1864
January 1
'The 5th Vermont Regiment, which is the first New England regiment that has re-enlisted for three years, arrived at Burlington, Vermont, December 30th, and was received with the firing of cannon and the ringing of bells. The regiment, which numbers 325 men, were escorted to the Town Hall by the 3d Vermont battery. Many distinguished citizens, several provost marshals of the state, and General Pitcher, assistant provost marshal general, participated in the reception.' (Fitchburg Sentinel, courtesy of Jennifer Mitten, original at Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.)
January 1
3rd Battery mustered into U. S. service. (Dyer)
January 1
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
January 5
Three hundred twenty-one members of the 8th Regiment 'made a second claim of being patriots by re-enlisting for three years more of service.' (Peck)
January 5
17th Regiment, Company A, mustered in. (Dyer)
January 5
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
January 6
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
January 7
The 3rd Sharpshooter Company, having reenlisted and received furloughs, started for home. (Peck)
January 7
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
January 13
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
January 13
Secretary Welles ordered Commander Colvocoresses, commanding USS Saratoga, to proceed to Charleston, South Carolina, and report to Rear Admiral Dahlgren for duty in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. (ORN)
January 14
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
January 21
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Fort Totten, Washington, D.C. (more)
January 25
7th Regiment at Jackson's Bridge, Fla. (Dyer)
January 27
In a Circular passed to all vessels of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron, Fleet Paymaster Charles C. Upham ordered all accounts of men sent to the Hammond Hospital be forwarded to the receiving ship at Beaufort. (ORN)
January 31
Acting Masters Mate H. B. Colby, US Schooner Beauregard, in an armed boat, pursued a suspicious sloop for four hours, overtaking his prize 'close in to the breakers about 10 miles to the northward of Cape Canaveral.' The vessel was the British sloop Racer, with a cargo of 20 bales of cotton, bound for Nassau. The prize was sent to Key West for adjudication. Acting Master Francis Burgess, commanding Beauregard, reported: 'I beg leave to mention Acting Masters Mate H. B. Colby, who has used unusual energy in assisting in the capture of this sloop, as also on former occasions.' (ORN)
February 2
7th Regiment at Point Washington, Fla. (Dyer)
February 2
First Lieutenant Erastus W. Jewett, Co. A, 9th VVI, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
February 2
First Lieutenant Josiah O. Livingston, 9th VVI, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
February 2
First Lieutenant Theodore S. Peck, Co. H, 9th VVI, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
February 2
Confederate boat expedition led by Commander J. T. Wood captured and destroyed USS Underwriter in the Neuse River, North Carolina. (NavHist)
February 3
The Ninth Vermont Regiment, which was at Newport, N.C., crossed the river and came into Beaufort by the New Berne road.' (ORN)
February 4
Acting Master Francis Burgess, US Schooner Beauregard, sent a boat in charge of Acting Masters Mate H. B. Colby, into Jupiter Inlet to search for blockade runners. Colby discovered and seized the boat Lydia, bound for Nassau with cotton and turpentine. The prize was sent to Key West for adjudication (ORN)
February 4
Reporting informally from the Naval Store House, Bogue Island, Fleet Paymaster Upham detailed the situation surrounding the Confederate's investment of New Berne, N.C., which included a skirmish at Newport involving the Ninth Vermont Regiment, which suffered 160 casualties. The enemy had destroyed a large quantity of naval stores, captured the railroad and telegraph and five gunboats, destroying one of them in the process. He further reported that 2,600 Union troops in the local area were 'a very small force to cope with a large desperate force of from 10,000 to 20,000 men.' (ORN)
February 6
Fleet Paymaster Upham reported that the loss of naval stores at Newport Barracks was not as serious as he had first thought, and he would be returning to USS Minnesota as soon as his duties in the area permitted. Among the stores lost were 10 days rations for the Ninth Vermont Regiment, which, according to Commander Benjamin M. Dove, 'was not only a great loss to us, but a great assistance to the enemy, as they seem to be living mostly on corn, peanuts, and sweep potatoes.' Later in the day, Colonel Ripley 'made a reconnoissance toward Newport and found that the rebels had fallen back again.' (ORN)
February 10
A commission as colonel, 17th Regiment, was issued to Francis V. Randall, but he could not muster until the regiment mustered in 10 companies. (Peck)
February 13
Lieutenant Frank N. Finney, Co. D, 7th VVI, returned to the regiment with 110 recruits from Vermont (more)
February 15
Adjutant General Peter Washburn corresponded with the Provost Marshall in Washington, regarding Vermont's quota of soldiers. (Correspondence)
February 15
Acting Ensign W. O. Putnam and Acting Second Assistant Engineer James Pollard were sent to take charge of the steamer Pet, at Lockwood's Folly Inlet, near Wilmington, N.C. The steamer had been captured by USS Montgomery, Acting Volunteer Lieutenant E. H. Faucon. (ORN)
February 17
Confederate submarine H. L. Hunley sank Union blockader Housatonic off Charleston -- the first submarine to sink a ship in combat. (NavHist)
February 20
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
February 21
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
February 22
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
February 23
The Third Sharpshooter Company returned to their camp near Culpeper 'with their bodies and their ranks both recruited, the company again numbering 100 men as when it first left Vermont.' (Peck)
February 24
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Fort Totten, Washington, D.C. (more)
February 26
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
February 27
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
February 29
William N. Dunn, 1st Cavalry, was taken prisoner during Kilpatrick's Raid on Richmond. He died at Andersonville October 6. (Dunn)
March 1
1st Cavalry engaged at Mechanicsville, Va. (see battles)
March 1
17th Regiment, Companies B, C and D, mustered in. (Dyer)
March 2
1st Cavalry engaged at Piping Tree, Va. (see battles)
March 11
Acting Ensign H. B. Colby was sent in a boat from US Schooner Beauregard, Acting Master Francis Burgess, to capture a suspect schooner trying to get into Mosquito Inlet. A second boat, from US Schooner Norfolk Packet, joined Colby in the chase. By the time the boats reached the inlet, the schooner, later found to be the British schooner Linda, had already turned the point and was headed up the river. Colby beached his boat, ran up the riverbed and after firing several musket shots, the schooner lowered her sails and was boarded by the second boat. (ORN)
March 11
USS Carondelet, off the Red River, launched all boats under charge of Lieutenant Commander Mitchell, accompanied by Executive Officer Gipson and other officers, 'taking with them all the small-arms crew on shore for battalion drill.' (ORN)
March 12
Ships of Rear Admiral D. D. Porter's Mississippi Squadron moved up the Red River to commence the unsuccessful Army-Navy campaign to gain a foothold in the Texas interior. (NavHist)
March 13
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Fort Totten, Washington, D.C. (more)
March 16
Major Amasa Bartlett, 9th Regiment, died from brain fever; he 'was one of the most promising young officers who went from Vermont to the war.' (Peck)
March 18
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Fort Totten, D.C. (more)
March 22
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
March 25
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
March 26
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
March 28
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
March 29
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
March 30
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Fort Slemmer, D.C. (more)
March 30
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
April 2
7th Regiment at Nix's Clearing, Fla. (Dyer)
April 8
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Fort Slemmer, D.C. (more)
April 8
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
April 9
1st Battery at Pleasant Hill, LA (Dyer)
April 9
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
April 10
Lieutenant Commander Temple, Fleet Captain East Gulf Blockading Squadron, was ordered to take command of the USS San Jacinto in Key West, by Acting Rear Admiral T. Bailey. (ORN)
April 11
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
April 12
17th Regiment, Companies E, F and G, mustered in. (Dyer)
April 12
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
April 13
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
April 14
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Fort Slemmer, D.C. (more)
April 14
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
April 14
Abstract log of USS Brooklyn: At 1 p.m. went into commission, Captain Alden assuming command, the following officers attached to the ship being present: Lieutenant Command Lull, executive officer… (ORN)
April 16
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
April 18
17th Regiment, Companies A through G, started for Alexandria, VA, arriving the 22nd. (Dyer)
April 18
Acting Master E. C. Healy, commanding US Schooner Beauregard, off St. Augustine, Fla., sent a gig and cutter in charge of Acting Ensign H. B. Colby into Matanzas Inlet, where he boarded and capture the English schooner Oramoneta, of Nassau, which was sent to St. Augustine for adjudication. (ORN)
April 19
CSS Albemarle, Commander J. W. Cooke, sank USS Southfield and forced the remainder of the Union squadron at Plymouth, North Carolina, to withdraw. Having gained control of the waterways in the area, the Confederates were able to capture Plymouth on 20 April. (NavHist)
April 20
Command Benjamin M. Dove, commanding Naval Station Beaufort, N.C., reported that, at the request of Colonel (Edwin H.) Ripley, he had sent a party of 60 sailors from the Grand Gulf and Cambridge to Fort Macon. He further indicated 'if the Ninth Vermont Regiment are driven in from Gales' Creek and Newport, on Bogue Sound, it will be necessary to send a strong party to man the intrenchments back of Morehead City for them to fall back on.' Two days later, Acting Rear Admiral Lee responded; 'I would remind you that the Navy has nothing to do with military affairs and arrangements. General Butler has the charge of such defensive and offensive operations, and I wish you to leave them entirely to him or the officers he may place in charge.' (ORN)
April 22
The Coinage Act of 1864 mandates that the inscription "In God We Trust" be placed on all coins minted as United States currency.
