. The pictorial history of the great Civil War: its causes, origin, conduct and results; embracing full and authentic accounts of its battles by land and sea, with graphic descriptions of heroic deeds achieved by armies and individuals; narratives of personal adventure; thrilling incidents; daring exploits; wonderful escapes; life in camp, field, and hospital; adventures at sea; blockade life, etc., etc.; containing carefully prepared biographies of the leading generals and naval commanders of both the North and the South / by John Laird Wilson . was the first directintelligence from Shermans
. The pictorial history of the great Civil War: its causes, origin, conduct and results; embracing full and authentic accounts of its battles by land and sea, with graphic descriptions of heroic deeds achieved by armies and individuals; narratives of personal adventure; thrilling incidents; daring exploits; wonderful escapes; life in camp, field, and hospital; adventures at sea; blockade life, etc., etc.; containing carefully prepared biographies of the leading generals and naval commanders of both the North and the South / by John Laird Wilson . was the first directintelligence from Shermans army sinceits departure from Atlanta, and itsreception caused universal rejoicing inthe North. The co-operative movement of Fosteragainst the Charleston and SavannahRailroad, the object of which was toeffect a lodgment at Pocotaligo or atGrahamville, had only partially suc-ceeded. The expedition disjiatchedfor this purpose, consisting of 5500men under General Hatch, togetherwith a naval brigade under CommanderPreble, and gun-boats from AdmiralDahlgrens sqi:adron, ariived soon afterdaylight at Boyds Point, where thetroops were landed. They advancedsku-mishing some miles ; but not beingacquainted with the country did notsucceed in reaching the railroad, and atnight were compelled to day, however, the march wasresumed ; and the troops were pushedon towards the enemys position nearGrahamville. Strong works, consist-ing of a fort and battery, with rifle-pits,were found at Honey Hill, 3 miles fromGrahamville. The garrison, however. rilL SKVV VORKptDllC LIBRARY ^CTOI!. LENOX AND TlUUN KOliNDAUONS FORT 821 was slim, there being only 1500 men un-der General G. W. Smith, with 7 piecesof artillery. The position was imme-diately attacked. An engagement en-sued, lasting six hours, and the Nationaltroops were on the point of carryingthe works, when reinforcements arrivedfor the enemy. These consisted of aIegiment of infantry and some cavalry,under General Robertso
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