1 25 1 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0c35434aeee8fd588b36a995f2fb07be.pdf 23ec3c9de9e45b9f462dfedd635cc9c6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. United States Flag Ship Hartford, Above Port Hudson, April 23d 1863. Dear General, We have the Enemy in a tight place - he is on half rations at Port Hudson - his Arkansas troops one or two Regiments refused duty a day or two since saying that, "they would not remain there if they did not give them more food". They have heard in some way that you intend to attack them by way of Manchac and have sent out troops to meet yours. They say that if I hold Red River as I am doing that they will have to evacuate Port Hudson - I have just caught and destroyed two of their boats that were used to cross provisions from the West bank to Bayou Sara,- we have been trying to catch these boats for some time - They say they are anxious to get their large guns away from Port Hudson for fear of losing them <hr /> If I can only get coal up through the Atchafalaya I will accomplish all, but I do wish Gen. Grant would come along so that you could both attack the place and take it. I have a man direct from Fort DeRussy who says these are our guns on the Atchafalaya - Bute la Rose is abandoned - the 1 m gun of the "Indianola" and six other pieces are mounted at Fort DeRussy - but that will give us no trouble as it eighty miles up the Red River and the Black Town which Gen Grants forces are to come is not over forty miles from the mouth of Red River. I hope you will tighten the cords around Port Hudson. I will draw them tighter every. My informant says there are but a hundred and twenty five men at Fort De Russy and that it can be shelled at two miles without their being able to reply I wish to act with <hr /> you and I think that I am\or this ship is doing the most effective service here I suppose Gen Banks is still in the field in the Opelousas Country - Wishing you every success in your undertakings I remain Very truly yours D.G. Farragut Rear Admiral Maj: General C.C. Augur Comdg &c &c &c &c Baton Rouge P.S. Please say to Gen Banks when you write him if the boats that passed Vicksburg prove to be Gun Boats I will have them at Alexandria by the time he reaches there if possible, but I fear they are Gen Ellet's Squad or Marine Brigade and carry no guns except those belonging to their field artillery, consequently I will have nothing to attack Fort De Russy, as I can not take my own ship up Red River Resply D.G.Farragut Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christopher Columbus Augur Papers Collection Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data pen and ink 4 24.75 x 19.25 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource David Glasgow Farragut to Christopher C. Augur Subject The topic of the resource American Civil War (1861-1865) Siege of Port Hudson (Louisiana : 1863) United States--Red River United States. Navy Warships Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870 Augur, Christopher Columbus, 1821-1898 Description An account of the resource Admiral David Glasgow Farragut speaks about the United States Flag Ship Hartford's position, holding the Red River, and the Siege of Port Hudson. He also reports on the condition of Confederate troops. Farragut mentions Confederate naval movements and his plans if they prove to be a threat to the Union forces. The Siege of Port Hudson took place between May 21 and July 9, 1863, corresponding with the Siege of Vicksburg. The Confederates surrendered at Port Hudson a few days after the fall of Vicksburg. The fall of Port Hudson ensured Union control of the Mississippi River. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Farragut, David Glasgow Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Christopher Columbus Augur Papers, 1821 - 1898 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-23 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Language A language of the resource eng Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514259 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. United States Flag Ship Hartford, Above Port Hudson, April 23d 1863. Dear General, We have the Enemy in a tight place - he is on half rations at Port Hudson - his Arkansas troops one or two Regiments refused duty a day or two since saying that, "they would not remain there if they did not give them more food". They have heard in some way that you intend to attack them by way of Manchac and have sent out troops to meet yours. They say that if I hold Red River as I am doing that they will have to evacuate Port Hudson - I have just caught and destroyed two of their boats that were used to cross provisions from the West bank to Bayou Sara,- we have been trying to catch these boats for some time - They say they are anxious to get their large guns away from Port Hudson for fear of losing them <hr /> If I can only get coal up through the Atchafalaya I will accomplish all, but I do wish Gen. Grant would come along so that you could both attack the place and take it. I have a man direct from Fort DeRussy who says these are our guns on the Atchafalaya - Bute la Rose is abandoned - the 1 m gun of the "Indianola" and six other pieces are mounted at Fort DeRussy - but that will give us no trouble as it eighty miles up the Red River and the Black Town which Gen Grants forces are to come is not over forty miles from the mouth of Red River. I hope you will tighten the cords around Port Hudson. I will draw them tighter every. My informant says there are but a hundred and twenty five men at Fort De Russy and that it can be shelled at two miles without their being able to reply I wish to act with <hr /> you and I think that I am\or this ship is doing the most effective service here I suppose Gen Banks is still in the field in the Opelousas Country - Wishing you every success in your undertakings I remain Very truly yours D.G. Farragut Rear Admiral Maj: General C.C. Augur Comdg &c &c &c &c Baton Rouge P.S. Please say to Gen Banks when you write him if the boats that passed Vicksburg prove to be Gun Boats I will have them at Alexandria by the time he reaches there if possible, but I fear they are Gen Ellet's Squad or Marine Brigade and carry no guns except those belonging to their field artillery, consequently I will have nothing to attack Fort De Russy, as I can not take my own ship up Red River Resply D.G.Farragut Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20