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Jacksonville (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
Doc. 6.-expedition to Jacksonville, Fla. Report of Brig.-General Brannan. headquarters exwith his gunboats, proceeded immediately to Jacksonville, for the purpose of destroying all boats ancommand, I proceeded up the river as far as Jacksonville, in the Ben Deford, with 785 infantry. Itransport Cosmopolitan. I ascertained at Jacksonville that the enemy commenced evacuating the bluThe vessels then ascended the St. John's to Jacksonville, and there learned that the rebel forces hain possession of St. John's River as far as Jacksonville. I have the honor to be, sir, very respeatteries, which brought down a steamer from Jacksonville, and she soon went back with what looked tole at once steamed without opposition up to Jacksonville, where they anchored, remaining all night. very jealous of the more prosperous town of Jacksonville. It is thought by the people of JacksonvilJacksonville that he got up the batteries and made show of fighting in order to provoke the destruction of the
Yellow Bluff (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
e quantity of corn and other crops on the banks of the river, which it was at first my intention either to remove or destroy. This purpose I afterward abandoned as impracticable, not having either forces or transportation sufficient to remove it, and seeing from the communication of the Major-General Commanding that he did not desire the delay necessary to destroy it. The rebels had a light battery of eight pieces, and a position in readiness to receive seven heavy guns at a place called Yellow Bluff, which they appear to have lately evacuated. Jacksonville I found to be nearly deserted, there being but a small portion of its inhabitants left, chiefly old men, women and children. On our first arrival some few rebel cavalry were hovering around the town, but they immediately retired on my establishing a picket line. From the town and its neighborhood I bring with me several refugees and about two hundred and seventy-six contrabands, including men, women and children. On the sixth
Fernandina, Fla. (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
xpedient on consultation with Capt. Steedman, United States Navy, commanding naval forces, to call upon the garrison of Fernandina for reenforcements. To this call Col. Rich, Ninth regiment Maine volunteers, commanding that garrison, responded prompe Forty-seventh regiment Pennsylvania volunteers, on board the steamer Darlington, sending them to Hilton Head via Fernandina, Florida. On the eleventh, the Boston having returned, I embarked myself, with the last remaining portion of my command,we were delayed until midday of the first for highwater — the detention allowing the Cosmopolitan to run back as far as Fernandina for the little steamer Darlington, which was needed to assist in debarking the troops, and also affording an opportunitry, and have destroyed all the boats, excepting those we require ourselves. The rebels were commanded by Finegan, of Fernandina, owner of considerable property there, and very jealous of the more prosperous town of Jacksonville. It is thought by
South Carolina (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
m also under obligation to Capt. A. P. Rockwell, First Connecticut light battery, who acted as additional Aidde-Camp, and to the officers of the signal corps, Lieutenants G. H. Hill and F. E. Town, who performed their duties with great satisfaction to me and to the expedition. I have the honor to be, Colonel, most respectfully, Your obedient servant, J. M. Brannan, Brigadier-General Commanding. Captain Godon's official report. United States steamer Vermont, Port Royal harbor, S. C., October 5, 1862. sir: The Department is doubtless aware that an attack by the rebels had been made some time since on the gunboats employed on the inside blockade of St. John's River. A battery had been erected on the St. John's Bluffs, and heavy guns planted, which kept those small vessels in the immediate vicinity of Mayport Mills. Commander Steedman, with a large force, had been ordered by Admiral Du Pont to look to this. Having approached the fort and felt its troops, he urged
Washington (United States) (search for this): chapter 7
one half inch rifles,) munitions, provisions, and camp equipage. This success has been without loss on our side. The vessels then ascended the St. John's to Jacksonville, and there learned that the rebel forces had retreated beyond that point. We retain possession of St. John's River as far as Jacksonville. I have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Wm. Godon, Captain Commanding South-Atlantic Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington City. Account by a participant. steamer Ben Deford, St. John's River, Fla., Saturday, October 4--P. M. The military portion of the expedition, under command of Brig.-Gen. J. M. Brannan, embarked at Hilton Head, on the afternoon of September thirtieth, on the steamers Ben Deford, Cosmopolitan, and Boston, accompanied by a smaller steamer, the Neptune, which transported scows and boats for landing purposes. Before leaving the wharf the troops listened to a few pithy words from Gen
