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1862-04-22 Weekly Chronicle And Sentinel, Weekly Chronicle And Sentinel (Augusta, Ga)

Defending Savannah: History and Archaeology of the Gibson's Point Battery

An excerpt from the Weekly Chronicle and Sentinel detailing the actions of a Sixteen year old boy and his bravery during battles at Whitemarsh Island, published on April 22, 1862.

“A Brave Boy.” Weekly Chronicle and Sentinel. April 22, 1862.

1862-04-22 The Weekly Sun, The Weekly Sun (Columbus, Ga)

Defending Savannah: History and Archaeology of the Gibson's Point Battery

An excerpt from The Weekly Sun detailing a Skirmish that occurred on Whitemarsh Island between the 13th Georgia Regiment and Federal Forces, published on April 22, 1862.

“A Skirmish on Whitemarsh Island” The Weekly Sun. April 22, 1862.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 15, No. 41): April 17, 1862, Ephraim Maxham, Daniel Ripley Wing

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

Skirmish On Whitemarsh Island, Ga., David Hunter, Henry W. Benham, Quincy A. Gillmore, James H. Wilson, William M. Fenton, Marcellus Douglas

Defending Savannah: History and Archaeology of the Gibson's Point Battery

A series of reports submitted by General David Hunter (USA), General Henry W. Benham (USA), Lieutenant James H. Wilson (USA), Colonel William M. Fenton, and Marcellus Douglas (CSA) related to a skirmish on Whitemarsh Island, Georgia on April 16, 1862. Includes a report on the defences of Savannah, Georgia by Lieutenant A. T. Cunningham (CSA) on October 20, 1862. Gibson Point Battery was not mentioned in the report.

U.S. War Department, The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, 128 vols. (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1880–1901), Series I, Vol. …

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner April 15, 1862

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1862

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

James T. Jones To Sallie Jones (12 April 1862), James T. Jones, Sallie Jones

Correspondence

James discusses his new camp life near the enemy and asks again for the name of the slanderer.

1862-04-08 Weekly Chronicle And Sentinel, Weekly Chronicle And Sentinel (Augusta, Ga)

Defending Savannah: History and Archaeology of the Gibson's Point Battery

An excerpt from the Weekly Chronical and Sentinel detailing a friendly fire incident that occurred just off of Whitemarsh island during the American Civil War, published on April 8, 1862.

"Sad Accident," Weekly Chronicle and Sentinel (Augusta, GA), April 8, 1862.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner April 1, 1862

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1862

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

1862-04-04 Federal Union, Federal Union (Milledgeville, Ga0

Defending Savannah: History and Archaeology of the Gibson's Point Battery

An excerpt from the Federal Union describing how Confederate forces used thirty-one wooden dummy guns at Centreville to deceive the Union army for almost ninety days, published in April of 1862.

Federal Union (Milledgeville, GA). "The Great Farce—The Enemy at Centreville." April 1862.

Confederate Requisition For The Purchase Of Three Horses From Peter Alkine, Signed By Officers Turner Ashby And William Miller. 1862., Turner Ashby, William Miller

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

A Confederate State's Army requisition for the purchase of 5 horses for "artillery purposes" at $135 each from Peter Alkine. Signed by Turner Ashby and Captain and Quartermaster William Miller. Dated February 28th,1862.

Confederate Requisition Form Denoting 130 Bushels Of Corn At 80 Cents Each Procured From John A. Finnell At Winchester, Virginia; Signed By Turner Ashby And William Miller. March, 1862., Turner Ashby, William Miller, John A. Finnell

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

A requisition for the Confederate States Army to John A. Finnel certifying the correct amount of $104.00 for 130 bushels of corns at 80 cents each. Received at Winchester on 03 March 1862. Signed by Turner Ashby and Captain and Quartermaster William Miller.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 15, No. 38): March 27, 1862, Ephraim Maxham, Daniel Ripley Wing

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 15, No. 37): March 20, 1862, Ephraim Maxham, Daniel Ripley Wing

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner March 11, 1862

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1862

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner March 4, 1862

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1862

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

Richard T. Gibson - 1862-02-21 Southern Recorder, Southern Recorder (Milledgeville, Ga.)

Defending Savannah: History and Archaeology of the Gibson's Point Battery

An article mentioning Richard T. Gibson in the Southern Recorder from February 21, 1862.

“Roll of the Milledgeville Greys.” Southern Recorder (Milledgeville, Ga.). February 21, 1862.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner February 18, 1862

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1862

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 15, No. 32): February 13, 1862, Ephraim Maxham, Daniel Ripley Wing

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner February 11, 1862

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1862

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner February 4, 1862

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1862

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

Special Requisition For Horse Shoes, Nails And Coal, Signed By Turner Ashby, 1862., Turner Ashby, William Miller, John Q. Winfield

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This form "No. 40 Special Requisition" details the requisition of 100 pounds of horse shoes, 100 frost nails, and 2 bushels of stone coal by a Confederate States unit. Turner Ashby signs as commander, a Captain William Miller signs as a Quartermaster. Formerly a U.S. form, altered to read "C.S." in one instance. Dated 3 February 1862, Martinsburg (present-day West Virginia).

Confederate Requisition Signed By Turner Ashby, Turner Ashby

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Requisition receipt for the Confederate States’ Army for twenty bushels of corn, $14. Originally a United States form: in upper left corner “United” is crossed out and replaced with “Confederate.”

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (19 January 1862), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas describing the health of the men, primarily Jonathan's illness and the frequency of disease amongst the troops, and the movement of the Company, divided between Jackson, TN & Columbus, TN. Finally, mentions the idea of reenlistment after his tour has ended.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner January 14, 1862

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1862

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner January 7, 1862

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1862

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

Series 4. Civil War Reports, Rosters, Etc.: Box 4: Folder 10: Scan 1, Author Unknown

Military Records

Printed "Roster of Field and Staff. Featherston's Brigade, June, 1862" with handwritten corrections.

The Great Panic: Being Incidents Connected With Two Weeks Of The War In Tennessee, 1862, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Research Collections

Account of the aftermath of the capture of Forts Henry and Donelson in Tennessee, the first significant Union victory of the Civil War. The abandonment of Nashville by Confederate authorities, and the opening of the Cumberland River as a pathway to invasion of the South. The booklet opens with dispatches received in Nashville from Fort Donelson on February 12, 1862 and the ensuing "great panic" as soldiers fled from Nashville. This episode brought to prominence Ulysses S. Grant. He wrote, "Sir: Yours of this date, proposing an armistice and appointment of Commissioners to settle terms of capitulation, is just received. …

Rebellion Record: A Diary Of American Events, Frank Moore

Guarding Ossabaw Island: History and Archaeology of the 47th N.Y.V.I. Camp

Moore, Frank. "Doc. 224 Expedition to Ossabaw, GA," Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events, Vol. 3. New York: G. P. Putnam, 1862

U. S. Naval Activity Near Whitemarsh Island, Samuel Francis Du Pont

Defending Savannah: History and Archaeology of the Gibson's Point Battery

Correspondence and reports from the Commander of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron, Flag Officer S. F. Du Pont, from January to October of 1862 related to U. S. Navy activities near Whitemarsh Island, Georgia.

Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion, 30 vols. (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1894–1922), Series I, Vol. 12, pp. 526-528, 664-665, 700-701, 704, 713-714, 718, 754-755, 773, 812, 814-815.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner December 31, 1861

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1861

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.