April 23
1st Battery at Cane River, LA (Dyer)
April 25
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Fort Slemmer, D.C. (more)
April 28
USS San Jacinto, Captain Theodore P. Greene, was ordered by Acting Rear Admiral Bailey, commanding East Gulf Blockading Squadron, at Key West, to proceed to latitude 21? 35' N. and longitude 89? 35' W., 'where you will anchor (in about 12 fathoms water) and lie with banked fires for the purpose of intercepting' several rebel sailing ships flying English colors, bound from Bremen for Sisal, on the Yucatan Peninsula. (ORN)
April 30
Only 77 of an aggregate of 941 men were on the sick list, the smallest proportion of sick men ever reported by the 2nd Regiment during the war. (Benedict)
April 30
1st Battery at Alexandria, LA, until May 10. (Dyer)
May 1
The stations of vessels composing the East Gulf Blockading Squadron included USS San Jacinto, Captain Greene, at Campeche Banks. (ORN)
May 3
Colonel Lewis A. Grant, 1st Brigade, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
May 5
Colonel Newton Stone, who had assumed command of the 2nd Regiment on 1 April, was killed in action at the Wilderness (Benedict)
May 5
1st Brigade (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Regiments) engaged or present at the Wilderness, VA through May 9 (see battles)
May 5
1st Cavalry engaged at Craig's Church, Va. (see battles)
May 5
First Sergeant Carlos H. Rich, Co. K, 9th VVI, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
May 5
USS Sassacus, Lieutenant Command Francis A. Roe, suffered damage during an engagement with the rebel ironclad ram Roanoke and gunboat Bombshell at the head of Albemarle Sound, North Carolina. In addition to significant damage to the vessel, the crew suffered 20 casualties, including 5 dead. Acting Volunteer Ensign Edward A. Sawyer suffered a slight contusion in the engagement. (ORN)
May 5
USS Sassacus, Wyalusing, and Mattabesett engaged CSS Albemarle off the mouth of the Roanoke River as the Union sought in vain to regain control near Plymouth. (NavHist)
May 6
USS Wave and USS Granite City, lying at anchor at Calcasieu Bayou, Louisiana, were attacked by a battery of artillery and several hundred sharpshooters, and were forced to surrender due to the death or wounding of most of their gun crews. Onboard the Granite City was Acting Ensign Stephen R. Tyrrell, who had his arm shot off. Tyrrell later died in a Confederate prison in or near Houston, Texas. (ORN)
May 6
Confederate torpedo destroyed USS Commodore Jones in the James River, Virginia, one of several losses the Union suffered from torpedoes during the year. (NavHist)
May 8
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Fort Slemmer, Washington, D. C. (more)
May 8
1st Cavalry was engaged or present at Spotsylvania, Va. (see battles)
May 9
Lieutenant-Colonel John Coughlin, 10th NH INF, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
May 10
1st Brigade (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 11th Regiments) and 10th Regiment were engaged or present at Spotsylvania, VA through May 18. (see battles)
May 10
Colonel Thomas O. Seaver, 3rd VVI, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
May 11
1st Cavalry engaged at Yellow Tavern, Va. (see battles)
May 12
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Fort Slemmer D.C. (more)
May 12
1st Cavalry engaged at Meadow Bridge, Va. (see battles)
May 12
Captain Dayton P. Clarke, Co. F, 2nd VVI, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
May 12
Private William W. Noyes, Co. F, 2nd VVI, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
May 12
2nd Lieutenant Augustus I. Robbins, Co. B, 2nd VVI, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
May 13
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 13
The last of Rear Admiral Porter's squadron, after being trapped by low water, dashed through the hurriedly constructed Red River dams to safety below the Alexandria rapids. (NavHist)
May 14
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 15
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 15
The stations of vessels of the East Gulf Blockading Squadron included USS San Jacinto, Captain Greene, at Campeche Banks. (ORN)
May 16
1st Battery at Mansura, LA (Dyer)
May 16
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 17
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 18
1st Battery at Bayou de Glaze, LA (Dyer)
May 18
1st Battery at Yellow Bayou, LA (Dyer)
May 20
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 21
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Fredericksburg, after being wounded in the arm by a piece of shell. (more)
May 21
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 23
Secretary Welles ordered Commander Colvocoresses, commanding USS Saratoga, to proceed to Port Royal, South Carolina, and report to Rear Admiral Dahlgren for duty in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. (ORN)
May 24
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 25
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Seminary Hospital, Georgetown, D.C> (more)
May 25
17th Regiment was engaged or present at North Anna, Va. (see battles)
May 25
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 26
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 28
The schooner Ariel, tender to USS San Jacinto, Captain Greene, captured the sloop General Finegan from Crystal River, bound for Havana. Captain Greene forwarded a prize list to Secretary Welles on 18 June. (ORN)
May 31
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from his brother in Stratton (more)
May 31
10th Regiment was engaged or present at Tolopotomy, Va. (see battles)
May 31
17th Regiment was engaged or present at Tolopotomy, Va. (see battles)
May 31
1st Cavalry engaged at Hanover Court House, VA (see battles)
June 1
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Seminary Hospital, Georgetown, D.C. (more)
June 1
1st Brigade (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 11th Regiments), 10th Vermont Regiment, engaged or present at Cold Harbor, VA through June 12. (see battles)
June 1
1st Cavalry engaged at Ashland, Va. (see battles)
June 1
The naval wharf boat at Mound City, Illinois, was burned. Onboard and destroyed were all of Paymaster Dunn's 'books, papers, vouchers, etc., involving heavy accounts with the Government.' In a report to the Chairman of the Naval Committees of the House and Senate, Rear-Admiral David Porter asked for favorable attention to Dunn's application to Congress for relief. In his letter, Porter said 'Fleet Paymaster Dunn has been with me in his present capacity from the time I took command of this fleet, and I have found him an honest, faithful, and efficient officer, and such statements as he may make in regard to his affairs will be entirely reliable.' It took Congress nearly two years, but based on Porter's recommendation, and Dunn's statements, 'A Bill For the relief of Elisha W. Dunn, a paymaster in the United States Navy,' was passed March 15, 1866. (ORN)
June 1
The stations of vessels of the East Gulf Blockading Squadron included USS San Jacinto, Captain T. P. Greene, at Campeche Banks. (ORN)
June 1
USS Exchange, Acting Master James C. Gipson, was attacked by a masked battery while passing Columbia, Arkansas. The port engine was struck and disabled, keeping the vessel under fire for forty-five minutes. Gipson was struck by a shot passing through the pilot house, and was knocked senseless for ten or fifteen minutes. (ORN)
June 3
17th Regiment was engaged or present at Bethesda Church, Va. (see battles)
June 3
1st Cavalry engaged at Hawe's Shop., Va. (see battles)
June 3
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
June 4
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Seminary Hospital, Georgetown, D.C. (more)
June 4
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
June 5
Captain Alexander M. Beattie, Co. F, 3rd VVI, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
June 6
'Captain Darrah was killed by a rebel sharpshooter. No man could show his head above the breastworks, or go twenty yards from them to the rear, without exposing himself to the same fate.' (Haynes)
June 7
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
June 8
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Seminary Hospital, Georgetown, D.C. (more)
June 8
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
June 9
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
June 9
Six miles west of Beaufort Bar, N.C., USS New Berne 'called away and sent in three boats in charge of executive officer (Acting Master Robert Y. Holley), crew well armed,' to investigate a strange steamer, which turned out to be the steamer Pevensey, from Bermuda, intending to run the blockade at Wilmington, N.C. The steamer eventually ran ashore and blew up both boilers, the crew escaping, except for one. (ORN)
