Another Account of the Battle.
Fortress Monroe, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1862
The attack came at daybreak. "The First Regiment of North Carolina Union Volunteers, under Col. Potter. fought with the greatest bravery and most determined heroism. Col. Potter had a horse shot under him.
Companies B and D, of the Twenty-fourth Massachusetts Regiment, were in the action. None were killed. Several, however, were wounded.
Our force engaged was only five hundred. In addition to our killed and wounded, we have four men missing.
A large number of rebels were wounded.
I Imagine the 1st NC (Union) Would Definitely Not Want to Be Take Prisoner By NC Troops. --Old Secesh
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
Showing posts with label First Battle of Washington NC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label First Battle of Washington NC. Show all posts
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
The New York Times Reports the Battle of Washington, NC-- Part 1
From the September 10, 1862 New York Times.
The steamer Gide had arrived in Hampton Roads from New Bern, NC, with news of the battle on the 6th.
It reported that 1,200 Confederates had attacked the town and after a two hour fight, were repulsed and pursued seven miles.
"The gunboat Louisiana rendered essential service in shelling the rebels out of the strong positions they had seized.
The gunboat Picket was blown up by an accidental explosion of her magazine, Capt. Nichols and nineteen men were killed and six wounded.
Our loss on shore was seven killed and forty-seven wounded.
Thirty rebels were killed and thirty-six taken prisoner."
Old Secesh
The steamer Gide had arrived in Hampton Roads from New Bern, NC, with news of the battle on the 6th.
It reported that 1,200 Confederates had attacked the town and after a two hour fight, were repulsed and pursued seven miles.
"The gunboat Louisiana rendered essential service in shelling the rebels out of the strong positions they had seized.
The gunboat Picket was blown up by an accidental explosion of her magazine, Capt. Nichols and nineteen men were killed and six wounded.
Our loss on shore was seven killed and forty-seven wounded.
Thirty rebels were killed and thirty-six taken prisoner."
Old Secesh
Thursday, September 6, 2012
The First Battle of Washington, NC
From the Pamlico.com.
You can see the remains of the US Army ship Picket jutting from the Tar River where it blew up September 6, 1862.
War came to Washington in March 1862 when US troops escorted by the Picket arrived, shortly after capturing New Bern. According to Charles Warren, "Two companies and a band marched from the wharf to the courthouse playing the national aires."
On the morning of September 6, 1862, a Confederate force surprised the Union troops and captured their artillery. Federal cavalry, en route for Plymouth were alerted by the gunfire and charged down Main Street, meeting Confederate cavalry at Market Street.
A back-and-forth battle ensued.
During it, the Picket mysteriously blew up, killing the captain and 19 of the crew.
The Confederates were eventually driven off.
Another battle took place at Washington in the spring of 1863.
I have been writing about the gunboat Picket(t) the last several days in my Running the Blockade blog.
So, That's About It. --Old Secesh
You can see the remains of the US Army ship Picket jutting from the Tar River where it blew up September 6, 1862.
War came to Washington in March 1862 when US troops escorted by the Picket arrived, shortly after capturing New Bern. According to Charles Warren, "Two companies and a band marched from the wharf to the courthouse playing the national aires."
On the morning of September 6, 1862, a Confederate force surprised the Union troops and captured their artillery. Federal cavalry, en route for Plymouth were alerted by the gunfire and charged down Main Street, meeting Confederate cavalry at Market Street.
A back-and-forth battle ensued.
During it, the Picket mysteriously blew up, killing the captain and 19 of the crew.
The Confederates were eventually driven off.
Another battle took place at Washington in the spring of 1863.
I have been writing about the gunboat Picket(t) the last several days in my Running the Blockade blog.
So, That's About It. --Old Secesh
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