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launched probing attacks on what they figured were weak spots in the Confederate line, only to retreat with heavy losses. That night freezing weather set in. The next day, Saint Valentine's Day, Foote's gunboats arrived and began bombarding the fort, but were driven back by the heavy guns at the fort. Foote himself was wounded. At that point the battle was proving victorious for the Confederates, but soon Union reinforcements arrived, giving Grant a total force of over 40,000 men. When Foote regained control of the river, Grant resumed his attack, but a standoff still remained. That evening Confederate commander Floyd called a council of war, unsure of his next course of action. Unable to travel due to his wounds, Foote sent Grant a dispatch requesting that they meet. Grant mounted a horse and rode seven miles over freezing roads and trenches, first reaching Smith's division, instructing him to prepare for the next assault. Continuing on he met up with McClernand and Wallace and exchanged reports with the same orders to be ready for battle. Riding on, he finally met up with Foote. After they conferred, Foote and Phelps prepared to resume the bombardment.

2398: 2221:, along with gunboat squadrons under the command of Admiral Porter were to meet at Alexandria, on March 17 and make their way up the Red River some 350 miles to Shreveport. (Porter had replaced Davis as commander of the Mississippi Squadron in October 1862, becoming acting rear admiral.) Of major concern to Porter for his squadron of gunboats was the shallow depth of the river with its many narrow bends, which would soon prove to be a major impediment for the advancing gunboats. During most of the year the river was navigable only by small, shallow draft, vessels, making Porter very reluctant to take his squadron past Alexandria, however, Banks persuaded him by pointing out that if the expedition to Shreveport failed, blame would fall on him. While preparations were being made Phelps was relieved of the Tennessee Division. While everyone was waiting for February's river level to rise, Phelps returned to his home in Chardon to manage its sale, as his parents were not well. In late February he boarded the 2134:, along with six mortar boats. Writing to Whittlesey a week later, Phelps observed that "The vessels of this lower fleet are very beautiful as contrasted with our strange looking rivercraft; yet not one of them would have floated five minutes in the fire concentrated on four of our queer crafts at (Fort) Donelson". Phelps also observed the attitude of Farragut's crews towards the riverboats; Still reporting to Foote, he noted that when Farragut's crews, some of whom were old friends who had themselves served aboard riverboats, were reminded of the firepower the riverboats could withstand and the battles they've endured, their attitudes changed. Phelps was not particularly fond of Farragut, describing him as a rash and impulsive man who felt that he must always keep busy for fear of being accused of "doing nothing", and who often "acts without purpose or a plan" based or common sense. 1570:, as Acting Flag Officer. Foote had considered giving the young Phelps the command, maintaining that "Although Lieutenant-Commanding Phelps, the flag captain, is qualified to command any squadron...", the Navy was bound by a system of seniority. Despite Phelps's proven ability he was deemed too young to assume command without inciting the resentment of other officers who had seniority, which, regardless, invoked the ire of Phelps. Knowing there were other officers on the list for promotion, many of whom had left the Navy five to ten years ago, but who would nonetheless be placed ahead of him on the promotion list, Phelps wrote to his influential friends in Washington requesting that a bill be enacted for purposes of allowing the most qualified officers to assume the various commands, regardless of any seniority. Since the growing 1192: 1015:

commenced firing upon the Confederates and then charged with bayonets, scattering the rebels in retreat. Phelps reported that in the meantime he deployed a line of picket-guards around the town to prevent any escape of messengers leaving with dispatches of warning, and to prevent any refugees from the rebel camp coming there to hide. After the battle there were only four Union volunteers wounded, with some horses perishing during the battle. Captured were twenty-four prisoners, seven negroes, two transport wagons, thirty-four horses, and a flatboat upon which the prisoners were transported. An assortment of other supplies were also seized. Phelps closed his report to Foote with praise and respect for Major Phillips and his volunteers.

2159: 578:. Later in life, Seth's father became active in Republican politics in Ohio. Seth grew up near the lake and listened along with his brothers to the stories of his father about his seafaring adventures, especially those of Oliver Hazard Perry. These stories are largely what inspired Seth to pursue a career in the navy. He married Elizabeth Maynadier (born July 21, 1833, died May 27, 1897), on July 1, 1853, whom he would affectionately refer to as "Lizzie". She was the daughter of Captain Maynadier, of the Ordnance Department, Washington D. C. During his naval service Phelps frequently wrote to her of his life in the military. 341: 2249: 673:, where upon arrival they joined with the rest of the Mediterranean Squadron. That winter, after demonstrating that Phelps was a hard worker he was made Master-Mate of the Main Gun Deck. His promotion was the cause of resentment to a couple of Phelps's shipmates, who sometimes would resort to measures aimed at getting him into trouble, but which never succeeded. Writing to his father, Phelps maintained that there were times when they would attempt to provoke him to a duel, but reassuring his father, he said he abhorred the practice and always managed to avert the situation. 325: 1796:

approaching the fort Ellet heard gunfire and saw smoking billowing up from the earthworks. He went ashore with a squad of men and discovered that the Confederates had evacuated the fort and disabled or destroyed everything of use to the Union. Later that day Phelps was inspecting the inside of the abandoned fort and discovered that the Union fleet could have safely passed the fort by staying close to the river bank below the steep buffs, out of the line of fire from the fort's guns, realizing that Davis had wasted an entire month.

