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Russell Sturges (search for this): chapter 72
on the barbette guns of Sumter to keep the channel between Morris and Sullivan Islands clear of rebel vessels at the time of entering. Mr. Blunt and myself discussed the plan over a chart, and he communicated it to Charles H. Marshall and Russell Sturges, and they all approved it, and Mr. Marshall agreed to furnish and provision the vessels without exciting suspicion. February fourth, Mr. Blunt came to my hotel with a telegram from Lieutenant-General Scott, requesting my attendance at Wasindifference and delay, half a day of precious time was lost. The recruits that he finally furnished to me were totally unfit to be thrown into a fort likely to be attacked by the rebels. I placed the hiring of three tugs in the hands of Russell Sturges, who labored very energetically, but he found great difficulty in obtaining from the owners, tugs to go to sea. Finally, three were promised at exorbitant rates, namely, the Yankee, which I fitted to throw hot water, the Uncle Ben, and the F
M. O. Roberts (search for this): chapter 72
nowledge, to serve as materials for the vindication of the President. Memorandum of facts concerning the attempt to send supplies to Fort Sumter in 1861. January fifth, 1861, whilst in New-York, I heard that a steamer, belonging to M. O. Roberts was about to leave, to carry supplies to the garrison of Fort Sumter. When an officer in the navy, I had commanded one of the United States mail steamers belonging to the line of which Mr. Roberts was president, and therefore I believed it pMr. Roberts was president, and therefore I believed it possible for me to obtain command of the vessel designated to take supplies and troops to that Fort. Upon visiting the office of the company, in West street, I found that Captain McGowan had been appointed to the command, and that the steamer was ready for sea. After this steamer, named the Star of the West, had returned from her voyage, having been turned back by the rebel batteries of Morris Island on the ninth of January, I called upon my friend, George W. Blunt, Esq., of New-York, and expre
nd from the energetic and enthusiastic cooperation of this officer, the expedition was immediately provisioned for all contingencies. The frigate Powhatan, Captain Mercer, sailed on the sixth of April, 1861; the Pawnee, Commander Rowan, on the ninth; the Pocahontas, Captain Gillis, on the tenth; the Harriet Lane, Captain FaunceI would answer for it; that the Government did not expect any such gallant sacrifice, having settled maturely upon the policy indicated in the instructions to Captain Mercer and myself. No other naval vessels arrived during this day; but the steamer Nashville, from New-York, and a number of merchant-vessels, reached the bar, and nced to fit her out, and load her for entering the harbor the following night. I now learned, for the first time, that Captain Rowan had received a note from Captain Mercer, of the Powhatan, dated at New-York, the sixth, the day he sailed, stating that the Powhatan was detached, by order of superior authority, from the duty to wh
H. S. Olcott (search for this): chapter 72
ions of the Hon. John P. Hale against me, in advocating said resolution, I beg leave to submit the following statements: As respects the charge that I gave instructions to inquire into the conduct or business transactions of any member of either House of Congress, I have to say, that there is not the slightest foundation for it. In obedience to your orders, to cause to be investigated the alleged fraudulent transactions of all persons amenable to this department, the services of Colonel H. S. Olcott were temporarily obtained. This officer is attached to the War Department, is familiar with such investigations, and enjoys in an eminent degree the confidence of that department. As you are aware, I forwarded to him all information, statements, letters, and papers, which inculpated any persons connected with the naval service. With these in his possession, he was left to pursue his inquiries simultaneously with those of the War Department, reporting to this department when sworn
Doc. 11.-the relief of Fort Sumter. Captain Fox's letter. in the Senate of the United St I have submitted. Very respectfully yours, G. V. Fox, Assistant Secretary of the Navy. February I remain yours, etc., Winfield Scott. G. V. Fox, Esq. Executive Mansion, Washington, April 1, rtment, you will charter such vessels as Captain G. V. Fox, the bearer of this, may designate, for ir: This letter will be handed to you by Captain G. V. Fox, ex-officer of the navy, and a gentlemans to reinforce Fort Sumter. To embark with Captain Fox, you will cause a detachment of recruits, se navy, for a former expedition. Consult Captain Fox and Major Eaton on the subject, and give alrvant, Simon Cameron, Secretary of War. Captain G. V. Fox, Washington, D. C. Navy Department, Aprn. The expedition has been intrusted to Captain G. V. Fox, with whom you will put yourself in comme Navy. Washington, D. C., May 1, 1861. Captain G. V. Fox: my dear sir: I sincerely regret that[1 more...]
