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Yorktown (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.20
established an outpost at Bethel Church, on the Peninsula formed by the York and James rivers, about thirteen miles from Yorktown, eight from Hampton, and eight from the now-flourishing town of Newport News, but which was then an insignificant hamletthe Confederate pickets were driven in, and the first battle of the civil war begun at a point about thirteen miles from Yorktown, where the revolutionary war practically ended just eighty years previously. The first move of the Federals was by a now of this first battle of the Civil War, about which very little is said in history: First North Carolina infantry, Yorktown, June 12, 1861. In obedience to orders from the colonel commanding, I marched on the 6th instant with my regiment and four pieces of Major Randolph's battery from Yorktown, on the Hampton road, to Bethel Church, nine miles from Hampton. We reached there after dark on a wet night, and slept without tents. Early on the morning of the 7th I made a reconnaissance of
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 1.20
ston would be ruined cities. Became famous. Among the participants in this battle who afterwards became famous were: Captain Kilpatrick, on the Federal side, as a cavalry general. Colonel Hill, on the Confederate side, as a lieutenant-general. General Butler, on the Federal, as a major-general, who was bottled up at Bermuda Hundred at the beginning of the siege of Petersburg. Major George W. Randolph, who commanded the Confederate artillery, as Secretary of War of the Confederate States. And a host of lesser lights who became captains, majors, colonels, and even brigadier-generals. The impression prevailed at the out-break of the Civil War (and prevails now to considerable extent) that volunteers were no match for regulars in battle, but this fight dispelled that illusion, as on this occasion the firing of the regular United States Battery was wild in the extreme, while that of the Confederate artillery was accurate and deadly, as attested by official reports o
New Haven (Connecticut, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.20
fell mortally wounded. The rest of the party returned to the Confederate lines, and the house was afterwards fired by a shell from a howitzer. Winthrop's charge. The fighting then shifted to the right, and was kept up two or three hours longer, the Federals several times attempting to carry the Confederate works by assault, but in every instance they were met with such a deadly fire they fell back. During one of these assaults a gallant young officer, Major Theodore Winthrop, of New Haven, Conn., who was General Butler's private secretary, and who volunteered as an aid on General Pierce's staff for this expedition, while attempting to rally a wavering column, drew his sword, waved it aloft, leaped on the trunk of a fallen tree, and shouted to his men: One more charge, boys, and the day is ours! Alas, for poor Winthrop! It was his last charge. A North Carolinian sent a bullet crashing through his heart, and he fell dead at the head of the column, which retired in great confus
York (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.20
the fire from which was so demoralizing to the enemy when the troops behind them rose as if out of the ground and delivered a deadly volley into their ranks. What a feeling takes possession of a man when he is crouched down behind earthworks awaiting the approach of the enemy, all unsuspecting, and he rises up from behind a masked battery and delivers his fire for the first time! Early in June, 1861, the Confederates established an outpost at Bethel Church, on the Peninsula formed by the York and James rivers, about thirteen miles from Yorktown, eight from Hampton, and eight from the now-flourishing town of Newport News, but which was then an insignificant hamlet. Federal raiding parties had previously visited Bethel and inscribed on its church walls such terrifying words as Death to Traitors! Down with the Rebels! etc. General B. F. Butler, who was in command of the Department of Virginia, with headquarters at Fortress Monroe, determined to break up this observation post of
North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.20
es not engaged were as much exposed, and rendered equal service with those participating in the fight. They deserve equally the thanks of the country. In fact, it is the most trying ordeal to which soldiers can be subjected, to receive a fire which their orders forbid them to return. Had a single company left its post our works would have been exposed, and the constancy and discipline of the unengaged companies cannot be too highly commended. A detachment of fifteen cadets from the North Carolina Military Institute defended the howitzer under Lieutenant Hudnall, and acted with great coolness and determination. The Confederates had in all 1,200 men in the action. The enemy had the regiments of Colonel Duryea (Zouaves), Colonel Carr, Colonel Allen, Colonel Bendix, and Colonel Winthrop (Massachusetts), from Old Point Comfort, and five companies of Phelp's Regiment, from Newport News. We had never more than 300 actively engaged at any one time. The Confederate loss was elev