2264: 785:, to move against key positions held by the Confederates on the several rivers that controlled vital river access to the south. During this time Phelps worked closely with Admiral Foote and General Grant in the various battles that opened up the South to the Union Army and Navy. When Foote assumed command of the squadron it consisted of three timberclad (wooden) vessels, that had been converted to gun-boats by Commander Rodgers, nine iron-clad gun-boats and thirty-eight mortar-boats, some of which were still being built. 1209: 2489: 995:, ascended the Tennessee River, and as the vessel approached Fort Henry the Confederates fired signal rockets into the sky, warning of its arrival. Phelps subsequently stopped and anchored for the night. The following morning he approached closer and anchored. With a spyglass he began studying the fort, noting that it was armed with heavy guns. Phelps ordered shore parties to venture further upstream where they discovered that the Confederates were busy converting steamers into gunboats, including the 2463:. Phelps's epitaph simply reads that he served in the Mexican and Civil Wars, at that he was U.S. Minister in Peru. There are no Naval ships named in his honor to date. In 1877 Phelps hired an architect, Thomas Plowman, and builder, Joseph Williams, to construct his retirement mansion located at 1500 13th Street, (also known as Logan Circle) at a cost of 5,500. Not long before his death, Phelps decided to build three large houses near his own home as rental investments. 1377: 5603: 587: 1640: 1115:. The fleeing Confederates had no time to effectively scuttle the ship, and Phelps' crews quickly went ashore and saved the vessel, 280 feet long and in excellent condition, and capturing a large quantity of ship's lumber and other material used for the completion of the vessel. Phelps reported that her engines were in first-rate order and the boilers, not yet installed, had been dropped into the hold. Phelps had Captain 366: 2503: 1590:, and with the help of Phelps and another officer, Foote boarded the accompanying ship, and on May 9, departed. With Foote relieved of command, Admiral Davis became the new flag officer of the Mississippi River Squadron. After Foote had left the squadron, Phelps kept him informed of the state of affairs with frequent reports. Shortly after Foote stepped down, Phelps commanded a detachment of the squadron composed of 1697:. After approximately an hour long sortie the Confederate gunboats retreated. He at that point determined that the appearance of the Confederate gunboats, who retreated with no damage, were sent to scout out Union positions and strength. Phelps' attitude was such that he exclaimed, "The more they see us, the better. They won't like us any more for what they witness. They are welcome to all they can discover". 961: 1102:. However, the Union needed this bridge intact, so Phelps landed a party and began making repairs, which took no more than an hour. After receiving follow-up orders, however, Phelps had a small section of the bridge burned and destroyed some of the rails to prevent the Confederates from using it after they departed. Before leaving Phelps' crews had captured supplies that were headed for Fort Henry. 843:, where the vessels underwent further fitting out. He had managed to enlist three naval lieutenants to command the individual vessels along with some 1000 fishermen from the east coast, but was still short of the manpower needed to effectively use the vessels in combat. Phelps was finally given command of the converted gunboats, with orders to proceed to Fort Henry, under the command of Brig. Gen. 625:. Phelps found his first day at sea exhilarating; however, as the sea became rougher, the young Phelps had to deal with sea sickness by stomping on the deck while marching from stem to stern. As a midshipman, his visit to Boston marked the end of his probationary period, at which time his captain would decide if Phelps was fit to continue service, and Phelps was approved. When he learned that the 1994: 1046: 1549: 2358:. After laboring all night Phelps reluctantly admitted that there was no other alternative but to destroy the prize vessel so it would not fall into the hands of the Confederates. Porter and Phelps were in charge of pyrotechnics, placing several tons of gunpowder in barrels about the ship. Phelps lit the match himself, and both men barely made it off the vessel on to the awaiting 5613: 2386: 876: 1811: 830:, the smallest of the three vessels, through a gun-port, as there was no gangplank available at the time. He was greeted by Captain S. L. Shirley, who was the president of the Louisville & Cincinnati Mail Boat Line. On June 30 Phelps hired three dredge boats and attempted to clear a deep enough passage to free up the vessels, but during the summer months the 789: 2077:

age would be an obstacle. He wrote to Foote, Whittlesey and others of the possibility, citing his time and diverse experience over others. He maintained that two senior officers were about to retire from the Navy, another was in ill health and two others had already been passed over for promotion. In his effort Phelps solicited influential senators such as

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from some of the crowd, but without further incident. Phelps handed the notice to Mayor John Park, who replied: "Your note of this date is received and the contents noted. on reply, I have only to say, that as the city authorities have no means of defense, by the force of circumstances the city is in your hands." Phelps was promoted to

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thoroughly tested, and it was important to make careful reconnaissance trips, without arousing any suspicion of what was being planned. It was also uncertain how ironclads would fare against land-batteries at close range. Another of these expeditions was conducted on January 7, which was logged and reported by Lieutenant Phelps of the

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suppress Confederate batteries on the adjacent Tennessee shore. Phelps in a March 27 report to Whittlesey wrote, "The rebels have an immensely strong position here, and the gunboats cannot get at them. ... The rebels have selected this place with this knowledge and we cannot get troops to where they are except from below..."

