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Piankatank River (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 2
severely with sea sickness during the night our cavalry were a forlorn looking set, and it was pitiful to see their pale, uneasy faces. Nothing of importance occurred during the day. The sea still ran high, and the wind increased in strength. About night three sails made their appearance in the bay, all beating down upon the starboard tack directly towards us. We made out towards them, and for an hour or two chased the larger of the two down towards Gwin's Island and the mouth of the Piankatank. About 9 o'clock she was overhauled, and proved to be the schooner Golden Rod; laden with coals, from Baltimore, and bound for Maine. The captain and crew were the most surprised men I ever saw. The other two sail (schooners both) had anchored just inside the point, and these were picked up upon our return. They were the Two Brothers and the Coquette, anchor-sweepers, from Philadelphia. Both had a number of very fine anchors and cables on board. Taking the three in tow we ran up to Ur
Port Tobacco Bay (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 2
ature into the scene. The Confederate flag was flying from the Satellite, and from some old bunting on board, the officers of the Reliance improvised a small flag of the new pattern — the white ground with battle-flag union. Our advance caused considerable excitement on the route: the people did not know what to make of it. Some stared in mute astonishment, others thought it a trick of the Yankees, others again greeted us with enthusiastic cheers. The sun went down just as we entered Port Tobacco bay, its soft light lingering for a time upon the hazy hillsides. The picture that was then presented us was beautiful beyond description, and will linger long in some niche of the mind where memory shall hang it. A short run from here brought us to Port Royal. There some of our troops were stationed, with a battery of artillery. We were hailed from the banks and warned not to surprise it for fear of receiving a few shots before our character could be made known. A boat was therefo
Port Royal (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 2
cables on board. Taking the three in tow we ran up to Urbanna again, and let go anchors. As the Reliance had but a few bushels of coal left she was sent up to Port Royal that morning, but, since our capture of the Golden Rod, she was ordered to return. Running the Satellite alongside the schooner we took on board coal to lahis morning the storm cleared away, but the weather was chilly and the river rough. A pilot was obtained from the shore and preparations were made to run up to Port Royal, where the steamers and the prizes could be dismantled. The larger schooner drew eleven feet of water, and this the pilot thought too much to be gotten up withesented us was beautiful beyond description, and will linger long in some niche of the mind where memory shall hang it. A short run from here brought us to Port Royal. There some of our troops were stationed, with a battery of artillery. We were hailed from the banks and warned not to surprise it for fear of receiving a few
Urbanna (Ohio, United States) (search for this): article 2
d closely by Lieut. Hudgins. The run up occupied some three hours, and a little after sunrise we dropped the anchors off Urbana. The first thing was to get the wounded and prisoners ashore. Midshipman Goodwyn had charge of this, and in a short tims, from Philadelphia. Both had a number of very fine anchors and cables on board. Taking the three in tow we ran up to Urbanna again, and let go anchors. As the Reliance had but a few bushels of coal left she was sent up to Port Royal that morninortable, and I am sure the wounded will ever cherish kindly recollections of their care. We remained a few hours at Urbanna, then again ran down the river and laid under lee of the land, some two miles from the bay, waiting patiently for "somet the choice of an unequal fight or a retreat up the river. The odds were too great for the former, and so we headed for Urbanna. Meantime Lieut. Hudgins had arrived with the Reliance, and was coaling from the schooner. Upon nearing them a boa
Fortress Monroe (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 2
the land, some two miles from the bay, waiting patiently for "something to turn up." The sea seemed to be higher than before, and we could see the white foam caps flash in the light, and the heavy breakers dash upon the beach with their continuous, saddening roar. It was too much for the Satellite — the elements were against us. From a picket we ascertained the Currituck had arrived off the Plankatank, had communicated with the shore, and afterwards steamed rapidly in the direction of Fortress Monroe. We knew, then, she was aware of the nature of our exploit, and had gone for aid to pursue us.--Sure enough, later in the evening the black smoke stacks of three large gunboats became visible in the distance. Had the weather been favorable Lieut. Wood intended to have run out before the steamers came up; but the pilots decided the sea was too rough for our engines. This being the case, we had the choice of an unequal fight or a retreat up the river. The odds were too great for t
Middlesex County (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 2