St. John (Canada) (search for this): chapter 7
took, and, no matter how insignificant might be the object to be achieved, when it was a matter of duty, it became of great importance. Glory, to any great depth, might not cover them if they were successful; but an infinite amount of disgrace would attach to them should they fail. If possible, the enemy was to be captured and brought back; but on no account must they return without bringing back or destroying the guns. Fourteen hours of pleasant weather and slow steaming carried us to St. John's bar, where we were delayed until midday of the first for highwater — the detention allowing the Cosmopolitan to run back as far as Fernandina for the little steamer Darlington, which was needed to assist in debarking the troops, and also affording an opportunity of consultation as to the plan of attack between Gen. Brannan and Capt. Steedman, of the gunboat Paul Jones, commanding the naval force. And here I may as well enumerate our strength. Gen. Brannan's command was made up of the Fo
Hilton Head (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
jutant-General, Department of the South, Hilton Head, S. C.: Colonel: In accordance with orders r 60: total, 1573. The expedition left Hilton Head, S. C., on the afternoon of the thirtieth of Seed on the seventh, when I forwarded them to Hilton Head, and caused the magazines to be blown up, aat the Cosmopolitan, which had been sent to Hilton Head for provisions, had so injured herself in r Seventh regiment Connecticut volunteers to Hilton Head by the steamer Boston, on the afternoon of returned to assist in the transportation to Hilton Head of the remaining portion of my command. Onard the steamer Darlington, sending them to Hilton Head via Fernandina, Florida. On the eleventhassist and protect the Cosmopolitan, for Hilton Head, S. C., on the twelfth instant, and arrived at nd of Brig.-Gen. J. M. Brannan, embarked at Hilton Head, on the afternoon of September thirtieth, oescape in that direction. I send this to Hilton Head by the steamer Cosmopolitan, whose departur
Pablo Creek (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
ted great difficulties in the transportation of troops, being intersected with impassable swamps and unfordable creeks, and presenting the alternative of a march — without land transportation — of nearly forty miles, to turn the head of the creek, or to reland up the river, at a strongly guarded position of the enemy. On further investigation of the locality, a landing was effected for the infantry, about two o'clock on the morning of the second, at a place known as Buck Horn Creek, between Pablo and Mount Pleasant Creeks, but owing to the swampy nature of the ground it was found impracticable to land the cavalry and artillery at that point. Here the gunboats rendered most valuable assistance by transporting the troops in their boats, and in sending their light howitzers to cover their landing. Col. T. H. Good, with the entire infantry and the marine howitzers, was ordered to proceed immediately to the head of Mount Pleasant Creek, and there establish a position to cover the landin
Mount Pleasant Creek (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
g of the second, at a place known as Buck Horn Creek, between Pablo and Mount Pleasant Creeks, but owing to the swampy nature of the ground it was found impracticabl the marine howitzers, was ordered to proceed immediately to the head of Mount Pleasant Creek, and there establish a position to cover the landing of the cavalry and e landing of the troops at Buck Horn Creek, and their rapid movements on Mount Pleasant Creek, proved to be most fortunate for us, such a proceeding being so unexpect, the command of artillery and infantry were in position, at the head of Mount Pleasant Creek, distance about two miles from the enemy's works on St. John's Bluff. H the land forces. The command immediately advanced from the position on Mount Pleasant Creek, and occupied the batteries and late camps of the enemy, at about eight evacuating the bluff immediately after the surprise of their picket near Mount Pleasant Creek on the third instant. It affords me pleasure to state that the most per
Georgia (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
ontinued at their houses, but no intercourse was had with them. After destroying the ferry at the town and taking the ferryman prisoner, the Paul Jones returned, leaving the Water Witch , which had come up later, and the Hale to intercept the rebel escape in that direction. I send this to Hilton Head by the steamer Cosmopolitan, whose departure hence is unexpected, and leaves me with only time to send you a hurried letter. I may have to inform you in my next of the capture of an entire Georgia regiment and many guerrillas, who still remain, we suppose, on the south side of the river, and cannot cross, as our gunboats command every ferry, and have destroyed all the boats, excepting those we require ourselves. The rebels were commanded by Finegan, of Fernandina, owner of considerable property there, and very jealous of the more prosperous town of Jacksonville. It is thought by the people of Jacksonville that he got up the batteries and made show of fighting in order to provoke
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