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Diary of William Rockwell
Ozzy posted a topic in Advance to Pittsburg LandingAfter Fort Donelson fell, Lew Wallace's Third Division was marched west to Fort Henry and occupied that captured Rebel fort (and Fort Heiman) until March 1862. On March 6th, the Third Division became part of General C.F. Smith's expedition up the Tennessee River... and William Rockwell, member of the 11th Indiana with an interest in medicine, commenced his 41-day diary. Reading like a fifty-page letter, details of the departure from Fort Heiman are revealed (not found anywhere else); and significant aspects of the voyage up the Tennessee River, the homesteads, "plantations," apparent friendliness of the people, and life aboard the overcrowded steamer are all discussed. And, of course, the arrival at Savannah; relocation to Crump's Landing; the Battle (and the attempt to take part, Day One); and the aftermath. (The diary finishes second week of April 1862, although newly-promoted Assistant Surgeon Rockwell survived the war, and moved to Nebraska.) On the River with the Army of the Tennessee was edited by Dr. William Rockwell's G-g-grandson, Bob Rockwell, and was self-published utilizing Lulu.com in 2011 and significant portions are available at the below link (to allow potential readers to determine if the material is of significant interest.) http://books.google.com.au/books?id=zZQtAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA24&lpg=PA24&dq=river+miles+from++fort+henry+to+savannah+tennessee&source=bl&ots=2BKcKrgVXC&sig=5EsgBJ5qxBVqUY9IVloYKvaNm_g&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjusev1vZDZAhWMi5QKHWqwDbAQ6AEILzAC#v=onepage&q=river miles from fort henry to savannah tennessee&f=false Cheers Ozzy
Independent Illinois Cavalry at Fort Donelson
Ozzy posted a topic in Fort DonelsonPart of the reason it is difficult to know what role Federal cavalry played at Fort Donelson lies in the fact many cavalry companies operated as "independent units" during the Fort Henry and Fort Donelson campaigns... and then seem to disappear from history (which is unfortunate, because these independent cavalry companies persisted through the build-up at Savannah and Pittsburg Landing; and participated in the Battle of Shiloh.) Most of these units were affiliated with the State of Illinois, and were operated by Carmichael, Dollins, O'Hartnett and Stewart. It turns out, the Independent Illinois Cavalry Companies were amalgamated in December 1862 into the 15th Illinois Cavalry Regiment (see links below.) Ozzy References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Donelson_Union_order_of_battle (see Cavalry assigned to Colonel Oglesby's 1st Brigade) http://civilwar.illinoisgenweb.org/reg_html/cav_015.html 15th Illinois Cavalry (created from amalgamation in December 1862) http://civilwar.illinoisgenweb.org/history/c15cav.html brief History of companies attached to 15th Illinois Cavalry, beginning 1861 http://civilwar.illinoisgenweb.org/dyers/cav-stew1.html Dyer's History of Stewart's Independent Company of Illinois Cavalry
Another reporter's story
Ozzy posted a topic in Eyewitness AccountsIn Chicago today, students attend the Frank W. Reilly Elementary School, named in honour of a gifted doctor; a talented writer; and a Shiloh veteran. Dr. Reilly's story intersects with the proud history of the 45th Illinois Infantry, also known as "the Galena Regiment," and the "Washburne Leadmine Regiment." When that unit finally mobilized sufficient numbers to muster into service in December 1861, the designated regimental surgeon, Francis Weaver, succumbed to illness: the 45th Illinois was left without a surgeon when it was sent to participate in the Operation against Fort Henry. And although heavily engaged as part of WHL Wallace's Brigade at Fort Donelson, the unit was fortunate to suffer only a handful of casualties (that were absorbed by existing medical staff.) Dr. Frank Reilly, twenty-five year old immigrant from Lancashire, England, volunteered for duty in his new home of Chicago in March 1862; was sent to Cairo before the end of the month; and reported for duty in Savannah Tennessee on April 1st, where he received assignment to the Leadmine Regiment (commanded by Colonel John Smith.) Ferried by steamer up the Tennessee River and put ashore at Pittsburg Landing, Surgeon Reilly rode out the final two miles and joined his unit April 2nd ...and immediately got to work treating the still-persisting cases acquired at Fort Donelson (mostly severe diarrhea and camp fever.) On the morning of Sunday, April 6th, there came the sound of gunfire from the direction of Sherman's Fifth Division; but because of not-infrequent eruptions of gunfire (including the discomforting sounds associated with the Picket Skirmish of April 4th) the crackling and popping was not deemed unusual: so breakfast was taken. At about 7:30 the first straggling, limping men appeared in the camp of the 45th Illinois: the sick, making their way best they could for the landing, having been turned out from Sherman's Division Hospital. Immediately after, the long roll trilled through the camps of C. Carroll Marsh's Brigade: the fighters moved forward; and support staff (including Surgeon Reilly) remained close, but in a gully to their rear (where surgical procedures commenced on the steady stream of arriving gunshot wounds.) Musicians-cum-stretcher bearers; ambulances; nurses and surgeons operated their gully-based hospital system as efficiently as possible... and relocated slightly north and east as that requirement arose. It was during one of the relocations of the surgical team, early in the afternoon, that Dr. Reilly was shot; the minie ball passed clear through the calf of his leg, grazing the bone. After stopping the bleeding, Surgeon Reilly joined the stream of men straggling towards Pittsburg Landing; after three hours of shuffling along on foot, he gained the waterfront and was taken aboard a paddle steamer; and that steamer evacuated its human cargo north. And Dr. Frank Reilly's experience with the 45th Illinois Infantry came to an end. Cheers Ozzy [References provided on request.]
