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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 4. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 148 (search)
em for their cowardly attack on our boat. Three of the Crusader's men were wounded in this skirmish, namely, Gustav Wacker, ordinary seaman, in the right arm and breast; Theo. Peterson, seaman, wounded slightly; Acting Master W. D. Urann, who was fired upon in the boat, was wounded in the left finger and right wrist. The finger has since been amputated. Lieut. Commanding Rhind speaks of him as an excellent officer. He is disabled for some time, but has no desire to leave. The name of James Wilson, boatswain's mate, is also mentioned favorably. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, S. F. Du Pont, Flag-Officer Com'g South-Atlantic Blockading Squadron. To Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. Lieut. Rhind's report. U. S. Steamer Crusader, North-Edisto, April 20. sir: On the eighteenth, a party of the enemy, concealed in the woods below Seabrook's plantation, fired on one of our boats, sent there to assist Mr. Reynolds, Government Agent, in securing some cott
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 37 (search)
, do.; Andrew McCleary, Acting Master's mate, not seriously; Owen Doherty, coal-heaver, mortally; Frederick W. Johnson, first-class boy, not seriously. Port Royal.--Wounded: George Morris, Commander, flesh wound of right leg. Naugatuck.--James Wilson, musket-shot, not serious; Peter Dixon, not seriously. Lieutenant Constable's letters: letter to his mother. United States gunboat E. A. Stevens, Hampton roads, May 18. my dear mother: I have to thank God for a life preserved under head by some part of the gun or carriage, (I think it was one of the large rubbers,) which stunned me for a moment, although I was able to keep the deck and superintend the fighting of our broadside guns, (which were well handled under charge of Wilson,) until the squadron fell back for want of ammunition, about an hour and a half after our gun burst. After heaving up our anchor I fainted away; but after being cupped behind the ears by the surgeon of the Aroostook, who came on board to look ou
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 43 (search)
ver, when we were halted and again thrown in line of battle, after burning the bridge over the north branch. At this time the battery was placed on our right and again commenced throwing shells into the lines of the rebels. The rebel artillery had been placed in position opposite to us on the banks of the south branch and threw a number of shell into our midst. While this was going on, I noticed the rebel infantry coming up the railroad and were fording the north branch. I remarked to Major Wilson who, at this time, had not noticed it, that if we did not look out they would flank us on the left. He rode down the line and we were brought to a right face, with our left in front, and ordered to march up the turnpike, allowing the battery to get in front. We had marched but a short distance when the New-York cavalry, who were covering our retreat, were over-powered and driven into our lines by about two thousand rebel cavalry, on a bold charge, flanking us right and left. They close
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 97 (search)
sick-bed, joined his command, and, though unable to ride his horse, remained with his regiment, travelling in an ambulance until the pursuit was abandoned. I must not fail to mention the renewed obligations under which I rest to my Adjutant, James Wilson, who, during the whole time of the battle and pursuit, was tireless in the discharge of every duty — always at his post, always brave, always reliable. Lieut. Lanstrum, of the Fifteenth Iowa, who acted as aid, deported himself as a good andit upon themselves and their commands. Capt. Holmes, on account of a wound received in the battle of Fort Donelson, was unable to take command of his company during the engagement. Conspicuous for bravery were Lieuts. Parker, Duffield, Marsh, Wilson, Tisdale, Suiter, Hawill, Hall, Blake, Duckworth, Ballinger, Twombley, and McCord. After Lieuts. Parker and Twombley, of company F, were wounded, Sergt. James Ferry took charge of the company and displayed marked efficiency and courage. Likewis
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 136 (search)
sick-bed, joined his command, and, though unable to ride his horse, remained with his regiment, travelling in an ambulance until the pursuit was abandoned. I must not fail to mention the renewed obligations under which I rest to my Adjutant, James Wilson, who, during the whole time of the battle and pursuit, was tireless in the discharge of every duty — always at his post, always brave, always reliable. Lieut. Lanstrum, of the Fifteenth Iowa, who acted as aid, deported himself as a good andit upon themselves and their commands. Capt. Holmes, on account of a wound received in the battle of Fort Donelson, was unable to take command of his company during the engagement. Conspicuous for bravery were Lieuts. Parker, Duffield, Marsh, Wilson, Tisdale, Suiter, Hawill, Hall, Blake, Duckworth, Ballinger, Twombley, and McCord. After Lieuts. Parker and Twombley, of company F, were wounded, Sergt. James Ferry took charge of the company and displayed marked efficiency and courage. Likewis
