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

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

An editorial published in The Savannah Republican mentioning the departure of the 13th Georgia Infantry Regiment from Whitemarsh Island 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 and capture fifteen Federal prisoners Wassaw Sound by the 13th Georgia Infantry Regiment, 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 captured by the 13th Georgia Infantry on Whitemarsh and escorted through Savannah, 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-Weekly Courier (Rome, Ga)

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

An excerpt from the Rome Tri-Weekly Courier describing a skirmish between the 13th Georgia Infantry and Federal troops on Whitmarsh Island, published on April 26, 1862.

Rome Tri-Weekly Courier. April 26, 1862.

1862-04-24 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 the Second Brigade, Fourth Regiment State troops that occurred on Whitemarsh Island, published on April 24, 1862.

“A Brush with the Federals.” Columbus Daily Sun. April 24, 1862.

1862-04-30 Augusta Constitutionalist, Augusta Constitutionalist (Augusta, Ga.)

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

An excerpt from the Augusta Constitutionalist detailing a skirmish between Federal Troops and the Second Brigade, Fourth Regiment State troops that occurred on Whitemarsh Island, published on April 24, 1862.

“A Brush with the Federals.” Columbus Daily Sun. April 24, 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.

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.

1862-04-18 Savannah Daily News, Daily Morning News (Savannah, Ga)

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

An excerpt from the Daily Morning News detailing a skirmish that occurred on Whitemarsh Island, including details of specific casualties, published on April 18, 1862.

Blois, Theodore. “A Fight on the Peninsula.” Daily Morning News. April 18, 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. …

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.

1862-04-07 Utica Morning Herald & Daily Gazette, Utica Morning Herald & Daily Gazette (Utica, Ny)

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

An excerpt from the Utica Morning Herald & Daily Gazette describing skirmishes Wilmington Island, published on April 7, 1862.

Utica Morning Herald & Daily Gazette (Utica, NY). April 7, 1862.

Affairs On Wilmington And Whitemarsh Islands, Ga., Rudolph Rosa

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

A report submitted by Colonel Rudolph Rosa, of the 46th New York Volunteer Infantry, from Tybee Island, Georgia on April 3, 1862 describing military actions on Wilmington and Whitemarsh Islands on March 30-31, 1862.

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. 53, p. 2-3.

Affairs On Wilmington And Whitemarsh Islands, Ga., Quincy A. Gillmore, Rudolph Rosa, Alexander R. Lawton

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

Reports submitted from General Quincy A. Gillmore (USA), Colonel Rudolph Rosa (USA), and General Alexander R. Lawson (CSA), related to military actions on Wilmington and Whitemarsh Islands, Georgia from March 30-31, 1862.

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. 6, p. 120-123.

1862-04-01 Columbus Daily Sun, The Daily Sun (Columbus, Ga)

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

An excerpt from the The Daily Sun describing the capture of Union soldiers on Whitemarsh Island by soldiers of the 13th Georgia Infantry Regiment, published by The Daily Sun on April 1, 1862.

The Daily Sun (Columbus, GA). April 1, 1862.

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 the Assistant Surgeon of the 13th Georgia Infantry was shot in the leg, published in April of 1862.

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

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.

Savannah Newspaper Paper Digest: January 1, To December 31, 1862, Works Prograss Administration Of Georgia.

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

Abstracts of articles related to Whitemarsh Island, Georgia in Savanna newspapers from 1862 taken from the Annals of Savannah, volume 13, part 1, pages 131, 322, and 323.

Works Progress Administration of Georgia. Annals of Savannah, 1850–1937, vol. 13, pt. 1, Savannah, GA: Works Progress Administration, 1937–1938.

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.

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: 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

Rebellion Record Vol. 3, Frank Moore

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

A document detailing military movements and actions in Georgia and surrounding states, published by the G.P. Putnam company in 1862.

Moore, Frank. Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events, Vol. 3. New York: G. P. Putnam, 1862

Jenkins Diary, Cyrus F. Jenkins

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

A first hand diary written by a Confederate soldier during the early stages in the war, circa 1861-1862.

Cyrus F. Jenkins, Civil War Diary, 1861–1862, Troup County Archives, LaGrange, GA

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.

47th Ny Muster Rolls, United States Army (Arlington, Va)

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

A record of the muster rolls of the 47th NY Infantry in the year 1861.

United States Army, Muster Roll of the 47th New York Volunteer Infantry, 1861 (1861).

Richard T. Gibson - 1860 Slave Schedule (Chatham County, Ga.), United States Bureau Of The Census.

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

1860 Chatham County, Georgia Slave Schedule which lists Richard T. Gibson.

United States Bureau of the Census. "1860 Federal Slave Schedule - Chatham County, Georgia." 1860.

Richard T. Gibson - 1860 Census Of Chatham County, Georgia, United States Bureau Of The Census.

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

1860 United State census records for Chatham County, Georgia which documented Richard T. Gibson as a resident of Whitemarsh Island.

United States Bureau of the Census. "1860 United States Census - Chatham County, Georgia." 1860.

1859-10-21 Maysville Express, Maysville Express (Maysville, Ky.)

Maysville Express Archive

Maysville Express published on October 21, 1859.