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island, who by now were in retreat. Outnumbered at least three to one, the Confederates realized their situation was hopeless and decided to surrender. At about the same time, the garrison on the island surrendered to Flag Officer Foote and the Union flotilla. As Foote and Phelps were looking on from the

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soon overcame the enemy vessel and began firing, causing the crew to run their boat ashore. In their haste they attempted to destroy the boilers, but the attempt was averted. Meanwhile, the remainder of the union fleet stretched back for ten miles and slowly made their way, reaching a group of small

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positioned Mortar boat No. 16, and then docked alongside. The mortar boat opened fire at 5 a.m. By 6 a.m. eight Confederate rams rapidly steamed upriver, coming around Graighead Point, with black smoke revealing the advancing fleet in the distance. Union crews "beat to quarters", with Union gunboats

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On the April 23, Foote made a reconnaissance of Columbus and saw no outward signs that the Confederates were abandoning their position. Foote sent Phelps to the post with a flag of truce and discovered that the Confederates were in the process of abandoning the location, and were moving most of their

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was an old ship that had seen years of duty. When Phelps reported aboard he found the ship's rigging, sails and other fixtures in very poor condition. Before departing from Boston, Phelps and other crew members were given the task of replacing the ship's ropes and sails with new ones. After weeks of

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and other Generals with their troop deployments on land. For his service Phelps received much praise in various prominent newspapers. As a young commander, Phelps was an outspoken critic of the Navy's method of promotion that favored seniority over military experience and capability. As Phelps served

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buildup for the Red River Campaign. Phelps found himself tending to the various vessels that struck snags and sank and had to be raised. Porter was upset with Phelps for giving in and going along with Steele who he regarded as incompetent for river navigation. After leaving Steele, Phelps arrived at

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On May 19 Grant had launched a major assault on land along a three-mile front but was repulsed. A second attempt was made on May 22 where some 220 field-pieces along with Porter's heavy guns from his fleet of ironclads launched the biggest artillery assault thus far during the war. A few hours later

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Flag Officer Davis had not shown the initiative that the Navy Department wanted, thus Commander Porter became acting rear admiral and assigned to command the Mississippi River Squadron, arriving in Cairo, Illinois, on October 15, 1862. Phelps had wanted the command but was concerned that his younger

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Confederate commander James Montgomery's River Defense Fleet moved up the river to engage the union fleet unaware of the presence of the combined fleet, which this time included Ellet's squadron of rams. The battle started with an exchange of gunfire at long range, the federal gunboats setting up a

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The First Battle of Memphis was a naval battle fought on the Mississippi River just above Memphis on June 6, 1862, resulting in a major defeat for the Confederacy, and marked the virtual elimination of the long-standing Confederate naval presence on the river. Shortly after securing Fort Pillow, the

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Having tended to repairs and resupply, the Union fleet proceeded south to a position a few miles upriver from Fort Pillow, the last Confederate stronghold protecting Memphis fifty miles to the south. The fort was protected by high bluffs, miles of trenches and numerous batteries mounting heavy guns.

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Days passed, and on May 8, Admiral Foote, now unable to move about on his own, and who had confined himself to his sleeping quarters, finally stepped down from service. Before his departure all the crews from the squadron assembled for Foote's farewell. As he slowly emerged on deck he was greeted by

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General Pope advanced on New Madrid, an engagement that lasted from February 28 to March 14, with very few casualties, and proceeded on to Point Pleasant, Missouri and using his guns to established a blockade of the river. To reach Island No. 10 he would need gunboat support from Foote and Phelps to

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stopped at the double bend in the river, where several other vessels were docked, along with a floating shore battery. After determining that there were no Confederates about, a tug was dispatched to place and tie up mortar boats. At 1 o'clock in the afternoon, the mortar boats commenced firing upon

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resumed its attack on the fort until dusk. When news of the bombardment on the fort reached Foote he was angry that the siege had already begun, as it was his understanding that Grant was going to wait for the arrival of his flotilla. in preparation for the battle Foote ordered Phelps to inspect the

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By the end of January, Foote and Phelps, through their persistent reconnaissance efforts, had determined that Fort Henry mounted a small number of heavy guns and had a garrison of 1700–1800 men. Having heard that the Confederates were building ironclads up river, he had hoped to proceed further, but

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As a boy, inspired by his father's accounts of family history during the American Revolution and the War of 1812, Seth longed to join the Navy. Before going off to join, he bid farewell to his mother, who was apprehensive of his joining the navy, and to his proud father, who whole heartily supported

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to retrieve a well-dressed man standing near the shore waving a white flag. Phelps brought the man aboard to see commander Flag Officer Davis for a conference. After their meeting, Phelps accompanied the man back and proceeded into town with an official request for surrender, and was met with jeers

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who had been ordered by General Grant to wait for Phelps' gunboats and then together proceed towards Fort Donelson. However, when Walke ordered Phelps to proceed to the next fort with him, Phelps refused, having already received a message to rendezvous with Commander Foote at Cario. Walke felt that

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For his daring role in the capture of Fort Henry, Phelps subsequently received much praise in the northern press. The New York Times exclaimed, "Never has a more gallant officer trod a plank". Praise from The Cincinnati Gazette went even further: "The selection of Captain Phelps for this important

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had gotten past the shoals at Grand Ecore but could proceed no further due to the low river level which was rising very slowly. Subsequently, Porter had to proceed with the remainder of his squadron of light-draft tinclads, monitors and transports. On April 7, Porter departed from Grand Ecore with

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Porter remained in Alexandria so command of the squadron at Grand Ecore fell on Phelps. As cotton was a primary objective, Phelps observed that the three barges Porter had intended for use as a bridge were being loaded with cotton gathered by the Army from the surrounding area. Phelps reported the

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to occupy the town and seize any Confederate property. The squadron had now made good its promise to be at Alexandria by March 17, General Banks, however, did not arrive until ten days later. Immediately after the arrival of the fleet Admiral Porter, not waiting for Banks, began efforts to get his

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A plan was devised to cut out a channel north of Island no. 10. allowing union vessels to bypass Confederate batteries on the island. After days of bombardment from Union gunboats and floating batteries, Pope was finally able to move his army across the river and trap the Confederates opposite the

