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Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Army Life in a Black Regiment, chapter 14 (search)
ass., Dec. 6, 1862; Resigned, Oct. 20, 1863. J. H. Thibadeau, Promotion, Jan. 10, 1863; Mustered out. &c. George D. Walker, Promotion, July 28, 1863; Resigned,aptain, July 26, 1863. J. H. Thibadeau, 8th Me., Oct. 13, 1862; Captain, Jan. 10, 1863. Ephraaim P. WrtITE, 8th Me., Nov. 14, 1862; Resigned, March 9, 1864. th Me., Oct. 13, 1862; Resigned, May 2, 1863. Jas. B. O'Neil, Promotion, Jan. 10, 1863; Resigned, May 2, 1863. W. W. Sampson, Promotion, Jan. 10, 1863; CaptainJan. 10, 1863; Captain, Oct. 30, 1863. J. M. Thompson, Promotion, Jan. 27, 1863; Captain, Oct. 30, 1863. R. M. Gaston, Promotion, April 15, 1863; Killed at Coosaw Ferry, S. C., ug. 11, 1863. Jas. B. O'Neil, 1st U. S. Art'y, Oct. 13, 1862; First Lt., Jan. 10, 1863. W. W. Sampson, 8th Me., Oct. 13, 1862; First Lt., Jan. 10, 1863. J. Jan. 10, 1863. J. M. Thompson, 7th N. H., Oct. 13, 1862; First Lt., Jan. 27, 1863. R. A1. Gaston, 100th Pa., Oct. 13, 1862; First Lt., April 15, 1863. W. H. Hyde, 6th Ct., Oct.
Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buell, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War: Volume 2., The case of Fitz John Porter. (search)
upon the first trial it was shown that Porter delayed only two hours, on account of the darkness of the night, that he marched at 3, that nothing turned upon his delay, that McDowell, Kearny, and Reno, with less distance to cover, under orders substantially similar, were similarly delayed. The vital point remains whether Porter did or did not disobey his orders and fail in his duty by not attacking on the 29th, and by retreating. The sentence of the court-martial delivered on the 10th of January, 1863, was that General Porter be cashiered and be forever disqualified from holding any office of trust or profit under the Government of the United States. On the 21st of January this sentence was approved by President Lincoln. During the next fifteen years General Porter continually applied for a rehearing, in the light of evidence newly discovered or not available at the time of his trial. On the 12th of April, 1878, President Hayes appointed a board of officers, consisting of Ma
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 2., Chapter 21: slavery and Emancipation.--affairs in the Southwest. (search)
oin in the further prosecution of the siege of Vicksburg. McClernand approved of the plan, and the forces moved up the Mississippi to Montgomery Point, opposite the mouth of White River. On the 9th the combined force proceeded up that River fifteen miles, and, passing through a canal into the Arkansas, reached Notrib's farm, three miles below Fort Hindman, at four o'clock in the afternoon, when preparations were made for landing the troops. This was accomplished by noon the next day, Jan. 10, 1863. when about twenty-five thousand men, under McClernand, Sherman, Morgan, Stewart, Steele, A. J. Smith, and Osterhaus, were ready, with a strong flotilla of armored and unarmored gun-boats, under the immediate command of Admiral Porter, to assail the Fort, garrisoned by only five thousand men, under General T. J. Churchill, who had received orders from General T. H. Holmes at little Rock, then commanding in Arkansas, to hold on until help should arrive or all were dead. the gun-boats mov
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 25: capture of Fort Hindman or Arkansas Post. (search)
d at daylight. the guns of the fort again silenced. Sherman storms the fort in the rear. the Army meets with an unexpected reception. the fort surrenders. the honor of the defenders of the fort dimmed. Harrowing scenes. terrible loss of life. McClernand on hand. expedition up the White River. St. Charles deserted. munitions of war captured. Grant assumes command of all the forces. The expedition against Arkansas Post arrived at a point four miles below the enemy's works, January 10th, 1863. The Army landed without delay at 10 A. M., and proceeded on their march to get in the rear of the enemy's works; but they had bad roads on which to travel and thick undergrowth to make their way through. Fifteen miles had to be marched over before the back of Arkansas Post could be reached, and the major part of the night was occupied in achieving their purpose. There were some extensive rifle-pits and works thrown up from which to operate with field pieces. These, as the Army s
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 6. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 29 (search)
battery, which was throwing shell with great rapidity, the Forty-first was ordered to give it one volley. The battery fired not another shot, but fled, leaving three caissons, one piece, their captain, and several men and horses on the ground as witnesses of the effects of that volley. Since leaving Nashville with one thousand three hundred and eighty-five men, the losses of the brigade have been four hundred and thirty-two officers and men. General Kirk's report. Nashville, January 10, 1863. Captain J. M. Bartlette, A. A. General: sir: I have the honor to report to you the part taken by my brigade on the thirtieth and thirty-first of December, in the battle of Stone River. The official report of Col. Dodge, now commanding the Second brigade, (old Fifth,) commences with the time when I surrendered up the command to him ; mine will extend to that tire, and will embrace such movements and dispositions as were made under my direction, and such facts as came under my own ob
