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	Roanoke Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Roanoke Island is an island in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, United States.
		The Lumbee, an indigenous people living to the southwest of Roanoke Island in present-day Robeson, Scotland, Hoke, and Cumberland counties, North Carolina, were purported to be the descendants of some of the "Lost Colony" settlers.
		The Battle of Roanoke Island (February 7–8, 1862) was an incident in the North Carolina Expedition of January to July 1862, when Brig.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Roanoke_Island (2937 words)

	Battles of the American Civil War - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Battle of Chustenahlah December 26 - Opothleyahola defeated, flees to Kansas.
		Battle of Shepherdstown (September 19 – September 20) - Confederate brigades counterattack and defeat pursuing Union brigades.
		Battle of Waynesboro March 2 - Remnants of Confederate Army of the Valley are destroyed.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battles_of_the_American_Civil_War (4985 words)

	search.com - Roanoke Island - Search.com Reference
		About twelve miles long and three miles wide, the island lies between the mainland and the barrier islands, with Albemarle Sound on its north, Roanoke Sound on its east, Pamlico Sound on its south, and Croatan Sound on its west.
		Upon arrival at Roanoke, however, the fleet's navigator, Simon Fernandez, refused to transport the colony further than the Outer Banks, claiming that continuing to the bay would delay his return to England into the North Atlantic storm season, thereby risking the fleet.
		On the other hand, American anthropologist Lee Miller, in Roanoke: Solving the Mystery of the Lost Colony proposed that the expedition was sabotaged from the beginning by Sir Walter Raleigh's rival at court, Elizabeth's "spymaster," Francis Walsingham, while other theorists contend that the colony moved wholesale, and was later destroyed.
	www.search.com /reference/Roanoke_Island (2575 words)

	North Carolina Squadron
		The Curlew sank during the battle of Roanoke Island on 8 Feb 1862; the rest of the squadron retired to Elizabeth City once they exhausted their ammunition.
		The Forrest, disabled in the battle of Roanoke Island, was on the ways undergoing repairs; she was burned to prevent her from falling into Union hands, as were two boats under construction.
		The Beaufort and Raleigh served as tenders to the Virginia in the battle of Hampton Roads.
	ncsquadron.home.coastalnet.com /NCSquadron.htm (687 words)

	Freedom Comes to Roanoke Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The battles for the Outer Banks of North Carolina and Roanoke Island came early in the war and are not very famous today, but they were important to the final success of the North and the end of slavery.
		Hatteras Island, off the coast of North Carolina, is famous today for its lighthouse, but during the Civil War, the forts on the island helped to protect the state of North Carolina.
		Roanoke Island is between the Outer Banks and the mainland.
	www.nps.gov /fora/freedom.htm (3106 words)

	Time Full of Trial: The Roanoke Island Freedmen's Colony, by Patricia C. Click. Introduction. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		In contrast to South Carolina's Sea Islands, where the military commanded a vast area of land in the form of plantations, or Virginia's Hampton Roads area, where the government controlled a number of farms, the Roanoke Island settlement was not subsidiary to a larger agricultural experiment.
		In the Roanoke Island experiment, Northern evangelicalism intertwined with a traditional middle-class republicanism that advocated education, self-sufficiency, and freeholding, and encouraged the development of small-scale domestic manufacturing and a laissez-faire economy.
		Although most of the players in the drama that unfolded on the island from 1862 to 1867 were not aware that they were part of a dress rehearsal, their story aptly presaged many of the trials of Reconstruction.
	uncpress.unc.edu /chapters/click_time.html (6959 words)

