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Sullivan's Island (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
hould endeavor to remove the obstructions between Sumter and Moultrie, while attacking the Sullivan's Island batteries, his gunboats should be placed in the vicinity of Fort Sumter, out of the direct rockets were sent up, because positive attacks were not made. The ricochet practice from Sullivan's Island was very handsome. The fire from Johnson was very bad, the balls passing directly over thon had greatly gained in strength and importance; so had almost every battery on James and Sullivan's islands; and General Beauregard, as was justly said in Pollard's Lost Cause, Page 437. had gives the David. As the Housatonic was easily approached through interior channels from behind Sullivan's Island, and Lieutenant Dixon readily procured a volunteer crew, his little vessel was fitted withohn's and Seabrook's islands, and in addition several regiments of infantry were detached from Sullivan's and James islands, to be in readiness for the development of the enemy's purposes. On the n
Austria (Austria) (search for this): chapter 9
rust, and the sudden accumulation of troops of all arms, so that he may be able to mould it into a homogeneous mass as early as practicable, and to inaugurate offensive operations without loss of one moment of time that may be obviated. And, further, he must be invested with an unrestricted, unembarrassed selection of staff-officers, and thoroughly emancipated from the least subordination to the views and control of the heads of bureaus at Richmond, a reproduction in this war of that fatal Austrian system with which no eminently successful commander ever had to contend; a pernicious plan of administration which will clog and hamper the highest military genius, whether a Napoleon or a Caesar. I believe the success of the plan of campaign thus sketched, and the utter defeat of the enemy, would be almost certain. The question would next be: whether to pursue the routed enemy with vigor to the banks of the Ohio and the Mississippi, or to return to the several sources whence the army
Carolina City (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
ral Beauregard, to be submitted to the President through the Hon. Pierre Soule War Department does not take it into consideration. report from Richmond of an impending movement on the Carolina coast. General Beauregard's letter to General Whiting. how Lieutenant Glassel damaged the New Ironsides. Lieutenant Dixon's attack with the torpedo-boat upon the Housatonic. loss of the boat and crew. construction of the submarine Torpedoboat. its history. boats destroyed by torpedoes in Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Landing of a Federal force at Jacksonville. General Finegan concentrates his forces. arrival of reinforcements. battle of Ocean Pond. General Finegan's report. what General Beauregard says of the battle. his difficulties in sending troops to Florida. he leaves for Camp Milton. his despatches to the War Department.— cavalry withdrawn from South Carolina and Georgia. General Beauregard returns to Charleston. his instructions left with General Anderson. he demand
Port Royal (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
nd they received the fire of several of its monitors and gunboats, fortunately without injury. With the assistance of the flood-tide they returned to their point of departure, at the Atlantic wharf, about midnight, after having performed one of the most daring feats of the war. The New Ironsides never fired another shot (on the coast of South Carolina) after this attack upon her. She remained some time at her anchorage off Morris Island, evidently undergoing repairs; she was then towed to Port Royal, probably to fit her for her voyage to Philadelphia, where she remained until destroyed by fire after the war. On the 17th of February, 1864, an expedition, in every respect as hazardous and fully as bold, was prepared and carried out, under Lieutenant Dixon, of Mobile, Alabama, with the submarine torpedo-boat, as it was called, Also called the fish torpedo-boat. against the United States steamer Housatonic. She was struck before realizing her danger, and sank almost instantaneousl
Morris Island (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
t probable they will endeavor to take the Fort Johnson lines facing towards Morris Island in flank and reverse, to favor an infantry attack upon Battery Simkins, and Wampler, or turned back near the Martello Tower towards the marshes facing Morris Island, wherever the ground is most favorable for such a defensive line; or whetherthern States, nothing more had been accomplished. Wagner and the whole of Morris Island were in the possession of the enemy; Sumter had been silenced and reduced t to the fire of the others. From Cummings's Point and the other works of Morris Island the bombardment was maintained during the whole of the month of November anna) after this attack upon her. She remained some time at her anchorage off Morris Island, evidently undergoing repairs; she was then towed to Port Royal, probably t. On the night of the 11th ultimo I ordered all our batteries bearing on Morris Island to open a heavy simultaneous fire on that portion, as if a cover for an ass
McGirts Creek (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
