Although Banks won this battle, he retreated, wishing to get his army out of west Louisiana before any greater calamity occurred. %PDF-1.7 % Captain A. O. P. Pickens deserted 30 March 1865. In March, 1865, the regiment was patrolling along the west bank of the Mississippi River, then disbanded. Gen. St. John R. Liddells Sub-District of North Louisiana troops, which harassed the convoy throughout the 12th and 13th. The men reassembled atMindeninMayand soon went toPineville. The next morning, the Yankees found the fort abandoned. On July 9, 1863, after hearing of the fall of Vicksburg, the Confederate garrison of Port Hudson surrendered, opening the Mississippi River to Union navigation from its source to New Orleans. Breazeale's Cavalry Battalion was formed in July 1862 and was augmented by five additional companies in September 1862 to form a regiment. Banks renewed his assaults on June 14 but the defenders successfully repelled them. Gen. Joseph Mower [US]; Lt. Col. William Byrd [CS], Forces Engaged: 3rd Division, XVI Army Corps [US]; Fort DeRussy Garrison (approx. [1]. Description: Near the end of the Red River Expedition, Maj. Gen. Nathaniel P. Bankss army evacuated Grand Ecore and retreated to Alexandria, pursued by Confederate forces. Banks planned to have part of his army pin the Confederates at Fort Bisland while sending Brigadier General Cuvier Grover's division up the Atchafalaya in river transports to land at Grand Lake and cut off Taylor's retreat. The fight became more intense as Ellets other forces approached. Civil War research center in Franklin, La. In this intense fighting, the Confederates succeeded in flanking the Union force and caused tremendous casualties with enfilade fire. An artillery barrage ensued from both sides until dark when the Yankees, many of whom were hit by Rebel cannon fire, fell back and camped for the night. Greens force began crossing the Atchafalaya River on the 28th, and all were over after midnight of the 29th. When this new cavalry unit was formed, Ogden received under his command three or four companies from Gober's Regiment of Mounted Infantry, three companies formerly with the 14th Confederate Cavalry Regiment, one company from his own temporary battalion, and two recently organized companies. More books and articles are listed other pages. 0000013486 00000 n Confederate Army Unidentified soldier in Confederate uniform and Louisiana state seal belt buckle with musket. About 9:00 am on the 13th, the Union forces again advanced on Fort Bisland. The Union forces passed Fort DeRussy, reached Marksville, and then continued east. This force dispersed and chased an enemy brigade, after which, Smith set his men in motion up the Fort DeRussy road. 0000000851 00000 n Early on the 9th, Taylors reinforced forces marched toward Pleasant Hill in the hopes of finishing the destruction of the Union force. [1]. Forces Engaged: Bankss Red River Expeditionary Force [US]; District of West Louisiana [CS]. They reached the outskirts of the capital early in the morning, formed for an attack in two divisions, and began to drive back each Union unit they encountered. Although the Confederates disrupted these operations, destroyed much property, and captured many supplies and weapons, the raid was a minor setback for the Union. Early the next morning, the 14th, they continued the march, discovering that a Confederate division threatened their advance. 45 0 obj One of the first steps in such operations was to enter the mouth of the Mississippi River, ascend to New Orleans and capture the city, closing off the entrance to Rebel ships. Banks with the XIII and XIX Army Corps advanced by way of Berwick Bay and Bayou Teche. The Battle of Baton Rouge in 1862 and the Red River Campaign in 1864 were significant naval encounters in Louisiana. Confederate Brig. 350 men) [CS], Estimated Casualties: 317 total (US 48; CS 269). Gen. Alfred Mouton [CS], Forces Engaged: Reserve brigade, Department of the Gulf [US]; 18th Louisiana Infantry Regiment, Crescent Regiment, Ralstons Battery, Detachment of Cavalry, 33rd Louisiana Infantry Regiment, Terre Bonne Regiment Louisiana Militia, Semmess Battery and 2nd Louisiana Cavalry Regiment (approx. During that battle, then-Major Ogden had served in the 8th Louisiana Heavy Artillery Battalion from March 29-July 3, 1863. Mouton provided Green with reinforcements and gave the order to attack on the 25th. Location: Orleans Parish and St. Bernard Parish, Principal Commanders: Flag-Officer David G. Farragut and Maj. Gen. Benjamin Franklin Butler [US]; Maj. Gen. Mansfield Lovell [CS], Forces Engaged: Department of the Gulf [US]; Department No. Taylor gained a victory at Mansfield on April 8. U.S. gunboats joined the fray in late afternoon. Gen. Tom Green [CS], Forces Engaged: 2nd Division, XIII Army Corps [US]; forces on the Atchafalaya River [CS], Estimated Casualties: 575 total (US 454; CS unknown). 