Monumental Trivia (Part 2)There have already been discussions IRT the curious HQ memorials at Shiloh NMP, particularly monuments of the First Division (MGen McClernand): http://www.shilohbattlefield.org/closeup.asp?ClosePhoto=TN003M003C.jpg First Brigade Headquarters Monument acknowledges that Colonel Hare was in command in Brigadier General Richard Oglesby's absence (which explains presence of both names at bottom of monument); http://www.shilohbattlefield.org/closeup.asp?ClosePhoto=TN003M004C.jpg Third Brigade Headquarters Monument only has Colonel L.F. Ross's name at the bottom of the monument (and does not accurately record that Command of the brigade, morning of April 6th 1862, proceeded from the absent Ross, to the sick Colonel Rearden... and finally settled on Colonel Julius Raith of the 43rd Illinois). [Image from www.tracesofwar.com] Given the above Headquarters Monument representing the Second Division at Shiloh (and the link to the associated plaque explaining the lead-up to April 6th): http://www.shilohbattlefield.org/closeup.asp?ClosePhoto=TN003T00EC.jpg Historic Plaque #E at Shiloh NMP What four names (last names of four different men) should be included at the base of this Headquarters Monument? Ozzy Hint: Do not include Colonel James Tuttle in your list.
Pittsburg... up close.Pittsburg Landing, April 1862. Ran across the above image while searching for something else. It was filed under "Steamers at Chickasaw Bluff" on a Civil War website (but it is obviously not Chickasaw Bluff, Mississippi.) Cheers Ozzy
Just another reporter
Ozzy posted a topic in Aftermath & ImpactNed Spencer, reporter for the Cincinnati Times, published his Battle of Pittsburg Landing on April 10th -- a day or two after the earliest reports filed by William Carroll (New York Times) and Whitelaw Reid (Cincinnati Gazette). And because this report was not "first," like Carroll's; or possessing 22000 words (like Reid's), it did not really add anything noteworthy to make it stand out. Ned also included his share of mistakes: gave praise to the 57th Ohio and 77th Ohio (when he really meant the 55th Illinois and 71st Ohio); awarded brickbats to Hickenlooper's 5th Ohio Battery (when he probably meant to criticize the 13th Ohio Battery, belonging to Myer.) And, he addd his weight to those claiming, "Prentiss was captured early in the day." Still, after overlooking the obvious mistakes, there are some gems to be uncovered: Ned Spencer made his readers aware of "the complacent Union generals" There were no proper pickets set out, at correct distance; The Navy gunboats did their bit; General Lew Wallace took a circuitous route to get to the battlefield; Records accurate time of Nelson's Division's arrival on east bank of Tennessee River; Reports Colonel Peabody's role in sending out "the 400-man patrol" (and notes that Peabody and Powell failed to survive Day One) Provides more coverage of Day Two than most news reports; And includes his summary of Shiloh: "This is THE Battle of the Great Rebellion." [Bold CAPS added, but intent apparent.] Ned Spencer: worth a read, if only to gain a slightly different perspective on a familiar story. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84031490/1862-04-14/ed-1/seq-2/ Chicago Tribune of April 14th 1862, page 2, column 3. Ozzy
Metal Landing
Ozzy posted a topic in Advance to Pittsburg LandingBecause of the persistent flooding of the Tennessee River, and the expanse of water-logged terrain in vicinity of Union-controlled Fort Henry, that position was deemed unsuitable for loading significant numbers of troops. So, when the time arrived for the thousands of Federal troops camped in vicinity of Union-held Fort Donelson to "march to the Tennessee River and board steamers for the Expedition" (ultimately destined for Pittsburg Landing), those troops were not marched to Fort Henry; instead, they took the Ridge Road until three miles west of the Furnace, turned left, and continued southwest to Metal Landing (a point on the Tennessee River about three miles south of Fort Henry.) The first Federal troops to reach Metal Landing belonged to Brigadier General McClernand, arrived about March 4th. As steamers arrived, they were loaded, then joined the convoy led by Brigadier General Sherman's new division (dispatched from Paducah, and protected by a timberclad gunboat.) To expedite loading of soldiers at Metal Landing, Colonel Jacob Lauman was sent on detached duty from the Second Division, to act as Transport Organizer (Lauman was in place by March 10th.) And on March 13th, with the Federal troops mostly departed, Metal Landing was deemed suitable for holding Army livestock: pens were ordered constructed that could hold 1000 head of cattle. Metal Landing remained in use through the build-up of forces at Pittsburg Landing. Ozzy References: Papers of US Grant volume 4, pages 312, 322, 323, 342, 351 and 356. [Map showing Metal Landing south of Fort Henry, from Papers of US Grant, volume 4.]