S. C. Rowan (search for this): chapter 72
oned for all contingencies. The frigate Powhatan, Captain Mercer, sailed on the sixth of April, 1861; the Pawnee, Commander Rowan, on the ninth; the Pocahontas, Captain Gillis, on the tenth; the Harriet Lane, Captain Faunce, on the eighth; the tu the batteries, which had just opened fire upon Sumter, were distinctly visible. I immediately stood out to inform Captain Rowan, of the Pawnee, but met him coming in. He hailed me, and asked for a pilot, declaring his intention of standing into ed to fit her out, and load her for entering the harbor the following night. I now learned, for the first time, that Captain Rowan had received a note from Captain Mercer, of the Powhatan, dated at New-York, the sixth, the day he sailed, stating th am, respectfully, your obedient servant, Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. Navy Department, April 5, 1861. Commander S. C. Rowan, Commanding United States Steamer Pawnee, Norfolk, Va: sir: After the Pawnee shall have been provisioned at No
Jefferson Davis (search for this): chapter 72
d be bows on to Fort Moultrie, and presenting a large fixed mark without protection ahead, would certainly be disabled. Lieutenant-General Scott approved my plan, and, on the seventh of February, introduced me to Mr. Holt, the Secretary of War, to whom I explained the project, and offered my services to conduct the party to the Fort. Mr. Holt agreed to present the matter to President Buchanan that evening. The next day, the eighth of February, news was received of the election of Jefferson Davis by the Montgomery Convention. I called upon General Scott, and he intimated to me that probably no effort would be made to relieve Fort Sumter. He seemed much disappointed and astonished; I therefore returned to New-York on the ninth of February. On the twelfth of March, I received a telegram from Postmaster-General Blair, to come to Washington, and I arrived there on the thirteenth. Mr. Blair having been acquainted with the proposition I presented to General Scott under Mr. Buchan
H. L. Scott (search for this): chapter 72
came to my hotel with a telegram from Lieutenant-General Scott, requesting my attendance at Washingthead, would certainly be disabled. Lieutenant-General Scott approved my plan, and, on the seventh the Montgomery Convention. I called upon General Scott, and he intimated to me that probably no eainted with the proposition I presented to General Scott under Mr. Buchanan's administration, sent ame to Mr. Lincoln, informing me that Lieutenant-General Scott had advised the President that the Fod to my visit, if the Secretary of War and General Scott raised no objections. Both of these gentl an army on Morris Island. He agreed with General Scott that an entrance from the sea was impossibto answer the objections presented by Lieutenant-General Scott and the military authorities; but as tial orders, embracing all my wants, to Colonel H. L. Scott, aid to the General in Chief, and Colonel D. D. Tompkins, Quartermaster. Colonel Scott ridiculed the idea of Government relieving Fort [2 more...]
interview with Mr. Holmes, during which the same assurances were repeated, relative to the certainty of the evacuation of Fort Sumter. Mr. Huger seemed much depressed with the condition of affairs. At Charleston, I sought an interview with Captain Hartstein, formerly of the United States Navy, and to him I stated my desire to visit Major Anderson; not finding General Beauregard, he introduced me to Governor Pickens, to whom I showed the order under which I acted. After considerable delay, he directed Captain Hartstein to take me to Fort Sumter, and whilst the boat was preparing, I had an interview with General Beauregard. We reached Fort Sumter after dark, and remained about two hours. Major Anderson seemed to think it was too late to relieve the Fort by any other means than by landing an army on Morris Island. He agreed with General Scott that an entrance from the sea was impossible; but as we looked out upon the water from the parapet, it seemed very feasible, more especiall
William B. Astor (search for this): chapter 72
n into Wilmington by the violence of the gale, and subsequently captured by the rebels. The tug Yankee reached Charleston bar a few hours after the Baltic had left with Major Anderson's command on board. The communications between New-York and Washington having been severed, I applied to Mr. Aspinwall to obtain for me a small steamer with arms and ammunition to enable me to reach the Chesapeake Bay, where I judged that armed steamers were very essential. This gentleman applied to Mr. William B. Astor, who very generously gave him a check for five thousand dollars. With this he procured the tug Yankee, and persuaded Commodore Breese, commandant of the New-York Navy-Yard, to arm and fit her out; and having received from that officer an appointment as Acting Lieutenant in the Navy, I left on the twenty-sixth for Hampton Roads, where I reported to Commodore Pendergrast, of the Cumberland. The services of the Yankee not being required at this point, I proceeded to Annapolis, and off
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