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Tar River (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 95
t seems certain that the one at Kinston is intended to come down on the next high water. February eighteenth, I wrote, viz.: On receiving most reliable information of the organization of a naval brigade for opening these Sounds, with the aid of the rams in Neuse and Roanoke rivers, I directed the blockading up of the Neuse with old hulks, within range of our battteries. This work is now in progress. I then proceeded to Little Washington and perfected similar arrangements in the Tar River, and fully advised all the authorities of the rebel plans, and gave the necessary orders for foiling them, to the extent of our means. Since my return I have examined men respecting the ram at Kinston, and their in formation is positive, reliable, and confirmatory of what I had advised you. The ram is to be sent down on the next high water. The engine has been taken fiom Pugh Mills; it was once in a factory in this city. February twenty-third, I wrote, viz.: Your letter of t
Halifax (Canada) (search for this): chapter 95
w to bringing down a ram at Edwards' Ferry, some twelve or fifteen miles below Halifax. All sorts of reports are put afloat for the purpose of influencing our operate as yours, settles the matter in my judgment. His spy has just come in from Halifax. He came from Wilmington, and twenty-five thousand pounds of iron was on the nt of success in the Neuse, that General Pickett will not delay for the one at Halifax. March seventh, I wrote, viz.: Colonel McChesney, on the fifth, state man sent out by General Wessels to procure information concerning the ram at Halifax. He was on a train that carried some twenty-five thousand pounds of iron from Wilmington to Halifax. Yesterday several refugees came in from Wilmington.. One of them had been in the Coleraine Foundry, at Wilmington, since the commencement war. He is from Indiana. He says several shipments of iron have been made to Halifax and Kinston for the gunboats, and confirms the report made to General Wessels.
J. G. Foster (search for this): chapter 95
s of reports are put afloat for the purpose of influencing our operations. My latest advices are that she is not yet complete. Since assuming the command in North Carolina, I have kept strict watch over this matter, and frequently advised General Foster respecting the progress of the work on the iron-clad. I suggested the propriety of burning it in August, but the General did not feel very apprehensive, and replied that the troops at our command would not warrant the enterprise. The fofor the two hundred pounder, I have moved a hundred pounder from Hatteras, which is the only available gun of the kind in North Carolina. I do not feel very. apprehensive, unless the ram moves in conjunction with a land force. Doubtless General Foster advised you that he had withdrawn all the best and available troops in North Carolina. There is no reserve force here, nor in any of the sub-districts. In case of an advance upon the lines, the force would be quite too small for a proper de
H. W. Halleck (search for this): chapter 95
d on. General Butler and Admiral Lee examined a courier of General Pickett's, and he was sent to me March eighth. He stated: Impression when he left was that Newbern would be attacked when the ram was done. General Hoke said it was a pity they had not waited for the ram, as Newbern might have been taken without trouble. General Hoke placed three hundred men at work on the iron-clad. On the ninth of March he wrote, viz: I have laid your previous despatches before General Halleck, and he tells me that he knows of no troops that can be spared for our Department; so we must work along as we are. Major-General Butler wrote, February twentieth, in response to this and much more information, viz: I don't believe in the iron-clad. On the ninth of March, he wrote as follows: With the force you have, we shall expect you to hold North Carolina against all comers. Don't let the army get frightened at the ram, she must have at least two feet of water to f
L. D. Myers (search for this): chapter 95
r has the following, which I extract: John Wolfenden, who lives about two miles from Fort Jack, says that he was up towards Greenville last Sunday and saw Captain Myers of Whitford's regiment; he says that Myers told him, that the ram at Kinston was completed, and that the only delay was in the construction of the small boats,Myers told him, that the ram at Kinston was completed, and that the only delay was in the construction of the small boats, to take her over the shoals. He thought everything would be ready in less than a week. I think his account of his conversation with Myers can be relied on. General Butler and Admiral Lee examined a courier of General Pickett's, and he was sent to me March eighth. He stated: Impression when he left was that Newbern Myers can be relied on. General Butler and Admiral Lee examined a courier of General Pickett's, and he was sent to me March eighth. He stated: Impression when he left was that Newbern would be attacked when the ram was done. General Hoke said it was a pity they had not waited for the ram, as Newbern might have been taken without trouble. General Hoke placed three hundred men at work on the iron-clad. On the ninth of March he wrote, viz: I have laid your previous despatches before General Halleck, an
