Category Archives: Arkansas

February 24, 1863: Indianola sunk

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Allen Gathman

The USS Indianola, a side-wheeled ironclad, ran the batteries at Vicksburg and was engaged in blockading the mouth of the Red River. Another gunboat, the Queen of the West, had run the batteries with her and later been captured by … Continue reading →

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January 24, 1863: The significance of Fort Hindman

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Allen Gathman

The New York Times Cairo correspondent takes a rather snarky look at McClernand’s recent conquest in Arkansas. Apparently he doesn’t think the Arkansas river had much value to the rebels for transport. Meanwhile, the U.S. Colored Troops are getting organized … Continue reading →

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January 22, 1863: Prisoners from Arkansas Post

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Allen Gathman

Prisoners from the battle of Fort Hindman arrive at Cairo. The New York Times correspondent has a pretty low opinion of them. From Our Own Correspondent. CAIRO, Ill., Thursday, Jan. 22, 1863. The advance guard of the rebel prisoners lately … Continue reading →

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January 17, 1863: Sherman justifies the Arkansas expedition

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Allen Gathman

Sherman sends a more or less personal letter to Grant, arguing that the Arkansas Post expedition actually did some good in securing their supply lines. And he appeals to Grant to come down and take charge personally. Official Records: HEADQUARTERS … Continue reading →

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January 16, 1863: McClernand vs. the “clique of West Pointers”.

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Allen Gathman

Pinkerton, Lincoln, and McClernand at Antietam ************************************************************************************ McClernand once again goes over the head of his commander. This time to the top, to complain to Lincoln about the “clique of West Pointers” who have it in for him. To Grant … Continue reading →

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January 14, 1863: McClernand replies to Grant

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Allen Gathman

McClernand, having received some very critical dispatches from Grant about his expedition to Arkansas, replies. Although he succeeded in capturing Fort Hindman and thus taking control of the confluence of the Arkansas and White rivers, Grant felt that the move … Continue reading →

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January 8, 1862: McClernand heads for Arkansas Post

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Allen Gathman

McClernand’s first act after taking charge of the troops at Vicksburg was to take them up the river to Arkansas Post, halfway back to Memphis, in order to try to control the mouth of the White River. Grant would not … Continue reading →

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October 12, 1862: Onward in the Southwest

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Allen Gathman

The New York Times predicts victory in the southwest, and enumerates the North’s advantage. The Onward Movement in the Southwest. Published: October 12, 1862 The Southwestern States have fairly begun work, after the long rest they have had during the … Continue reading →

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July 31, 1862: Without troops at Vicksburg, C.H. Davis heads for Helena

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Allen Gathman

Charles Henry Davis His fleet battered after the engagement with the Arkansas, Davis was a little testy about Farragut’s failure to support him at Vicksburg. With Farragut heading south and taking Gen. Thomas R. Williams’ troops with him, Davis lacked … Continue reading →

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July 14, 1862: Even if it delays Chattanooga

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Allen Gathman

Morgan’s depredations in Tennessee and Kentucky were by now serious enough that Buell, rather than pressing east to Chattanooga, needed to ask Halleck for reinforcements. Halleck responds authorizing Buell to stop Morgan even if it delays the attack on Chattanooga … Continue reading →

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