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 74 (search)
Benson, coal-heaver; Joseph Pruson, coal-heaver; James Maguire, coal-heaver; John Casen, seaman; Henry Higgin, seaman; Frank Hamonds, seaman; Nicholas Adams, landsman; Michael Shields, seaman; Peter Laperty, second class fireman; George Conroy, ordinary seaman; David Thurston, seaman; Thomas Brandon, ordinary seaman; Richard Evans, ordinary seaman; Thomas Potter, second-class fireman; John Wilson, boy; James Clemens, yeoman; George Peasey, seaman; John Riley, fireman; Henry Yates, seaman; James Wilson, boy. In presence of J. Adams Smith, Paymaster, United States Navy. John M. Browne, Surgeon, United States Navy. Officers and seamen especially mentioned. United States steamer Kearsarge, Cherbourg, France, June 25, 1864. sir: I have the honor to inclose herewith a list of the names of the men who, during the engagement of the Alabama and Kearsarge, exhibited marked coolness and good conduct, and for such have been recommended by the divisional commanders as deserving spe
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 41 (search)
Report of Brigadier-General M. A. Stovall. headquarters Stovall's brigade, Breckinridge's division, Hill's corps, Missionary Ridge, October 3, 1863. To Major James Wilson, Assistant Adjutant-General: Major: I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by my brigade in the action of Sunday, the twentiet, Colonel, commanding Brigade, Report of Col. J. H. Lewis, commanding brigade. headquarters Helm's brigade, before Chattanodga, September 30, 1863. Major James Wilson, Assistant Adjutant-General: Sir: The death of Brigadier-General B. H. Helm makes it my duty, as senior Colonel commanding, to report the part taken by teph H. Lewis, Colonel, commanding Helm's Brigade. Report of Col. R. L. Gibson, commanding brigade headquarters Adams' brigade, September 26, 1863. Major James Wilson, Assistant Adjutant-General, Breckinridge's Division: Sir: I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by this brigade, composed of
HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF MEDFORD, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, FROM ITS FIRST SETTLEMENT, IN 1630, TO THE PRESENT TIME, 1855. (ed. Charles Brooks), Chapter 10: trade. (search)
Boston200 341 ShipCorsairJ. Stetson'sJ. StetsonWheeler & AdamsBoston325 342 ShipFaneuil HallJ. Stetson'sJ. StetsonGeorge Thatcher and othersBoston578 343 BarkMaylandP. Curtis'sP. CurtisSamuel DavisBoston203 344 ShipSunbeamP. Curtis'sP. CurtisA. HemenwayBoston850 345 BarkHelen MariaP. Curtis'sP. CurtisR. TaylorChatham203 346 Sch.FawnGeo. H. Briggs'sGeorge H. Briggs  100 347 BarkThetisJ. O. Curtis'sJ. O. CurtisFairfield, Lincoln, & Co.Boston378 348 BrigArielJ. O. Curtis'sJ. O. CurtisJames WilsonBoston140 349 ShipScotlandJ. O. Curtis'sJ. O. CurtisFrench & CoffinNantucket367 350 Sch.Charles AlstonSamuel Teel'sPeter LewisJohn AdamsProvincetown98 351 Sch.TonquinT. Magoun'sF. Waterman & H. EwellMinot & HooperBoston524 352 BarkDouglassT. Magoun'sF. Waterman & H. EwellBates & Co.Boston491 353 ShipSantiagoT. Magoun'sF. Waterman & H. EwellW. H. GoddardBoston433 354 BarkWm. H. ShailerT. Magoun'sF. Waterman & H. EwellSeecomb, Bartlett, & Co.Boston243 355 BarkPalmettoT. Mago
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 10: The Armies and the Leaders. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), Chapter 9: roster of general officers both Union and Confederate (search)
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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), General Garland's report of the battle of seven Pines. (search)
t the line of skirmishers upon our right, on the opposite side of the road, did not advance so rapidly as our own, for Major Wilson, of the Second Mississippi battalion, reports that the right of our advancing line was subjected to a fire both from taining (the Second Florida and Thirty-eighth Virginia, especially) preserved a more distinct organization. I assisted Major Wilson to collect some of the Second Mississippi battalion, and sent them on the left of the Twenty-eighth Georgia. Passing man was an officer of the Second Florida, killed soon afterwards, perhaps Captain Flagg. Lieutenant-Colonel Taylor and Major Wilson, of the Second Mississippi battalion, did their whole duty throughout the day, and succeeded in reforming parts of theany E--Sergeant Shackleford. Company G--Privates Robert Holmes, Alexander Gilchrist, John D. Algood, Giles A. Burton, James Wilson, James R. Bugg and R. D. Riggins; Corporal Hugh N. Weatherford. Company I--Privates Eli D. Sizimore, Thomas L. Sizi
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