Monuments at Shiloh
Ozzy posted a topic in History of the ParkWas conducting research into the monuments and memorials at Shiloh National Military Park (in particular, the Headquarters Monuments) and ran into an unexpected brick wall: although individual States paid for the creation of stone regimental markers and State participation markers at Shiloh, the States were not involved in creation and erection of the many Headquarters Monuments (memorializing brigade and division HQ locations at the commencement of the battle.) http://archive.org/details/illinoisatshiloh00illi Illinois at Shiloh was one of the resources consulted. After a bit of searching, tracked down this reference, published in 2012: A History and Guide to the Monuments of Shiloh National Park, by Stacy W. Reaves. Only about forty pages long, this resource records the drive behind the establishment of the national military parks, and responsibility for all the memorials and monuments (especially those at Shiloh NMP.) Some excellent circa-1900 photographs are included. http://issuu.com/historypressusa/docs/4124-shiloh Turns out, on pages 35 - 36 are to be found the answers to my questions IRT the Headquarters Monument. And it also turns out, Perry Cuskey introduced this book a few years ago (and it comes back as a "hit" when "monuments" is inserted in the Search Box.) Ozzy
4-ball Juggler to attempt seven balls...
Ozzy posted a topic in Build-up to the BattleIn the brief period leading up to the Battle of Shiloh, General Grant found himself in a difficult situation: due to recent promotions, men he wanted to be in charge were now junior to pretenders Grant did not want filling important positions of responsibility. So, Ulysses Grant resorted to a ruse, which may have proceeded as follows: the General who should be in command was acknowledged as still being in command (but just away briefly, recuperating); and the organization he commanded persisted in being referred to as "his." And another officer was simply designated as, "in command, temporarily, in this General's absence." The mild attempt at deception seemed to work... until the recently-promoted officer who should have been in charge -- in the sick General's absence -- cottoned on that he was senior to the designated replacement; at which point, the uppity officer was threatened with arrest. And the delicate situation was seemingly resolved by Grant placing another recently-promoted Brigadier General in temporary command of the organization. And, so the situation remained, even up to the morning of April 6th 1862. Sound familiar? You may be surprised to learn that this scenario, as described, did not involve William Tecumseh Sherman or John McClernand. Which organization could it have been? Who were the key players? And why have we not heard anything about this other incident, of seniority among Federal officers leading to a "command dilemma," until now? Yours to ponder... Ozzy
Why not just go?It was commonly understood during the 19th Century, that in the absence of orders, "a commander was expected to rush to the sound of the guns of battle." In Lew Wallace's Autobiography, page 459, he indicates his strong belief, early on Sunday, April 6th that he was hearing a roar and rumble that was unmistakeable. "My Staff officers joined me, and there was no disagreement: it was a battle." Major General Lew Wallace sent the appropriate orders; staged and prepared his Third Division to march... and then waited aboard his commissary boat (Jesse K. Bell) for General Grant "to drop by and give him orders." Yet, in Wallace's mind, he knew there was only one route open: the Shunpike. And he had communicated a recommendation to Brigadier General WHL Wallace, just the previous day, "that in the event of attack, at either Landing, one Wallace would come to the aid of the other, via the Shunpike." So, the question: "Why did Lew Wallace not simply march his Third Division away down the Shunpike -- in accordance with accepted practice -- and let the chips fall where they might, once the dust had settled?" Yours to ponder... Ozzy Reference No.1: http://ehistory.osu.edu/books/official-records/010/0189 OR 10 pages 189 - 191. Reference No.2: http://digital.library.msstate.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/USG_volume/id/17403/rec/7 Papers of US Grant vol 4 pages 402 - 3. Reference No.3: http://archive.org/stream/lewwallaceanaut02wallgoog#page/n479/mode/2up Autobiography of Lew Wallace, pages 459 - 461. Reference No.4 http://archive.org/stream/artwar00mendgoog#page/n76/mode/2up/search/tactics The Art of War by Jomini (pages 70, 72-3 (taking the initiative), 132-3 (use of reserves), 144 (re-taking the initiative from an enemy), 176, 184-5 (operation of reserve force of Army-on-Defense in wresting initiative from the Attacker.) Reference No.5 "In the absence of any other orders, always march to the sound of the guns" -- Napoleon.
