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Maggi (search for this): article 1
flank the rebel entrenchments on the left. At this period the fighting was terrific, volley upon volley proceeding so closely that it was difficult to distinguish the intervals. They fought there two souls up to their waists in water. Lieutenant Colonel Maggi on the extreme right of the battery, came up with flanking companies I and D, armed with Harper's Ferry rifles, and pushed around the right flank of the battery, to turn it — At this juncture, Captain Foster, of Company D. felt at the h came up to the front line with great gallantly, and asked if the Twenty-first would charge and take the battery — the men had to lay down in the water, and mind in order to load, resting up to flee--Major Clark promptly responded, "yes" Lieutenant Colonel Maggi then gave the order to "charge upon the battery." At this moment, the enemy becoming aware of our intentions, instantly poured into our men an incessant volley of musketry; continuing, perhaps for five or ten minutes, taking effect
Poor (search for this): article 1
e rebel camp. General Foster, with the Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth Massachusetts, had advanced a short distance beyond this road on his way to the north end of the island. Having learned that he was on the wrong route he was returning, when met by the rebel messenger and Lieut. Hovey. The Lieut Colonel of the rebel regiment meeting Gen. Foster, asked him what terms of capitulation would be granted? Gen. Foster replied, "None, except an immediate and unconditional surrender!" Lieut Colonel Poor then acceded to the terms, and was escorted to the rebel camp by our troops. Meantime Gen. Reno advanced along the road with his brigade to the rebel came also, and took possession with the Twenty-first Regiment, who were drawn up in front of the barracks. On this glorious occasion thirteen hundred rebels laid a down their arms and surrendered to General Foster and seven hundred to Gen. Reno. Company I, of the Twenty-first Massachusetts, was detailed to take charge of the prisone
C. Jennings Wise (search for this): article 1
which the enemy fled. The quantity and variety of articles were too extensive to describe. Numerous prisoners were taken along the route, the most of whom were wounded and exhausted having fallen by the wayside. As we advanced on the road towards Nag's Head, several boat loads of rebels were observed retreating across Roanoke Sound towards the mainland. A small sloop and surf boat had just put off from shore, having thirty or forty persons on board among whom were Captains Smith and C. Jennings Wise, the latter mortally wounded. General Reno instantly ordered five companies of the Twenty-first Massachusetts to scour the beach to the right and left, and also commanded the rebel boats, to return or be fired into. They immediately came ashore and surrendered to Major Clark, A contraband gave notice that about this time that several rebels were in a house near by, and a guard having been, detailed, they were captured. The afternoon had not half passed, so the brigade halted
Geo Clark (search for this): article 1
ar and right of their battery, while 200 more were in the front of their battery. The other companies of the Twenty-first Massachusetts were then brought up by Major Clark, and formed it, front of companies I and D, who had sustained the fire for an hour and a half at this point. Three companies of the Fifty-first New York came uallantly, and asked if the Twenty-first would charge and take the battery — the men had to lay down in the water, and mind in order to load, resting up to flee--Major Clark promptly responded, "yes" Lieutenant Colonel Maggi then gave the order to "charge upon the battery." At this moment, the enemy becoming aware of our intentsetts to scour the beach to the right and left, and also commanded the rebel boats, to return or be fired into. They immediately came ashore and surrendered to Major Clark, A contraband gave notice that about this time that several rebels were in a house near by, and a guard having been, detailed, they were captured. The
Georgia (Georgia, United States) (search for this): article 1
the Twenty-first Massachusetts to scour the beach to the right and left, and also commanded the rebel boats, to return or be fired into. They immediately came ashore and surrendered to Major Clark, A contraband gave notice that about this time that several rebels were in a house near by, and a guard having been, detailed, they were captured. The afternoon had not half passed, so the brigade halted for some refreshment, after which they started on the route toward the rebel camp "Georgia," three miles distant. Company E, Twenty-first Massachusetts regiment, were thrown out as an advance guard, and when three quarters of the way through the forest, were fired on by the enemy, who were ambushed in the bushes and trees.--Forty skirmishers were then deployed, all of whom returned safe, notwithstanding they killed three rebels and wounded five others. Soon after this Lieutenant Hovey observed a squad of rebels approaching, bearing a flag of truce Lieut, Col Poor, who was in com
