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April 24th (search for this): chapter 40
efficient commander, the lamented Charles F. McIntosh, aided by active, zealous and competent officers, bent all their energies to put the ship in a fighting condition, and by the time that the Federal fleet came up to run by the batteries, on April 24th, all the guns, except, I think, two, were mounted. At that time, the work on the machinery of the propellers was far from completion, and the vessel was, in that regard, as helpless as when she went there. The port-holes for the guns were so ould not give her guns more than five (5) degrees elevation; not enough to reach the enemy. That the best disposition possible was made of the vessels under the command of Commander Mitchell to resist the passage of the enemy. That on the 24th of April the enemy appeared, and his passage was hotly contested by the Louisiana, the McRae and the Manassas. That the Jackson was previously sent up the river to guard certain passes, and the launch down the river to signal the approach of the en
January 5th (search for this): chapter 40
s: Confederate States Navy Department, Office of orders and detail, Richmond, December 24th, 1862. Sir,—By order of the Secretary of the Navy, you are hereby appointed President of a court of inquiry, to be convened in this city on the 5th of January next. Captain S. S. Lee and Commander Robert G. Robb have been ordered to report to you, and with you will compose the court. Mr. George Lee Brent will report to you as Recorder. You will inquire into the whole official conduct of Comm detail, Richmond, March 18th, 1863. Flag-Officer, S. Barron, Commanding, & c., sir,— The Naval Court of Inquiry on Commander Mitchell, of which you are the presiding officer, is hereby dissolved. The court convened in this city on the 5th day of January and has been continued thus long in session awaiting the attendance of General Mansfield Lovell and Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Higgins, who were summoned to appear before it as witnesses, by orders from the War Department. Learning that one
Wainwright (search for this): chapter 40
in Boston harbor. Admiral Porter, on page 950, says: We were all sitting at the table on board the Harriet Lane with the terms of capitulation between us. I had signed it, as had also Commander Renshaw, of the Westfield, and Lieutenant-Commander Wainwright, of the Harriet Lane, was about to follow our example, when he was suddenly called on deck by one of his officers. He returned immediately, and informed me that the iron-clad Louisiana was in flames and drifting down the river towarere anchored within thirty yards of each other. This is sharp practice, I said to the Confederate officers, but if you can stand the explosion when it comes, we can. We will go on and finish the capitulation. At the same time I gave Lieutenant Wainwright orders, &c., &c., &c. Then I handed the pen to General Duncan and Colonel Higgins, who coolly signed their names in as bold a hand as if they were not momentarily in danger of being blown up. Then we all sat quietly awaiting the result. I
April, 1862 AD (search for this): chapter 40
The opening of the lower Mississippi in April, 1862-a reply to Admiral Porter. By Captain W. C. Whittle. The Century, illustrated monthly magazine, of April, 1885, contains an article by Admiral David D. Porter, of the United States Navy, entitled The Opening of the Lower Mississippi—April, 1862. Before the article appeared I received a very polite letter from W. Lewis Fraser, Esq., manager of the Century, requesting me, as one of the officers of the Confederate iron-clad Louisiana, to April, 1862. Before the article appeared I received a very polite letter from W. Lewis Fraser, Esq., manager of the Century, requesting me, as one of the officers of the Confederate iron-clad Louisiana, to furnish such a description as I could of the Louisiana, and of her construction, to accompany an article soon to appear in their magazine, enclosing me at the same time a pencil sketch of the vessel, of which he said, from the enclosed drawing furnished by Admiral Porter, we conclude that she was somewhat similar to the Merrimac. I concluded from that clause that Admiral Porter might be the author of the article referred to. I gladly supplied Mr. Fraser with as good a sketch and description
W. Lewis Fraser (search for this): chapter 40