	North Carolina Collection-North Carolina Civil War Image Portfolio introduction
		Dare County, Hatteras Island, N.C. "Bombardment of Forts Hatteras and Clark, by the U.S. Fleet, under the command of Flag Officer Silas H. Stringham, on the 28th and 29th of August 1861." Color lithograph (1861) by J.H. Bufford, Boston, from a drawing by Francis Garland.
		Dare County, Roanoke Island, N.C. "The battle of Roanoke Island, Saturday, February 8, 1862--decisive bayonet charge of the Ninth and Fifty-First New York Volunteers, and Twenty-First Massachusetts Volunteers, on the three-gun battery." Original printed source unknown.
		Dare County, Roanoke Island, N.C. "Interior of Fort Bartow during the bombardment by the national gunboats, Feb. 7, 1862." Original printed source unknown.
	www.lib.unc.edu /ncc/pcoll/civilwar/index.html?list=Campaigns_and_Battles (1503 words)

	Civil War Traveler \| North Carolina \| Coastal
		Control of these islands and the bodies of water west of them known as "sounds" was crucial for both sides.
		Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo Waterfront - Most of this park is devoted to the 16th-century English settlement here, but the museum includes a very good Civil War display with maps, artifacts and some interesting stories about the February 1862 battle for the island and other war-time events in the area.
		The centerpiece of the exhibits is a large fiber-optic battle map featuring a three dimensional model of Fort Fisher, thousands of moving lights, and dramatic narration and sound effects illustrating the final bloody hours of Fort Fisher.
	www.civilwar-va.com /northcarolina/coastal.html (4412 words)

	Commodore Joel Abbot, Camp No. 21, 4th Regiment, Rhode Island Infantry
		In this battle the Fourth Rhode Island was fiercely engaged, and by an impetuous bayonet charge decided the fate of the day.
		In the battle of Antietam, on the 17th of September, the Regiment engaged with a valor second to no other on the field, and closed the sanguinary day with the loss of 102 killed and wounded and 7 captured.
		The last battle in which the Regiment took part, was in the operations on the Weldon Railroad, Friday, September 30th, 1864, on the eve of the termination of its time of service, losing two men killed and two wounded.
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	Battle of Roanoke Island
		GENERAL,-I have the honor to report that a combined attack upon this island was commenced on the morning of the 7th by the naval and military forces of this expedition, which has resulted in the capture of six forts, forty gun, over two thousand prisoners, and upward of three thousand small arms.
		Among the prisoners are Colonel Shaw, commander of the island, and O. Jennings Wise, commander of the Wise Legion.
		The upper and lower part of the island being connected by the narrow neck on which the battery was situated, and across which lay the road, the battery of three guns had been located so as to rake every inch of the narrow causeway, which, for some distance, was the only approach to the work.
	www.sonofthesouth.net /leefoundation/civil-war/1862/march/battle-roanoke-island.htm (3556 words)

	O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME 9 [S# 9]
		Embarked on the steamer Eastern Queen for Fort Monroe; sailed [January] 9th; arrived the 10th, and sailed for Hatteras Inlet the 11th; arrived the 12th and entered the inlet the 13th, where we were obliged to lay until the 28th before all the fleet had passed over the Bulkhead.
		The Fourth Rhode Island was ordered to follow part of Foster's brigade in turning their left flank, Parke holding the Ninth New York in reserve.
		Four hundred to 500 of the enemy got off the island, and a regiment from Norfolk that were coming to re-enforce the rebels did not land, but got away.
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	Inventory of the William B. Alexander Letters, 1862
		The first two letters were composed in early March 1862 on the gunboat U.S.S. Hussar, anchored at Roanoke Island, N.C. In them, Alexander bemoaned the lack of provisions on the island and expressed hope that news of a recent, unspecified victory meant that the war was soon to end.
		Alexander, wounded during the battle for the town, 14 March 1862, noted the return of New Bern's residents to their homes and shops; began planning his departure from the Army; and related the story of one Union soldier killed and three taken prisoner in a surprise encounter with Confederate soldiers.
		New Bern, Battle of, New Bern, N.C., 1862.
	www.lib.unc.edu /mss/inv/htm/05197.html (593 words)