e, fortified and supported by four or five gunboats, as the place is at present. The task with regard to Palatka would be less difficult, if you could detach on such an expedition, to insure its success, a sufficient force from the troops at McGirt's Creek. But this might be attended with more danger than the object in view would warrant. Your present defensive line, in rear of McGirt's Creek, for a temporary purpose—that is, until the work around Baldwin (twenty miles from Jacksonville) shMcGirt's Creek, for a temporary purpose—that is, until the work around Baldwin (twenty miles from Jacksonville) shall be sufficiently completed to enable you to give battle at that point with all the chances of success in your favor, notwithstanding the disparity in numbers. I have ordered Colonel Harris to prepare positions on those works for the guns of the siege-train and the 32-pounder, rifled, intended for the new battery ordered on Fleming's Island. Should the enemy advance upon you from Jacksonville you should retire on Baldwin slowly, drawing him after you. About one brigade will take position
San Juan River (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
in other portions of the Department, were also struck, and often greatly damaged, by torpedoes planted, by General Beauregard's orders, in several streams, in Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Thus were destroyed, in April, 1864, on the St. John's River, Florida, first, the Maple Leaf and, afterwards, the General hunter; and in the Ossabaw Sound the Columbine and the Water Witch. Both the latter were captured by boarding parties, in May and June, 1864. The main incident of this particular peervices you will send him to make the necessary examinations about St. Mark's and Tallahassee, to guard those important points from any attack from the Gulf. Captain Pliny Bryan, A. A.-Genl., is in charge of the torpedoes to be put in the St. John's River. He must consult Colonel Harris as to their location. Captain Bryan is also a very good signal officer; capable of reading the enemy's signals, he would be a good inspector of that branch of the service. You will please keep me well adv
Charleston (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
arters, Department S. C., Ga., and Fla., Charleston, S. C., Nov. 25th, 1863. General,—The followarters, Department S. C., Ga., and Fla., Charleston, S. C., Dec. 5th, 1863. General,—I am instruarters, Department S. C., Ga., and Fla., Charleston, S. C., Dec. 25th, 1863. Major-Genl. W. H. C. Wrd's report to General Cooper, dated Charleston, South Carolina, March 25th, 1864. The whole reporam was sent to General Anderson: Charleston, S. C., March 30th, 1864. Be prepared to retim. His despatch read as follows: Charleston, S. C., April 9th, 1864. General Samuel Cooper,ote as follows to General Gilmer: Charleston, S. C., April 10th, 1864. Major-Genl. J. F. Gilnce of Richmond. His answer was: Charleston, S. C., April 14th, 1864. Genl. Braxton Bragg, ed General Cooper in these words: Charleston, S. C., April 20th, 1864. I have turned overarters, Department S. C., Ga., and Fla., Charleston, S. C., April 20th, 1864. Officers and Soldi[1 more...]<
Savannah (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
n or that of the country lying between it and Savannah? The Commanding General cannot hesitate in t as Richmond, Weldon, Wilmington, Charleston, Savannah, Mobile, and Meridian—or Jackson, Mississippiwer—that I could not defend with success here Savannah and the railroad without additional troops. lieved to be the point threatened, instead of Savannah. I am happy to hear, though, that the Yankeewith infantry to be drawn from Charleston and Savannah, but requested, in consequence of the very reeir places and avoid danger to Charleston and Savannah. Scarcely had Colquitt's brigade begun to moe of war from the works around Charleston and Savannah, and the positions covering the Savannah Raishow of force against Whitemarsh Island, near Savannah, and it became a measure of proper precaution to halt at Savannah two of the regiments on the way to General Finegan, for the development of the th, 1864. Major-Genl. J. F. Gilmer, Comdg. Savannah, Ga.: My dear General,—Your favor of the 8th[5 more...
Branchville (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
which latter object the best defensive line would be the Overflows, the Ashley River, from Bee's Ferry to the Little Lakes; thence across to Givham's Ferry, on the Edisto River, and along that river to the South Carolina Railroad bridge, above Branchville; and thence along and as near the southern boundary-line of Barnwell District as shall be determined by a close reconnoissance by General Walker's Engineer officer. 2d. The line of the Overflows and the works in advance of it along the StoColonel Harris, Chief-Engineer, has been directed to throw up certain defensive works across the country, from the Ashley to the Edisto. 5th. The line in rear of the Edisto, from Four Hole Creek to the South Carolina Railroad bridge, above Branchville, will be defended by Colonel Williams's regiment of State troops already there, reinforced by a portion of Brigadier-General Walker's command, until they can be relieved by other troops in the Department. 6th. From the Edisto to the Savann
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