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Cumberland River (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): chapter 128
your obedient servant, W. W. Lowe, Colonel Commanding To Colonel A. C. Harding, Commanding Fort Donelson. Lieutenant Commander Fitch's report. The Navy Department has received the following: U. S. Gunboat Fairplay, off Dover, Tennessee, February 4, 1862. sir: I have the honor to report that on the third instant I left Smithland, Kentucky, and with a fleet of transports, and the gunboats Lexington, Fairplay, St. Clair, Brilliant, Robb, and Silver Lake, as a convoy up the Cumberland River. When about twenty-four miles below I met the Steamer Wild Cat with a message from Col. Harding, commander of the post at Dover, informing me that his pickets had been driven in, and he was attacked in force. I immediately left the transports and made a signal to the gunboats to follow on up as fast as possible. A short distance below the town I met another steamer, bringing the intelligence that the place was entirely surrounded. Pushing on up with all possible speed, I arrived her
Edgefield (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 128
landing, but no gunboats. We had but six hundred men fit for duty of the Eighty-third Illinois. Our battery of four guns in hands of the Lieutenant, Capt. Woodbury being absent. Capt. Hamrick and his fine company were gone to guard a boat to Nashville. Our cavalry had been sent, four hours before, to reconnoitre, but had not returned. They were captured, except four, who returned after the fight. I despatched to Colonel Lowe, but the operator replied: Line has gone up. Sent three mounted gallantry were displayed in this action, and the desperation with which our men generally fought has never been surpassed. We mourn the loss of several officers killed and wounded. Strange to say, our whole loss will hardly amount to one hundred in all. The loss of the enemy is less. Unable to close this note until the ninth, I will add that the enemy sent out Jeff. C. Davis's division from Nashville to intercept us. Suffice it to say, they didn't get us. It is now at Franklin. Alhambra.
Dover, Tennessee (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 128
eport. The Navy Department has received the following: U. S. Gunboat Fairplay, off Dover, Tennessee, February 4, 1862. sir: I have the honor to report that on the third instant I left Smitiles below I met the Steamer Wild Cat with a message from Col. Harding, commander of the post at Dover, informing me that his pickets had been driven in, and he was attacked in force. I immediately orces. It has no advantages as a position, save to command the river below. The old village of Dover, nearly a mile farther up the river, has been partially fortified and occupied by our forces. Ison (commanding part of the First brigade) to rendezvous. Taking up the line of march thence to Dover, the command traversed nearly a hundred miles over miserable roads, in weather severely cold. T At two o'clock, February third, our troops came into possession before the outworks in front of Dover, the pickets and skirmishers of the enemy being driven in--(Old Donelson, you remember, is disma
Fort Donelson (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 128
Doc. 118.-attack on Fort Donelson, Tenn. Colonel Harding's letter. Fort Donelson, February 4, 1863. dear sir: On the third, whilFort Donelson, February 4, 1863. dear sir: On the third, while sitting down to dinner, messengers reported that Major-General Wheeler, Brig.-General Wharton, Col. Forrest, and five thousand or six thous's order. headquarters U. S. Forces, Forts Henry, Hieman, and Donelson, February 9, 1863. Colonel: I desire to express to you, and thr. As it is, they claim the honor of dispersing them and saving Fort Donelson. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Leroy Fitch, Liemandant Naval Station, Cairo, Ill. A National account. Fort Donelson, February 5, 1863. One of the most gallant fights of this orthe post, had one siege-gun, a thirty-two-pounder in position. Fort Donelson proper has never been occupied by our forces. It has no advantcomplete victory. Vid. Richmond Whig account. front of Fort Donelson, February 3. The booming of the cannon has scarcely ceased a
Donelson (Indiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 128
Doc. 118.-attack on Fort Donelson, Tenn. Colonel Harding's letter. Fort Donelson, February 4, 1863. dear sir: On the third, while sitting down to dinner, messengers reported that Major-General Wheeler, Brig.-General Wharton, Col. Forrest, and five thousand or six thousand men, with ten or twelve cannon, were only two miles away, and marching on Donelson. I telegraphed Colonel Lowe, who replied, inquiring for further and more definite information, and that he would get ready to relieve us. Two steamers were lying at the landing, but no gunboats. We had but six hundred men fit for duty of the Eighty-third Illinois. Our battery of four guns in hands of the Lieutenant, Capt. Woodbury being absent. Capt. Hamrick and his fine company were gone to guard a boat to Nashville. Our cavalry had been sent, four hours before, to reconnoitre, but had not returned. They were captured, except four, who returned after the fight. I despatched to Colonel Lowe, but the operator replied
