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North America (search for this): chapter 34
preservation to Captain Ringgold and the officers of the Sabine, to whom we tender our heartfelt thanks for their untiring labors while we were in danger, and their unceasing kindness since we have been on board the frigate. This report is respectfully submitted. I am, Commodore, very respectfully, your obedient servant, John Geo. Reynolds, Commanding Battalion Marines, Southern Division. Flag-Officer Samuel F. Dupont, Commanding United States Naval Expedition, Southern Coast, U. S. N. America. The capture of Tybee Island, Georgia. Flag-Ship Wabash, Port Royal Harbor, Nov. 25, 1861. Sir — I have the honor to inform the Department that the flag of the United States is flying over the territory of the State of Georgia. As soon as the serious injury to the boilers of the Flag had been repaired, I dispatched Commander John Rodgers to Tybee entrance, the mouth of Savannah River, to report to Commander Missroon, the senior officer, for a preliminary examination of the
Savannah (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 34
avannah has been ordered to take the same position. The abandonment of Tybee Island, on which there is a strong Martello tower, with a battery at its base, is due to the terror inspired by the bombardment of Forts Beauregard and Walker, and is a direct fruit of the victory of the 7th inst. By the fall of Tybee Island, the reduction of Fort Pulaski, which is within easy mortar distance, becomes only a question of time. The rebels have themselves placed sufficient obstructions in the river at Fort Pulaski, and thus by the co-operation of their own fears with our efforts, the harbor of Savannah is effectually closed. I have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, S. F. Dupont, Flag-Officer, Commanding South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Note.-The reports of the other commanding officers do not contain any statements of historical interest, being general in their character, and are therefore omitted.
Hilton Head (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 34
eneral order no. 2. Flag-Ship Wabash, Hilton Head, Port Royal Bay, Nov. 8, 1861. It is theructed and well manned, but that the one on Hilton Head was the strongest. The distance between th These circumstances — the superiority of Fort Walker and its weakness on the northern flank, thesouth around by the west, and close in with Fort Walker, encountering it on its weakest flank, and enemy's fire. On reaching the extremity of Hilton Head and the shoal ground making off from it, th26m. the action was commenced by a gun from Fort Walker, immediately followed by another from Fort na had been brought to bear a third time on Fort Walker, I sent Commander John Rodgers on shore witive distance. Returning to the attack on Hilton Head, we passed so near to the shore as to be fi. United States Gun-Boat Ottawa, Off Hilton Head, Nov. 8, 1861. Sir — I have the honor toscovering, as we ranged up with the fort on Hilton Head, that we occupied an enfilading position, I[23 more...]<
Washington (United States) (search for this): chapter 34
tfully, Your most obedient servant, S. F. Dupont, Flag-Officer, Commanding South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. P. S.--Bearer of dispatches will also carry with him the first American ensign raised upon the soil of South Carolina since the rebellion broke out. Spectfully, Your most obedient servant, S. F. Dupont, Flag-Officer, Commanding South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington. Report of Lieutenant-Commander C. R. P. Rodgers. United States Steamer Wabash, Port Royal, Nov. 10, 1861. Sir-Although I know that the conduct of sir, respectfully, your obedient servant, S. F. Dupont, Flag-Officer, Commanding South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington. Report of Major John Geo. Reynolds, U. S. M. C. United States Ship Sabine, At Sea, November 8, 1861. Sir — I have the honor to report that the ma
Tybee Island (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 34
ing United States Naval Expedition, Southern Coast, U. S. N. America. The capture of Tybee Island, Georgia. Flag-Ship Wabash, Port Royal Harbor, Nov. 25, 1861. Sir — I have the honor toructed to push his reconnoissance so far as to form. an approximate estimate of the force on Tybee Island, and of the possibility of gaining access to the inner bar; and further, if the information ato me immediately. I was not surprised when he came back and reported that the defences on Tybee Island had probably been abandoned. Deeming it proper, however, to add the Seneca, Lieutenant Commaight, and that the Savannah has been ordered to take the same position. The abandonment of Tybee Island, on which there is a strong Martello tower, with a battery at its base, is due to the terror eauregard and Walker, and is a direct fruit of the victory of the 7th inst. By the fall of Tybee Island, the reduction of Fort Pulaski, which is within easy mortar distance, becomes only a question
Martello (Italy) (search for this): chapter 34