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and other Confederate vessels moved out in retreat. With Confederate guns silent, Phelps boarded a tugboat and took it downstream, turning into and out of range of Confederate batteries, hoping to draw their fire and revealing their strength. With no response from the Confederates, Phelps returned

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After the fall of Vicksburg, the Mississippi River from Cairo to the Gulf of Mexico was finally in control of the Union. As northern Louisiana, southern Arkansas and eastern Texas, with their vast cotton fields, were still an economic objective, controlling it would not only put millions into the

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on the east bank of the Mississippi River. Shortly thereafter Farragut dispatched a request to General Davis in Memphis to join him. Accepting the request Davis had Porter assemble what gunboats he could spare. Porter departed Memphis on June 29, 1863, arriving to join Farragut's fleet just above

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had also arrived with some half dozen rams. While Phelps related that his report was made in the midst of much confusion, he also intimated that he was pleased with the performance of Davis, the new fleet commander. There was but little cooperation between Ellet and Davis – his rams viewed by the

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The flotilla settled into its normal routine and while the days went by only routine bombardments at Fort Pillow were conducted. Running the Confederate batteries with their numerous heavy guns was ruled out. On April 28, a number of Confederate deserters made their way to the Union gunboats, all

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Grant was unaware of the strength at Fort Donelson when his army approached the fort, and were overconfident and jubilant from their easy victory at Fort Henry, singing songs as they marched. Grant, McClernand and Smith positioned their divisions around the fort. The next day McClernand and Smith

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took a direct hit to the boiler, which exploded, killing and wounding thirty-two crewmen. After about 75 minutes of bombardment, Tilghman finally struck the fort's flag and surrendered. Soon a gunboat with the adjutant-general and a captain came alongside reporting that General Tilghman wished to

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behind and closed in on Confederate Captain Sam Orr, who was forced to set his vessel, containing guns and ammunition, on fire. Phelps ordered his gunboat to remain a safe distance from the blazing vessel, which soon exploded and was completely destroyed. Phelps continued on and soon spotted and

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finally departed Boston and on August 24, 1842, Phelps was at sea for the first time. While aboard, Midshipmen were required to continue their education, studying mathematics and schooled in the ways of navigation, weapons, along with knot-tying classes, where more than fifty knots, splices, and

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As Admiral Foote's wounded foot became swollen his overall conditioned worsened, making it extremely difficult for him to make his way about the ship, Captain Phelps was assuming more and more of the everyday responsibilities of running the flotilla. Foote summoned three surgeons to examine his

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With the Confederate fleet in retreat, laying siege on the fort was Davis's next objective. However, when an indifferent Ellet learned that Davis intended to attack the fort he steamed by the slow-moving ironclads with his fleet of rams before Davis could launch reach and attack the fort. Upon

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of the situation. Rodgers was working with General Grant to coordinate naval operations with those of the Union Army in the Western theater. In the meantime, having to wait several weeks for the river to rise, Phelps proceeded with repairs and the conversion of the vessels into gunboats. After

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Yesterday I ascended the Tennessee River to the state line, returning in the night. The water was barely sufficient to float this boat, drawing five feet four inches, and in coming down we dragged heavily in places. The Cumberland is also too low above Eddyville. The rebels are industriously

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Foote was enthusiastic about the prospect of using gunboats for reconnaissance, and promptly made preparations in January 1863 to further navigate the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers. The idea of using gunboats for river reconnaissance was before this time a novel idea whose tactics were not

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which employed the use of runners. Phelps reported, that under cover of darkness he slowly maneuvered his vessel to a point on the river near the town of Eddyville, where Phillips' companies disembarked, marched seven miles inland, and discovered a rebel encampment; Philips' Union volunteers

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By March 2, Porter arrived at the mouth of the Red River with his squadron. On the 11th General Smith, with his detachment of ten thousand men from General Sherman's division arrived. The next morning the fleet began its ascent up the river. On March 14, just before reaching Fort deRussy,

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On the 4th of July, Vicksburg surrendered which was followed by the fall of Port Hudson on the 9th. Farragut then reported to Porter, whose vessels were especially fitted for the waters of the Mississippi, and relinquished to him command of the Mississippi Valley above New Orleans.

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and the other vessels by placing railroad iron along the bows and sterns, by slinging logs about the sides, and by placing protective iron framework around the rudders, along with devising other structural enhancements for the vessels. Reporting to Foote, he stated that Colonel

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closed in within firing range it opened fire on the fort, signaling Grant and the other generals to commence their attacks. After firing ten shells at the fort it withdrew down river. The next day Walke received orders from Grant to resume firing on the fort. Soon after the

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was in desperate need of experienced officers, Phelps's request, though compelling, was declined by the Senate fearing that it would counter efforts to invite former officers back into the Navy. Temporary command of the flotilla was eventually given to Davis on May 9.

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with the idea of a naval expedition to Shreveport by way of the Red River. The river was low for that time of year, and Porter doubted the probability of the mission's success. Sherman, however, was anxious to proceed with the expedition as he had promised he be in

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By 7:30 a.m., the entire Confederate Defense Fleet had been destroyed, as the converted steamboats proved no match for the powerful Federal ironclads and rams, resulting in the immediate surrender of the city of Memphis to Union forces within a few hours. The

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with her crew waiting on top of the wheelhouse. Unable to pursue due to deeper draft, the Confederate ships then withdrew. Although the Confederates were victorious, the Union squadron was able to proceed down river and attack the Confederate squadron during the

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was the first commander of the squadron and was responsible for the construction and organization of the fleet. He obtained the service of three experienced men, Phelps, Strembel and Bishop to assist him with the huge task of converting riverboats into gunboats.