June 10
1st Cavalry engaged at Bottom Bridge, Va. (see battles)
June 10
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Seminary Hospital, Georgetown, D.C. (more)
June 10
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
June 11
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Seminary Hospital, Georgetown, D.C. (more)
June 11
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
June 12
'The Tenth now began to appear like a veteran regiment. Scores of the men who had fought through the battles of the Wilderness and Spotsylvania unhurt, had fallen at these fatal cross roads, and as the command filed silently out of their works on the night of the twelfth, their thinned ranks plainly told the sad brave story of their last twelve days' work.' (Haynes)
June 12
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Seminary Hospital, Georgetown, D.C. (more)
June 12
1st Lieutenant Edward B. Williston, 2nd U.S. Artillery, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
June 13
1st Cavalry engaged at White Oak Swamp, Va. (see battles)
June 13
Acting Master James J. Russell, US schooner Ariel, to Captain Greene, commanding USS San Jacinto, reports on a cruise between Tampa Bay and the Homosassa River. (ORN)
June 15
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Seminary Hospital, Washington, D.C. (more)
June 15
1st Cavalry engaged at Malvern Hill, VA (see battles)
June 15
Arlington National Cemetery is established on 200 acres of land set aside by U.S. Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton
June 15
The stations of vessels of the East Gulf Blockading Squadron included USS San Jacinto, Captain Greene, at Campeche Banks. (ORN)
June 15
At 3:30 p.m., USS Saratoga came to with the starboard anchor in Port Royal Harbor. (ORN)
June 15
Commodore S. C. Rowan, senior officer at Port Royal, orders USS Saratoga, Commander Colvocoresses, to proceed to St. Helena Sound to take position in the blockade there. (ORN)
June 16
USS San Jacinto, Captain Greene, was ordered by Acting Rear Admiral T. Bailey, commanding East Gulf Blockading Squadron, at Key West, to return to Key West, cruising for a few days, in a position to intercept blockade runners from Sabine Pass and Galveston. (ORN)
June 17
17th Regiment was engaged or present at Petersburg, Va. (see battles)
June 18
1st Brigade, engaged or present at Petersburg, Va. (see battles)
June 18
Rear Admiral J. A. Dahlgren, commanding South Atlantic Blockading Squadron, ordered Commander Colvocoresses, commanding USS Saratoga, to proceed to blockade Doboy Sound, Georgia, relieving US bark Midnight. (ORN)
June 19
The Ninth Vermont Regiment participated in an expedition to cut the railroad between Wilmington and Goldsboro, N.C. The majority of the regiment went overland by train and marching to be close to Jacksonville, Onslow County, by June 21. Captain Samuel H. Kelley and 100 men went to Beaufort. On June 20, the side-wheel steamer Nansemond and the screw steamer Calypso embarked Kelley's men and sailed to New River, N. C. The troops were successfully landed in surfboats on June 21. Captain Kelley and his men moved up the river about eight miles, took possession of Snead's Ferry and captured several Confederate pickets. The next evening, Kelley's force came under friendly fire from the 12th New York Cavalry. The mission was aborted due to the size of the Confederate force in the area (apparently the rebels had obtained intelligence regarding the expedition), and Captain Kelley and his men returned to Beaufort. Reporting to Commander Benjamin M. Dove, Naval Station, Beaufort, Acting Ensign J. H. Porter, commanding one of the boats from the Calypso, said of Kelley 'he has been untiringly at work ever since his first landing, and though more than once in difficult positions, has managed his part of the expedition with perfect success.' (ORN)
June 19
USS Kearsarge, Commander J. A. Winslow, sank CSS Alabama, Captain R. Semmes, off Cherbourg, France, ending the career of the South's most famous commerce raider. (NavHist)
June 22
10th Regiment was engaged or present at Weldon Railroad, Va. (see battles)
June 22
11th Regiment was engaged or present at Weldon Railroad, Va. (see battles)
June 22
1st Cavalry engaged at Ream's Station, Va. (see battles)
June 23
10th Regiment was engaged or present at Weldon Railroad, Va. (see battles)
June 23
11th Regiment was engaged or present at Weldon Railroad, Va. (see battles)
June 23
1st Cavalry engaged at Nottoway Court House, Va. (see battles)
June 23
Sergeant James Drury, Co. C, 4th VVI, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
June 23
At 1:30 p.m., USS Saratoga came to anchor, Sapelo light-house bearing W.N.W., distant about 6 miles. (ORN)
June 24
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Seminary Hospital, Georgetown, D.C. (more)
June 24
1st Cavalry engaged at Keyesville, Va. (see battles)
June 25
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Seminary Hospital, Georgetown, D.C. (more)
June 25
1st Cavalry engaged at Roanoke Station, Va. (see battles)
June 27
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
June 28
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Seminary Hospital, Georgetown, D.C. (more)
June 28
1st Cavalry engaged at Stony Creek, Va. (see battles)
June 28
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
June 29
1st Cavalry engaged at Ream's Station, Va. (see battles)
June 29
1st Cavalry engaged at Stony Creek, Va. (see battles)
June 29
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
June 30
1st Cavalry engaged at Ridley's Shop, Va. (see battles)
July 1
The stations of vessels of the East Gulf Blockading Squadron included USS San Jacinto, Captain Greene, at Sand Key. (ORN)
July 2
The town of Morristown voted to pay a bounty of $500 to each recruit and the following resolution was passed: 'In view of the coming call for soldiers and to the end that a draft may be avoided in this town we earnestly desire and request the selectmen to use all and every effort to raise a sufficient number of men to fill the quota of the town for the next requisition that may be made.' (Mower, 143-44)
July 5
USS San Jacinto, Captain Greene, was ordered by Acting Rear Admiral T. Bailey, Commanding East Gulf Blockading Squadron, to proceed to cruise on a parallel of 29? N., between 85? 30' and 87? 30'. 'When in want of coal proceed to Tampa therefore, and having coaled, return to your present anchorage at Sand Key and report to me.' (ORN)
July 6
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
July 7
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
July 8
Future Rear Admiral, Franklin Cogswell Prindle is born in Sandgate. (Arlington)
July 9
1st Lieutenant George E. Davis, Co. D, 10th VVI, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
July 9
Corporal Alexander Scott, Company D, 10th VVI, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
July 9
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
July 10
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
July 11
11th Regiment was engaged or present at Fort Stevens, Va. (see battles)
July 11
3rd Regiment engaged at Fort Stevens, Washington, D.C. (see battles)
July 12
Captain Melancton Smith, Senior Officer in James River, ordered Lieutenant George Dewey to proceed to USS Agawam, in temporary command, and tae up station at Aiken's Landing. (ORN)
July 15
1st Heavy Artillery Company engaged at Gonzales Station, FL (see battles)
July 15
7th Regiment In action at Gonzales Station, Fla. (see battles)
July 15
The stations of vessels of the East Gulf Blockading Squadron included USS San Jacinto, Captain Greene, cruising in the Gulf of Mexico. (ORN)
July 16
Captain Melancton Smith, Senior Officer in James River, ordered USS Agawam, Lieutenant George Dewey, to proceed to Four Mile Creek and assist Commander Nichols in dislodging the enemy, 'who have a battery in position near the edge of the woods in that vicinity.' Lieutenant Dewey was to return to his station after dark. (ORN)
July 18
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
July 18
Lieutenant Henry L. Johnson, USS Ironclad Passaic, at Port Royal, S.C., reported on the results of a survey of the prize sloop Julia. (ORN)
July 18
Captain Melancton Smith, Senior Officer in James River, ordered USS Agawam, Lieutenant Dewey, at Dutch Gap, to search for and destroy torpedoes, 'one in the Swash, one in the main channel of Harrison's Bar, and one in the vicinity of Wilcox's Wharf.' Smith later reported to Acting Rear Admiral Samuel P. Lee, that Dewey 'made a thorough search for the torpedoes at Harrison's Bar, landing the marines and dragging the channel, but nothing was discovered.' (ORN)
July 19
