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Too's Point (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
l: Enclosed is the report upon the landing from this part of the river at Sand-Box, where it was intended to land troops. Capt. Nicholson says he found a good picket-guard house for cavalry, stables, etc., within the Box, and some cattle near Too's Point. A steamer also penetrated a mile up Back creek to-day — which is within the Sand-Box, and whose entrance is to the eastward of Too's Point, as shown by the chart, and over which is good eight feet--to within one and a half miles of Wormsley'Too's Point, as shown by the chart, and over which is good eight feet--to within one and a half miles of Wormsley's creek. It has been observed to-day that large numbers of infantry have been transported from Yorktown to Gloucester Point. And this afternoon a number of what seemed to be laborers with entrenching tools went to the same point; we conclude either to strengthen the works there or to throw up works opposite to and within long rifle-range of this anchorage. I have been expecting some such movement, and wondering why they did not try it from some point back from the beach so far that our gun
Brick House Landing (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
tomac, Williamsburg, May 7, 1862, 12.30 P. M. Gen. R. B. Marcy, Chief of Staff, Camp Winfield Scott: general: Headquarters will be moved at once to this place; wagons light. Porter will complete his embarkation as rapidly as possible and join Franklin. The artillery of the divisions Franklin, Sedgwick, and Porter will proceed by water with the least possible delay to join their divisions, also Franklin's cavalry and as many wagons as possible. Hunt's heavy batteries will move to Brick House landing by mater. I will give orders in regard to the rest of Hunt's batteries, the regular infantry, Roach's and Gregg's cavalry shortly. Please send me last news from Franklin, and, if necessary, send a fast special boat to learn state of affairs, and communicate on return with signal party at Queen's creek, as well as via Yorktown by telegraph. The orders for Sumner and Richardson will be given to-day; in the meantime let neither embark without special orders from me: this is imperati
Minnesota (Minnesota, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
ds are horrid, and we have the devil's own time about supplies. I have made strong representations as to the withdrawal of the 1st corps, which has forced me to abandon the turning morement, and hope that the President may be induced to change his order. . . . The position of the enemy is immensely strong, but we are learning more of it every hour. Our men behave splendidly — brave and patient as men can be. . . . G. B. McClellan, Maj.-Gen. Commanding. Flag-Officer L. M. Goldsborough, Minnesota. Washington, April 16 To Gen. McClellan: Good for the first lick! Hurrah for Smith and the one-gun battery! Let us have Yorktown, with Magruder and his gang, before the 1st of May, and the job will be over. Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War. U. S. Steamer Wachusett, York river, April 17, 1862. My dear general: In accordance with your request to have shell thrown into Yorktown yesterday, the Sebago (side-wheel) was ordered on that service, she being the only vessel her
Hampton Roads (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
a surveying-craft. When you commence attack the 100-pounder rifle can assist from the beginning. But I fear our stock of ammunition, especially shell and thirty fuses, will fail us soon. I have failed to get what I have asked for from Hampton Roads. Can you loan us some 100-pounder shell and some more thirty fuses for the Sebago? She has only about thirty-six fuses of that kind now. Our stock at Hampton Roads was sent to North Carolina. Please see the despatch I have just sent to CoHampton Roads was sent to North Carolina. Please see the despatch I have just sent to Com. Poor. I sent a steamer to land your mortars at two A. M, with tackle. I ought to see you once more before you open fire on Yorktown, to have a clear understanding. Say when I shall go to you, and I will do so any time, at any day, after four P. M. The enemy's troops showing themselves now near spot last driven from, abreast anchorage. Yours very truly, J. F. Missroom. To Maj.-Gen. G. B. McClellan. We got eleven-inch shell into Yorktown and Gloucester last night. J. F. Mi
New Market (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
the accuracy of fire from a vessel that the enemy exhibited yesterday. Many thanks for the loan of fuses. I am, very truly, your obedient servant, J. F. Missroom, Com. To Maj.-Gen. G. B. McClellan. Washington, April 18. To Gen. G. B. McClellan: Your despatch of this morning received and communicated to the President. He directs me to ask you whether the indications do not show that they are inclined to take the offensive. Banks has moved to Mount Jackson yesterday, and to New Market to-day; has taken some locomotives and prisoners. Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War headquarters, Army of the Potomac, April 18, 10 P. M. Hon. E. M Stanton, Secretary of War: Despatch received. I cannot hope such good-fortune as that the enemy will take the offensive. I am perfectly prepared for any attack the enemy may make. He will do nothing more than sorties. I beg that the President will be satisfied that the enemy cannot gain anything by attacking me; the more he does
Yorktown (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
ne-quarter to one-half of a mile this side of Yorktown, which position I point out to Col. Key. T M. The enemy very busy last night between Yorktown and Gloucester Point. Schooners observed to an. headquarters, Army of Potomac, near Yorktown, April 8, 1862. My dear flag-officer: Yourat the masked battery on the river-bank below Yorktown is not in existence, but that the gun fired ur Smith and the one-gun battery! Let us have Yorktown, with Magruder and his gang, before the 1st oe with your request to have shell thrown into Yorktown yesterday, the Sebago (side-wheel) was ordereisable to defer any attempt to throw shell in Yorktown till night, while she can operate on Gloucestmanding the Left Wing. two miles beyond Yorktown. Gen. Marcy, Chief of Staff: Gen. Stonemand to me that my communication with you by the Yorktown road is clear of the enemy. Batteries, cavalntelligent, but lie, I think. I send them to Yorktown by the Spaulding. Dana's brigade is here and [8 more...]
