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1865-04-25 Federal Union, Federal Union (Paducah, Ky.)

The Federal Union Archive

Federal Union published on April 25, 1865.

1865-04-06 Federal Union, Federal Union (Paducah, Ky.)

The Federal Union Archive

Federal Union published on April 6, 1865.

1865-04-01 Federal Union, Federal Union (Paducah, Ky.)

The Federal Union Archive

No abstract provided.

1865-03-30 Federal Union, Federal Union (Paducah, Ky.)

The Federal Union Archive

Federal Union published on March 30, 1865.

Map Showing The Defences Of Savannah, On The Approaches Of Wilmington And Savannah Rivers, Georgia, Bowen & Company (Philadelphia, Pa)

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

A map showing the defences of Savannah, Georgia during the Civil War published by Bowen & Company of Philidelphia, Pennsylvania on February 8, 1865.

1865-02-02 Federal Union, Federal Union (Paducah, Ky.)

The Federal Union Archive

Federal Union published on February 2, 1865.

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.

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.

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)

John Mccrady Service Record, National Archives

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

The Confederate military service records of John McCrady from March 1862 to April 1865 held at the National Archives.

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

A letter sent to the Early County News describing living conditions of the 1st Georgia Regiment on Whitemarsh Island and 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 stationed at Causton's Bluff just across from Whitemarsh Island, published on April 22, 1864.

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

F. M. Wilkinson Letter - April 4, 1864, F. M. Wilkinson, C. R. Wilkinson

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

A letter from F. M. Wilkinson to his father C. R. Wilkinson from a Confederate camp on Whitemarsh Island, Georgia dated April 4, 1864.

Digital Library of Georgia. https://dlg.usg.edu/record/geusc_139x0k6f6s-cor_880ht76jh2-cor.

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 correspondence related to district and division troop commands in Savannah 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.

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.

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 on February 22, 1864, published by the Washington Reporter Tribune on March 9, 1864.

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

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.

1864-02-25 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 skirmish between Federal and Confederate troops that occurred on Whitemarsh Island, published on February 25, 1864.

“Latest from Whitmarsh.” Columbus Daily Times. February 25, 1864.

1864-02-25 Columbus Daily Sun, Columbus Daily Sun (Columbus, Ga)

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

An excerpt from the Columbus Daily Sun detailing a skirmish between Federal troops and Confederate troops that occurred on Whitemarsh Island and later shelling of the island, published on February 25, 1864.

“A Brush with the Federals.” Columbus Daily Sun. February 25, 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 on the landing of a Union force of 100 men 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 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.