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
July 20
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
July 20
Captain Melancton Smith, Senior Officer in James River, ordered USS Agawam, Lieutenant Dewey, after completing coaling, to report to Commander Nichols in the vicinity of Four Mile Creek, 'for the protection of a working party belonging to General Foster's command.' Lieutenant Dewey subsequently reported to Commander Nichols that he had captured the enemy position, including a lieutenant and four privates, who were erecting a battery. (ORN)
July 20
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
July 21
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
July 22
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
July 22
Lieutenant Henry L. Johnson, USS Ironclad Passaic, at Port Royal, S.C., reported the results of a survey of the prize sloop Sarah Mary near the mouth of Horse Island Creek, S.C.. (ORN)
July 24
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
July 25
Acting Rear Admiral Theodorus Bailey, commanding East Gulf Blockading Squadron, ordered Captain Greene, USS San Jacinto, to return to Key West to assume, temporarily, command of the East Gulf blockading Squadron during Bailey's leave of absence. (ORN)
July 26
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
July 26
Abstract log of USS Saratoga, Commander Colvocoresses: 'At anchor in Sapelo Sound. At 8:30 p.m. four boats left the ship on an expedition; the launch, in charge of Mr. Baldwin; first cutter, Boatswain P. J. Miller; third cutter, Acting Masters Mate Stannard; the whole expedition composed of 75 men and 2 pilots.' (ORN)
July 27
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
July 27
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
July 28
1st Battery moved to Baton Rouge, where they stayed until ordered home on July 28. (Dyer)
July 28
Large side-wheel double-enders USS Mendota, Commander Nichols, and USS Agawam, temporarily commanded by Lieutenant George Dewey, shelled Confederate positions across Four Mile Creek, on the James River, in support of Union moves to clear the area and restore full Northern use of the river at that point. (ORN)
July 30
17th Regiment was engaged or present at Petersburg Mine, Va. (see battles)
August 1
Colonel Gaulden, not to be outdone, published an explanatory letter in the Savannah Republican adding a challenge to the observant naval Captain: 'As the Captain seems to be a reader of your paper, I take this opportunity to make my compliments to him and to say that when he calls to see me again I shall be at home, and will try and give him a more respectful reception.' (ORN)
August 1
Landing party under Commander Colvocoresses, composed of 115 officers and men, raided a meeting of civilians forming a coastal guard at McIntosh Court House, Georgia. Colvocoresses marched his men overland after coming ashore during the night of 2 August, destroyed a bridge to prevent being cut off by Confederate cavalry, and captured some 26 prisoners and 22 horses before making his way safely back to USS Saratoga. Rear Admiral Dahlgren, amused at the circumstances of the expedition and pleased with its results, reported to the men of his squadron: 'Captain Colvocoresses having been favored with a sight of the notice in a Savannah paper, and feeling considerable interest in the object of the meeting, concluded that he would attend it also, which he did, with a number of United States citizens serving at the time on board the USS Saratoga as officers, seamen, and marines. . . . When the appointed time arrived, Mr. Miller [Boatswain Philip J. Miller] set fire to the bridge [outside the town] and at the signal the main body rushed out and joined the meeting. . . . Captain Colvocoresses then read to the meeting from the newspaper the order of Colonel Gaulden [CSA] for their assembling, and, regretting that the Colonel had failed to attend, he invited the meeting to accompany him, which they did, and arrived safely on board the Saratoga, where they meet daily under the United States flag.' The Admiral later reported to Secretary Welles of the prisoners: '. . . . it is hoped that under the old flag the deliberations may be of a more beneficial tendency, as the parties are now relieved of their proposed responsibility as a coast guard.' (ORN)
August 1
The stations of vessels composing the East Gulf Blockading Squadron included USS San Jacinto, Captain Greene, coaling at Tampa Bay. (ORN)
August 1
Abstract log of USS Saratoga: From meridian to 4 p.m. all hands getting the expedition ready. At 4:30 p.m. the expedition started, captain [Colvocoresses] in command, 6 boats and 110 men, including officers. (ORN)
August 1
The stations of the regular line officers of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron, included: Commander Colvocoresses, USS Saratoga, and Lieutenant Henry L. Johnson, USS Passaic. (ORN)
August 3
Hiram Laraway, Company A, 5th Regiment, died at Andersonville of diarrhea. (see Alson Blake's deposition)
August 3
Abstract log of USS Saratoga: At 3 a.m. the boats returned to the ship. At 2:40 p.m. Acting Masters Mate Chase started with all the boats, assisted by the T.A. Ward's boats, to go to The Ridge to take the captain and party that went on expedition on board. At 6:30 p.m. boats out of sight behind Doboy Island, in the direction of The Ridge, a squall blowing ahead at the time. (ORN)
August 4
Abstract log of USS Saratoga: At 1 a.m. John W. McReynolds returned in a canoe; reported the boats not arrived at the landing. At 1:30 dispatched him at once to go in search of the boats, and to take them to the right landing. At 2:30 called all hands to quarters, a hail from a boat being reported. Nothing further taking place, piped down at 3 a.m. At 1:30 p.m. the expedition returned with 26 prisoners. John Steward, seaman, missing. (ORN)
August 4
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
August 5
Rear Admiral D. G. Farragut's fleet steamed by Forts Morgan and Gaines, through the deadly torpedo field blocking the channel, and into Mobile Bay. In the fierce engagement with the forts and Admiral F. Buchanan's small squadron, Farragut won a victory worthy of his great name. (NavHist)
August 6
Commander Colvocoresses' report on the expedition to the court-house of McIntosh County, Georgia, includes a descriptive list of all the prisoners taken. (ORN)
August 6
Captain James Alden, USS Brooklyn, forwarded reports to Rear Admiral Farragut from Lieutenant Commander Lull, executive officer, and the vessel's carpenter, boatswain and acting gunner, on damages incurred by the vessel during the engagement against Fort Morgan, in Mobile Bay, the previous day. Captain Alden added: 'To my executive officer, Lieutenant Commander Lull, my thanks are especially due, not only for his cool, steady bearing in the fight, but also for the efficient training of the crew, which have been together now less than three months, but displayed in the action the steadiness of veterans, fighting their guns almost as coolly as if they were at an ordinary exercise.' (ORN)
August 6
CSS Tallahassee, Commander J. T. Wood, put to sea from Wilmington, launching a brief but highly successful cruise against Northern shipping. (NavHist)
August 6
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
August 7
Captain Greene, to Secretary Welles: 'In obedience to an order of Acting Rear Admiral T. Bailey, I have this day assumed command of the East Gulf Blockading Squadron.' (ORN)
August 8
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
August 8
Captain Greene, commanding East Gulf Blockading Squadron, reports on a series of successful expeditions on 11 July, 2, 3 and 4 August, from the US bark James L. Davis, Acting Master W. N. Griswold. 'These expeditions, without loss of life or limb, show a very commendable spirit on the part of officers and men.' (ORN)
August 9
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
August 9
Lieutenant George M. Bache, USS Lexington, commanding Seventh District pro tem, reported on the condition of affairs at White River Station. He also noted that Acting Master Gipson, USS Exchange, had raised another of the Queen City's guns, 'making seven in all that we now have from that vessel.' (ORN)
August 10
1st Battery mustered out, having lost during service 3 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 51 Enlisted men by disease. Total 54. (Dyer)
August 10
Aldace Walker, 11th Regiment: 'As part of Sixth Corps, 'moved out from Harper's Ferry and camped at Clifton, the name of a large plantation near Berryville.' (Walker)
August 10
Aldace Walker, 11th Regiment: 'Moving south, encountered Early's army at Cedar Creek, just beyond Middletown.' (Walker)
August 10
1st Battery mustered out. Recruits were transferred to 2nd Battery (Dyer)
