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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore) 2 0 Browse Search
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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 64 (search)
13.--Threw up breastworks in front of regiment. December 16.--Crossed Savannah River at Cummings's Ferry, to Argyle Island, in flat-boats. We threw up breastworks on the north-east side of island. December 19.---According to order, this regiment, together with the Second Massachusetts and Third Wisconsin volunteers, crossed to the South-Carolina shore at seven A. M. in flat-boats. Skirmishers were thrown out; the regiment took position to protect the right; the right, resting on Hog Island Creek, landed on South-Carolina shore, near Izard's Mill. Our regiment was then moved further to the left, to Smith's House, Beech Hill, where it threw up breastworks; one company being sent to Colonel Hawley, to assist in capturing a hill. December 20.--Three companies joined with other detachments, under command of Colonel Hawley, to make reconnaissance. Late in the afternoon were severely shelled by gunboat in river. During night, heard much noise, as of moving of troops in our front
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition., Chapter 23: (search)
most desirable territory, will never turn back, but, as we shall see, will carry American independence to the Wabash, the Detroit, and the Mississippi. At Charleston, South Carolina, the association was punctually enforced. A ship load of near three hundred slaves was sent out of the colony by the consignee; even household furniture and horses, though they had been in use in England, could not be landed; and on the twenty-fifth, the whole cargo of the Charming Sally was thrown into Hog Island Creek. The winter at Boston was the mildest ever known; and in this the gracious interposition of heaven was recognised. All the towns in Massachusetts, nearly all in New England, and all the colonies ministered to the wants of Boston. Some relief came even from England. Call me an enthusiast, said Samuel Adams; this union among the colonies and warmth of affection can be attributed to nothing less than the agency of the Supreme Being. If we believe that he Chap. XXIII.} 1775. Feb. s