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fired four shots, all falling short of the target. At 8 P.M. Phelps and his flotilla approached Phillip's point, with island No. 10 sighted in the distance. On March 17, Foote called his commanders together in council to discuss the next best course of action.

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of Indiana. Former flag officer Foote was supportive of his effort but cautioned Phelps that the prospect was a sensitive one. Phelps subsequently left the matter in the hands of those in Washington and returned to the flotilla, turning over command of the

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Before Phelps arrived it was uncertain as to the garrison strength of Fort Henry and the disposition of its defensive earthworks. Before Phelps's reconnaissance efforts, the existence of Fort Donelson was not known. Phelps was originally active with the

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approached with a flag of truce with lieutenants George S. Martin and E. S. McDowell aboard with a message. After the meeting Phelps escorted the Confederate officers back to the island, returning April 8 to announce their unconditional surrender.

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Seth's aspirations, and set off for New York, arriving there in January 1842. Here Phelps saw for the first time many tall clipper ships and warships and was impressed with their huge masts and banners filling the skyline. He was assigned to the

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expedition has proven one of the best that could have been made. …" After the fall of Fort Henry, Foote, by order of General Grant, in turn ordered Phelps to proceed upriver with his fleet of timberclads and capture the strategically important

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sharing the same news that an attack on Union gunboats was going to occur that evening as soon as a new Confederate gunboat arrived. Foote then ordered preparations for a night time engagement. When darkness fell, Phelps ordered the

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exploded into pieces, with large sections of the hull falling all around them. The Confederates were nearby and heard the explosion and were upon the scene directly and began firing their rifles and rushed an attempt to board the

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firing shells that fell short of her stern. Moving on they spotted a chain of batteries of at least 50 heavy guns, which extended four miles along the crescent-shaped Tennessee shore, thwarting any further passage. The

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remain, the slowest of the gunboats, to guard the captured gunboat, while his crew cut telegraph lines and tore up track. Phelps proceeded to pursue fleeing Confederate transports with his other two gunboats,

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towing a barge filled with coal, followed by the ironclads. On their way up the Cumberland River the trip thus far was uneventful. About thirty-five miles below Fort Donelson the flotilla came upon the tug

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were rammed, it prompted Phelps to devise defensive structures for the various Union gunboats. In a May 28 report to Foote, who was recovering in Cleveland, Phelps informed him that he had reinforced the

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fifteen miles to the southeast. The next day Banks called a council of war and it was decided that an advance on Shreveport was no longer feasible where the fleet began their retreat down the Red River.

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affair to Porter who approved, much to Phelps's disappointment, who was not keen on the cotton speculation that was occurring in the midst of a war. When Porter arrived from Alexandria he found that the

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gunboats were vulnerable to cannon fire and took up positions some distance behind Foote's ironclads for protection and began their bombardment of Fort Henry from long range. One of Foote's ships, the

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to have Foote promptly send more ironclads. Needing more time, Foote, however, relented and transferred men from the damaged gunboats to become part of another flotilla. On February 12, the gunboats

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perfecting their means of defense both at Dover and Fort Henry. At Fort Donelson (near Dover) they have placed obstructions in the river, one and a half miles below their battery on the left bank ...

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The next morning, after completing his mission on the Tennessee River, Phelps ascended the Cumberland River for sixty miles to investigate reports of a fort (Donelson) being built above the town of

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and caused other minor damage, while the judge's home was shattered from the nearby explosion. Phelps' three timberclads finally arrived at Cerro Gordo by 7 p.m., eight miles downstream from

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condition, where they found that bones were broken and recommended that he be permitted to return home on a leave of absence. Foote forwarded their recommendation to Secretary of the Navy,

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continued slowly while Phelps discerned the trees along the bank for possible hiding places for shore batteries, sometimes firing into suspected areas. Upon discovering no hidden guns, the

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needed midshipmen for its service in the Mediterranean, he wanted to transfer. To get past the six months' required service as midshipman for that position, he wrote to Ohio representative

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approximately 12 miles (19 km) west of Linden. The cavalry regiment then headed inland, burning the county's courthouse and taking prisoners before returning to the waiting gunboats.

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with orders to hoist the American flag over the fort where the Confederate flag had previously been flying, and to inform General Tilghman that Foote would see him on board his flag-ship.

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General Banks chose an alternate route in his effort to march to Shreveport and became separated from the protection of the squadron's heavy guns and his supply. When attacked by General

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in Ontario. After the war Alfred returned home, started a law practice, and then met and married Ann B. Towsley on July 1, 1820. Shortly thereafter Seth was born on January 13, 1824, in

6018: 2451:. He did not let it affect his work, but his condition worsened and while working at his desk he suddenly collapsed and died on June 24. Funeral ceremonies were conducted at the U.S. 952:, wrote of the account in his report to Captain Foote. Four days after Foote arrived in Cairo he received orders from Frémont to proceed with the fleet's mission on the Mississippi. 948:

these vessels had escorted General Grant's transports to Paducah and on the 10th were sent down to give support to Union troop movement from Norfolk, Missouri. Phelps, commanding the

1741:. In the morning fog and smoke from numerous broadsides from the gunboats, visibility was greatly impaired and a general state of confusion prevailed over the battle. Following the 1718:

had spotted their smoke from the distance and attempted to signal the other ships, but morning fog obscured their warning signal and went unnoticed. During the battle, the Union's

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had undergone changes to her hull, engines and interior infrastructure and had been converted to a ram. The vessel was now considered the finest gunboat in the union's service.