August 10
7th Regiment reenlisted veterans departed on furlough to Vermont. (Dyer)
August 11
Rear Admiral Dahlgren, at Doboy Sound, Georgia, ordered Commander Colvocoresses, USS Saratoga, to transfer 26 rebel prisoners which he had recently captured, to a passing steamer to pass to the USS South Carolina, then in the vicinity of the Savannah River. (ORN)
August 11
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
August 13
Captain Greene, commanding East Gulf Blockading Squadron, reports measures taken in view of a reported attack by a Confederate ram upon the naval force at West Pass, Apalachicola [St. George's Sound], to Secretary Welles. (ORN)
August 13
Abstract log of USS Brooklyn: From meridian to 4 P.m.: Lieutenant Commander Lull and Second Assistant Engineer J. D. Toppin were detached from this vessel and ordered to the C.S.S. Tennessee, the former to command the ram. (ORN)
August 13
Acting Ensign William J. Eldredge, commanding US Schooner J. S. Chambers, reported to Captain Greene, commanding East Gulf Blockading Squadron at Key West, that the captain and executive officer of the vessel 'being now also down with the fever, there remains but myself and an acting mater's mate fit for duty,' and requested permission to take the vessel to a Northern port. Thirteen men and one officer had died on this date, and others before them. Captain Greene dispatched Passed Acting Assistant Surgeon J. H. Macomber, to evaluate the ship's condition and render assistance as necessary. (ORN)
August 15
The stations of vessels composing East Gulf Blockading Squadron included USS San Jacinto, Captain Greene, gone north in charge of Lieutenant Commander J. N. Quackenbush. (ORN)
August 16
Captain Greene, USS San Jacinto, commanding East Gulf Blockading Squadron, reported to Secretary Welles on the condition and status of the ships in his squadron, most notably the seven vessels that had sailed for the north, due to yellow fever, and his own ship, which had been taken north by his predecessor, Acting Rear Admiral Bailey, leaving Captain Greene with insufficient ships to continue an effective blockade in his sector. (ORN)
August 16
A boat expedition by Commander Colvocoresses, USS Saratoga, consisting of men from that ship and T. A. Ward, Acting Master Babcock, captured some 100 prisoners and a quantity of arms on a daring raid into McIntosh County, Georgia. Commander Colvocoresses liberated 70 slaves, and destroyed a salt works and a strategic bridge across the South Newport River on the main road to Savannah. On 26 August, Rear Admiral Dahlgren acknowledged Colvocoresses' report of the incident and commented: 'All this was done without casualty, and was very creditably executed, and will be duly reported to the Navy Department with my acknowledgments. I shall also issue an order making my acknowledgments to yourself, your officers, and your men.' (ORN)
August 17
1st Cavalry engaged at Winchester, Va. (see battles)
August 18
Paymaster Charles C. Upham, USS Minnesota, reported on the improper disposition of funds resulting from a transfer of tar shipped by him the previous February to Beaufort, North Carolina, intended for the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The tar had been sold, and the funds turned over to the Treasury Department as proceeds from abandoned property. Upham opined that the money rightfully belonged to the Navy Department. (ORN)
August 18
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
August 19
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
August 20
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
August 21
11th Regiment was engaged or present at Charlestown, Va. (see battles)
August 21
17th Regiment was engaged or present at Weldon Railroad, Va. (see battles)
August 21
1st Cavalry engaged at Charlestown, Va. (see battles)
August 21
1st Cavalry engaged at Summit Point, Va. (see battles)
August 21
2nd Regiment was engaged or present at Charlestown, Va. (see battles)
August 21
3rd Regiment was engaged or present at Charlestown, Va. (see battles)
August 21
5th Regiment was engaged or present at Charlestown, Va. (see battles)
August 22
1st Cavalry engaged at Charlestown, Va. (see battles)
August 22
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
August 23
A boat expedition under Commander Colvocoresses, USS Saratoga, composed of men from Saratoga, USS T.A. Ward, Acting Master Babcock, and US bark Braziliera, Acting Master Gillespie, engaged Confederate pickets along Turtle River, Georgia. The expedition aimed at the capture of an encampment at Bethel, Georgia, but the Confederates there were alerted by the firing downstream and escaped. On 15 September the daring and resourceful Colvocoresses was commended by Secretary Welles for his three successful forays into Southern territory. (ORN)
August 23
Fort Morgan, the last of the three forts at Mobile Bay to remain in Confederate hands, capitulated. (NavHist)
August 23
Abstract log of USS Saratoga: An expedition left the ship at 7:15 p.m. with 75 men. (ORN)
August 24
Rear Admiral Dahlgren ordered USS Saratoga, Commander Colvocoresses, to proceed to St. Helena and assume command of the blockading forces at that place, 'provided you have no expedition on foot that this order will interfere with.' (ORN)
August 24
Rear Admiral Dahlgren reported to Secretary Welles that 'the activity and skill thus manifested by Captain Colvocoresses are entitled to the highest commendation, and I shall soon give him another and wider field for his labors.' (ORN)
August 25
1st Cavalry engaged at Kearneysville, Va. (see battles)
August 25
Abstract log of USS Saratoga: At 2 p.m. sent the dingy with 5 men in charge of Boatswain Miller to Doboy Island to reconnoiter. (ORN)
August 25
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
August 26
Abstract log of USS Saratoga: At 5 a.m. sent prisoners and contrabands on board the Harvest Moon. At 10:55 a.m. boats returned from the expedition. (ORN)
August 26
General order of commendation from Rear Admiral Dahlgren: 'I have the satisfaction to recognize the results of another expedition commanded by Captain Colvocoresses, consisting of men from his own ship, the Saratoga, and a detachment from the Sonoma. On the night of 16th August the party landed at South Newport, where it captured a lieutenant and 28 privates of Company F, Third South Carolina Cavalry, and would, no doubt, have secured the remainder--supposed to number 50 men-- if they had not taken flight. With them were captured 30 rifles, 54 sabres, and 2,000 cartridges. Captain Colvocoresses burned the encampment and stables, liberated 71 slaves, and destroyed the bridge on the main Savannah road. The whole affair was conducted handsomely and with complete success.' (ORN)
August 27
Captain Greene, commanding East Gulf Blockading Squadron, at Key West, forwarded a letter from the US Consul in Havana, to Secretary Welles and Rear Admiral Farragut, including an offer from an unknown person, to provide intelligence on Confederate ships and activities. (ORN)
August 27
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
August 28
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
August 29
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
August 30
The 3rd Battery 'occupied the hottest place on the entire line before and around Petersburg, known to the artillery as "Fort Hell"' until September 6. (Peck)
August 30
Rear Admiral Farragut, Flagship Hartford at Mobile Bay, informs Captain Theodore P. Greene, commanding East Gulf Blockading Squadron, Key West, that he will loan him USS Galena for unspecified duties, but requests that the vessel anchor outside Key West harbor due to the sanitary conditions in the area, referring to an outbreak of yellow fever among the crews at Key West. In subsequent correspondence with Secretary Welles, Farragut explained Greene's request for a ship, and his dispatching of the Galena, expecting to have the vessel returned to him after a suitable replacement arrived. (ORN)
August 30
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
August 31
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from the Officers' Hospital, Annapolis, Md. (more)
August 31
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 1
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 1
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 1
The stations of vessels composing the East Gulf Blockading Squadron included USS San Jacinto, Captain Greene, gone north with Acting Rear Admiral T. Bailey. (ORN)
September 1
Rear Admiral Dahlgren requested suggestions as to the feasibility of a plan of operations in the vicinity of the Edisto and Ashepoo rivers from Commander Colvocoresses. (ORN)
September 1
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 2
