Dispatch
Egbert L. Viele to L. H. Pelouze, February 16, 1862
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Savannah River, February 16, 1862.
SIR:
I have the honor to report that the batteries on Venus Point were attacked at 3 o’clock p. m. on yesterday by four rebel gunboats with a view of effecting a passage from Fort Pulaski for the rebel steamer then at that place. After an engagement of one hour the rebels were driven off, the flag steamer being disabled and taken in
tow, and the steamer that attempted the passage of the river returnin to Fort Pulaski. The guns were manned by the Third Rhode Island detaeiment, under Captain Gould, and effectively worked. There was no loss on our side. Very respeetfully,
your obedient servant,
EGBERT L. VIELE,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Capt. L. H. PELOUZE,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Capt. L. H. PELOUZE,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
FEBRUARY 23-26, 1862.— Reconnaissance up Bull River and Schooner
Channel, S. C.
Channel, S. C.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, N. Alabama, S.W. Virginia, 1861–62. Location: Savannah River. Summary: Brigadier General Egbert L. Viele reports repelling a Confederate gunboat attack at Venus Point near Fort Pulaski, with no Union casualties and successful defense by the Third Rhode Island regiment.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 6
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