Why stay at Crumps?In , Grant's Memoirs (page 330) he records: "When I reassumed command on the 17th of March I found the Army divided, with about half at Savannah; while one division was at Crump's Landing on the west bank of the Tennessee River, about four miles above Savannah; and the remainder at Pittsburg Landing, five miles above Crump's... I at once put all the troops at Savannah in motion for Pittsburg Landing [where General Sherman stated, 'there was ample space and drinking water for 100,000 men.']" In Papers of US Grant volume 4 (pages 379-380), in a letter from Sherman to Captain John Rawlins dated March 17th, General Sherman wrote: " I am strongly impressed with the importance [of Pittsburg Landing], both for its land advantages and for its strategic position. The ground itself admits of easy defense by a small command, yet affords admirable camping ground for a hundred thousand men..." Neither Grant nor Sherman offered similar "justification" for maintaining Federal troops at Crump's Landing. And with Lew Wallace having completed his assignment to cut the Mobile & Ohio Railroad [and the primary Confederate stronghold at the northern end of that line -- Fort Columbus -- already evacuated], here is the question: What was the one reason Major General Lew Wallace was maintained in vicinity of Crump's Landing? (Provide justification for your answer.) Ozzy
West Point at ShilohHere is a test of your knowledge of West Point alumni present at Battle of Shiloh: Who were the three highest-ranked graduates in their USMA Class, present at Shiloh? (Hint: it wasn't U.S. Grant, ranked 21st in USMA Class of 1843; and it wasn't William Tecumseh Sherman, ranked 6th in his USMA Class of 1840... but these three graduates were ranked one, two and three in their respective USMA classes.) Which two U. S. Military Academy graduates, present at Shiloh, wrote books prior to Battle of Shiloh on military tactics, or military procedures? Name five of the six Military Academy graduates, present at Shiloh, who served as instructors, Superintendent, or Commandant of Cadets at West Point. (Hint: although George H. Thomas served as Instructor of Cavalry Tactics at West Point, he arrived too late to take part in Battle of Shiloh.) Which Federal officer at Shiloh graduated from the same USMA Class as Leonidas Polk? Who was the youngest West Point alumnus at Shiloh (Class of 1861, but resigned before graduation to join the Confederacy)? Which institution of higher learning had more alumni present at Pittsburg Landing/Crump's/Savannah on 6-7 April 1862: West Point ? or Upper Iowa University ? All the best Ozzy Another hint: all answers can be found through reference http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Gazetteer/Places/America/United_States/Army/USMA/Cullums_Register/ and following the cues.
