Tag Archives: Port Royal

Contraband Needs in South Carolina

Posted on February 25, 2012 by SUMPTER

Overseers and Durable Clothing Union military success along the South Carolina coast created a logistics problem for General Thomas W. Sherman and Commodore Samuel F. Du Pont – as plantation owners have fled, thousands of slaves are looking for help … Continue reading →

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Slaves’ “cat-like clinging” to Their Quarters

Posted on December 7, 2011 by SUMPTER

Since the Battle of Port Royal Union forces have been sort of making themselves at home along the South Carolina coast. The following article mentions some “reconnoissances”, one of which went as far south as Tybee Island near Savannah, Georgia. … Continue reading →

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Port Royal

Posted on November 7, 2011 by SUMPTER

I’d urge anyone interested in the American Civil War to check out Civil War Daily Gazette. Eric has recently celebrated the site’s one year anniversary. His site does a great job following the war day-by-day on all fronts and in … Continue reading →

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