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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.

Bath County - Mt. Sterling Raid (Mud Lick Skirmish), Louisville Daily Journal

County Histories of Kentucky

An article published in the Louisville Daily Journal on June 19, 1863 on the skirmish at Mud Lick.

Rowan County - Everett's Raid, Maysville Weekly Bulletin

County Histories of Kentucky

An article published on June 18, 1863 in the Maysville Weekly Bulletin mentioning the skirmish at Triplett's Bridge.

Mason County - Rebel Raid On Maysville, Maysville Bulletin

County Histories of Kentucky

Article published in the Maysville Bulletin on June 18, 1863 on the Confederate raid of Maysville on June 14, 1863.

Rowan County - Defeat Of Everett's Guerrillas, Rebellion Record

County Histories of Kentucky

A report sent by a member of the 10th Kentucky Volunteer Cavalry from Mount Sterling on June 17, 1863 and published in the Rebellion Record - Volume 7 mentioning the skirmish at Triplett's Bridge.

Mason County - Capture Of Maysville, Louisville Daily Democrat

County Histories of Kentucky

An article published in the Louisville Daily Democrat on June 16, 1863 reporting on the capture of Maysville by Confederate troops.

47th Ny-Clothing Transfer, United States Army (Arlington, Va)

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

A record of the transfer and accounting of clothing issued to the 47th New York Infantry on June 14, 1863.

United States Army, Clothing Transfer Record, 47th New York Volunteer Infantry, June 14, 1863, June 14, 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.

47th Ny Ordnance Report (June 1863), United States Army (Arlington, Va)

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

A record of the weapons, ammunition and other equipment issued to and accounted for by the 47th NY Infantry.

United States Army, Ordnance Records of the 47th New York Volunteer Infantry, June 1863 (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.

1863-05-25 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 May 25, 1863.

“From Gen. Hunter's Command.” Chicago Tribune. May 25, 1863.

1863-04-24 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 April 4, 1863.

“Arrival of Yankee Prisoners.” Chicago Tribune. April 24, 1863.

1862-04-20 Memphis Daily Appeal, Memphis Daily Appeal (Jackson, Ms)

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

An excerpt from the Memphis Daily Appeal detailing celebrations and shelling by the Union forces around Wilmington Island, Georgia, published on April 20, 1863.

“From Charleston.” Memphis Daily Appeal. April 20, 1863.

1863-04-20 Memphis Daily Appeal, Memphis Daily Appeal (Memphis, Tenn.)

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

An excerpt from the Memphis Daily Appeal detailing a Federal Gunboat going aground near Gibson's house on Whitemarsh Island, published on April 20, 1863.

“A Brush with the Federals.” Memphis Daily Appeal. April 20, 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.

1863-04-07 Augusta Weekly Chronicle & Sentinel, Augusta Weekly Chronicle & Sentinel (Augusta, Ga )

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 Augusta Weekly Chronicle & Sentinel on April 7, 1863.

Augusta Weekly Chronicle and Sentinel. Augusta, April 7, 1863.

1863-04-01 Sandersville Central Georgian, Sandersville Central Georgian (Sandersville, Ga)

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 Sandersville Central Georgian from April 1, 1863.

“Capture of Yankees.” Sandersville Central Georgian. April 1, 1863.

1863-04-01 Yorkville Inquirer, Yorkville Inquirer (Yorkville, Sc)

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

An article on communications to the Federal camp at Ossabaw Island published in the Yorkville Inquirer on April 1, 1863.

Yorkville Inquierer. April 1, 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.

47th Ny Monthly Returns, United States Amry (Arlington, Va

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

A report on the events and actions of the 47th New York Infantry while on Ossabaw Island during March of 1863, published by the United States Army in 1863.

United States Army, Monthly Return of the 47th New York Volunteer Infantry, March 1863, 1863.

47th Ny Ordnance Report (March 1863), United States Army (Arlington, Va)

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

A record of the weapons, ammunition and other equipment issued to and accounted for by the 47th NY Infantry in March of 1863.

United States Army, Ordnance Records of the 47th New York Volunteer Infantry, March 1863 (1863).

1863-02-01 Sketch Of Georgia Coast From Savannah River To Ossabaw Sound, Charles O. Boutelle

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

A segment of the Sketch of a part of the coast of Georgia from Savannah River to Ossabaw Sound showing the relative positions of the U.S. Iron clad steamer Montauk & the rebel Fort McAllister during the bombardment of Feb 1st 1863.

Rebel Outrage In Kentucky, Frankfort Daily Commonwealth

County Histories of Kentucky

An article published in the Frankfort Daily Commonwealth on events in Rowan County during the Civil War.

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.

Richard T. Gibson - Annals Of Savannah, Volume 16, Savannah Public Library And Savannah Writers' Project.

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

Savannah Public Library and Savannah Writers' Project, eds., Annals of Savannah, 1850–1937: A Digest and Index of the Newspaper Record of Events and Opinions (Savannah, GA: Savannah Public Library, 1942–1943), vol. 16, pp. 84, 229-230, 261-262 .

Richard T. Gibson - Annals Of Savannah, Volume 14, Savannah Public Library And Savannah Writers' Project.

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

Richard T. Gibson mentioned in the Annals of Savannah, 1850–1937: A Digest and Index of the Newspaper Record of Events and Opinions in Volume 14.

Savannah Public Library and Savannah Writers' Project, eds., Annals of Savannah, 1850–1937: A Digest and Index of the Newspaper Record of Events and Opinions (Savannah, GA: Savannah Public Library, 1942–1943), vol. 14, pp. 61, 63, 83-84.

Record Of The Adjutant Generals Office, Adjutant Generals Office (Washington, D.C.)

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

The post return of Ossabaw Island, Georgia, published by the Adjutant Generals office in 1863.

Rowan County Veterans, Rowan County Historical Society.

Rowan County Histories Collection

Miscellaneous information on Rowan County Veterans dating back to 1863. The collection includes cemetery records and a list of Korean War vets from Rowan County, Kentucky.

Terrence Mcgivney Pension, Adjutant Generals Office (Washington, D.C.)

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

A report on the death of Terrence McGivney on Ossabaw Island and his mother's claim for his pension, Published by the Adjutant Generals Office in 1863.