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 3
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 3
Commander R. Handy assumed temporary command of the East Gulf Blockading Squadron, as the officer next in rank, due to an attack of yellow fever suffered by Captain Greene, who was unable to attend to the business of the squadron. (ORN)
September 3
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 4
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 4
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 5
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 5
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 6
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 6
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 6
Secretary Welles ordered US bark Midnight, Acting Master J. C. Wells, in Philadelphia, to proceed to Key West and report to Captain Greene. Wells was to proceed to Tampa if yellow fever was still prevailing at Key West. (ORN)
September 6
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 7
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 7
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 7
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 8
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 8
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 8
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 9
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 9
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 10
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 10
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 11
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 11
A medical survey was ordered on Lieutenant Charles H. Humphrey, at Mound City, Ill., 'and if he is condemned it will leave us but one marine officer.' (ORN)
September 11
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 12
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Baltimore, about his discharge (more)
September 12
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 12
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 13
11th Regiment was engaged or present at Gilbert's Ford, Va. (see battles)
September 13
2nd Regiment was engaged or present at Gilbert's Ford, Va. (see battles)
September 13
3rd Regiment was engaged or present at Gilbert's Ford, Va. (see battles)
September 13
5th Regiment was engaged or present at Gilbert's Ford, Va. (see battles)
September 13
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 13
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 14
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 14
Captain Greene, reporting to Secretary Welles: 'I have so far recovered my health as to be able to resume command of this squadron, which I have done so this day.' (ORN)
September 14
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 15
Private Warren D. Mather, Co. I, Sixth Vermont, describes the incident at Gilbert's Ford two days previous, in a letter to his wife. (Italo)
September 15
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 15
Secretary Welles, sent a congratulatory letters to Commander Colvocoresses, regarding his expeditions into Georgia, stating in part, 'The Department desires to return to you and those under your command its thanks for your zealous and good services to the country on the occasions referred to.' (ORN)
September 15
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 16
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 16
Major General Milroy, at Tullahoma, Tenn., to Major B. H. Polk, Assistant Adjutant General: 'I received a dispatch from Colonel Krzyanowski this morning stating that Captain Morton, U. S. Navy, informed him this morning that Roddey left Guntersville, [Ala.], yesterday, and was marching in direction of Lebanon.' (ORN)
September 16
Captain Greene, commanding East Gulf Blockading Squadron, reports the capture of steamer Matagorda, or Alice, by USS Magnolia, Acting Volunteer Lieutenant W. S. Cheesman. (ORN)
September 16
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 17
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 17
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 18
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 18
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 19
10th Regiment was engaged or present at Winchester, Va. (see battles)
September 19
11th Regiment was engaged or present at Winchester, Va. (see battles)
September 19
1st Cavalry engaged at Winchester, Va. (see battles)
September 19
2nd Regiment was engaged or present at Winchester, Va. (see battles)
September 19
3rd Regiment was engaged or present at Winchester, Va. (see battles)
September 19
4th Regiment was engaged or present at Winchester, Va. (see battles)
September 19
5th Regiment was engaged or present at Winchester, Va. (see battles)
September 19
6th Regiment was engaged or present at Winchester, Va. (see battles)
September 19
Sergeant Henry W. Downs, Co. I, 8th VVI, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
September 19
8th Regiment was engaged or present at Winchester, Va. (see battles)
September 19
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 19
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 20
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 20
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 21
1st Cavalry engaged at Front Royal, Va. (see battles)
September 21
1st Cavalry engaged at Mooney's Grade, Va. (see battles)
September 21
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 21
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 22
10th Regiment was engaged or present at Fisher's Hill, Va. (see battles)
September 22
11th Regiment was engaged or present at Fisher's Hill, Va. (see battles)
September 22
1st Cavalry engaged at Milford, Va. (see battles)
September 22
3rd Regiment was engaged or present at Fisher's Hill, Va. (see battles)
September 22
4th Regiment was engaged or present at Fisher's Hill, Va. (see battles)
September 22
5th Regiment was engaged or present at Fisher's Hill, Va. (see battles)
September 22
6th Regiment was engaged or present at Fisher's Hill, Va. (see battles)
September 22
8th Regiment was engaged or present at Fisher's Hill, Va. (see battles)
September 22
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 22
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 23
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 23
Secretary Welles designated Commodore C. K. Stribling to command the East Gulf Blockading Squadron. Stribling was to relieve Captain Greene, presently in temporary command of the squadron. 'Captain Greene can be retained in the squadron in an appropriate capacity should you desire his services, or return home if it should be his wish to do so.' (ORN)
September 23
Rear Admiral Dahlgren bemoaned the detachment of Captain Colvocoresses as commander of USS Saratoga, and requested an efficient commander to Saratoga. He stated 'Though a sailing ship, without steam, yet the Saratoga has a crew which, by its numbers and drill, is well fitted for landing parties that few steamers here have, for, when the engineers (who can not be taken from the engines) are set aside, there are few steamers here that can spare boats sufficient in size or number to be of service in landing. The withdrawal of Captain Colvocoresses deranges several plans which I had in view, when the chance offered. (ORN)
September 23
Abstract log of USS Saratoga: From 8 to meridian commander went on a reconnoisance up the Ashepoo River. At 7 p.m. commander returned. (ORN)
September 23
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 24
2nd Regiment was engaged or present at Mount Jackson, Va. (see battles)
September 24
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 24
Secretary Welles informed Captain Theodore P. Greene that he was authorized to retain USS Galena as part of the East Gulf Blockading Squadron, and not returned to Rear Admiral Farragut. (ORN)
September 24
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 25
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 25
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 26
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 26
Abstract log of USS Saratoga: At 9 a.m. Commander Colvocoresses left the ship and took passage in the USS Pettit. (ORN)
September 26
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 27
7th Regiment at Marianna, Fla. (Dyer)
September 27
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 27
Commander Colvocoresses reported to Rear Admiral Dahlgren regarding his reconnaissance up the Ashepoo River on the previous day. (ORN)
September 27
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 28
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 28
