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1863-08-14 Savannah Morning News, Savannah Morning News (Savannah, Ga)

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

An article on the Federal Camp on Ossabaw Island published in the Savannah Morning News on August 14. 1863.

Savannah Morning News, “Honor to Georgia Soldiers,” August 14, 1863.

1863-08-14 California Farmer, J. K. Phillips & Co.

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

An article on the Federal Camp on Ossabaw Island published in the California Farmer and Journal of Useful Sciences on August 14. 1863.

Warren, Colonel, ed. California Farmer and Journal of Useful Sciences. August 18, 1863, Vol. XX

Richard T. Gibson - 1863-07-21 Savannah Morning News, Savannah Morning News (Savannah, Ga)

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

An article mentioning Richard T. Gibson in the Savannah Morning News from July 21, 1863.

“Proclamation.” Savannah Daily News. May 12, 1862.

1863-07-02 Litchfield Enquirer, Litchfield Enquirer (Litchfield, Ct)

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

An article on the Federal Camp on Ossabaw Island published in the Litchfield Enquirer on July 2, 1863.

Litchfield Enquirer, “Narrow Escape of Two Scouts,” July 2, 1863.

1863-06-26 Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Il)

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

An article on the Federal Camp on Ossabaw Island published in the Chicago Tribune on June 26. 1863.

Chicago Tribune, June 26, 1863.

1863-06-24 New York Herald, New York Herald (New York, Ny)

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

An article on the Federal Camp on Ossabaw Island published in the New York Herald on June 24, 1863.

New York Herald, “Interesting from South Carolina,” June 24, 1863.

1863-06-24 Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Il)

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

An article on the Federal Camp at Ossabaw Island published in the Chicago Tribune on June 24, 1863.

Chicago Tribune, “The Atlanta nee Fingal,” June 24, 1863

1863-06-20 The New South, The New South (Port Royal S.C.)

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

An article on the Federal Camp at Ossabaw Island published in The New South on June 20, 1863.

“A Monster Turtle.” The New South. June 23, 1863.

1863-06-06 Portland Daily Press, Portland Daily Press (Portland, Ma)

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

An article on the Federal Camp at Ossabaw Island published in the Portland Daily Press on June 6, 1863.

“Notice to Mariners.” Portland Daily Press, June 6, 1863.

1863-05-26 Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Il)

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

An article on the Federal Camp on Ossabaw Island published in the Chicago Tribune on May 26. 1863.

Chicago Tribune, “Not Hung,” May 26, 1863.

1863-04-08 New York Tribune, New York Tribune (New York, Ny)

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

An article on the Federal camp at Ossabaw Island published in the New York Tribune on April 8, 1863.

“From Port Royal.” New York Tribune. April 8, 1863.

1863-03-12 Wilmington Journal, Wilmington Journal (Wilmington, Nc)

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

An article on the Federal camp at Ossabaw Island published in the Wilmington Journal from March 12, 1863.

Wilmington Journal. March 12, 1863.

Gibbon Artillery Manual, John Gibbon

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

A comprehensive guide to the organization, equipment, tactics, and technical operation of artillery in the United States military, published by John Gibbon in 1863.

Gibbon, John. The Artillerists’ Manual: Compiled from Various Sources, and Adapted to the Service of the United States. 2nd ed., rev. and enl. West Point, NY, 1863.

Troops In The District Of Georgia, Brig. Gen. H. W. Mercer, C. S. Army, Commanding, July 2, 1863, H. W. Mercer, J. F. Gilmer

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

Reports issued from July to December of 1863 of Confederate military units serving in or near Savannah, Georgia.

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. 28, pt. 2, 176, 215-216, 245-247, 468-469, 577-578, 601-604.

1862-06-27 The Savannah Republican, The Savannah Republican (Savannah, Ga)

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

An letter from The Savannah Republican detailing a request to give recognition to the Phoenix Battalion from Thunderbolt for their actions of scouting Fort Pulaski and Wilmington Island, published on June 27, 1862.

