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Howell Cobb (search for this): article 1
, in reserve, 800 yards in rear battery. Company F, Lieut. Marchison, in reserve, 800 yards in rear battery. Company G, Capt. Yellowby, in reserve, 800 yards in rear battery. Company H, Capt. Barrier, in charge Fort Huger. Company J, Capt. Cobb, -- Company K, Capt. Kennedy, in reserve, 800 yards from battery. 31st N. C.--Col. Jordon Company A, Capt. Goodwin, on the shore opposite the island. Company B, Capt. Lyle, at battery lower and of the island. Company C, Captserve some distance rear battery. Company F, Capt. Knight, in battery fighting. Company H, Capt. Jones, in reserve. Company I, Capt. McCoy, in reserve. In Port Huges. The Cabanas, Capt. Barron--80 men. The Alamance Grays, Capt. Cobb--30 men. In Fort Blanchard. Forty-four men from 31st N. C., under Lieut. Pipkins In Fort Barton. Commander; Major Hill. State Guards, Capt. Fearing. John Harvey Guards, Capt. Johnson. 46th Virginia, Col. Feamk Adde
Burnside (search for this): article 1
Battle of Roanoke island. （our own correspondent.） Monument Hotel, Richmond, March 1st, 1862 Since the battle of Roanoke, Gen. Burnside has said that he did not commence the attack until fifteen thousand men had been landed, and that there were ten thousand more in the ships to land if required. Nine regiments of the land force were brought against the battery, behind which we had about four hundred men; and it was not until they had fought near five hours, and were flanked on either side, that they were forced to retire. Remaining entirely protected by the battery, and by the neighboring trees, it was seldom the volleys of the enemy took effect upon our soldiers, who only and whenever a fair mark presented itself Capt. Wise was continually talking to his men cautioning them against exposure, and directing them when it was safe to fire. It was while ordering his men to look out for a valley that he received the first shot. The remainder of his wounds were given while bei
Bacon (search for this): article 1
he beach the steaming with several flats attached was slo by the shore, and it was expected that the men would have been taken off. The commander of the tug was Major Bacon, aid to General-Wise, and it was fair to present he would do all in his power to get as many as possible from the island. The men, therefore, watched his motio hove up as if to come in shore. All were prepared to wade out to the flats, which might have been doom had they remained as at first. When the anchor was up, Major Bacon steamed away from the island, and left the men to be captured. All of the Wise Legion; might have been saved, for they remained on the point three hours beforeeen taken on board, and had the flats been turned adrift many might have escaped. What the excuse for such conduct was I cannot imagine; it is to be hoped that Major Bacon has a good one, and will give it to the public without delays. One by one the regiments marched up the beach to the quarters of the commander, Col. Shew, a
Goodwin (search for this): article 1
0 yards in rear battery. Company D, Capt. Rogers, in reserve, 800 yards in rear battery. Company E, Lieut. Marchison, in reserve, 800 yards in rear battery. Company F, Lieut. Marchison, in reserve, 800 yards in rear battery. Company G, Capt. Yellowby, in reserve, 800 yards in rear battery. Company H, Capt. Barrier, in charge Fort Huger. Company J, Capt. Cobb, -- Company K, Capt. Kennedy, in reserve, 800 yards from battery. 31st N. C.--Col. Jordon Company A, Capt. Goodwin, on the shore opposite the island. Company B, Capt. Lyle, at battery lower and of the island. Company C, Capt. Betts, in reserve some distance rear battery. Company D, Capt. Manly, in reserve some distance rear battery. Company E, Capt. Miller, in reserve some distance rear battery. Company G, Capt. Perot, in reserve some distance rear battery. Company F, Capt. Knight, in battery fighting. Company H, Capt. Jones, in reserve. Company I, Capt. McCoy, in reserve.
Wallace (search for this): article 1
s men around him Col. Anderson retired about three hundred yards, to the reserve, consisting of four companies, under Capts Wallace, Derman, Morris, and Lieut. Durham under Adjutant Blocker. He at once gets the order to fall in, and they promptly rs. Word was soon after brought that a flag of truce had been sent, proposing terms of surrender. Col. Anderson sent Capt. Wallace, upon his horse, to ascertain the fact from the commander of the island. Riding up to the quarters, Capt. Wallace saCapt. Wallace said: "Col. Shaw, Col. Anderson wishes to know if it is your desire that he surrender his regiment?" "I have already surrendered my command," was the reply. "Do you consider Col. Anderson under your command?" "Col. Anderson will know that fact." Captain Wallace rode back immediately to deliver his message, and the Virginian, amid r and curses, and ravings, were marched p prisoners of war. When the Wise-Legion came first to the beach the steaming with several flats
February 21st (search for this): article 1
acon has a good one, and will give it to the public without delays. One by one the regiments marched up the beach to the quarters of the commander, Col. Shew, and there delivered up their arms and themselves as prisoners of war. About sunset the drama of the day closed, and twenty-four hundred and forty men slept that right in captivity. Of the imprisonment on the island, and afterwards on the ships; I can say nothing, owing to the terms of my paroled, Suffice it to relate, on the 21st of February the prisoners were taken to Elizabeth City, and released, promising not to engage to the service again, nor to give aid and comfort to the enemies of the United States, unli exchanged, the knowledge of such, exchange to be beyond the possibility of a doubt. The following is the general distribution of the forces on the island: Stem, C.--Col. M. M. Shaw. Company A, Capt. Hinton, stationed one quarter mile from Fort Bartow, Company B, Capt. Whitson, left wing in battery.