rated monthly magazine, of April, 1885, contains an article by Admiral David D. Porter, of the United States Navy, entitled The Opening of the Lower Mississippi—April, 1862. Before the article appeared I received a very polite letter from W. Lewis Fraser, Esq., manager of the Century, requesting me, as one of the officers of the Confederate iron-clad Louisiana, to furnish such a description as I could of the Louisiana, and of her construction, to accompany an article soon to appear in their ch he said, from the enclosed drawing furnished by Admiral Porter, we conclude that she was somewhat similar to the Merrimac. I concluded from that clause that Admiral Porter might be the author of the article referred to. I gladly supplied Mr. Fraser with as good a sketch and description of the Louisiana as I was able from my short experience on board and knowledge of her, and touched upon an incident connected with her destruction with which I was peculiarly concerned. The manager of the
John K. Mitchell (search for this): chapter 40
e, as a messenger had been despatched. Commodore Mitchell returned to the Louisiana. Admiral PoJackson. A consultation was called by Commodore Mitchell. The decision was, that with an enemy aLouisiana after firing her effectually. Commodore Mitchell then called me to him and told me to go article, Admiral Porter says, page 951: His (Mitchell's) movements had been reported to me, and as We steered directly for the vessel carrying Mitchell's flag, and the order was given to fire at ther, the good, brave old Colonel sent for Commodore Mitchell, Lieutenants John Wilkinson, W. H. Ward,eceiving the capitulation of the forts. Commodore Mitchell wrote a letter to the authorities in Wasrter's conduct was, and his criticism of Commodore Mitchell's conduct is, I will give the following ion, from all the evidence adduced, that Commander Mitchell did all in his power to sustain the honow of his dead friend, Farragut, or his vanquished foe, Mitchell? Norfolk, Va., December 18th, 1885. [28 more...]
David D. Porter (search for this): chapter 40
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...]
Mansfield Lovell (search for this): chapter 40
, is hereby dissolved. The court convened in this city on the 5th day of January and has been continued thus long in session awaiting the attendance of General Mansfield Lovell and Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Higgins, who were summoned to appear before it as witnesses, by orders from the War Department. Learning that one of these gentlemen, Lieutenant-Colonel Higgins, cannot be spared from his present command, and that General Lovell has made no answer to the summons from the War Department, although they have been more than two months since summoned, again and again, there is no course left but to dissolve the court, which is done accordingly, and you wi of all whom it may concern. S. R. Mallory, Secretary of the Navy. Before this court convened, General Duncan died. It is worthy of note that neither General Lovell, who commanded all the troops in and below New Orleans, nor Lieutenant-Colonel Higgins, who was second in command of Fort Jackson, could be gotten as witnesse
Samuel Barron (search for this): chapter 40
ing the Mississippi River; and if he did not, to what extent did he fail so to do. Respectfully, your obedient servant, F. Forrest, Chief of Bureau. Flag-Officer Samuel Barron, C. S. N., Commanding, &c., James River, Va. Finding. That Commander Mitchell assumed command of the Louisiana at New Orleans on the 20th April, and embarrassing circumstances under which he was placed, was all that could be expected by the country and the naval service of a capable and gallant officer. S. Barron, Flag Officer, President of the Court. George Lee Brent, Recorder. Navy Department, March 17th, 1863. Proceedings and finding approved. Office of Ordersdissolve the Court. S. R. Mallory, Secretary of the Navy. Confederate States Navy Department, Office of orders and detail, Richmond, March 18th, 1863. Flag-Officer, S. Barron, Commanding, & c., sir,— The Naval Court of Inquiry on Commander Mitchell, of which you are the presiding officer, is hereby dissolved. The court con
F. Forrest (search for this): chapter 40
r the said officer did or did not do all in his power to sustain the honor of the flag, and prevent the enemy from ascending the Mississippi River; and if he did not, to what extent did he fail so to do. Respectfully, your obedient servant, F. Forrest, Chief of Bureau. Flag-Officer Samuel Barron, C. S. N., Commanding, &c., James River, Va. Finding. That Commander Mitchell assumed command of the Louisiana at New Orleans on the 20th April, 1862; and from that time until the destructionsolve the court, which is done accordingly, and you will so inform the members and the judge advocate. You will be pleased to have this letter, or a certified copy, spread upon the records of the court. Respectfully, your obedient servant, F. Forrest, Chief of Bureau. The foregoing is ordered to be published for the information of all whom it may concern. S. R. Mallory, Secretary of the Navy. Before this court convened, General Duncan died. It is worthy of note that neither G
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