USMA Class of 1869
Ozzy posted a topic in Aftermath & ImpactThe United States Military Academy, since its founding in 1802, was an institution, sited at the isolated West Point on the Hudson River, with the acknowledged goal of molding ambitious, confident, clear-thinking young men of promise into Leaders of Men in exercise of the Military Arts. Typically, in the 19th Century, the intake of each year's Plebe Class involved young men between 16 and 21, possessing limited military knowledge, and unimpressive life experiences; these neophytes were instructed by worldly, knowledgeable, experienced military teachers, skilled at imparting their knowledge, and who could impress their charges merely by "exercise of authority" that seemed to be innate, somehow absorbed into the fabric of their being, and emitted at will. That routine process of super-skilled masters molding formless clay came undone in 1865; for in that year's intake -- Class of 1869 -- were three men of experience: Charles Morton. Private in the 25th Missouri Infantry. Veteran of Shiloh (at age 15). Finished 25th in his class of 39 and was commissioned as a Cavalry officer. Retired as Brigadier General in 1910. Eric Bergland. 17-year-old Second Lieutenant of the 57th Illinois Infantry. Veteran of Shiloh. Finished 1st in his class of 39 and was commissioned Artillery officer (but soon was transferred to Army Corps of Engineers.) Retired as Major, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1896. John G. Bourke. Joined the 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry at age 16. Not a Veteran of Shiloh (but won the Congressional Medal of Honor at Stone's River in 1862.) Finished 11th in his class of 39 and was commissioned as a Cavalry officer. Was serving as Captain in the 3rd U.S. Cavalry at the time of his death Provided to illustrate another of the unexpected, but far-reaching outcomes of the Battle of Shiloh. Ozzy References: http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Gazetteer/Places/America/United_States/Army/USMA/Cullums_Register/Classes/1869.html http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/jgbourke.htm John Gregory Bourke http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Gazetteer/Places/America/United_States/Army/USMA/Cullums_Register/2273*.html Eric Bergland http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Gazetteer/Places/America/United_States/Army/USMA/Cullums_Register/2297*.html Charles Morton
SGT Thompson, 3rd Iowa, Co. F
Ozzy posted a topic in PersonalitiesOn the morning of the 6th of April, Sergeant Seymour Thompson was a twenty-year old member of 3rd Iowa, Company F, eating breakfast with his messmates, when the growing sound and increasing frequency of musket fire to the south and southwest became concerning. But with the booming of not-so-distant artillery, there was no mistake: the Federal camp at Pittsburg Landing was under attack. The long roll trilled and SGT Thompson joined his fellows in ranks for the march south to aid General Prentiss' 6th Division... but General Stephen Hurlbut halted his men well short of Prentiss' camps -- made aware of that Division's disintegration by the swelling stream of wide-eyed skeddadlers racing north -- and Sergeant Thompson and the rest of the 3rd Iowa found themselves arranged in a line of blue, stretching roughly east-west across a cotton field. And not long after the stragglers thinned out a bit, Thompson caught his first sight of the enemy: "The Rebel regiments with their red banners flashing in the morning sun marched proudly and all undisturbed through the abandoned camps of Prentiss. To the enemy's surprise, suddenly appeared our line of blue, widely deployed upon the open field, the ground sloping towards him, and not a brush to conceal us from his view: a single blue line, compact and firm, crowned with a hedge of sparkling bayonets, our flags and banners flapping in the breeze. And in our center a battery of six guns, whose dark mouths scowled defiance at him. "The enemy's infantry fronted towards us and stood. Ours kneeled and brought their pieces to the ready... Thus for some moments, the antagonists surveyed each other... until a regiment on our left opened fire, and the other regiments got caught up, and the fire was carried along the entire line..." Thus relates Seymour Thompson his initiation into the Battle of Shiloh in his 1864 book, Recollections with the 3rd Iowa Regiment. Nearly forty pages of this 400-page history are devoted to arrival at Pittsburg Landing and subsequent battle. The first hundred pages relate the forming of the regiment (and trouble arising from the political "selection" of Colonel from outside the regiment, in opposition to the usual practice of vote of members); and everything one could ever want to know about guarding railroads in northern Missouri. The book concludes with Thompson's discussion of 3rd Iowa's disastrous participation in the Battle of Jackson, Mississippi in July 1863. Because only two years passed between Battle of Shiloh and publication of the book, many unexpected insights and revelations are included IRT how that battle was fought; what chance the Confederates had of winning; and observations of early-career U.S. Grant, W.T. Sherman and John Pope. And Stephen Hurlbut comes in for criticism early on (during operations in Missouri); but over the course of Days 1 and 2 at Shiloh, Hurlbut experiences a transcendence in the view of the author, and most of the men of the 4th Division. Available at archive.org (free site for out-of-copyright books). Ozzy http://archive.org/stream/recollectionswit00thomp#page/n3/mode/2up N.B. SDG member, Hank, first made mention of this work by Lieutenant Thompson several months ago... but I only just got around to it.