The Savannah Republican. June 27, 1862.

1862-05-23 Athens Post, Athens Post (Athens, Ga)

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

An excerpt from the Athens Post detailing the capture of fifteen Federal navy officers by the 13th Regiment Georgia Volunteers, published on May 23, 1862.

“Federal Officers Captured.” Athens Post. May 23, 1862.

1862-05-22 Rome Weekly Courier, Rome Weekly Courier (Rome, Ga)

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

An excerpt from the Rome Weekly Courier detailing correspondence from Causton's Bluff about an election that occurred to elect new field officers and 15 captured Federal prisoners, published on May 22, 1862.

“Our Savannah Correspondence.” Rome Weekly Courier. MAy 22, 1862.

1862-05-12 Savannah Daily News, Savannah Daily News (Savannah, Ga)

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

An excerpt from the Savannah Daily News detailing a group of captured Federal forces who were escorted through Savannah, Georgia and their capture, published on April 5, 1862.

“Yankees Captured- Gallant Exploit of the Picket of the Georgia 13th.” Savannah Daily News. May 12, 1862.

1862-04-26 Rome Tri-Weekly Courier, Rome Tri-Wekly Courier (Rome, Ga)

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

An excerpt from the Rome Tri-Weekly Courier detailing military correspondences and dispatches from the Savannah, Georgia area, published on April 26, 1862.

Rome Tri-Weekly Courier. April 26, 1862.

1862-04-23 Weekly Constitutionalist, Weekly Constitutionalist (Augusta, Ga.)

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

An excerpt from the Weekly Constitutionalist detailing at skirmish at Whitemarsh Island, published on April 23, 1862.

“A Skirmish at Whitemarsh Island.” Weekly Constitutionalist. April 23, 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.

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. …

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.

Rebellion Record Vol 4., Frank Moore

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

A record of events and documents regarding the Thirteenth Georgia Regiment, published by G.P. Putnam in 1862.

Frank Moore, ed., The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events, with Documents, Narratives, Illustrative Incidents, Poetry, etc., vol. 4 (New York: G. P. Putnam, 1862), p. 81, 501-502.

Itinerary Of Military Operations, January 1-November 13 - Department Of The South, Joshua B. Howell, Pierre T. Beauregard

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

A report submitted by Colonel Joshua B. Howell, of the 85th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, on February 21, 1864 related to an expedition to Whitemarsh Island. Includes a note sent by Confederate General Pierre T. Beauregard of a Union demonstration on Whitemarsh Island from February 22, 1864.

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. 35, pt. 1, pp. 30-32, 112-113.

1857-09-23 Maysville Express, Maysville Express (Maysville, Ky.)

Maysville Express Archive

Maysville Express published on September 23, 1857.

1856-11-22 Tri-Weekly Maysville Eagle, Tri-Weekly Maysville Eagle (Maysville, Ky.)

Tri-Weekly Maysville Eagle Archive

Tri-Weekly Maysville Eagle published on November 22, 1856.

1856-11-11 Tri-Weekly Maysville Eagle, Tri-Weekly Maysville Eagle (Maysville, Ky.)

Tri-Weekly Maysville Eagle Archive

Tri-Weekly Maysville Eagle published on November 11, 1856.

1856-10-16 Tri-Weekly Maysville Eagle, Tri-Weekly Maysville Eagle (Maysville, Ky.)

Tri-Weekly Maysville Eagle Archive

Tri-Weekly Maysville Eagle published on October 16, 1856.

Treatise On Field Fortification, D. H. Mahan

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

A 19th-century military manual that provides detailed instructions on engineering, design and strategic tactics for building and defending fortifications, published by John Wiley And Sons in 1856.

Mahan, D. H. A Treatise on Field Fortification. 3rd ed. New York: John Wiley and Sons, 1856.