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early in the morning emerged from around Craighead point, surprised and attacked the Union squadron that had moved up to support mortar boat attacks on Fort Pillow. With the

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which was followed by a procession of friends and members of Peru's cabinet and diplomats. His body was interred and soon sent to the United States aboard a mail steamer,

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to take up a position further downstream, hoping to surprise and intercept any approaching Confederate gunboats under cover of darkness, but no enemy gunboats came along.

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in Washington, D.C., for a transfer. Upon Whittlesey's recommendation, at age seventeen, Seth's appointment to midshipman was made on October 24, 1841. He transferred to

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and fired a warning shot for her to come about, which was ignored as the Confederate vessel turned about and began retreating. Davis ordered Phelps to fire again. The

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completely by surprise. The capture of this vessel and its payload of supplies, in effect, removed a division of rebel troops without the loss of one Union soldier.

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islands just north of Memphis. Phelps asked if it was safe to anchor at this point, and upon confirmation the fleet began to anchor in a line of battle formation.

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History of the ram fleet and the Mississippi marine brigade in the war for the union on the Mississippi and its tributaries. The story of the Ellets and their men

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Due to the lack of organization on both sides the battle was soon reduced to a melee. During the engagement Ellet was wounded in the knee from a pistol shot.

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General Grant with two divisions took up positions about the fort on February 4–5. Foote and Phelps arrived with their gunboats on February 6. Phelps' three

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were rammed. The two badly damaged vessels retreated to shallow water near the riverbank and sank. Other ships began entering the fray including USS

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made it official in 1878, Phelps was appointed the permanent board's first president. He served for one year, resigning on November 29, 1879.

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cheers and hurrahs. In an emotional departure, Foote expressed his respect and gave praise to all who had served under him. At 3 P.M, the

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consisted of undisciplined civilian riverboat captains in charge of their own vessels, and not under the command of the Confederate army.

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for twenty miles. When the expedition returned to Helena, it had destroyed or captured a vast quantity of Confederate military supplies.

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on their way to Cairo for repairs. Foote hailed the vessels and ordered Phelps to turn around and join his flotilla. The badly damaged

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stopped its engines and struck its colors, but her commander then quickly changed his mind, turned about and headed downriver, with

691:. In a June 15 letter to his father, he expressed his regrets that he could not visit with family, who were only 30 miles away D.C. 513:, in Tennessee. He commanded squadrons of gunboats on the Mississippi, Tennessee and Cumberland rivers and played key roles in the 2138:

all three of Grant's corps pushed forward but were again met with heavy resistance, suffering heavy losses from Lieutenant General

1010:. In his report of October 28, Phelps reported to Foote that the Confederates had a system of communication between Eddyville and 5551: 5512: 2188:

U.S. Treasury, but also deprive the Confederacy of badly needed wartime funds that cotton, with its inflated value, would bring.

531: 280: 51: 5577: 5478: 2390: 1357: 1083: 1157:, where it was greeted by Confederate small arms gunfire from the shores. Phelps ordered the return of fire and turned about. 5799: 2417: 2406: 2309:

on ahead, arriving March 15, at the same time Confederate steamers were escaping upriver beyond the falls. Phelps arrived on

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but acquiesced and assigned the most formidable ships of the Mississippi Squadron to meet the task, which included the huge

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sailed from Cairo, Illinois, in late in August after being repaired and converted for duty on the Mississippi River between

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in Louisiana from March 10 to May 22, 1864, with the objective of advancing to and occupying the Confederate stronghold at

1229:. Foote at this time insisted on returning to Cairo for badly needed repairs on his gunboats. After learning that only the 4973: 3010: 2290:. Porter was subsequently deterred on the Atchafalaya and finally turned around and began the trip back up the Red River. 2286:

to ram the obstructions and alternately pull them away. Meanwhile, Porter and Smith tried to reach the fort by way of the

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Mississippi River Squadron (gunboats) on the Red River, the largest fleet ever assembled in North America at that time.

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bridge. Here Phelps discovered the fleeing Confederates had obstructed the 1,200-foot-long trestle. The bridge connected

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taking positions out into the river. As they closed on the Union vessels at Plum Point Phelps ordered firing from the

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and four thousand new muskets, along with a huge amount of small arms and artillery on its way to Confederate General

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became increasingly shallow, preventing the operations to free the vessels. In the meantime Phelps wrote to Commander

559: 502: 415: 1522:, stopped and struck her colors. Then after giving four long blasts on her whistle, she quickly retreated, while the 855:

in the eventual siege and capture of two riverfront forts he proved instrumental in the ensuing Union victory at the

5839: 2779: 2767: 2541: 2421: 2117:, he ascended the Mississippi River with a fleet of eight ships and made his way past the Confederate batteries at 895: 746: 566:, the eldest of five siblings. His two younger brothers Alfred and Edwin soon followed. The Phelps family moved to 543: 380: 2282:

obstructions in the river were discovered. Porter ordered Phelps to "clear the way!" Phelps, in turn, ordered the

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took a hit, causing considerable damage and wounding a dozen men where it withdrew and transferred his men to the

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during that war. In later life Phelps was on the board of commissioners and was its first president, and later,

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joined forces with several other rams and forming a line, approached the Union fleet within a couple miles. The

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line of battle across the river and firing their rear guns at the cottonclads coming up to meet them. The

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regular navy as inadequate for combat. Both Phelps and Davis expressed this view in their later writings.

