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Hampton Roads (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 72
teamer 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 offered my vessel to General Butler, who was about opening communications with Washington. The General gratefully received the steamer, and sent me through to the capital to report to the President, and immediately afterward I received an appointment in the Navy Department. Annexed are copies of orders and letters relating to the
Sullivan Island (Maine, United States) (search for this): chapter 72
of the expedition, to be used for carrying in the troops and provisions, in case the weather should be too rough for boats. With the exception of the men-of-war and tugs, the whole expedition was to be complete on board the steamer Baltic, and its success depended upon the possibility of running past batteries at night, which were distant from the centre of the channel one thousand three hundred yards. I depended upon 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 Washington. I left the next day, and breakfasted with the General the sixth insta
Norfolk (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 72
ary of the Navy. Navy Department, April 5, 1861. Commander J. P. Gillis, Commanding United States Steamer Pocahontas, Norfolk, Va.: sir: You will proceed to sea with the Pocahontas, and on the morning of the eleventh instant, appear off Charlesto 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 Norfolk, you will proceed with her to sea, and on the morniNorfolk, you will proceed with her to sea, and on the morning of the eleventh instant, appear off Charleston bar, ten miles distant from and due east of the lighthouse, where you will report to Captain Samuel Mercer, of the Powhatan, for special service. Should he not be there, you will await his arrival. sea with quickest despatch. As there will be but few men left not wanted for the Powhatan, I shall not send the men to Norfolk in the chartered steamer, but remain ready to send them in the Harriet Lane, if so ordered. A. H. Foote, For Commandant
Morris Island (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 72
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 expressed to him my views aSwash Channel, the distance is four miles, with no shoal spots having less than nine feet at highwater. The batteries on Morris and Sullivan's Islands are about two thousand six hundred yards apart, and between these, troops and supplies must pass. of the channel one thousand three hundred yards. I depended upon 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 ch. 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
Washington (United States) (search for this): chapter 72
e was any naval officer of high authority in Washington who would sustain me, and if so, to bring hifrom the Government, therefore I returned to Washington. Delays, which belong to the secret histoetc., G. V. Fox. Headquarters of the army, Washington, March 19, 1861. dear sir: In accordance Scott. G. V. Fox, Esq. Executive Mansion, Washington, April 1, 1861. Lieutenant D. D. Porter wm Lincoln. Recommended. William H. Seward. Washington, Executive Mansion, April 1, 1861. all ofer of said Expedition. Confidential. Washington City, April 2, 1861. sir: Circumstances rentt, Aid-de-Camp, etc., etc. War Department, Washington, April 4, 1861. sir: It having been decidon, Secretary of War. Captain G. V. Fox, Washington, D. C. Navy Department, April 5, 1861. Captaine will return to New-York, and the Pawnee to Washington. Should the authorities at Charleston, ho Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. Washington, D. C., May 1, 1861. Captain G. V. Fox: my d[9 more...]
New York (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 72
n 1861. January fifth, 1861, whilst in New-York, I heard that a steamer, belonging to M. O. Rled upon my friend, George W. Blunt, Esq., of New-York, and expressed to him my views as to the possinted and astonished; I therefore returned to New-York on the ninth of February. On the twelfth o The tug Freeborn was not permitted to leave New-York. The tug Uncle Ben was driven into Wilmingtommand on board. The communications between New-York and Washington having been severed, I appliedited States Navy: sir: You will proceed to New-York, and with the least possible delay, assuming ly, you will take charge of the transports in New-York having the troops and supplies on board to thrry into effect its object. You will leave New-York with the Powhatan in time to be off Charlestois department, you will proceed with her from New-York in time to appear off Charleston bar, ten milbeen detached from the collection-district of New-York, and assigned to duty under the Navy Departme[12 more...]
Charleston Harbor (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 72
c., etc., should also be put on board. Consult also, if necessary, (confidentially,) Colonel Tompkins and Major Thornton. Respectfully yours, Winfield Scott. Lieutenant-Colonel R. L. Scott, Aid-de-Camp, etc., etc. War Department, Washington, April 4, 1861. sir: It having been decided to succor Fort Sumter, you have been selected for this important duty. Accordingly, you will take charge of the transports in New-York having the troops and supplies on board to the entrance of Charleston harbor, and endeavor, in the first instance, to deliver the subsistence. If you are opposed in this, you are directed to report the fact to the senior naval officer off the harbor, who will be instructed by the Secretary of the Navy to use his entire force to open a passage, when you will, if possible, effect an entrance and place both the troops and supplies in Fort Sumter. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Simon Cameron, Secretary of War. Captain G. V. Fox, Washingto
Brooklyn (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 72
fied by the result. Very truly your friend, A. Lincoln. Telegram. Washington, D. C., April 1, 1861. Received at Brooklyn 4.10 P. M. To Commodore S. L. Breese, Navy — Yard: The department revokes its orders for the detachment of the office readiness for sea service. Gideon Welles, Secretary Navy. Telegram. Washington, D. C., April 1, 1861. Received at Brooklyn 6.50 P. M. To the Commandant of the Navy — Yard: Fit out the Powhatan to go to sea at the earliest possible moment, ufidential messenger go forward to-morrow. Abraham Lincoln. Telegram. Washington, D. C., April 1, 1861. Received at Brooklyn 6.50 P. M. To Commandant Navy — Yard: Fit out Powhatan to go to sea at the earliest possible moment. Gideon Welles, the officers. . . . . Andrew H. Foote, For Commandant. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. Telegram. dated Brooklyn, April 1, 1861. Secretary of the Navy: The Powhatan, after landing her stores, went out of commission at two o'clock.<
South Carolina (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 72
nd Wilmington, reached Charleston the twenty-first. I travelled the latter part of the way with Mr. Holmes, of California, formerly a member of Congress from South-Carolina, in the days of Calhoun. At Florence Station, we met Mr. Keitt, a member of Congress from South-Carolina when that State attempted to secede. He welcomed MrSouth-Carolina when that State attempted to secede. He welcomed Mr. Holmes very warmly, and inquired, with great anxiety, whether Sumter was to be given up. Mr. Holmes said, Yes, I know it; which seemed to give Mr. Keitt much satisfaction, but he insisted upon knowing his authority. Mr. Holmes said I have the highest authority for what I say; and upon Mr. Keitt again asking who, he leaned towarsubmit to you fully, in person, is herewith presented in writing. Lieutenant Hall and myself have had several free conferences, and if he is permitted by the South-Carolina authorities to renter Fort Sumter, Major Anderson will comprehend the plan for his relief. I consider myself very fortunate in having proposed a project whic
Sullivan's Island (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 72
to him my views as to the possibility of relieving the garrison, and the dishonor which would be justly merited by the Government, unless immediate measures were taken to fulfil this sacred duty. Mr. Blunt asked me to explain my plan to him, which I did, as follows: From the outer edge of the Charleston bar, in a straight line to Sumter, through the Swash Channel, the distance is four miles, with no shoal spots having less than nine feet at highwater. The batteries on Morris and Sullivan's Islands are about two thousand six hundred yards apart, and between these, troops and supplies must pass. I proposed to anchor three small men-of-war off the entrance to the Swash Channel, as a safe base of operations against any naval attack from the enemy. The soldiers and provisions to be carried to the Charleston bar in the Collins steamer Baltic; all the provisions and munitions to be put up in portable packages, easily handled by one man. The Baltic to carry three hundred extra sailo
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