2nd Louisiana Cavalry: A short illustrated history of their action in Louisiana during the Civil War with roster and portraits. All (13) Confederate and sympathetic Southern States were represented on their Colors, one each on each bar of it's Saltire. Request Copies of Records You can order online or use NATF Form 86 for military service records and NATF Form 85 for pension records. 1st Battalion, Louisiana Cavalry Scouts. [9] Delayed by bad weather, Banks' column was late. Description: Following the surrender of Port Hudson, two Union divisions were shifted to Donaldsonville by transports, to move inland and pacify the interior. After dark, the Rebels retreated to Opelousas. Source: https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-battles.htm# No protection is claimed in original U.S. Government works, I may earn a commission from the companies mentioned in this post via affiliate links to products or services associated with content in this article. The Rebel forces began driving in Stickneys pickets around 5:00 pm. "W" of the "Tom Green Rifles" (Company B of the 4th Texas Infantry) wrote from Glendenning Ferry, Calcasieu Parish on August 25, 1861. They are actuated by the most ardent spirit of patriotism and wished us much good luck in whipping out the Abolitionists. They participated in operations in Western Louisiana: Fort Bisland, Irish Bend, and Vermillion Bayou in April, 1863 and in the Siege of Port Hudson from May to July. On the morning of the 14th, Taylor and his men were at Nersons Woods, around a mile and a half above Franklin. The Confederates withdrew and most of the Union transports continued downriver. Union Brig. Fighting continued until noon when the Confederates withdrew. The Union troops marched to Simmsport. The 1st Louisiana Cavalry Regiment, also known as Scott's Cavalry Regiment, was a cavalry regiment from Louisiana that served in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. I will let you read the piece on him-veteran of the Civil War and Spanish-American War! Principal Commanders: Brig. SIEGE OF PORT HUDSON. Most of the collections pertain to persons, events, or records from the state of Louisiana during the years of the War (1861-1865). During the winter of 1863-1864 it was consolidated with the 10th Louisiana Infantry Battalion, then in the spring of 1864 part of this command transferred to the 7th Louisiana Cavalry Regiment. Captain W. O. Breazeale was promoted major 13 January 1864. Rebels assailed the new line, but finally the Federals forced them to retire. He moved by water to Donaldsonville and began a march to Thibodeaux up Bayou Lafourche. By the next morning, U.S. Principal Commanders: Brig. The Confederates at Monetts Ferry missed an opportunity to destroy or capture Bankss army. Click on his image to see all of his work on the history of southwest Louisiana. Gulf, to August, 1864. Unfortunately, those troops attacking along the levee came to a ditch, unknown to them, too wide to cross, that saved the day for the Union garrison. Landry, thought to be the captain of the partisan unit, purportedly fired on the landing party during the raid. Campaign: Expedition to and Capture of New Orleans (1862), Principal Commanders: Flag-Officer David G. Farragut [US]; Brig. [2], On 25 September 1862, elements of the 2nd Louisiana Cavalry encountered a small Federal force on Bayou Lafourche below Donaldsonville and compelled it to retreat to its gunboats. The book is titled: Port Hudson: The Most Significant Battlefield Photographs of the Civil War. All rights, including images, downloads and articles are reserved. Colonel Ogden was a veteran of the Siege of Vicksburg. "6th Cavalry Regiment was assembled near Minden, Louisiana, in January, 1864 In March, 1865, the regiment was patrolling along the west bank of the Mississippi River, then disbanded. Here are two accounts from part of their trip during which they crossed southwest Louisiana in August 1861. At that time President Abraham Lincoln authorized a campaign against Shreveport, Louisiana, then the temporary capital of Confederate Louisiana. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. [3], 9th Louisiana Cavalry Regiment (Confederate), Last edited on 17 September 2021, at 04:11, Lists of American Civil War Regiments by State, "Ancestry | Genealogy, Family Trees & Family History Records", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=9th_Louisiana_Cavalry_Regiment_(Confederate)&oldid=1044796591, New River Rangers (formerly Co. B Cage's Battalion), Skipwith Guards (formerly Co. A 27th Infantry), Plains Store Rangers (formerly Co. C Cage's Battalion), Spencer Guards (formerly Co. H 27th Infantry), Mullen's Scouts & Sharpshooters (formerly Co. H 14th Confed. The Federal forces fired some volleys that caused the Rebel line to pause momentarily, but the Texans soon pushed on to the levee where they received orders to charge. For some time, these Confederate troops fought resolutely and brought the Union assault to a standstill. The Regiment used an unusual Color scheme for it's Battle Flag. Weitzel then began crossing his men to the west bank to attack the Rebel troops there. Breazeale's Cavalry Battalion organized at Natchitoches, Louisiana, on 27 July 1862. startxref Rear Adm. David G. Farragut sent the town notice of his intentions and suggested that the citizens send the women and children away. The Union had built Fort Butler, which the Rebels had to take before occupying the town. Banks, in pursuit, sent two columns, on different roads, toward Vermillion Bayou on the morning of April 17. 0000002378 00000 n Principal Commanders: Rear Adm. David G. Farragut [US]; Capt. Paroled at the surrender ofVicksburg, the men returned to their homes. The Confederates counterattacked, forcing the Federals to give ground. Principal Commanders: Brig. The Jayhawker then went to the Federal camp and divulged the countersign, allowing them to capture Vincent's pickets without raising an alarm. Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. Christopher C. Augur [US]; Col. Frank P. Powers and Col. William R. Miles [CS], Forces Engaged: 1st Division, XIX Army Corps and Cavalry Brigade [US]; small combined infantry, artillery, and cavalry force [CS], Estimated Casualties: 250 total (US 150; CS 100). Once on the other side of the river he would be shielded from the continuous Confederate harassment. 18th Louisiana Infantry Regiment, Crescent Regiment, Ralston's Battery, Detachment of Cavalry, 33rd Louisiana Infantry Regiment, Terre Bonne . This map should perk the curiosity of any student of the war. 11/15 Ref to 7 th La Cav, Lt Col Bringier cdg. Porters fleet and Brig. Remaining nearVicksburgthrough the winter, the regiment was assigned to General William E. Baldwin's brigade. When the war ended, different parts of the regiment were in Natchitoches, Opelousas and Washington. It was involved in the operations against the Federal Red River Campaign and later participated in various conflicts in Louisiana. The Federals, therefore, leased some plantations and put the freedmen to work growing cotton or other crops; the proceeds from the sale of the crops helped defray expenses for food, clothing, etc. The Confederates closed up, rested for a few hours, and then attacked at 5:00 pm. Gen. Alfred Mouton attempted to concentrate to meet the threat. [2], Captain B. S. Tappan was murdered 10 September 1862. From Arthur W. Bergeron, Jr.'s Guide to Louisiana Confederate Miliatry Units, 1861-1865: website dedicated to his research on the regiment, Historical Essay on the 11th Wisconsin Infantry at the Wisconsin Historical Society, Interview of Chris Wehner on his book by Dr. Jane Johansson of Rogers State University, Civil War and Sailors System (National Park Service), *A Crisis In Confederate Command: Edmund Kirby Smith, Richard Taylor, And The Army Of The Trans-Mississippi, Battle of Calcasieu Pass by Michael Jones, *Battle of Cheneyville (Young Sanders Center), *Black Patriot, White Priest: Andre Cailloux And Claude Paschal Maistre, *Prison Life at Camp Pratt (Young Sanders Center). Combat did not begin until after 11:00 am and continued until dusk. Description: As Maj. Gen. Nathaniel P. Bankss Red River Expeditionary Force retreated down Red River, Confederate forces under Maj. Gen. Richard Taylor attempted to slow the Union troops movements and, if possible, deplete their numbers or, better yet, destroy them. Miles attacked the Union forces and, at first, drove them, but they regrouped and counterattacked. This page has been viewed 1,655 times (152 via redirect). [13] After marching through a rain and hailstorm, Hill's troops got behind the Confederate camp. Rather than a Red Field, a Blue was chosen, and rather that The Saltire Cross being Blue- it was Red. Green and his men charged the boats. It was a major supply depot and a gateway to Texas. II. The Fontenot Brothers of Co. F, 8th Louisiana Infantry, Marty Guidry has put together some history of the Guidry family, "This regiment was organized atCamp MooreonSeptember 29, 1861, with 832 men. The Rebels prepared to attack the fort on the 29th but decided to demand unconditional surrender first, which the Union forces accepted. A Union gunboat, Princess Royal, came to the garrisons aid also and began shelling the attackers. [14], The remaining members of the regiment fought dismounted at the Battle of Mansfield on 8 April 1864. Lawrence L. Hewitt and Arthur W. Bergeron Jr. Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant sent him a division, commanded by Maj. Gen. Napoleon J.T. Adopting The Army of Northern Virginia's Battle Flag or Southern Cross as it was known, it inverted the original colors. Captain Allen Jumel transferred to Quartermaster in 1865. In the following winter, the unit was stationed at St. Martinville observing the Federal garrison at Brashear City. The Federals had constructed a fort on an Indian mound to protect some of these leased plantations. This list will always grow and change. Smith to stop them. In addition to the forts and their armament, the Confederates had placed obstructions in the river and there were a number of ships, including two ironclads, to assist in the defense. Principal Commanders: Brig. Gen. Thomas Kilby Smiths Provisional Division, XVII Corps, troops, and the Navy gunboats furnished protection for the army transports. About that time Union gunboats Choctaw and Lexington appeared and fired upon the Rebels. It took part in the Texas Overland Campaign in late 1863, then took part in Major General Nathaniel P. Banks' attack on the Texas coast, and upon their return to Louisiana in early 1864 they were "veteranized" and given a furlough to Wisconsin. Later that night, Taylor learned that the Yankee division that went up the Atchafalaya and landed in his rear was now in a position to cut off a Confederate retreat. On 14 January 1863, the regiment tried and failed to save the Confederate gunboat, List of Louisiana Confederate Civil War units, "The Campaigns of Walker's Texas Division", "Red River: The Henderson's Hill Engagement", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2nd_Louisiana_Cavalry_Regiment&oldid=1151449863, This page was last edited on 24 April 2023, at 03:57. On May 1, Maj. Gen. Benjamin Franklin Butlers army began landing at New Orleans and occupying the city. Company D from Bienville Parish, originally titled the Du Lac Espagnol and led by Captain J. F. Scarborough, did not travel to Opelousas and was not incorporated into the new regiment. [12], There were several explanations for the debacle. 45 15 Confederate cavalry began skirmishing with Union pickets at Fordoche Bridge before noon and continued for about a half hour. Overall, Louisianas military role during the Civil War was marked by its strategic location, troop contributions, fortifications, naval engagements, and support for the Confederate war effort. But, he had to wait to cross the river until the army engineers constructed a bridge. His men made a determined assault on both flanks, rolling up one and then another of Bankss divisions. The remaining men surrendered May 26, 1865 in the Monroe area . Louisiana and the Civil War battles fought there held a significant and impactful role that shaped the course of the conflict. Smith and Brig. Dana [US]; Brig. 1st Brigade, Cavalry Division, Dept. An hour later, the Confederates disengaged and retired toward Thibodeaux. Description: In April 1863, Maj. Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks launched an expedition up Bayou Teche in western Louisiana aimed at Alexandria. Port Hudson: The Most Significant Battlefield Photographs of the Civil War. One report states that Company C was the only company in the regiment's division to remain on duty until discharged and that the company guarded the brigade's ammunition supply against the soldiers who were disbanding and going home. 0000000016 00000 n Description: By this time, Maj. Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks Red River Expedition had advanced about 150 miles up Red River. However, the state also witnessed a unique display of divided loyalties, as many residents, especially in the southern regions, were sympathetic to the Union. The next day, the unit played a major part in the fighting at Irish Bend. Captain W. F. Kephart was cashiered in 1864. From the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs division, Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs Naval boats had landed the Mississippi Marine Brigade, under the command of Brig. The 4th and 5th Texas Infantry Regiments were raised in early 1861 and transferred to Virginia. Killed At Gettysburg has a great write up of one of Opelousas Opelousas Guards - Horthere Fontenot. Taylor reached Vermillionville, crossed Vermillion Bayou, destroyed the bridge, and rested. The Confederates under the command of Brig. Parsons fought companies of the 1st Kansas Mounted Infantry. The fighting became intense; the Rebels attacked, forcing the Yankees to fall back. That night, Grover ordered the division to cross Bayou Teche and prepare for an attack towards Franklin at dawn. Campaign: Grants Operations against Vicksburg (1863), Principal Commanders: Col. Hermann Lieb [US]; Brig. Vincent asked Taylor to send reinforcements. Confederate Regimental Histories Directory ; Confederate States: General: Genealogy : ALABAMA: . Naval Engagement: Louisiana was involved in naval warfare as well, with the Confederate navy using its waters for transport and engagement. While retiring, a squad of Union cavalry appeared, fleeing from a force of Rebels. The war down in the Lafourche region of Louisiana. Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin, 6th Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry - Confederate, Beginning United States Civil War Research, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/index.php?title=6th_Regiment,_Louisiana_Cavalry_-_Confederate&oldid=5358645. Advancing west from Camp Moore, the Confederate land forces, coming from the east, were only ten miles away on August 4. Harrison's Regiment, Louisiana Overview: 15th Cavalry Battalion was organized during the winter of 1862-1863 and contained four cavalry, one infantry, and one artillery company. Gen. A.J. 1 [CS]. Gen. Thomas Williams [US]; Maj. Gen. John C. Breckinridge [CS], Forces Engaged: 2nd Brigade, Department of the Gulf [US]; Breckinridges Corps [CS], Estimated Casualties: 849 total (US 371; CS 478). The 8th Louisiana fought in the Virginia theater the entire war; most of that time in the 1st Louisiana Brigade of the II Corps in the Army of Northern Virginia. The unit was assigned to the Trans-Mississippi Department and saw light action in Louisiana. While marching, his men conducted raids on Union forces, boats, and plantations and in the process captured animals and supplies and liberated slaves. Description: Maj. Gen. Benjamin F. Butler, commanding Union forces in the Department of the Gulf, launched an expedition into the Bayou Lafourche region to eliminate the Rebel threat from that area, to make sure that sugar and cotton products from there would come into Union hands and, in the future, to use it as a base for other military operations. Gen. Joseph A. Mower to meet Taylor. Some of the men served in Harrison's 3rd Louisiana Cavalry Regiment. [11] Smith ordered Brigadier General Joseph A. Mower to take his infantry division and Colonel Thomas J. Lucas' cavalry brigade and probe to the north. The Regiment was a result of Louisiana being captured quite early in The American Civil War. Yellow Bayou was the last battle of Bankss ill-fated Red River Expedition, and it insured that the Federals would escape as an army to fight again. Manage Settings The 9th Louisiana Cavalry Regiment, also known as Ogden's Cavalry, was a Confederate unit in the American Civil War. [3] The field officers were Colonel William G. Vincent, Lieutenant Colonel James A. McWaters, and Major Winter W. Breazeale. Later it operated a courier-line between Camden, Arkansas and Alexandria, Louisiana. "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit[1]. [1] Although the unit was called a cavalry regiment, it was more properly classified as a mounted infantry unit. Lawrence L. Hewitt and Arthur W. Bergeron Jr. This looks to be a must buy for Civil War Louisiana enthusiasts. This see-saw action continued for several hours until the ground cover caught fire forcing both sides to retire. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. About 6:30 pm, the Confederates reappeared in force, started an artillery duel, and charged the Union lines at 7:00 pm. The regiment served the entire time in Louisiana and took part in the Siege of Port Hudson. Bee had been ordered to dispute Emorys crossing, and he placed his men so that natural features covered both his flanks. I wanted to take time to At the New York State Military Museum website are several newspaper pieces that includes letters from the 175th New York Regiment in mid 18 ____________________________________________. This is a list of Louisiana Confederate Civil War units. [12] Mower's force included the infantry brigades of Colonels Sylvester G. Hill and Lucius Frederick Hubbard, plus the 9th Indiana Battery. On 15 March, Porter's fleet reached Alexandria which was occupied the following day by Federal troops. David D. Porters 19 mortar schooners near the Head of the Passes. In addition to Rebel forces in the earthworks, the gunboat Diana, now in Confederate hands, shelled the Yankees. They gave our volunteers milk, potatoes, bread, etc., and, in short, seemed to vie with each other in their efforts to do the agreeable for us. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Civil War research center in Franklin, La. At dawn on the 29th, Greens men marched out. This point on the Mississippi remained in Union hands and many other Mississippi River towns were occupied by the Yankees: the Confederates could harass but not eliminate these Union enclaves. Description: In cooperation with Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grants offensive against Vicksburg, Union Maj. Gen. Nathaniel P. Bankss army moved against the Confederate stronghold at Port Hudson on the Mississippi River. Gen. A.J. While Banks marched north along Bayou Teche with 17,000 Union soldiers, Brigadier General Andrew Jackson Smith and 10,000 men would enter the Red River in river transports.