e wounded of both vessels together and could better attend to their wants. The Yankees had no medical officer with them — only two surgeon's stewards, both of whom seemed ignorant of their duties, and not inclined to assist even their own men. The ladies of the surrounding country soon began to collect at the house, and they gave me material assistance. Late in the evening a boat was sent off for me, and I went on board the Satellite, leaving the wounded in charge of Dr. Nicholson, of Middlesex county, a gentleman well known in Virginia. To his professional skill the sufferers are much indebted. Meantime the prisoners had been taken by the cavalry and were on their way to Richmond. Unfortunately for us neither of these steamers had beyond a few hours' coal. The Currituck, the remaining steamer on this station, had gone up the river to coal-up intending upon her return to relieve these for the same purpose. Lt. Wood determined, however, to make the most of the little on b
King George Court House (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 2
labama regiments, with a fine battery of Napoleons, the name of which has escaped me. They had been here some days, and acted as a protection to a train of wagons foraging in this vicinity. The Yankees were some fifteen miles from here, at King George C. H., where, it is said, they have a considerable force of cavalry and infantry. On Tuesday a skirmish occurred near King George C. H., in which the enemy were repulsed, leaving ten dead upon the field. Our loss was slight — some two or three King George C. H., in which the enemy were repulsed, leaving ten dead upon the field. Our loss was slight — some two or three wounded. During the day several parties of ladies came off to visit us, some of whom recognized the gunboats, and had before seen them upon the river during the negro and chicken stealing expeditions of the Yankees. We received considerable attention from the shore, and had the Richmond papers sent off to us, the first received for many days. In the evening I saw dress parade and listened for a sweet half hour to the rich tones of the organ in the village church. Bohemian
Rappahannock (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 2
On board steamer Satellite, Rappahannock River, Aug. 30, 1863. As I remarked in my previous letter, the work of clearing the decks of the steamers and of securing the prisoners occupied but a few moments. The men immediately after took their positions, and a stranger would have supposed the crew were engaged in the regular routine of daily duty. The boats were made fast astern, everything was hauled taught on board, ropes called up, and guns prepared for a fight. Lieut. Wood was on board the Satellite, and, Mr. Hoge being wounded, Lieut. Hudgins, the second officer in command, was put in charge of the Reliance. He was ordered to follow close after the Satellite, which was to be taken up the river by Pilot Moore. The engineers, Messrs. Bowman and Tennent, soon got up steam and reported the vessels ready to move. I was on the Reliance at the time, having gone there to attend the wounds of Lieut. Hoge and Capt. Walters, both seriously hit, and lying side by side in the cab
Maine (Maine, United States) (search for this): article 2
Nothing of importance occurred during the day. The sea still ran high, and the wind increased in strength. About night three sails made their appearance in the bay, all beating down upon the starboard tack directly towards us. We made out towards them, and for an hour or two chased the larger of the two down towards Gwin's Island and the mouth of the Piankatank. About 9 o'clock she was overhauled, and proved to be the schooner Golden Rod; laden with coals, from Baltimore, and bound for Maine. The captain and crew were the most surprised men I ever saw. The other two sail (schooners both) had anchored just inside the point, and these were picked up upon our return. They were the Two Brothers and the Coquette, anchor-sweepers, from Philadelphia. Both had a number of very fine anchors and cables on board. Taking the three in tow we ran up to Urbanna again, and let go anchors. As the Reliance had but a few bushels of coal left she was sent up to Port Royal that morning, but, si
Stingray Point (Florida, United States) (search for this): article 2
the bay our course was turned towards the Eastern Shore. Some few sails were seen looming up through the dark, but they were small and hardly worth the time when larger game was expected. At 1 o'clock the sea was very high, and about all the Satellite could stand. It would have availed us little then to have made out a sell, for the sea was too rough for boarding and our small boats would probably have swamped in such weather. At 2 o'clock we turned back, and a little before day made Stingray Point.--Fearing the Currituck might have returned during the night and dropped into the anchorage, Lt. Wood sent up a signal light; but it was not answered, and we ran safely inside. Monday, August 24, 1863. In the gray of the morning we ran some five miles up the river, and came to anchor near Gray's Point. Being out all night, as well as the two nights previous, everybody was much exhausted, and, as soon as the anchor dropped over the side, nearly all dropped to sleep upon the
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