The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-11-07
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from Gen. sherman.
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October 70, lS0I
cn,o,,, OrpERs. No. 81. This command
,v;II eaiI for its destination in very few days,
nnder convoy of naval squadron, commanded
Nv Commander Dupont. The transports Will
move in three columns, and in rear of the main
bodv of the squadron. The transports belong
ing to the First Brigade will compose the right
column those of Me Second Brigade and Third
Rhode Island Regiment the center, and those
of the Third Brigade and the Battalion OF Vol
unteer Engineers, the left column.
2. Each vessel will retain its order III col
umn, and the columns will mo7e i'll paralls lines
eqidistant, regulating from the right. Inc SAL
vessels and other transports, inadequate TO the
iaaK Of sailing with the feet, VIII be to"ea oy
such steamers as the Chief Quartermaster may
designate, Commander Dupont III cooperation
with the land forces has kindly made such an
arranpernent Of his feet as will secure the trans
ports from necessary diffusiOn,and all senior OF,
ticers on TRANSPORTS and masters OF vessels, Will
enter into the spirit Of and conform to these
movements. 4 plan Of which will be duly
given. ....- - ~
Expeditionary Corps that it as intended to maze
a descent upon the enemy'S coast, and proDaoIy
under circums tances which will demand the Ut
most vigilance, GOODNESS and intrepidity on the
mart of every officer and man OF his command
In consideration of the justnesSs and holmes OF
our cause. of the ardent patriotism which has
nrompted the virtuous aud industrious citizens
70 fy to their country's standard in the moment
of her peril, he most confidently believes that
he will be effectually and efficiently supported
in his efforts to overthrow a Jealous, active and
wily foe, whose cause is unhoiy and principles
untenable.
3 On the approach of the transports to the
place of dsembarkmemt, each Brigade Com
mander will anchor his transports as near each
other as practicable, andwiQ at the proper time
yuperintend the disembarkment OF his brigade.
The sulf boats, and other means OF disembark-
alton at hand are believed to be capable Of land
ing at once from three to four thousand men.
The surf boats are different sizes two of the
largest may take the officers and men Of com
pany of 100 men: two of the next size compa-
ny of 20 men, and so on in proportion. The
other means of transportation may take the re-
mainder of brigade, with probably one or two
sections of field artillery.
a. The discmbarkment will be made in three
lines. The first line will be the brigade of Gen.
Wright, hanked by two sections of Hamilton
Light Battery, accompanied by the squad OF
Regular Sappers and Miners, and two compa-
MES of Serrell's Volunteer Engineers, with a
sufficient supply Of intrenching tools and sand
bags. The second line will be the brigade OF
Gen. Stevens, and, if necessary, accompa-
MED by a section OF HamiltCn's Battery, and
two field pieces, to be manned by company
of the Third Rhode Island Regiment. The
reserve will be composed of Gen. Viees brig
ade, the remaining portions Of Serrelps Volun-
teer Engineers and the Third Rhode Island
Regiment, and will be disposed of according to
circumstances
5. TIE boats of not only each company, but
of each regiment and brigade, will land abreast
as far as practicable, and III the order of battle.
The utmost effort will be made to effect the
landing in that order. Should it be found i'm
practicable to land Immediately from the light
ers, then the Surf-boats, when emptied, will I'M
me2iately proceed to the rapid landing Of the
men from the lighters and as soon as the
whole line is landed, all the boats will return
and bring forward in like manner the troops Of
the second line, and SO with the reserve.
g. The general officers and commanders OF
battallions, &c, will be furnished in time with
the plan of descent and the particular order Of
battle. 1t is probable that the first line will
have TO conquer the ground on which to estab-
fish itself, and if opposed by greatly superior
numbers to maneuYer and probably to moment
ariy entrench itself Ifnot seriously opposed
the first line, after overcoming immediate diff
culties, will continue to drive backward the enc
my, but will not venture beyond supporting
distance from the shore, before the landing OF
the General Commanding,o or without his special
order.
7. The commanding officer of the Naval
Squadron has kindly consented to furnish SCI
sailors to assist in launching and manning the
surf boats, and he appeals to the patriotism Of
the masters, mates aud sailors OF the several
transports, to furnish an additional number OF
cOXswainS and oaEsmen. Amy deficiency Of
oarsmen III surf-boats will be supplied from the
platoons on board of these respectively, so tina
each boat, when ready, may be rapidly rowe(
ashore. The soldier oaTamen will land and form
with their platooLs.
8. General and field officers, With their re
spective stats, will endeavor to obtain landing
boats for themselves, and the necessary cox
wains and oarSmen from the transports and 9th
er hired vessels of the feet.
9. The senior officers Of the troops on board
each transport will arrange with the master fol
voluntary helps of this kind, which may be
needed and can be given, and will make a spec
ial report to headquarters, as early as possible
of the assistance thus rendered.
10. As soon as the landing shall have been
effected, the surf and other landing boats will
revert to the Chief Quartermaster for immedi,
ate supplies
II. The sick and non-eiiectiye men will re-
main on board the several transports, until pro
visions can be made for them Oh shore. The
non-effectIVes will be especially charged with
the care Of the sick, under directions to be left
by the respective medical officers
IL. Medical officers, excepting one from each
brigade, to be designated by the respective
brigade commanders, will land with the troops
The three medical officers left afoat will, under
the direction OF the Medical Director, divide
the duty by visiting all the sick on board, in
Guiding those of the Third Rhode Island, and
the battalion of Volunteer Engineers. By or
der of
[Signed] Brig, Gen. T. W. SHERMAN.
LOUIS II. PELoUzE, Capt. 18th. Inf Asst
AdJt Gen. III. j. w.