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This short article contains the transcription of a letter held in the Carteret County Historical Society archives. The letter is from a Raleigh official who asks for an increase in fish for the Governor and an unknown Asylum.
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The most successful Union operations conducted during the Civil War were those launched along the Outer Banks and inland waters in 1861 and 1862. Their success was due, in large part, to the inexperience of Confederate naval forces. Despite the general disorganization and inexperience of the U.S. Navy, Union officials understood the significance of waterways as a means to entering Southern states and delaying troop resupply. Union strategist George McClellan planned a number of amphibious operations on major waterways which would disrupt rail and communications in the South. These goals resulted in a plan to take control of Hatteras Inlet.
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The coastal sounds of North Carolina made ideal anchorages for vessels looking to avoid Atlantic storms and were used by Confederate forces as a base for naval operations. Adjacent terrestrial defenses were constructed to protect these anchorages, but were poorly manned and supplied. In 1861, the Union led an expedition against Hatteras Inlet fortifications, followed by attacks on Roanoke Island, New Bern, and Fort Macon. The fall of these fortifications increased Union strength in Eastern North Carolina and provided Union forces with protected naval bases they would utilize through the end of the war.
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Fort Macon was constructed in 1826 as part of a costal chain of defense fortifications. Used intermittently following its construction, the ill-staffed fort was taken by a local secessionist militia in 1861 and became a base for Confederate volunteers. In the summer of 1861, the fort was staffed by eight infantry and heavy artillery companies. Following Union triumph at New Bern, Fort Macon was cut off from Confederate resources. Troops at the fort withdrew into the fortification and destroyed surrounding outbuildings in preparation of attack. On April 25, 1862, the Union began bombardment of the fort, eventually breaching the wall and damaging the magazine. Confederate forces surrendered the fort to the Union the following morning. Fort Macon would continue to be used as a fort and prison following the war. In 1923, the fort became a state park.
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Lt. William Barker Cushing was a Union naval officer who, in 1862, took the gunboat USS ELLIS up the New River to attack any blockade runners upstream and raid Jacksonville. Cushing had been given ELLIS in October 1862 while under orders to watch Bogue Inlet. The 200 ton ELLIS, captured from Confederate forces the spring before, was outfit with two 32-pound guns and a crew of 30 men. In late November, 1862, Cushing entered the New River and proceeded towards Jacksonville. Arriving at the town, Cushing and his men captured several slaves, arms, clothing, and two sailing schooners. On return to the river mouth, Confederate cavalry followed the flotilla and fired on the sailors. An ambush was prepared further down river but was prematurely initiated, giving Cushing time to engage those on shore. ELLIS’ guns proved more powerful and the Confederate forces retreated. Cushing set out towards the river mouth only to ground before reaching New River inlet. Confederate forces returned and soon destroyed ELLIS, however Cushing and his men were able to escape on one of the schooners.
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Despite the Union’s control of the Outer Banks early in the war, Wilmington remained a Confederate port through 1864. Engineers had built a series of forts, batteries, and fieldworks around the city which aided in continued Confederate occupation. These obstacles were built to protect both the rail lines into the city and Wilmington’s port facilities—the preferred harbor for blockade runners due to its dual access. Following a failed Union expedition to capture Fort Fisher in 1864, Union forces successfully stormed the fort in 1865 and took the port of Wilmington soon after. The port’s capture precipitated later victories at Fayetteville and Goldsboro and brought an end to Confederate rebellion in North Carolina.
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This article is a reprint of an 1865 poem written by Narcissa Davis. Davis worked as a Confederate nurse in Goldsboro and an activist for the war cause. The poem addresses the tragedy and sacrifice of the American Civil War.
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This article describes early memories of Morehead City native Thomas Brinson. Brinson was born in 1947 and recalls Morehead was relatively small and featured a downtown business district and active railroad. Many of the streets were unpaved and pedestrian traffic was common. Many residents entertained themselves by going to the movies and visiting with neighbors.
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This article discusses daily life in Bogue Banks during the late 19th century. The author uses examples from her childhood to address local construction practices, food preparation, agriculture, and daily life. The theme of community and family is evident throughout the narrative and the author often depicts a self-reliant life on the Outer Banks. As local infrastructure improved, small communities usually gained a Church first followed by a school house. After the turn of the century, fishing became a predominant source of income in Salter Path for consumption in Morehead City. The narrative ends with a description of changing life in the 1920s.
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Brinson grew up in Morehead City during the 1920s and 1930s. One of her favorite pastimes was visiting a small general store run by the local apothecary. The store carried kitchen staples and sweets. Brinson recalls the many different penny candy she liked as a child.
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This article is a reprint of a 1920 newspaper article addressing Chautauqua in Carteret County. Chautauqua, an extension of Methodist camp meetings, was a congregational gathering which emphasized community strength and revitalization. The 1920 Chautauqua in Carteret County required additional funding from community members.
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William Gaskins Heacox was an aviation machinist’s mate and carburetor mechanic aboard USS RANGER during the Second World War. Heacox, a Morehead City native, traveled extensively during the Second World War and primarily worked with Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft. The carrier RANGER was responsible for aircraft transport and submarine patrols during Heacox’s time on board. Heacox’s diary illustrates both his duties and events which occurred during his shore leave in North Carolina.
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During the Second World War, the U.S. Army opened a Glider Pilot training program in Laurinburg-Maxton airport in Maxton, North Carolina. Holt was a program participant and trained as a CG-4A glider pilot and C-47 co-pilot. During the war, Holt served with the American invasion force at Wesel, Germany.
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter CHILULA was stationed in Morehead City, NC for 35 years, serving between 1956 and 1991. CHILULA was built in 1945 as a Navajo-class tug for use in the U.S. Navy. Decommissioned in 1947, the tug was towed to Morehead City a decade later for use in the U.S. Coast Guard. The author served on board as a Quartermaster and recalls the juxtaposition between life on board and his liberty time in Morehead City. The vessel participated in both search and rescue activities and conducted narcotics patrols in southern waters. USCGC CHILULA was retired from service in June, 1991 and intentionally sunk.
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This article addresses excerpts of an oral history with Issac Taylor taken in 1937. At the time, Taylor was the last living soldier in Onslow County. Taylor recalls being brought up by a slave after his mother left. During his childhood, Taylor attended school while working on his family farm. In 1862, Taylor volunteered for the Confederacy and enlisted with the 19th Regiment. Taylor fought at the battles of New Bern and Gettysburg. Taylor was captured in April 1865 and spent three months in a prisoner of war camp. Following the war, Taylor returned to Onslow County and started a family.
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