on Folly, one on Seabrook's Island, and the balance on the islands about Port Royal. One of the monitors is at Hilton Head, and five are still in the North Edisto. Nor has the number of their gunboats or transports diminished, or at any time recently been increased, as must have been the case had a material removal of troops taken place. While, therefore, I would not on my , I would desire service in the field, for which I consider myself best fitted by my taste and studies. I shall observe closely the movements of the enemy at Hilton Head, with a view to ascertaining whether any material reduction of his force has taken or is taking place, which will be promptly reported for the information of th
Morris Island (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
ormation concerning the enemy's descent on Morris Island. General Beauregard's reply.> No soone leave less than a regiment of infantry on Morris Island, which, if once carried by the enemy, woulcupy and fortify Folly Island and threaten Morris Island, as is now the case. Late Northern pape 16th inst., proposing that the portion of Morris Island now occupied by the enemy, after it shall eral Beauregard's Report of the Defence of Morris Island, which forms the subject of the next chapter casks should be furnished the troops on Morris Island, for the construction of rat-holes; and thera-tion in the defence of Fort Sumter and Morris Island. It bore date July 18th, and was in thesey, erelong, of withdrawing our forces from Morris Island. He therefore instructed General Ripley the enemy's lodgment on the southern end of Morris Island. A letter of searching inquiry was forwarnt of the descent of the Federal forces on Morris Island, and of the reasons of its success. From [7 more...]
Virginia (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
h were tired of the war and, until this invasion, the Northern army could not be recruited. The Governors of some States, notably Governor Seymour, of New York, had refused more troops. Longstreet, with thirty thousand men of the Army of Northern Virginia, sent to the West, might have successfully aided in recovering Tennessee, Kentucky, and the Mississippi River, and in saving the Confederacy. On the 1st of June the Chief Quartermaster was informed that all the troops in South Carolina f. This was an additional cause of anxiety to General Beauregard, for there seemed to be no end to the determination of the Government to withdraw troops from his Department. Nay, more: just at that time General D. H. Hill, commanding in Southeastern Virginia and North Carolina, had also applied for assistance, to guard against an attack which he thought was then threatening him, via Newbern—assistance which, under the circumstances, it was necessary to deny him. We here give General Beauregar
Savannah (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
his force, if concentrated at either Charleston or Savannah for a certain period, could, doubtless, make a stot not be lost sight of that my communications with Savannah can be cut by the enemy, without the use of a largof the batteries, and to withdraw them, here or at Savannah, involves the surrender of the work so abandoned, t the line of communication between Charleston and Savannah, a little farther on. A few days later, on the and 1171 cavalry. In the works and lines around Savannah are 1888 nominal infantry, 2295 heavy and light ar necessary to hold the works around Charleston and Savannah, constantly menaced by the proximity of the enemy' you of the expected arrival of ten companies from Savannah and one brigade from Wilmington, N. C., and to dirtillerists and one 10-inch mortar, complete, left Savannah last night. The other four mortars, will soon folTwo 10-inch columbiads have been ordered here from Savannah. Respectfully, your obedient servant, Thomas J
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