George G. Meade (search for this): chapter 95
ry. apprehensive, unless the ram moves in conjunction with a land force. Doubtless General Foster advised you that he had withdrawn all the best and available troops in North Carolina. There is no reserve force here, nor in any of the sub-districts. In case of an advance upon the lines, the force would be quite too small for a proper defence. December twenty-sixth, 1863, I wrote Major-General Butler, viz.: If Longstreet is well provided for during the inactivity of Grant and Meade, and the quiet of General Gillmore, some forces could be collected for rebel enterprises in North Carolina, during our destitute condition. After the attack on Newbern, about the first of February, I wrote as follows: In view of the great interests at stake in the State, and of the smallness of the force for its protection, I hope one regiment of cavalry and a brigade of infantry may be sent to me. A large force is much needed, and should be sent, if it can be spared without jeopard
Q. A. Gillmore (search for this): chapter 95
ram moves in conjunction with a land force. Doubtless General Foster advised you that he had withdrawn all the best and available troops in North Carolina. There is no reserve force here, nor in any of the sub-districts. In case of an advance upon the lines, the force would be quite too small for a proper defence. December twenty-sixth, 1863, I wrote Major-General Butler, viz.: If Longstreet is well provided for during the inactivity of Grant and Meade, and the quiet of General Gillmore, some forces could be collected for rebel enterprises in North Carolina, during our destitute condition. After the attack on Newbern, about the first of February, I wrote as follows: In view of the great interests at stake in the State, and of the smallness of the force for its protection, I hope one regiment of cavalry and a brigade of infantry may be sent to me. A large force is much needed, and should be sent, if it can be spared without jeopardizing public interests elsewhe
John Wolfenden (search for this): chapter 95
he Confederates have extensive works. March twenty-ninth, I wrote, viz.: My spy came in from Kinston last evening, having been out seven days. He says the two iron-clads are to act in conjunction, and when the enemy is ready he will be attacked. The water has risen in the river, and the iron-clad is afloat at Kinston. April fourteenth I wrote, viz.: General Harland reports no change in his front on the twelfth inst.; his letter has the following, which I extract: John Wolfenden, who lives about two miles from Fort Jack, says that he was up towards Greenville last Sunday and saw Captain Myers of Whitford's regiment; he says that Myers told him, that the ram at Kinston was completed, and that the only delay was in the construction of the small boats, to take her over the shoals. He thought everything would be ready in less than a week. I think his account of his conversation with Myers can be relied on. General Butler and Admiral Lee examined a courier of
H. W. Wessels (search for this): chapter 95
e with your views, except in one particular, viz.: I don't believe in the ironclad. Hitherto it has been a question of iron and time. A communication from General Wessels, of the same date as yours, settles the matter in my judgment. His spy has just come in from Halifax. He came from Wilmington, and twenty-five thousand poun the Union. This hope is long deferred, I fear. March eighteenth, I wrote, viz.: A few weeks since I advised you of the return of a man sent out by General Wessels to procure information concerning the ram at Halifax. He was on a train that carried some twenty-five thousand pounds of iron from Wilmington to Halifax. ent of the war. He is from Indiana. He says several shipments of iron have been made to Halifax and Kinston for the gunboats, and confirms the report made to General Wessels. Some of the iron has been made near Atlanta, where the Confederates have extensive works. March twenty-ninth, I wrote, viz.: My spy came in from Kins
Wessells (search for this): chapter 95
cks at Edwards' Ferry, and advised the Department Commander in two communications, proposing a raid to burn it. The reply (in September) was, that the force of the Department will not permit of the proposed movement at present. September tenth, I asked for a small iron-clad. November fifteenth, 1863, I addressed Major-General Butler as follows, viz.: During a recent visit at Plymouth, I found the Senior Naval Officer somewhat nervous in consequence of a report having reached General Wessells of an examination of the Roanoke, with a view to bringing down a ram at Edwards' Ferry, some twelve or fifteen miles below Halifax. All sorts of reports are put afloat for the purpose of influencing our operations. My latest advices are that she is not yet complete. Since assuming the command in North Carolina, I have kept strict watch over this matter, and frequently advised General Foster respecting the progress of the work on the iron-clad. I suggested the propriety of burnin
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