Gloucester, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
ve repeated to Col. Key, the greatly increased strength of the fortifications as seen from this position. The forts at Gloucester are very formidable indeed, and the water-batteries of Yorktown have evidently been increased in dimensions within a fe whether it would not be advisable to defer any attempt to throw shell in Yorktown till night, while she can operate on Gloucester with impunity at any time. She draws six feet of water. A single shot in the midship section of that vessel especiallt much damage on our people when Gloucester is held by them, as well as on our vessels. The Sebago threw shells into Gloucester last night three several times. I am advised that another light-draught steamer, similar to the Sebago is to come here Yours very truly, J. F. Missroom. To Maj.-Gen. G. B. McClellan. We got eleven-inch shell into Yorktown and Gloucester last night. J. F. Missroom. Fortress Monroe, May 4. Maj.-Gen. McClellan: With my whole heart I do most cordi
Rochambeau Village (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
nt of him in some force of infantry and cavalry. Gen. Stoneman has been ordered to move as rapidly as possible to the Halfway House, and to take possession of the cross-road near that place, to cut off this command, and also to send a strong reconnoissance towards Blen's wharf. I wish Hooker to follow this movement with the utmost rapidity. When he reaches the point where the road branches off near the Halfway House, to leave a portion of his force there, and with the rest to gain the Lee's Mill and Williamsburg road, so as to support Stoneman and aid him in cutting off the retreat of the enemy. The division should move simply with its ambulances and some reserve ammunition, with not more than two days rations. Should further information from Smith render it necessary to move Kearny's division also, I would be glad to have you take control of the entire movement. Smith is in possession of their works, and the enemy referred to are some distance in rear of them-how far I do not
Shipping Point, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
Chapter 17: Despatches and letters relating to subjects treated in the foregoing and following chapters. April 6, Sunday, 4 P. M. My dear general: I have received your favor of this date by Col. Key, and hasten to say that I have already written you--via Shipping Point — in reply, giving my reason for not having joined you. The time you proposed to proceed with me had elapsed, and particularly the difficulties of my leaving my vessel owing to the want of officers of experience to take care of her. I have explained in my note of to-day, and have repeated to Col. Key, the greatly increased strength of the fortifications as seen from this position. The forts at Gloucester are very formidable indeed, and the water-batteries of Yorktown have evidently been increased in dimensions within a few days, as indicated by the new earth. As I pointed out to you in our interview, the works to be most apprehended (though they all are too formidable for our vessels, or thre
Washington (United States) (search for this): chapter 17
Officer L. M. Goldsborough, Minnesota. Washington, April 16 To Gen. McClellan: Good for theom, Com. To Maj.-Gen. G. B. McClellan. Washington, April 18. To Gen. G. B. McClellan: Your d of things which have occurred since I left Washington and before, I would prefer that Gen. McDowel. B. McClellan, Maj.-Gen. Commanding. Washington, April 27, 1862. Maj.-Gen. McClellan: I ay, Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War Washington, May 1, 2 P. M. Maj.-Gen. G. B. McClellan: Your call for Parrott guns from Washington alarms me. chiefly because it aims indefinite procrastisident: I asked for the Parrott guns from Washington for the reason that some expected had been tt time might be saved by getting others from Washington. My object was to hasten, not procrastinate. Two carriage-makers are coming to us from Washington; I fear not in time. I am promised, if she er. L. M. Goldsborough, Flag-Officer. Washington, May 4, 1862. Maj.-Gen. McClellan: Accept
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