t Commanding Ammen, and Pocahontas, Lieutenant-Commander Balch, to his force, I directed him to renew his approaches with caution, and, if no opposition was met with, to occupy the channel. I am happy now to have it in my power to inform the Department that the Flag, the Augusta, and the Pocahontas, are at anchor in the harbor abreast of Tybee beacon and light, and that the Savannah has been ordered to take the same position. The abandonment of Tybee Island, on which there is a strong Martello tower, with a battery at its base, is due to the terror inspired by the bombardment of Forts Beauregard and Walker, and is a direct fruit of the victory of the 7th inst. By the fall of Tybee Island, the reduction of Fort Pulaski, which is within easy mortar distance, becomes only a question of time. The rebels have themselves placed sufficient obstructions in the river at Fort Pulaski, and thus by the co-operation of their own fears with our efforts, the harbor of Savannah is effectua
Beaufort, S. C. (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 34
remains for me to notice the good conduct, coolness and gallantry of both officers and men upon the occasion, who behaved with the steadiness of veterans, and to commend them to your favorable notice, and the notice of the Department, as worthy supporters of the cause we have espoused. Very respectfully, T. H. Stevens, Lieutenant-Commander, U. S. N. Flag-Officer S. F. Dupont, Commanding South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Order for Unadilla and other ships to take possession of Beaufort, S. C. Flag-Ship, Wabash, Port Royal Harbor, Nov. 10, 1861. Sir-It has been reported to me by Lieutenant-Commander Ammen that, on taking possession of the town of Beaufort, under my orders of the 8th instant, he found that most of the white inhabitants had abandoned the town, and that the negroes were committing excesses and destroying private property. You will proceed with the most convenient dispatch in the gun-boat Unadilla, under your command, to Beaufort, where you will find
Port Royal (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 34
from the gale of Friday night so badly as not to be able to enter Port Royal until the morning of the 7th. He reached the scene of action abo-Commander C. R. P. Rodgers. United States Steamer Wabash, Port Royal, Nov. 10, 1861. Sir-Although I know that the conduct of the ofCommander Daniel Ammen. United States Gun-Boat Seneca, Port Royal, S. C., Nov. 15, 1861. Sir-In obedience to your order of this dat the following report: On Monday, the 4th, this vessel entered Port Royal, and sounded the channel until within three miles of Bay Point, wnant-Commander Watmough. United States Gunboat Curlew, Port Royal, S. C., Nov. 17, 1861. Sir-It affords me great pleasure to speak Government and the country for the brilliant success achieved at Port Royal. In the war now raging against the Government in this most causeess. On the receipt of your dispatches announcing the victory at Port Royal, the Department issued the enclosed general order, which, with th
South Carolina (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 34
y with him the captured flags and two small brass field-pieces, lately belonging to the State of South Carolina, which are sent home as suitable trophies of the day. I enclose herewith a copy of the rer of dispatches will also carry with him the first American ensign raised upon the soil of South Carolina since the rebellion broke out. S. F. D. General order no. 2. Flag-Ship Wabash, Hile satisfaction they must feel at seeing the ensign of the Union flying once more in the State of South Carolina, which has been the chief promoter of the wicked and unprovoked rebellion they have beeervices by allowing him the honor to hoist the first American flag on the rebellious soil of South Carolina. My secretary, Mr. Alexander McKinley, was by my side throughout the engagement, making min the capture of Forts Walker and Beauregard, commanding the entrance of Port Royal harbor, South Carolina. To commemorate this signal victory, it is ordered that a national salute be fired from e
Savannah River (United States) (search for this): chapter 34
g-Officer Samuel F. Dupont, Commanding United States Naval Expedition, Southern Coast, U. S. N. America. The capture of Tybee Island, Georgia. Flag-Ship Wabash, Port Royal Harbor, Nov. 25, 1861. Sir — I have the honor to inform the Department that the flag of the United States is flying over the territory of the State of Georgia. As soon as the serious injury to the boilers of the Flag had been repaired, I dispatched Commander John Rodgers to Tybee entrance, the mouth of Savannah River, to report to Commander Missroon, the senior officer, for a preliminary examination of the bars, and for the determination of the most suitable place for sinking the proposed obstructions to the navigation of the river. Captain Rodgers was instructed to push his reconnoissance so far as to form. an approximate estimate of the force on Tybee Island, and of the possibility of gaining access to the inner bar; and further, if the information acquired by this reconnoissance should be impo
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