Cairo, Ill. (Illinois, United States) (search for this): chapter 128
ccess, we caught his forces arranged in the most favorable position to receive a raking fire from our guns. The officers and men were very glad to have a shot at these river infesters, and only regret that they did not remain within the reach of our guns a little longer. As it is, they claim the honor of dispersing them and saving Fort Donelson. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Leroy Fitch, Lieutenant Commanding. To Captain A. M. Pennock, U. S. A., Commandant Naval Station, Cairo, Ill. A National account. Fort Donelson, February 5, 1863. One of the most gallant fights of this or any other war has just occurred at this post. Our forces consisted of nine companies of the Eighty-third Illinois, Col. Harding, two sections of Flood's (Illinois) battery, under Lieut. Moore, and part of one company of the Fifth Iowa cavalry, in all, six hundred effective men. The attacking force was four thousand five hundred strong — some rebel prisoners estimate it as high as ei
Illinois (Illinois, United States) (search for this): chapter 128
of the Eighty-third, and Lieutenants Moore and McIntyre, of Flood's battery. In truth, all are alike entitled to share in the laurels of this most brilliant achievement. By it, another bright page has been added to the honorable war record of Illinois. I am, Colonel, your obedient servant, W. W. Lowe, Colonel Commanding To Colonel A. C. Harding, Commanding Fort Donelson. Lieutenant Commander Fitch's report. The Navy Department has received the following: U. S. Gunboat Fairplaccount. Fort Donelson, February 5, 1863. One of the most gallant fights of this or any other war has just occurred at this post. Our forces consisted of nine companies of the Eighty-third Illinois, Col. Harding, two sections of Flood's (Illinois) battery, under Lieut. Moore, and part of one company of the Fifth Iowa cavalry, in all, six hundred effective men. The attacking force was four thousand five hundred strong — some rebel prisoners estimate it as high as eight thousand--under Whe
Smithland, Ky. (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): chapter 128
in the laurels of this most brilliant achievement. By it, another bright page has been added to the honorable war record of Illinois. I am, Colonel, your obedient servant, W. W. Lowe, Colonel Commanding To Colonel A. C. Harding, Commanding Fort Donelson. Lieutenant Commander Fitch's report. The Navy Department has received the following: U. S. Gunboat Fairplay, off Dover, Tennessee, February 4, 1862. sir: I have the honor to report that on the third instant I left Smithland, Kentucky, and with a fleet of transports, and the gunboats Lexington, Fairplay, St. Clair, Brilliant, Robb, and Silver Lake, as a convoy up the Cumberland River. When about twenty-four miles below I met the Steamer Wild Cat with a message from Col. Harding, commander of the post at Dover, informing me that his pickets had been driven in, and he was attacked in force. I immediately left the transports and made a signal to the gunboats to follow on up as fast as possible. A short distance bel
Alabama (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 128
ix hundred. At this juncture a gunboat reached the scene of action from below, and did splendid execution by shelling the retreating rebels so long as they were within range. Reenforcements were promptly sent from Fort Henry by Col. Lowe, as soon as the approach of the rebels was telegraphed him, but they arrived at three o'clock next morning, too late to participate in the glory, as well as loss, of the gallant Eighty-third. Forrest admits a loss of two hundred killed, including one Alabama colonel, left where he fell (on the very steps of Col. Harding's headquarters) while boldly leading a charge, besides several other officers; his wounded must exceed that number. Of the latter, we have in our hands over sixty, including three captains and several lieutenants. Forrest's son is reported dangerously wounded. Woodward is also said to be wounded. Gen. Wheeler was at first reported killed, but the body proved to be that of Colonel McNary, above mentioned. Our loss is compara
Fort Henry (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 128
but the operator replied: Line has gone up. Sent three mounted men, with each a message, to make wide detour and reach Fort Henry. Ordered steamboats to take on the women and leave--one of them, the Wild Cat, to hasten down the river and hurry up afell at the same moment. A. C. Harding, Colonel Commanding. Colonel Lowe's order. headquarters U. S. Forces, Forts Henry, Hieman, and Donelson, February 9, 1863. Colonel: I desire to express to you, and through you to the officers and sr. Had we been here before General Wheeler, he would not have made the attack, but most probably would have marched on Fort Henry. Had we arrived during the day, he would have seen our strength, and would have retreated but with little loss. Arrivxecution by shelling the retreating rebels so long as they were within range. Reenforcements were promptly sent from Fort Henry by Col. Lowe, as soon as the approach of the rebels was telegraphed him, but they arrived at three o'clock next morning
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