Fry (search for this): article 1
eventeen killed. The 59th marched directly by the quarters of Col. Shaw, and halted at the beach. On the way down the remainder of the 46th Virginia, under Major Fry, joined them, having just landed from barges which brought them from Nag's Head. Forming on the shore, Col. Anderson and Major Fry proposed to make a final stanMajor Fry proposed to make a final stand there, and, while listening to the fight above between the enemy and Col. Green, drew up the men and deployed skirmishers. Word was soon after brought that a flag of truce had been sent, proposing terms of surrender. Col. Anderson sent Capt. Wallace, upon his horse, to ascertain the fact from the commander of the island. Ridinohn Harvey Guards, Capt. Johnson. 46th Virginia, Col. Feamk Addersion Was engaged at the battery with two companies of the 46th Va. 46th Virginia, Maj. Fry. Four companies--Capts. Crank, Miller, Abbott, and Williams--arrived about eleven o'clock. 2d N. C. Battalion, Lieut. Col. Green, Arrived on the Isl
Kennedy (search for this): article 1
rtow, Company B, Capt. Whitson, left wing in battery. Company C, Capt. McRas, in reserve, 800 yards in rear battery. Company D, Capt. Rogers, in reserve, 800 yards in rear battery. Company E, Lieut. Marchison, in reserve, 800 yards in rear battery. Company F, Lieut. Marchison, in reserve, 800 yards in rear battery. Company G, Capt. Yellowby, in reserve, 800 yards in rear battery. Company H, Capt. Barrier, in charge Fort Huger. Company J, Capt. Cobb, -- Company K, Capt. Kennedy, in reserve, 800 yards from battery. 31st N. C.--Col. Jordon Company A, Capt. Goodwin, on the shore opposite the island. Company B, Capt. Lyle, at battery lower and of the island. Company C, Capt. Betts, in reserve some distance rear battery. Company D, Capt. Manly, in reserve some distance rear battery. Company E, Capt. Miller, in reserve some distance rear battery. Company G, Capt. Perot, in reserve some distance rear battery. Company F, Capt. Knight, in b
March 1st, 1862 AD (search for this): article 1
Battle of Roanoke island. （our own correspondent.） Monument Hotel, Richmond, March 1st, 1862 Since the battle of Roanoke, Gen. Burnside has said that he did not commence the attack until fifteen thousand men had been landed, and that there were ten thousand more in the ships to land if required. Nine regiments of the land force were brought against the battery, behind which we had about four hundred men; and it was not until they had fought near five hours, and were flanked on either side, that they were forced to retire. Remaining entirely protected by the battery, and by the neighboring trees, it was seldom the volleys of the enemy took effect upon our soldiers, who only and whenever a fair mark presented itself Capt. Wise was continually talking to his men cautioning them against exposure, and directing them when it was safe to fire. It was while ordering his men to look out for a valley that he received the first shot. The remainder of his wounds were given while bei
Hill (search for this): article 1
ar battery. Company E, Capt. Miller, in reserve some distance rear battery. Company G, Capt. Perot, in reserve some distance rear battery. Company F, Capt. Knight, in battery fighting. Company H, Capt. Jones, in reserve. Company I, Capt. McCoy, in reserve. In Port Huges. The Cabanas, Capt. Barron--80 men. The Alamance Grays, Capt. Cobb--30 men. In Fort Blanchard. Forty-four men from 31st N. C., under Lieut. Pipkins In Fort Barton. Commander; Major Hill. State Guards, Capt. Fearing. John Harvey Guards, Capt. Johnson. 46th Virginia, Col. Feamk Addersion Was engaged at the battery with two companies of the 46th Va. 46th Virginia, Maj. Fry. Four companies--Capts. Crank, Miller, Abbott, and Williams--arrived about eleven o'clock. 2d N. C. Battalion, Lieut. Col. Green, Arrived on the Island about twelve. The defences of the island consisted of four batteries, one ordinary field fortification and a barricade
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