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Report On The Works That Defended Savannah, John A. Dahlgren

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

A report submitted by Rear Admiral John A. Dahlgren on January 31, 1865 related to the defenses of Savannah, 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. 16, p. 208-210.

1865-01-26 Federal Union, Federal Union (Paducah, Ky.)

The Federal Union Archive

Federal Union published on January 26, 1865.

Soldier's Story Of His Regiment, University Of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Mi)

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

A soldier's writing of the actions of the Thirteenth Georgia Regiment, including notable deaths and engagements.

Nichols, G. W. (George W.), A Soldier's Story of his Regiment (61st Georgia) and Incidentally of the Lawton-Gordon-Evans Brigade, Army Northern Virginia, (Jesup,  Ga.: G. W. Nichols)

Works At Eastern Point Of Whitemarsh Island, Library Of Congress. Map Division.

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

Engineer's diagram of Gibson Point Battery following the capture of Savannah, Georgia by Federal troops under the command of General William Tecumseh Sherman in 1865. Housed at the Library of Congress, Map Division.

The Rebel Defences Of Savannah, Georgia, 1864, Library Of Congress. Map Division.

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

A map showing the Rebel defences of Savannah, Georgia, following the capture of the city by General William Tecumseh Sherman and his army on December 21, 1864.

Evacuation Of Whitemarsh Island, P. P. Brown Jr., T. B. Roy

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

Report of the evacuation of Whitemarsh Island, Georgia on December 11, 1864 by Colonel P. P. Brown, U. S. Forces Headquarters, Fort Pulaski, Georgia and Confederate orders issued to the troops on Whitemarsh Island to evacuate on December 19, 1864 by Assistant Adjutant General T. B. Roy.

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. 44, p. 691, 967.

1864-10-19 Early County News, Early County News (Blakely, Ga)

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

An excerpt from the Early County News detailing a letter sent to the news describing living conditions on Whitemarsh Island and the nearby Wilmington Island, published on October 19, 1864.

“Whitemarsh Island, Near Savannah, Oct. 8, 1864” Early County News. October 19, 1864.

Prisoners Transferred To Savannah, Lafayatte Mcclaws

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

Correspondence from General Layafette McLaws and General Sam Jones responding to orders of Union prisoners being sent to Savannah, Georgia from September 8, 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 II, Vol. 7, pp. 782, 788.

Execution Of John Jackson Nickell, Sandusky Daily Commercial

County Histories of Kentucky

An article published in the Sandusky Daily Commercial on events related to Rowan County during the Civil War on September 6, 1864.

1864-06-13 Columbus Times, Columbus Times (Columbus, Ga)

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

An excerpt from the Columbus Times detailing suspicious actions taken by the Union forces on and around Whitemarsh Island, published on June 13, 1864.

“Suspicious” Columbus Times. June 13, 1864.

1864-04-22 Columbus Daily Sun, Columbus Daily Sun (Columbus, Ga)

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

A short excerpt from the Columbus Daily Sun discussing the regiment station at Causton's Bluff just outside of Savannah, Georgia, published on April 22, 1864.

“Thirteenth Georgia Regiment.” Columbus Daily Sun. April 22, 1864.

Miscellaneous Reports For The Military Districts In Georgia, 1864, Lafayette Mclaws

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

Miscellaneous reports from military districts in Georgia from Confederate officers on the defences at Savannah from the spring and summer of 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. 2, multiple entries.

Series Of Correspondence Related To Whitemarsh Island From April To August Of 1864, Department Of South Carolina, Georgia, And Florida.

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

A collection of Confederate correspondenc and district and division troop commands from April to August of 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. 2, pp. 447, 451-452, 457-458, 463-467, 598-599, 600, 605-606, 610-612, 644.

1864-03-24 Wilmington Journal, Wilmington Journal (Wilmington N.C.)

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

An excerpt from the Wilmington Journal detailing a Federal expedition to Whitemarsh Island by the combined forces of the 85th Pennsylvania, a detachment of the 67th Ohio, and the 4th New Hampshire regiments, published on March 24, 1864.

“The Expedition to Whitemarsh Island.” Wilmington Journal. March, 24.1864

1864-03-09 Washington Reporter Tribune, Washington Reporter Tribune (Washington, D.C.)

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

An article on the actions on Whitemarsh Island and Gibson Point Battery, published by the Washington Reporter Tribune in 1864.

From the 85th Regiment. (1864, March 9). Washington Reporter Tribune.

1864-03-09 Washington Reporter Tribune, Washington Reporter Tribune (Washington, D.C.)

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

An excerpt from the Washington Reporter Tribune detailing a report from Hilton Head, South Carolina about actions on and around Whitemarsh Island, published on March 8, 1864.

“From the 85th Regiment.” Washington Reporter Tribune. March 9, 1864.

Rowan County - The Court House Of Rowan County, Cincinnati Daily Commercial

County Histories of Kentucky

An article published in the Cincinnati Daily Commercial referring to the burning of the Rowan County Courthouse on February 21, 1864.

Rowan County - Courthouse Burned, Louisville Journal

County Histories of Kentucky

An article published in the Louisville Journal on March 3, 1864 describing the destruction of the Rowan County courthouse on February 21, 1864.

1864-02-23 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 news from Whitemarsh island about the landing of Union forces on the island, published on February 23, 1864.

“Latest from Whitmarsh.” Savannah Daily News. February 23, 1864.

February 22, 1864 - Skirmish On Whitemarsh Island, Ga., R. E. Colston, Thomas Jordan, H. W. Mercer

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

Report of skirmish on Whitemarsh Island, Georgia on February 22, 1864 between Union troops of the 85th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and the 57th Georgia Infantry by Confederate General Raleigh E. Colston. Included is a message from General Thomas Jordan to General Hugh W. Mercer to assign a permanent garrison on Whitmarsh Island.

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. 361-364, 642, 644-645.

1864-02-05 Daily Evening Bulletin, Daily Evening Bulletin (Philadelphia, Pa)

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

An excerpt from the Daily Evening Bulletin detailing the advance of Union forces up the Savannah River towards Savannah, Georgia, published on February 5, 1864.

“An Advance Toward Savannah” Daily Evening Bulletin. February 5, 1864.

1864-02-05 Columbus Daily Times, Columbus Daily Times (Columbus, Ga)

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

An excerpt from the Columbus Daily Times detailing a potential attack on Savannah Georgia and the attack on the picket at Whitemarsh Island by the Union forces, published on February 5, 1864.

“The Movements Below Savannah.” Columbus Daily Times. February 5, 1864.

Map Of The Siege And Investment Of Savannah, Georgia, United States Army, Corps Of Engineers (Washington, D.C.)

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

A copy of a map detailing General William T. Sherman's military investments and siege of Savannah, Georgia, created in 1864.

United States Army, Corps of Engineers. Map showing the investment and siege of Savannah, Georgia, by Genl. Sherman's army, Decr. 1864. [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Coast Survey, 1864. Map.

Another Secesh Murder, Cincinnati Daily Journal

County Histories of Kentucky

An article published in the Cincinnati Daily Journal on events in Rowan County during the Civil War on November 4, 1863.

1863-10-04 New York Dispatch, New York Dispatch (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 Dispatch on October 4. 1863.

New York Dispatch, October 4, 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

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 Savannah Daily Republican, Savannah Daily Republican (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 Chicago Tribune on May 26. 1863.

Savannah Daily Republican, “Ossabaw,” July 20, 1863.

1863-07-05 Savannah Republican, Savannah Republican (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 Republican on July 5. 1863.

Savannah Republican, July 5, 1863.

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.