55th Illinois Diary
Ozzy posted a topic in The Battle of ShilohActually, a diary and extracts from letters, presented in chronological order from 15 September 1861, when Thaddeus H. Capron, 22 years old from Durand Village, Winnebago County enlisted in the 55th Illinois Infantry with many others from his community in Company C. Early entries describe training in Northern Illinois before moving on to Benton Barracks, near St. Louis. Private Capron presents as "a bit of a card" and has similar friends -- Arden Bowen, "Snooks," Billy, and Charlie -- who amuse themselves while waiting to get "into the Show." A letter written from Paducah on February 9th 1862 expresses disappointment on missing the Fort Henry operation. Another letter, written February 20th, expresses more disappointment from Paducah; but this is followed by news of Thaddeus Capron's promotion to Assistant QM and rumors IRT where they will be sent (either Fort Columbus, or Alabama). On March 10th, Capron reports the 55th Illinois is aboard the Hannibal, heading for Florence, Alabama; part of an Army of 100,000. In addition to describing the camp near Lick Creek of Stuart's Brigade (of Sherman's 5th Division) on March 23rd, Asst. QM Capron reports that "Buell is only thirty miles away with over 100,000 more men, to combine with Grant's Army," and states his belief that, "the Rebellion will soon be put down." Excerpts of April 10 Letter from Thaddeus Capron to friends in Durand, Illinois: "We were up with reveille Sunday morning, and began preparing for inspection... away to the west we heard gunfire, which we believed was only the pickets, again. We waited over two hours before the Long Roll was beat, and then formed our line and marched forward about 80 rods. Told to lie down, the 55th Illinois waited several hours before the enemy appeared (estimated as 5000 men supported by two batteries.) The fight for the 55th Illinois and 54th Ohio Zouaves became one of fire, fall back; fire, fall back for about three hours. Afterwards, Capron expresses his awareness that "the delaying action accomplished by Stuart's Brigade was significant in preventing the destruction of Grant's Army." April 18 details friends wounded and killed at Battle of Shiloh. And April 26 describes the preparations to march on Corinth. Probably one of the most comprehensive collections of first-person reports to be found on the internet, this Diary and Excerpts from Letters written by Thaddeus Capron is made available by Northern Illinois University: http://civilwar.lib.niu.edu/islandora/object/niu-civil%3A14911 Cheers Ozzy
Pensacola Connection, Part 4
Ozzy posted a topic in Army of the OhioIt was one of the most secret and daring preliminary acts performed by the Federal Government prior to commencement of the Civil War: and only President Lincoln, Secretary of State Seward, Army Captain Montgomery Meigs, and Navy Lieutenant David D. Porter knew its full dimensions... the mission to resupply Fort Pickens at Pensacola, Florida. Needing to stop the "stripping down for extensive maintenance" being conducted on a warship at New York Navy Yard, the above four conspirators brought in a fifth member; but revealed only that information acting-Commandant of the Navy Yard, Commander Andrew Hull Foote, was required to know: "That USS Powhatan was urgently required. She needed to be returned to a seaworthy condition, and her steam propulsion plant reassembled, as expeditiously as possible. And contact "with agencies outside New York Navy Yard" was strictly controlled, especially in regard to the true, intended use of the powerful steam frigate; Commander Foote was directed to communicate only with other members of the conspiracy IRT progress of readying Powhatan for sea: even the Secretary of the Navy (Gideon Welles) was to be kept in the dark" [Porter's Naval History of the Civil War, pages 99-103.] On April 6th 1861 USS Powhatan entered the Atlantic Ocean, under command of Lieutenant David D. Porter, in loose company with the chartered Collins Company steamer, Atlantic, carrying stores, equipment and 450 troops commanded by Colonel Harvey Brown. Due to a storm, the vessels became separated; but by April 17th the Atlantic and USS Powhatan arrived off Fort Pickens. The troops and supplies were landed. And Fort Pickens would remain in Federal control during the entirety of the Civil War. The newspapers of the day said, "it was all due to Lieutenant Adam Slemmer," the young Army officer who had the courage and the foresight to put his ad hoc team of eighty soldiers and sailors to use, in expeditiously relocating from Barrancas Barracks to Fort Pickens on that fateful day in January 1861, depriving Florida State authorities the opportunity to simply seize control of the mostly unoccupied ring of fortifications. But, Adam Slemmer saw it differently: "I have only to say that Lieutenant Gilman and I stood side by side during the whole affair; and if any credit is due for the course pursued he is entitled equally with myself" [OR 1 Report No.3, pages 333-342.] Lieutenant Gilman? Who was he? Jeremiah H. Gilman was born in Knox County, Maine in 1831 and received an appointment to West Point in 1852. Graduated in the middle of his Class of 1856, he was assigned to the Artillery; and after initial service in Texas and Rhode Island, was posted to Barrancas Barracks, Pensacola in 1858... where he was by-default second-in-command (due absence on leave of the senior two Army officers at the Barrancas -- Fort Pickens -- Fort McRae complex.) On January 