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Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 3. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book I:—the war on the Rapidan. (search)
orts. The attempts at landing on the part of the Federals were frustrated, and it was with the utmost difficulty that a single vessel, the McDenner, This was the Ceres, under the command of acting volunteer Lieutenant J. Macdearmid.—Ed. succeeded, by forcing the blockade, in carrying the reinforcement of a detachment of infantry to the besieged, together with the ammunition of which they were beginning to feel the want. The troops sent by land from New Berne were not more fortunate. Spinola's brigade, which had left Fort Anderson on the 8th of April, was stopped the following day at Blount's Mills by the Confederate cavalry, and forced to turn back. A second expedition, formed of Naglee's entire division, was organized a few days later, but was unable to start before the 17th. In the mean while, the Washington garrison was holding out bravely, notwithstanding the dangerous position in which it was placed, while the fire of the gunboats did not allow the besiegers to approach
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 3. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book IV:—Third winter. (search)
strong position of Walker, the Federals engage him with musketry, which, despite its being brisk, cannot be of any avail. French at length has had the Excelsior brigade formed into an attacking column. This experienced body is commanded by General Spinola, a new-comer, who follows more than he directs his soldiers; but the latter, knowing their profession, vigorously attack and dislodge the enemy. The losses are serious on both sides. Spinola has bravely redeemed his inexperience by two wouSpinola has bravely redeemed his inexperience by two wounds. Walker has also been wounded, and all the superior officers of his brigade are hors de combat, as well as a seventh part of his effective force. The day is on the decline. French, however, can still avail himself of his advantage. If he promptly debouches into the plain, the Fifth corps, which is deployed behind him, the Sixth, which is disposing itself in masses in the defile, will support him; similar forces will soon easily have the best of Rodes, throw him back to the Shenandoah,