When was it published?

December 6, 1862 in The New South

Story December 6, 1862

The New South

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event, Military Action

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Adj't. Goodell, Commanding Officer Of The Iron Clad Battery Georgia

Q: What keywords are associated?

Flag Of Truce, Fort Pulaski, Ironclad Georgia, Rebel Picket, Elba Island

Beaufort, Port Royal, Beaufort County, South Carolina

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What is this article about?

A flag of truce from Fort Pulaski was sent up the river to Savannah on Monday last, carried by Adj't. Goodell of the 48th N.Y. Vols., who met the commanding officer of the rebel ironclad Georgia at Elba Island, surrounded by obstructions.

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Flag of Truce to Savannah - On Monday last a flag of truce was sent up the river from Fort Pulaski. The bearer of the flag, Adj't. Goodell, of the 48th N. Y. Vols., was stopped by the rebel picket a short distance above St. Augustine creek, and was met by the commanding officer of the iron clad battery Georgia, who received the documents in his charge. The Georgia is anchored at the head of Elba Island and is completely surrounded with obstructions which blockade every channel approaching her. She is covered with railroad iron and in appearance resembles the Merrimac. She carries ten guns within eighteen inches of the water line.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Military Action

What themes does it cover?

Bravery Heroism

What keywords are associated?

Flag Of Truce Fort Pulaski Ironclad Georgia Rebel Picket Elba Island

What entities or persons were involved?

Adj't. Goodell Commanding Officer Of The Iron Clad Battery Georgia

Where did it happen?

Up The River From Fort Pulaski, Above St. Augustine Creek, Head Of Elba Island

Story Details

Key Persons

Adj't. Goodell Commanding Officer Of The Iron Clad Battery Georgia

Location

Up The River From Fort Pulaski, Above St. Augustine Creek, Head Of Elba Island

Event Date

On Monday Last

Story Details

A flag of truce was sent up the river from Fort Pulaski, borne by Adj't. Goodell of the 48th N.Y. Vols., stopped by rebel picket and met by the commanding officer of the ironclad Georgia, who received the documents; the Georgia is described as anchored at Elba Island, surrounded by obstructions, covered in railroad iron like the Merrimac, with ten guns low to the water.