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 6. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 107 (search)
Doc. 98.-attack on Springfield, Mo. Report of Colonel Crabb. headquarters South-Western District, Mo., Springfield, January 10, 1863. General: Owing to the illness of Gen. Brown, and by his request, I have the honor to submit the following report of an engagement at this place on the eighth instant, between the Federal forces, commanded by Brigadier-General Brown, and a rebel force under the command of General Marmaduke: On Wednesday, the seventh instant, about three o'clock P. M., General Brown received the (first) information that the enemy, estimated from four to six thousand strong, had forced our troops to abandon Lawrence Mills; that they had burned the mill and block-house there, and were rapidly approaching this place, by way of Ozark. Not having a force sufficient at that place to contend with the enemy, they were ordered to fall back on this place, with instructions to destroy what Government property they could not carry with them, which order was promptly
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 6. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 158 (search)
48. our heroes. Ah! no, they have not passed away, The glorious men of old, Of lofty deeds, whose souls were cast In virtue's sternest mould. O patriot names! Brighter for such Shines forth the storied past; O loyal lives! in days of gloom A beacon to the last. Hear ye their call? Up! Save this Land! Fulfil your mission high; It stirs each true heroic heart, That thrilling battle-cry. They come! they come! O waiting souls! They gather in their might; Their hearts are leal, their swords are true, They battle for the right. Thank God, my country, for the brave, The wise, the eloquent; Their noblest thoughts are given to thee, And on thy future bent. They fight and bleed and die On hill-side, plain, and sea, That the old flag cleansed from every stain May yet float fair and free! S. R. C. Brunswick, me., January 10, 1863.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 88 (search)
ners, with a large number of horses, arms, and accoutrements. I am, Major, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, Thomas T. Munford, Colonel, commanding. Report of Colonel T. L. Rosser. headquarters Fifth Virginia cavalry, January 10, 1863. General J. E. B. Stuart, commanding: * * * * I arrived at Groveton, where I learned that the enemy was moving his wagons on a private road to Manassas Junction. I procured a section of artillery from Colonel Bradley Johnson and attacke, the former severely wounded. My loss was six men wounded. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, A. W. Harman, Colonel Twelfth Virginia Cavalry. Report of Major Pelham of action at Groveton Heights. near Fredericksburg, January 10, 1863. General J. E. B. Stuart: General: In compliance with your wishes, I submit the following memoranda of the part taken by my battery in the battle of Groveton Heights: By your orders, I left Centreville on Thursday, the twenty-eighth of
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 42 (search)
d States infantry. and Murphy, of the Twenty-first Wisconsin; his Aids, Lieutenant Reeve, of the Thirty-seventh Indiana, and Assistant Engineer Pearsall; all of whom exhibited the utmost ardor and alacrity in the performance of their duty. Captain Hood, Captain Clements and Captain Bridges, commanding the battalions, are highly extolled. The latter, though wounded on the thirty-first, remained in command of his battalion. Captain Mendenhall's report. headquarters left wing, January 10, 1863. Major L. Starling, Chief of Staff: Major: I have the honor to submit the following report of the operations of the artillery in the left wing, from December twenty-six, 1862, to January two, 1863. This army marched from camp, near Nashville, December twenty-sixth; the left wing marching on the Murfreesboro pike. December 26. About three P. M., our advance was brought to a stand-still, near Lavergne, by a rebel battery. It was opposed by a section of artillery serving with the
Edward Porter Alexander, Military memoirs of a Confederate: a critical narrative, Chapter 11: second Manassas (search)
r, and at five ordered Kearny and Reno with their five brigades to attack Jackson's left. To finish with Porter first: The 4.30 order did not reach him until about 6.30. He at once ordered his leading division, Morell's, to advance, but before the necessary arrangements could be made, darkness had come on, and he was compelled to abandon the idea of attacking. For this, and some other minor incidents, Pope, soon after the battle, preferred charges against Porter. He was tried, and on Jan. 10, 1863, was convicted of violations of articles of war, and sentenced to dismissal from the army, and to be disqualified from ever again holding office under the United States. Thus was the Federal army deprived of the services of one among its officers of the very highest type. The ex-Federal Confederates who had known Porter considered this result as one of the best fruits of their victory. The gist of the charges against Porter lay in Pope's claim that Longstreet's troops had not reache
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