	Roanoke Island, North Carolina (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		During 1862, Federal forces led by General Ambrose Burnside attacked Confederate positions on Roanoke Island, which is off the coast of North Carolina in the chain of islands known as the Outer Banks.
		Roanoke Island controlled the inner seas of North Carolina.
		Midway up the island the Confederate forces of 1,500 constructed earthworks along their defensive line and waited for the advance of Federal troops, who made a flanking movement through the swamps.
	frankmazuca.tripod.com /roanoke_island.html (210 words)

	Trenton Soldier's Description of the Battle of Roanoke Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The following description of the battle of Roanoke Island is from a letter addressed to Lieutenant W.C. Neal, of this city.
		Our regiment, during the entire progress of the battle, were the nearest to the enemy, and while we stood the brunt of the battle, we were constantly exposed to a galling fire.
		After taking possession of the deserted battery, our brigade quickly formed, and off we again started at a double quick for the fugitives, who could be seen flying over the low lands towards the other side of the Island, where they could shelter themselves in their batteries along the shore of the sound.
	www.io.com /~jhaller/acw/9-lore/gvrid/RoanoakBattle.html (2225 words)

	Map Collections: Titles: 49
		Plan of the attack the rebels on Long Island, by an officer of the Army.
		Plan of the battle of the North Anna fought May 23rd-26th, 1864.
		A plan of the estate called Jonas's situated in the division of North Sound in the island of Antigua, the property of Peter Langford Brooke, Esqr.
	memory.loc.gov /ammem/gmdhtml/gmdTitles49.html (958 words)

	Civil War > Battle of Roanoke Island
		When he returned to the island in early February he came down with pneumonia and was forced to turn over command to Colonel H. M Shaw.
		The Union gave the capture of Roanoke Islands a high priority.
		The Confederates withdrew to the north end of the island where they surrendered, thus giving the Union control of the island and soon the complete Carolina coastal waters.
	www.multied.com /CivilWar/Roanoke.html (279 words)

	Amazon.ca: Time Full of Trial: The Roanoke Island Freedmen's Colony, 1862-1867: Books: Patricia C. Click (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		In February 1862, General Ambrose E. Burnside led Union forces to victory at the Battle of Roanoke Island.
		By early 1863, nearly 1,000 refugees had gathered on Roanoke Island, working together to create a thriving community that included a school and several churches.
		Roanoke Island Colony of Freedmen, Jun 15 2001
	www.amazon.ca /Time-Full-Trial-Freedmens-1862-1867/dp/0807849189 (946 words)

	1862 Battles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Battle of Mill Springs ~ January 19, 1862
		Battle of Roanoke Island ~ February 8, 1862
		Battle of Fort Donelson ~ February 13 -16, 1862
	www.us-civilwar.com /1862battles.htm (76 words)

	Battle Summary: Roanoke Island, NC
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		Ambrose E. Burnside landed 7,500 men on the southwestern side of Roanoke Island in an amphibious operation launched from Fort Monroe.
		The next morning, supported by gunboats, the Federals assaulted the Confederate forts on the narrow waist of the island, driving back and out-maneuvering Brig.
	www.cr.nps.gov /hps/abpp/battles/nc002.htm (135 words)

	Tuttle Family Ancestors
		The battle was joined on the morning of February 7, 1862 and by night Federal Troops had been landed on the southern part of the island.
		When the battle was over my grandfather concealed himself from the enemy, took the flag that was so dear to him and put it inside the lining of his overcoat.
		Though tattered and torn from use in battle and its long concealment, it was handled with care and much love by the older members of the family and is still honored by the grandchildren and great-grand children of the rescuer.
	www.tuttletattler.com /ancestors.htm (1199 words)