10th 1861, under pressure from Florida State authorities, the acting-Commander, Lieutenant Slemmer, determined not to surrender Federal control of Pensacola Harbor; and with Lieutenant Gilman's assistance, an Army - Navy force of about 80 men moved guns, ammunition, supplies and food from Fort Barrancas (on the mainland) to the much more strategically valuable Fort Pickens, securely tucked away on the western tip of the Santa Rosa Barrier Island. From early January, Slemmer and Gilman supervised and participated in mounting artillery pieces, sealing off embrasures, standing picket duty, and otherwise preparing for an attack that might come from a numerically superior Rebel force at any moment. The Pickens Truce of January 28th offered some respite (a Rebel guarantee to not attack Fort Pickens, provided the U.S. Navy ships hovering nearby in the Gulf of Mexico did not land and resupply that fortification.) In meantime, Braxton Bragg arrived at Pensacola and began strengthening the Rebel-occupied forts; and mounting the heaviest guns available all along the shore of Pensacola Bay, from the Navy Yard northeast of Fort Pickens, along to the west, just across the inlet to Pensacola Bay, where Fort McRae laid claim to the closest Rebel guns, about 2000 yards away. War started on April 12th at Fort Sumter. The stalemate at Pensacola ended with the landing of Colonel Harvey Brown's force (along with the forces that had been barracked aboard the many warships, just south of Fort Pickens, since the Buchanan Administration.) With the replacement force numbering in excess of one thousand men, the exhausted "first responders," defenders of Fort Pickens since January 10th (and many suffering scurvy) were permitted to steam away... aboard the steamer Philadelphia. Slemmer's party arrived at New York May 26th; and the rag-tag force that saved Fort Pickens was broken up: the sailors returned to the Navy; the soldiers mostly joined the garrison at Fort Hamilton (guarding the Port of New York). Adam Slemmer was promoted to Captain ( 19th U.S. Infantry Regiment) and sent to Chicago on recruiting duty. Jeremiah Gilman was initially assigned to recruiting duty, and then sent to Kentucky for a series of different duties, mostly involving organization and inspection of artillery assigned to the Army of the Ohio. Ultimately, he was appointed to the Staff of General Buell, and served as Inspector, and Acting Chief of Artillery. It was in this capacity that he served during Day Two at Shiloh, rushing from one Army of the Ohio battery to another, to ensure the most advantageous employment of Terrill, Goodspeed, Mendenhall and Bartlett. For "gallant and meritorious service at Shiloh," then-Captain Gilman was awarded brevet promotion to Major; and participated in Halleck's Crawl to Corinth; the Battle of Perryville; Stone's River. And in January 1863, Major Gilman was assigned to the Subsistence Department (primarily working out of Baltimore) until war's end. Gilman remained in the Army, remained attached to the Commissary Department, and served in Missouri, the Dakotas, and Washington, D.C. until he retired, aged 64, in 1895. Colonel Jeremiah H. Gilman (Ret.) died August 1909 at Manhattan Beach, New York. As far as can be determined, he is the only Federal officer to have a direct connection to "the Fort Pickens Situation" and the Battle of Shiloh. Ozzy References: OR 1 pages 333-342 and 365, 366. New York Tribune, 1861 editions for April 6, 8, 9; May 2; and June 1 (page 8: Slemmer article). New York Herald, 27 May 1861 (page 8: reports arrival of Slemmer's party from Fort Pickens). http://archive.org/details/cu31924032779385 D. D. Porter's Naval History of the Civil War (1886) pages 99-103.
Letter from the 6th IowaOliver Boardman was a 21 year old from Albia, Iowa who enlisted as a Private in the 6th Iowa Volunteer Infantry, Co. E at Burlington in July 1861; and spent the next several months guarding trains in northern Missouri. On 14 March 1862, the Crescent City touched at Savannah Tennessee, and two days later the 6th Iowa disembarked at Pittsburg Landing. On April 24th, Private Boardman wrote a letter to his brother and sister back in Albia, and in eight pages describes his activity "on the far right of the Army, under General Sherman." Boardman recalls "just getting out of a trap" and hurrying with his regiment to the north; being engaged, while continually falling back; and "being supported" by one regiment after another, "which would fire two or three shots, then disappear." Eventually reaching "the tight pocket of our Army, on the bluff," Private Boardman identifies the arrival of Buell; the Siege guns; and the gunboats as crucial in warding off Rebel success {"They finally gave up on taking the Landing, and left us alone til morning.") Day Two, Private Boardman went with a company of the 6th Iowa, attached to "another regiment," and joined Sherman in fighting "in a westerly direction" during which Boardman's company was assigned as support to a battery. During the course of an artillery duel, Boardman describes, "there being so much smoke, it was hard to see anything. But eventually we took that Rebel battery." In the aftermath, Private Boardman contemplated "what went wrong" at Shiloh, and put it down to "believing too much in our own strength," and "the scattered nature of the camps." [In a later letter, written May 11th, Oliver Boardman also remarked that, "He believes the generals will do right, this time. Grant is not with us; Halleck has our confidence."] The 24 April 1862 Letter from Oliver Boardman is one of more than a dozen letters, covering July 1861 through the Vicksburg Campaign of 1863. Each letter is written in a legible cursive handwriting (with typed transcript at bottom of each page.) The collection is on file with Iowa Heritage Digital Collection (associated with Universities of Iowa): http://184.108.40.206/cdm/ref/collection/cwd/id/21464 Private Oliver Boardman Letter from Shiloh, 24 April 1862 Cheers Ozzy
