This day in Charleston
2 entries · 1864–1865
At half past ten at night: “General Wise reports enemy advancing on John’s Island. Checked three and a half regiments of Colquitt’s brigade, on their way to Savannah… General Finegan reports enemy advancing on Lake City.” The demonstration on John’s Island was meant to hold exactly those regiments in place.
Official Records, Series I, Vol. 35, Pt. 1
Skirmishing on James Island and at Johnson’s Station. With Sherman inland, the Federal forces around Charleston began pressing the outer lines to find out whether the Confederates were still there in strength. For another week, they were.
Official Records, Series I, Vol. 47
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