George P. Colvocoresses was appointed Acting Midshipman bios
September 28
1st Cavalry engaged at Waynesboro, Va. (see battles)
September 28
US bark Roebuck, Acting Master William L. Martine, reported his arrival at Portsmouth, N.H., with yellow fever patients, in obedience to orders received from Captain Greene, commanding East Gulf Blockading Squadron. (ORN)
September 28
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 29
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 29
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 30
17th Regiment was engaged or present at Poplar Spring Church, Va. (see battles)
September 30
Private Franklin Johndro, Co. A, 118th NY INF, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
September 30
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
September 30
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
September 30
7th Regiment veterans on furlough departed Vermont for Louisiana. (Dyer)
October 1
To this point, Vermont had furnished 32,710 men, 1,01004 more than its quotas required. The number of Vermonters in service on this date was approximately 12,250 men. Of these, 1,30004 were in hospitals. (Crockett)
October 1
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 1
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 2
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 2
Captain Greene, commanding East Gulf Blockading Squadron, reported to Secretary Welles, on the arrival of the schooner O. H. Lee, Acting Master Oliver Thacher, from Boston, and her assignment to blockading duties at St. Marks. (ORN)
October 2
Rear Admiral Farragut informed Secretary Welles that Captain Theodore P. Greene, in Key West, had refused to accept new sailors from USS Kensington when it visited, 'on the ground, which appears to me to be a just one, they would only fall victims to the yellow fever.' (ORN)
October 2
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 3
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 3
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 4
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 4
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 4
7th Regiment veterans sailed from New York, bound for New Orleans, LA. (Dyer)
October 5
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 5
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 5
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 6
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 6
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 6
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 7
1st Cavalry engaged at Columbia Furnace, Va. (see battles)
October 7
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 7
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 7
USS Wachusett, Lieutenant N. Collins, captured CSS Florida, Lieutenant C. M. Morris, at Bahia, Brazil. Thus, in the same year were the cruises of the dread raiders Alabama and Florida ended. (NavHist)
October 7
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 8
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 8
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 9
1st Cavalry engaged at Tom's Brook, Va. (see battles)
October 9
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 10
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 10
Third Assistant Engineer Luther R. Harvey was assigned to the prize crew of a captured blockade runner, the British steamer Bat, which had been captured off the Western Bar, Cape Fear River. The prize was sailed into Beaufort, N.C. (ORN)
October 10
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 11
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 11
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 12
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 12
Rear Admiral Cornelius K. Stribling relieved Captain [Theodore P.] Greene as commander of the East Gulf Blockading Squadron. Captain Greene had assumed temporary command upon the departure of Rear Admiral Bailey in August 1864. (ORN)
October 12
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 13
'Lt. Edward B. Parker; [Company B,] died a prisoner at Columbia, S.C., Oct. 13, 1864, from injuries received from bloodhounds.' (Fox vii-60)
October 13
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 13
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 13
7th Regiment returning veterans arrived in New Orleans, where they would stay until February 1865. (Dyer)
October 14
The quota of Vermont under the President's call for three hundred thousand men for three years, was 3,336 men. (Crockett)
October 14
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 14
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 14
Acting Rear Admiral C. K. Stribling relieved Captain Greene as commander East Gulf Blockading Squadron. (ORN)
October 14
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 15
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 15
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 15
Secretary Welles disapproved an order by Captain Greene, temporarily commanding East Gulf Blockading Squadron, to USS Isonomia, to blockade duty at West Pass 'in light of a report from her commanding officer that she was unfit for sea service, and her incapacity to carry much coal.' Isonomia had been ordered to cruise in the vicinity of Nassau and the Bahama Banks in search of blockade runners, and Secretary Welles ordered Acting Rear Admiral Stribling, commanding East Gulf Blockading Squadron at Key West, to send her there. (ORN)
October 15
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 16
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 16
Brigadier General R. S. Granger to Major General Thomas: 'I don't believe either Forrest or Roddey can be with Hood. My scout from Blountsville, returned to-day, reports having heard of Hood moving toward Chattanooga, but makes no report of Forrest having passed that way, which he must have known had Forrest joined Hood. Captain Morton repeats his telegram that he is positive that his information is correct. The gunboats, in my opinion, will do but little toward stooping the crossing of the river by such a force as Hood must have. They have no protection for their boilers, none indeed for any part of the boat, and any of them could be totally disabled by three batteries in 15 minutes. They can only be stopped from crossing by batteries and heavy force on this side of the river.' (ORN)
October 16
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 17
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 17
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 18
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 18
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 19
10th Regiment was engaged or present at Cedar Creek, Va. (see battles)
October 19
1st Brigade, engaged or present at Cedar Creek, Va. (see battles)
October 19
1st Cavalry engaged at Cedar Creek, Va. (see battles)
October 19
Lieutenant Colonel Amasa A. Tracy, 2nd VVI, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
October 19
8th Regiment was engaged or present at Cedar Creek, Va. (see battles)
October 19
Colonel Stephen Thomas, 8th VVI, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
October 19
Colonel William W. Henry, 10th Infantry, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
October 19
Corporal Frederick A. Lyon, 1st VVC, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
October 19
Private James Sweeney, Company A, 1st VVC, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
October 19
Sergeant Eri D. Woodbury, Co. E, 1st VVC, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
October 19
St. Albans raid: A group of Confederate agents, dressed in civilian clothes, robbed three banks. (Raid)
October 19
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 19
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 19
CSS Shenandoah, Lieutenant J. I. Waddell, commissioned off the Madeira Islands. (NavHist)
October 19
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 20
St. Albans raid: Montreal Gazette reacts to the raid (Raid)
October 20
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 20
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 20
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 21
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 21
Abstract log of USS Saratoga: Acting Lieutenant Edgar Brodhead came on board from the Wild Cat to take command of this ship by order of the Secretary of the Navy. (ORN)
October 21
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 22
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 22
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 23
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 23