	Artifacts Found On Roanoke Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Captain O. Jennings Wise commanded the Richmond Light Infantry Blues of the 46th Virginia at the battle of Roanoke Island.
		Captain Wise, wearing a conspicuous red blanket over his shoulders for a misplaced overcoat was shot in the wrist early in the battle.
		Colonel Charles Russell commanded the 10th Connecticut at the battle of Roanoke Island.
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	O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME 9 [S# 9]
		February 8, upon the advance of General Foster the houses and outhouses at the landing were at once prepared for the reception of the wounded, and placed in charge of Surgeon Storrs, of the Eighth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, his regiment having been ordered there to protect the landing of our forces and hold the position.
		Brigade Surgeon Thompson now advanced with the troops to take charge of the wounded on the field of battle, where he remained until the battery was taken, assisting in the care of the wounded, and sending them with the least possible delay to the hospital.
		Ambrose E. Burnside, at the battle of Roanoke Island, N. C., February 8, 1862.
	home.comcast.net /~8cv/or/roan3.htm (606 words)

	Battle of Roanoke Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The 1862 battle for Roanoke Island, N.C., was one of the earliest eastern victories for the Union.
		After some reconnoitering, Burnside decided to attack at Ashby's Landing near Fort Bartow on the western side of Roanoke Island.
		Fascinating Fact: While Burnside's demand for secrecy kept his officers guessing about their destination, Henry T. Clark, governor of North Carolina, was able to correctly declare that the Union army was headed for Pamlico Sound.
	www.us-civilwar.com /roanoke.htm (404 words)

	Gallo World Family - Civil War Regiments
		Battles of Oak Grove June 25; Peach Orchard and Savage Station June 29; White Oak Swamp and Glendale June 30; Malvern Hill July 1 and August 5.
		Battles of Oak Grove June 25; Jordan's Ford June 27; White Oak Swamp Bridge and Glendale June 30; Malvern Hill July 1.
		Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., December 12-15, Duty at Falmouth, till January 20, 1863.
	www.galloworldfamily.org /Regiments.html (1251 words)

	Union - Rhode Island Infantry
		Reconnoissance to Turkey Island August 5-6, and to Haxall's Landing August 8-11.
		Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Spottsylvania May 8-12; Spottsylvania C. May 12-21.
		Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Spottsylvania May 8-12; Spottsylvania C. May 12-21; Stannard's Mill May 21; North Anna River May 23-26.
	www.civilwararchive.com /Unreghst/unriinf.htm (1524 words)

	Outer Banks Civil War & Military > Attractions in & around the Outer Banks Region of the North ...
		In May of 1942, the H. Bedfordshire, one of the armed British trawlers on loan to the United States, sailed out of Morehead City, NC along with her sister escort, the H. Zeno and joined a convoy of merchant ships to escort them to safe anchorage at Hatteras, NC, some 60 miles away.
		On May 14, the bodies of two of her crew were spotted in the surf off Ocracoke Island.
		A marker was erected in 2001 to designate the site of a permanent colony on Roanoke Island between 1862 and 1867.
	www.outerbanks.com /attractions/OB_civil_war_military.shtml (1533 words)

	The Civil War
		When I got interested in the Civil War my dad told me about a prison camp on the island he had heard about (Confederate soldiers were detained on the island for two weeks after the Union victory at the battle of Roanoke Island).
		The 4th was in Burnside's Expedition to Roanoke Island and Chace's descriptive letters opened up a window to the Civil War I hadn't realized existed.
		But just as important to me, I bring back to the island and to their point of origin the Civil War soldiers own words, written on fragile paper in their own hand, and I can connect with them.
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	Elizabeth City, North Carolina: Pasquotank & Camden Civil War History
		At the mouth of the river he met a boat and was told that Roanoke Island had capitulated.
		He took the schooner Black Warrior, which was armed with two thirty-two pounders and had been converted to a gunboat for the defense of the town, and moored her across the river opposite Cobb's Point where a fort had been erected.
		The Sea Bird and Fanny were set on fire and sunk, the steamer Forrest that had been disabled at Roanoke Island was burned, as was a new vessel under construction.
	www.elizcity.com /history/civilwar/civil-war-battle.shtml (1011 words)

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