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July 10, 1864: One more go at Fort Johnson

July 10, 1864: One more go at Fort Johnson #CharlestonSiege150

After the failed Federal assault against Fort Johnson on July 3, the Confederates fully expected a second attempt.  On July 6, Federal signaleers intercepted several messages passing alarms.  The Confederates saw men embarking boats at the old Swamp Angel Battery.  From their perspective this could only mean another Federal assault was in the works. Major-General Samuel Jones addressed Colonel…

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"You let the old cuss go?": Federal siege guns hold fire on Beauregard

"You let the old cuss go?": Federal siege guns hold fire on Beauregard #CharlestonSiege150

Last week I related an incident from Morris Islandin which Major-General Quincy Gillmore came under fire from Confederate mortars on Sullivan’s Island.  Not an out of the ordinary happening where both sides skirmishing with heavy artillery in front of Charleston.  A collection of officers standing at a prominent position would draw fire.  But on at least one occasion, the Federals held fire with…

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"A volley of at least eight mortars" to put out the calcium light on Morris Island

"A volley of at least eight mortars" to put out the calcium light on Morris Island #CharlestonSiege150

After all the activity of Christmas Day at Charleston, both sides remained idle.  Both sides considered plans to remove the 8-inch howitzers left at Legareville.  Otherwise December 26th with little activity.  The Federals resumed the bombardment of…

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