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The Civil War on the Mississippi: Union Sailors, Gunboat Captains, and the Campaign to Control the River

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remained in port for several months. On May 14, 1842, he finally got his first such orders, boarded the

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disappeared around a bend, Davis ordered Lieutenant Bishop to pursue the vessel in the faster-moving

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troops. Grant then realized Vicksburg could not be taken by storm, so resolved to take Vicksburg by

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Phelps refusal amounted to "insubordination" but Foote never said anything about the disagreement.

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was the largest of the ironclads at 280 feet, with six and a half inch armor and eight heavy guns.

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and the other vessels of the Western Flotilla were turned over to the Navy and became part of the

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during the spring of 1862. Having much experience navigating and scouting the Ohio, Tennessee and

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Where the South Lost the War: An Analysis of the Fort Henry-Fort Donelson Campaign, February 1862

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was soon converted into a ram for use by the Union Army and saw service on the Mississippi River.

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while they were performing reconnaissance on the Mississippi River below Cairo. Along with the

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Tinclads in the Civil War: Union Light-Draught Gunboat Operations on Western Waters, 1862–1865

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several gunboats and the transports, leaving Phelps behind in command of the heavier vessels.

2317:. The next morning he was joined by eight other gunboats. Phelps landed a force under Admiral 2287: 2139: 1607: 1458: 1422: 1406: 1275: 988: 771: 716: 644:, considered the choicest of the several active U.S. squadrons stationed about the globe. The 633: 547: 72: 5248: 4878: 4743: 5927: 5774: 5736: 5653: 2897: 2845: 2700:, one of seven vessels measuring 175 feet with a draft of six feet, which also included the 2668: 2480: 2228: 2090: 2069:

The gun-boats then penetrated far up the Yazoo River, and two of the rams even ascended the

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During the aftermath of the capture of Fort Henry, Phelps continued upriver to a landing at

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Phelps Vocational School in Northeast DC is named for Phelps. Additionally, his home at 15

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where the Confederates were in the process of building and completing an ironclad gunboat,

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to Fort Donelson who had proceeded alone after being rebuffed by Phelps earlier that day.

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The Mississippi River Campaign, 1861–1863: The Struggle for Control of the Western Waters

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Through the Howling Wilderness: The 1864 Red River Campaign and Union Failure in the West

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This was a common practice that was recommended to Phelps, and was considered acceptable.

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while reinforcements poured in from Memphis, swelling his troop strength to over 80,000.

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With the fall of Fort Henry General Grant was now preparing to move overland and capture

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in Arkansas. She was back at Cairo, Illinois, for repairs when, on 1 October 1862, the

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and conducted several reconnaissance missions, discovering the presence of Confederate

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In June 1846 Phelps received his long-awaited orders to attend the naval school at

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heavy guns to Island No. 10. Columbus was occupied by Union forces, on March 4.

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An account of Phelps family history, published 1899, spells her maiden name as

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Naval battle at Memphis, resulting in the total elimination of the Confederate

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returning fire, with shots from both gunboats falling short of their targets.

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The morning of March 15 was cold and rainy with high winds. As Phelps and the

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by late February 1864. Porter didn't like the idea of taking his fleet past

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assaults during the various battles in the river campaigns, often supporting

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at Fort Pillow to lend any needed support for the Union garrison, while the

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Foote was still suffering from a foot wound that was not healing properly.

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Grant mentions Phelps and this order in his Personal Memoirs, Chapter XXI.

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communicate with the flag-officer. Foote dispatched Commanders Phelps and

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which was tied up near by, but were repulsed by canister shot from the

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along the Tennessee River conducting an amphibious raid on the town of

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of the Civil War, and commanded various gunboats that were part of the

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Seth L. Phelps played a major role in the many naval operations in the

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first call was at Gibraltar. Stopping briefly, she then joined the USS

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Vicksburg on Tuesday morning, July 1. With him was Phelps, aboard the

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Shortly after 4 p.m. just above island No. 37, Phelps encountered the

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observed the fort through his spyglass and confirmed Dryden's claim.

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under James Montgomery, by Federal Fleet under Commodore Davis. CSS

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repeated efforts to get the vessels down river, Rodgers arrived at

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would later be a significant factor in the weeks leading up to the

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In 1857, after ten years of shore duty, Phelps was assigned to the

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The Phelps family of America and their English ancestors, volume 2

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He later died as a result of this wound on his way back to Cairo.

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The Battle of Fort Donelson: No Terms but Unconditional Surrender

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stood by to escort any transports that would arrive. At 2 p.m.

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Shortly after the Confederate Army abandoned their position at

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Seth Phelps was named after his grandfather, who served in the

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Civil War Ironclads: The U.S. Navy and Industrial Mobilization

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Forts Henry and Donelson: The Key to the Confederate Heartland

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The Man Who Saved the Union: Ulysses S. Grant in War and Peace

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was sighted in the distance. Greeted by Captain Dryden of the

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proceeded down the river it sighted the Confederate scout CSS

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and began repairs on his vessel. After repairs were made, the

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and returned to serving at sea in the Mediterranean Squadron.

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Map showing Fort Donelson and surrounding area during capture

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Phelps finally set out to return to Cairo, passing Commander

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and was given command of a small fleet of three vessels: The

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with the request that temporary command be given to Captain

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On March 14, the flotilla continued its descent arriving at

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The USS Carondelet: A Civil War Ironclad on Western Waters

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Sailor's jargon for getting to one's battle station. See:

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the presence of the fort's heavy guns prevented the move.