Massachusetts (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): article 1
he Union Coast Guard, which commanded the ford. A reconnaissance being made soon after, the equipage of the missing soldier was found, and the camp sites of the enemy discerned. Gen. Reno in the Meantime brought out his brigade, of the Twenty-first Massachusetts, Fifty- first New York, Ninth New Jersey, and Fifty-first Pennsylvania. At this period the Second Brigade came up as follows: Twenty-first Massachusetts, Fifty-first New York, and Ninth New Jersey. The Twenty-first at Massachusetts deployed to the left of the battery, and entered the swamp followed closed, by the Fifty-first New York Both of these regiments endeavored to flank the rebel entrenchments on the left. At this period the fighting was terrific, volley upon volley proceeding so closely that it was difficult to distinguish the intervals. They fought there two souls up to their waists in water. Lieutenant Colonel Maggi on the extreme right of the battery, came up with flanking companies I and D, armed wit
Harper's Ferry (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
eployed to the left of the battery, and entered the swamp followed closed, by the Fifty-first New York Both of these regiments endeavored to flank the rebel entrenchments on the left. At this period the fighting was terrific, volley upon volley proceeding so closely that it was difficult to distinguish the intervals. They fought there two souls up to their waists in water. Lieutenant Colonel Maggi on the extreme right of the battery, came up with flanking companies I and D, armed with Harper's Ferry rifles, and pushed around the right flank of the battery, to turn it — At this juncture, Captain Foster, of Company D. felt at the head of his column, pierces by two bails. Our men were now contending against a murderous fire from the enemy's sharp shooters, stationed in the woods at the rear and right of their battery, while 200 more were in the front of their battery. The other companies of the Twenty-first Massachusetts were then brought up by Major Clark, and formed it, front of c
Roanoke Sound (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 1
f General Reno, now started in pursuit of the rebels, who were half an hour ahead in full retreat. It would not be possible to describe the appearance of the road along which the enemy fled. The quantity and variety of articles were too extensive to describe. Numerous prisoners were taken along the route, the most of whom were wounded and exhausted having fallen by the wayside. As we advanced on the road towards Nag's Head, several boat loads of rebels were observed retreating across Roanoke Sound towards the mainland. A small sloop and surf boat had just put off from shore, having thirty or forty persons on board among whom were Captains Smith and C. Jennings Wise, the latter mortally wounded. General Reno instantly ordered five companies of the Twenty-first Massachusetts to scour the beach to the right and left, and also commanded the rebel boats, to return or be fired into. They immediately came ashore and surrendered to Major Clark, A contraband gave notice that about
Nags Head (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 1
with Union soldiers. The troops of the Second brigade, under command of General Reno, now started in pursuit of the rebels, who were half an hour ahead in full retreat. It would not be possible to describe the appearance of the road along which the enemy fled. The quantity and variety of articles were too extensive to describe. Numerous prisoners were taken along the route, the most of whom were wounded and exhausted having fallen by the wayside. As we advanced on the road towards Nag's Head, several boat loads of rebels were observed retreating across Roanoke Sound towards the mainland. A small sloop and surf boat had just put off from shore, having thirty or forty persons on board among whom were Captains Smith and C. Jennings Wise, the latter mortally wounded. General Reno instantly ordered five companies of the Twenty-first Massachusetts to scour the beach to the right and left, and also commanded the rebel boats, to return or be fired into. They immediately came ashore
January 19th (search for this): article 10
A Federal officer of some Sensibility. --Gen. McCook, of the Federal army, sent the following letter to Hon. Baille Peyton, of Tennessee, with the remains of Lieut. Baille Peyton, Jr: Sir: It was my painful duty to-day, as commander of this camp, to receive the remains of your gallant son, who fell, bravely leading his company, at the battle of Mill Spring, on Jan. 19th inst. I have no personal acquaintance with you, but I have often heard my father speak of you as one of his friends; and I, as the son of a friend, to the son of a friend, have had all possible attention paid to the remains. On the arrival of the body here. I had it embalmed by Professor Goldsmith, of Louisville and Dr. Meylut, my Medical Director. The metallic coffin was --furnished by Gen. Dr, O. Ryell and Department Commander. I hope a speedy close will be put to this unhappy rebellion — this unholy war.
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