Bermuda Hundred (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.20
eaceful recognition of the Southern Confederacy and the establishment of amicable relations by treaties; the speedy closing of the war, or else New York and Boston would be ruined cities. Became famous. Among the participants in this battle who afterwards became famous were: Captain Kilpatrick, on the Federal side, as a cavalry general. Colonel Hill, on the Confederate side, as a lieutenant-general. General Butler, on the Federal, as a major-general, who was bottled up at Bermuda Hundred at the beginning of the siege of Petersburg. Major George W. Randolph, who commanded the Confederate artillery, as Secretary of War of the Confederate States. And a host of lesser lights who became captains, majors, colonels, and even brigadier-generals. The impression prevailed at the out-break of the Civil War (and prevails now to considerable extent) that volunteers were no match for regulars in battle, but this fight dispelled that illusion, as on this occasion the firing
Hampton (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.20
it will be seen that there were about 4,400 men on the Federal side against about 1,400 on the Confederate. General Pierce, of the Federal army, in command at Hampton, was in charge of Butler's forces, and his command broke camp at 1 o'clock on the morning of the 10th of June, marching by two roads, with the intention of forminn obedience to orders from the colonel commanding, I marched on the 6th instant with my regiment and four pieces of Major Randolph's battery from Yorktown, on the Hampton road, to Bethel Church, nine miles from Hampton. We reached there after dark on a wet night, and slept without tents. Early on the morning of the 7th I made a re Yankees reached the goal first. Major Lane brought in one prisoner. Reliable citizens reported that two cartloads and one buggy-load of wounded were taken into Hampton. We had not a single man wounded or killed. Colonel Magruder came up that evening and assumed command. A fresh supply. On Sunday, June 9th, a fresh supp
Richmond (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.20
Battle of Bethel. [from the Richmond, Va., dispatch, October 13, 1901.] First engagement of the War between the States. Barely mentioned in history. Of sufficient importance to be recorded on its Pages—Men engaged in it on both sides who afterwards became famous. Forty years ago the tenth of last June, the first battle of the Civil War was fought at Bethel Church, Va., between the Federal forces of General B. F. Butler (with General Pierce in immediate command) and the Confedch of the enemy, all unsuspecting, and he rises up from behind a masked battery and delivers his fire for the first time! Early in June, 1861, the Confederates established an outpost at Bethel Church, on the Peninsula formed by the York and James rivers, about thirteen miles from Yorktown, eight from Hampton, and eight from the now-flourishing town of Newport News, but which was then an insignificant hamlet. Federal raiding parties had previously visited Bethel and inscribed on its church wa
Fortress Monroe (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.20
parties had previously visited Bethel and inscribed on its church walls such terrifying words as Death to Traitors! Down with the Rebels! etc. General B. F. Butler, who was in command of the Department of Virginia, with headquarters at Fortress Monroe, determined to break up this observation post of the Confederates, and organized an expedition for that purpose, consisting of about 4,400 men from the First, Second, Third, Fifth and Seventh New York regiments, under the commands of ColonelA North Carolinian sent a bullet crashing through his heart, and he fell dead at the head of the column, which retired in great confusion. This practically ended the battle, after four or five hours of fighting, and the Federals returned to Fortress Monroe. A gathering up of the wounded and a summary of the casualties showed a loss of: Killed.Wounded.Missing.Total. Federals,1853576 Confederates,19—10 The small loss of the Confederates was due probably to the fact that they were fig
Old Point (Maine, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.20
eceive a fire which their orders forbid them to return. Had a single company left its post our works would have been exposed, and the constancy and discipline of the unengaged companies cannot be too highly commended. A detachment of fifteen cadets from the North Carolina Military Institute defended the howitzer under Lieutenant Hudnall, and acted with great coolness and determination. The Confederates had in all 1,200 men in the action. The enemy had the regiments of Colonel Duryea (Zouaves), Colonel Carr, Colonel Allen, Colonel Bendix, and Colonel Winthrop (Massachusetts), from Old Point Comfort, and five companies of Phelp's Regiment, from Newport News. We had never more than 300 actively engaged at any one time. The Confederate loss was eleven wounded—of these one mortally. The enemy must have lost some 300. I could not, without great disparagement of their courage, place their loss at a lower figure. D. H. Hill, Colonel First Regiment North Carolina Volunteers
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