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Mr. Lincoln's Brown Water Navy: The Mississippi Squadron

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accepted the surrender of New Orleans, and later taking

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squadron of thirteen gunboats upriver beyond the city.

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which unexpectedly appeared through the fog. Alarmed,

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(1889). 2420:in Washington still stands and now houses the 2236:Memphis on February 23, and began getting the 1762:the following month. At a later date both the 1745:Phelps arrived in the slow-moving and massive 5585: 4313: 4311: 1943:were struck in the boilers and disabled. The 613:Phelps was anxious to go out to sea, but the 167:January 18, 1875 – November 29, 1879 8: 5520:President of the D.C. Board of Commissioners 4869:Battles and Leaders of the Civil War Vol III 4810:Ellet's Brigade: The Strangest Outfit of All 4560: 4558: 4556: 3589: 3587: 3454: 3452: 3450: 3425: 3423: 2937:Not to be confused with Confederate General 2522:Bibliography of early American naval history 2191:General Sherman had approached Rear Admiral 1141:overcame two more Confederate gunboats, the 5361:Memoirs of Commanders and Soldiers (1908). 5114:. Vol. 1. Charles L. 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On September 5 he reported to General 874: 787: 155:Commissioner of the District of Columbia 5310:. St. Louis Press of Buschart Brothers. 5194:Williams, Paul Kelsey (November 2005). 2980: 2554: 2054:, the new commander of the Confederate 1826:. At left are the disabled federal ram 501:and served with distinction during the 64:April 24, 1884 – June 24, 1885 5340:Roberts, William H. (30 August 2007). 5247:Gilder, R.W.; Lewis, W., eds. (1887). 5175:. New York, D. Appleton & Company. 3070: 3068: 3002: 2778:Not to be confused with Union Colonel 2570:Phelps served under, or with, Admiral 2527:Bibliography of the American Civil War 1401:, and had fallen back to positions at 749:which were active on the Mississippi, 5178:( • Plain text format) 5111:Personal memoirs of Gen. W.T. Sherman 4974:( • Plain text format) 3915:, pp. 172–173, 215, 317–318, 332, etc 2042:, the Confederate transport steamer 1753:around and came alongside the sunken 1684:The day after Foote's departure, the 16:American naval officer and politician 7: 5250:Battles and Leaders Of the Civil War 4949:. New York, Charles Scribner's sons. 4813:. Louisiana State University Press. 2401:Grave of Phelps at Oak Hill Cemetery 303: 5319:Konstan, Angus (20 December 2012). 5027:. Pittsfield, Mass., Eagle Pub. Co. 4721:Cooling, Benjamin Franklin (2003). 2663:The railroad and its route through 2038:. Thirty miles above Vicksburg, at 1933:causing the vessel to explode. The 1557:replaced Admiral Foote in May, 1862 5151:. New York: Simon & Schuster. 5100:. New York, Rogers & Sherwood. 5041:. New York, Sherman Publishing Co. 5038:The Naval History of the Civil War 4858:. Harper & Brothers, New York. 3110:U.S. Naval Historical Center, 2002 2757:Commanded by Acting-Master Gregory 2240:ready for the Red River Campaign. 2098:to William Gwin. By this time the 14: 6009:19th-century American politicians 5608:United States Ambassadors to Peru 5325:. Bloomsbury Publishing Company. 4837:. Random House Publishing Group. 4727:. University of Tennessee Press. 2782:; Other accounts refer to him as 2377:and other Union gunboats nearby. 1880:also joined in and fired. As the 1700:On May 10, 1862, the Confederate 1518:which came about in front of the 1084:Memphis & Charleston Railroad 570:, and bought a farm just east of 482:'s army, and later served in the 5611: 5601: 5498:Missouri History Museum Archives 5464:. University Press of Kentucky. 5458:Tomblin, Barbara Brooks (2016). 5183:Stern, Philip Van Doren (1962). 4866:; Clough, Buel Clarence (1888). 2835:Commanded by Capt. J. Henry Hart 2501: 2487: 2473: 2447:and contracted what looked like 2313:a short time later, followed by 2262: 2247: 1207: 1190: 657:After an uneventful voyage, the 364: 339: 323: 5999:People from Geauga County, Ohio 5989:19th-century American diplomats 5556:April 24, 1884 – June 24, 1885 5125:. Kent State University Press. 5073:A Crisis in Confederate Command 5070:Prushankin, Jeffery S. (2005). 5052:. New York, D. Appleton and Co. 5000:Patterson, Benton Rain (2010). 4748:. University of Alabama Press. 4652:from the original on 2022-03-02 4356: 2350:During the return journey, the 1428:, commanded by Captain Phelps, 1198:Gunboat attack on Fort Donelson 497:Phelps advanced to the rank of 299: 5552:United States Minister to Peru 5496:Seth Ledyard Phelps Letterbook 5283:Brooksher, William R. 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Rowman & Littlefield. 4852:Hoppin, James Mason (1874). 4549:Wash'DC public Library, 2002 4524: 4512: 4302: 4206: 3832: 3578: 3494: 3246: 2844:The fleet also included the 2056:Trans-Mississippi Department 2028:Switzerland, Monarch, Samson 1966:dropped anchor and sent her 654:hitches had to be mastered. 558:under Winfield Scott in the 5974:United States Navy officers 5443:. McFarland & Company. 5422:. McFarland & Company. 5401:. McFarland & Company. 5380:. McFarland & Company. 5061:Civil War on Western Waters 4872:. 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