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 24
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 24
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 25
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 25
Acting Master Morton, USS General Thomas, to Captain M. Forrest, commanding Eleventh District Mississippi Squadron: 'The river is so low that I can not reach Claysville Landing. Got up to Beard's Bluff. From reliable information at various points on the river, which you can rely on, the enemy is in large force, with artillery and pontoons, between Guntersville, Warrenton, and Fletcher's, and threatens to cross at various points from Beard's Bluff to Triana. River so low that I can not go with safety below Whitesburg. I will endeavor to sue the utmost vigilance from White's Bar to Gunter's Bar until I hear from you. The Stone River is below Whitesburg. I would recommend you to telegraph to General Granger to keep her between Whitesburg and Decatur and communicate with me at head of Hobson's Island, 3 miles above Whitesburg. You can rely upon the information I give to be correct, for I have seen cavalry and officers dressed in regular uniform, which never saw before on the river, and at various points, too, and the information came direct from Warrenton here. Please send me dispatch via Whitesburg to-morrow. I return up river immediately to Beard's Bluff and will be down again to-morrow unless detained by the enemy. Be assured the Thomas is vigilant. Plenty of rails for fuel. (ORN)
October 25
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 26
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 26
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 26
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 27
17th Regiment was engaged or present at Hatcher's Run , Va. (see battles)
October 27
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 27
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 27
Acting Master Morton, USS General Thomas, to Captain Forrest: 'Have been up the river in the vicinity of Port Deposit and Beard's Bluff. No enemy seen on the banks of the river this morning. Heard heavy trains moving along the mountain roads all night. Took on board one of General Granger's scouts, just in from Warrenton and Guntersville. He reports main force of the enemy moving down the river toward Decatur; courier going to General Hood; that a large Federal force is this side of Gadsden I pursuit. All right on board. It rained very heavily all night, and I will go down river as soon as possible. The probabilities are that the river will rise, and I will pass Whitesburg to-night.' (ORN)
October 27
Torpedo launch commanded by Lieutenant W. B. Cushing destroyed ram CSS Albemarle in the River, assuring the North of renewed control of the waters around Plymouth, North Carolina. (NavHist)
October 27
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 28
17th Regiment was engaged or present at Hatcher's Run, Va. (see battles)
October 28
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 28
Secretary Welles to Captain Greene, at Brattleboro, Vt.: 'You are hereby detached from duty as temporary commander of the East Gulf Blockading Squadron…and you will regard yourself as waiting orders.' (ORN)
October 28
Major General Thomas, to Colonel W. P. Lyon: 'Your dispatch of this p.m. is received. Please express to Captain Morton my thanks for the activity displayed by him in patrolling the river, and also for the valuable information he forwards.' (ORN)
October 28
Acting Master Morton, USS General Thomas, to Major General [George] Thomas: From the latest information I can get, the main force of the enemy had moved down the river, but I think they will attempt crossing at Guntersville or Port Deposit. I think the latter place, the river being narrow and a good artillery road for them to come on. Opposite this place is every appearance of fences being down for the moving of cavalry. I fired canister at them, and could see them running through the cornfield. I should go to Decatur and be back here to-night; the river rose last night. Russell's brigade of cavalry is left at Guntersville and one corps at Warrenton.' (ORN)
October 28
Extract from log of the USS General Thomas: Off Paint Rock from 12 to 4 p. m.: Stopped 'railing;' headed downstream; 2:45, landed at Limestone and took on board more rails; started downstream, had men at quarters; went downstream a short distance and came alongside the Stone River and opened on a rebel battery and received no injury until abreast of the battery, when they opened fire on us with6 other guns, we receiving one shot through the hull, one through the wheelhouse, and two through the cabin, wounding one mortally in the head, one through the back, and one in the neck. Passed the rebel batteries and landed at Decatur. From 4 to 6 p.m.: Weather clear; wind west. Fired 6 shots. Ceased firing. From 6 to 8 p.m.: Weather clear and pleasant. Cast loose from shore and anchored off Decatur. From 8 to 12 p. m. (midnight): Weather clear; wind S. W. Occasional picket firing. (ORN)
October 28
USS General Thomas, Acting Master Morton, engaged Confederate batteries near Decatur, Alabama, on the Tennessee River. His vessel sustained damage but passed the batteries, rounded to and, with Army gunboat Stone River, poured such a withering crossfire into the emplacements that the Southerners abandoned them. Brigadier General Robert Granger, commanding Union troops in the area, described the action: 'It was impossible for men to withstand this attack. They deserted their guns, a portion of them retreating to their main line, while many of them rushed down the bank and sought the protection of the trees at the waters edge. The guns of the boats, double-shotted with canister, were turned upon them at a distance of scarcely 300 yards, and poured in a terrible fire.' As the Confederates under General Hood neared the Tennessee River in their campaign to divert Sherman by invading Tennessee, patrolling Union gunboats, invaluable not only in guarding against river crossings, but also in collecting vital information about troop movements, were attacked by mobile field batteries with increasing frequency and intensity. (ORN)
October 28
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 29
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Brown University (more)
October 29
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 29
Rear Admiral J. A. Dahlgren, commanding South Atlantic Blockading Squadron, reported to Secretary Welles that he had contemplated a move on the Georgetown, S.C. batteries, and had examined the locality with a view thereto, found the movement beyond his means because Commander Colvocoresses, who was to play a major part and had made a preliminary examination of the site had been withdrawn (not further explained). (ORN)
October 29
Extract from log of the USS General Thomas: Off Decatur from 12 to 4 a.m.: Weather cold, with heavy fog. 3 a.m.: The enemy removed their batteries from the bank of the river. Continued firing of pickets. 4 to 8 a.m.: Continual picket firing. 9 a.m.: A force on our left went out to reconnoiter. At 11:30 weighed another and headed upstream. 5 p.m.: Landed at Decatur. 6:50 p.m.: US Army gunboat Stone River came downstream and landed above us. 7:45, cast loose from shore and headed upstream. 11:30, heavy musket firing at Decatur. (ORN)
October 29
Brigadier-General Granger, US Army, to Acting Master Morton, USS General Thomas: 'The general commanding desires that you move up the river with your vessel at once, reconnoitering the banks very thoroughly, especially about Whitesburg, where it is reported the enemy will attempt a crossing. Please forward immediately any information of importance you may obtain.' (ORN)
October 29
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 30
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 30
Extract from log of the USS General Thomas: Off Triana: At 129:05 a.m. were fired into by some cavalry; went to quarters and returned the fire. 12:10 a.m.: weighted anchor and started upstream, shelling the woods. Came to anchor off Triana. 5:45 a.m.: Fired two shots at rebel cavalry. Weighed anchor, started upstream. 7:30, landed at Whitesburg; picked up two deserters on south shore. (ORN)
October 30
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
October 31
Portus Baxter Smith, 11th Regiment, made an entry in his journal. (more)
October 31
Extract from log of the USS General Thomas: Off Whitesburg: At 2:45 a.m. three muskets were fired south of Whitesburg. 9:30, the Stone River came down, made fast aft, and hauled us off the bar. 8:15 a.m.: Started up the river and fired 8 shots. 11:30, landed. 4:15 p.m.: Commenced firing at s