Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benj. F. Butler; Butler's Book (Paperback)


This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1892 edition. Excerpt: ... without confusion. The vessels were placed somewhat nearer to the works and were able to throw in their shell which were before falling into the water. One or two leading vessels having made the mistake of anchoring too far off, caused those coming after them to commit a like error; but when they all got into place, and commenced work in earnest, the shower of shell (115 per minute) was irresistible. So quickly were the enemy's guns silenced that not an officer or man was injured. . . . At 7 A. M., on the 25th, I made signal to get under way and form in line of battle, which was quickly done. The order to attack was given, and the Ironsides took position in her usual handsome style, the monitors following close after her. All the vessels followed according to order, and took position without a shot being fired at them, excepting a few shots fired at the four last vessels that got into line. The firing this day was slow, only sufficient to amuse the enemy while the army landed, which they were doing five miles to the eastward of the fleet. ... In the bombardment of the 25th the men were engaged firing slowly for seven hours. The rebels kept a couple of guns on the upper batteries firing on the vessels, hitting some of them several times without doing much damage. The Wabash and Powhatan being within their range, the object seemed mainly to disable them, but a rapid fire soon closed them up. Everything was coolly and systematically done throughout the day, and I witnessed some beautiful practice. . . . I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, David D. Porter, Rear-Admiral.1 So. 142. See pose 819.] North Atlantic Squadron, U. S. Flag-ship Malvern, Off Wilmington, Dec. 24, 1864. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary Of The Navy, ...

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1892 edition. Excerpt: ... without confusion. The vessels were placed somewhat nearer to the works and were able to throw in their shell which were before falling into the water. One or two leading vessels having made the mistake of anchoring too far off, caused those coming after them to commit a like error; but when they all got into place, and commenced work in earnest, the shower of shell (115 per minute) was irresistible. So quickly were the enemy's guns silenced that not an officer or man was injured. . . . At 7 A. M., on the 25th, I made signal to get under way and form in line of battle, which was quickly done. The order to attack was given, and the Ironsides took position in her usual handsome style, the monitors following close after her. All the vessels followed according to order, and took position without a shot being fired at them, excepting a few shots fired at the four last vessels that got into line. The firing this day was slow, only sufficient to amuse the enemy while the army landed, which they were doing five miles to the eastward of the fleet. ... In the bombardment of the 25th the men were engaged firing slowly for seven hours. The rebels kept a couple of guns on the upper batteries firing on the vessels, hitting some of them several times without doing much damage. The Wabash and Powhatan being within their range, the object seemed mainly to disable them, but a rapid fire soon closed them up. Everything was coolly and systematically done throughout the day, and I witnessed some beautiful practice. . . . I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, David D. Porter, Rear-Admiral.1 So. 142. See pose 819.] North Atlantic Squadron, U. S. Flag-ship Malvern, Off Wilmington, Dec. 24, 1864. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary Of The Navy, ...

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United States

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September 2013

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September 2013

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246 x 189 x 21mm (L x W x T)

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Paperback - Trade

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412

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978-1-230-19812-5

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9781230198125

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1-230-19812-1



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