Diary from the 3rd IowaAvailable online from the University of Iowa Library are these three diaries (for years 1861, 1862 and 1863) written by 20-year-old schoolteacher, Turner S. Bailey. Working in Epworth, Iowa (about three miles west of Dubuque) at the start of 1861, his diary for that year focuses on teaching classes, the weather, and local issues... until April 15th. "Considerable excitement about war. Fort Sumter taken by the South." Beginning with that entry, Turner indicates growing preoccupation with "war fever" until enlisting in the 3rd Iowa Co. A at Dubuque on May 22nd; travelling with the regiment to Keokuk in June; and duty in Missouri (guarding railroads) beginning in July. In March 1862, it was decided to add the 3rd Iowa to the growing Federal force on the Tennessee River; Private Bailey arrived opposite Pittsburg Landing on the 15th. On the 17th the 3rd Iowa went ashore at Pittsburg Landing and went into camp near "their friends in the 12th Iowa." Each subsequent day is faithfully recorded -- the weather, the skirmish on April 4th -- and of course, the Battle of April 6/7. On the attached link, click on the desired diary... a new page will open... click on the diary again for access to every page. [University of Iowa adds another diary, or collection of Civil War letters, about every 3-6 months, so worthwhile to check back every once in a while to see what's been made available.] http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/browse?advanced[0][element_id]=49&advanced[0][type]=is+exactly&advanced[0][terms]=Infantry Cheers Ozzy
Letter from Annie M. Cherry
Ozzy posted a topic in Local CiviliansWhile investigating the actions of Ulysses S. Grant during the early hours of Sunday 6 April 1862 at Savannah, ran across this interesting letter, written by Annie Cherry [in March 1862 the 30-year-old wife of William Harrell Cherry (39) and residing with two children at "the brick house" in Savannah.] Written 6 December 1892 to amateur historian Thomas M. Hurst (formerly of Hardin County, but living in Nashville), the letter recalls General Grant's actions upon hearing the sound of distant artillery fire that morning; and details Grant's personal conduct during the weeks the General was a guest of the Cherry Family: December 6th, 1892 Mr. T. M. Hurst Dear Sir: Your letter of inquiry concerning "General Grant's physical condition the morning the battle of Shiloh began," was received several days ago. You will please pardon my seeming negligence, and accept my assurance, gladly given, that on the date mentioned, I believe General Grant was thoroughly sober. He was at my breakfast table when he heard the report from a cannon. Holding untasted a cup of coffee he paused in conversation to listen a moment at the report of another cannon. He hastily arose, saying to his staff officers: "Gentlemen, the ball is in motion, let's be off." His flag ship (as he called his special steamboat) was lying at the wharf, and in fifteen minutes he, staff officers, orderlies, clerks and horses had embarked. During the weeks of his occupancy of my house he always demeaned himself as a gentleman; was kind, courteous, genial and considerate, and never appeared in my presence in a state of intoxication. He was uniformly kind to citizens, irrespective of politics, and whenever the brutality to citizens, so frequently indulged by the soldier, was made known to him he at once sent orders for the release of the captives or restoration of the property appropriated. As a proof of his thoughtful kindness I mention that during the battle on Sunday he wrote and sent to my mother a safeguard to prevent her home being used for a hospital. Yielding to the appeals of humanity she did, however, open her home to the wounded and sick for three months in succession, often administering to their wants and necessities in person. In such high esteem did General Grant hold such magnanimity, under the most aggravating circumstances, that he thanked her most heartily, assuring her that considering the great losses and gross indignities she had received from the soldiers, her nobility of soul was more to be admired than the fame of a general leading an army of victorious soldiers. On one occasion he asked to be introduced to my mother and family, saying: "If you have no objections to introducing me, I will be much pleased." I replied: "Not because you are a great general, but because I believe you to be a gentleman I will introduce you to them unhesitatingly." In deference to the fact that I was a Southern lady with Southern proclivities, he attired himself in a full suit of citizen's clothes, and touching himself on the shoulder said: "I thought you would like this best," evincing delicate courtesy and gentlemanly instincts of which the honors of war, nor merited promotion had not deprived him. I feel that it is due the surviving members of General Grant's family to mention some evidences of his greatheartedness as shown in kindness to Southern people. "Military necessity" was not to him a term synonymous with unlicensed vandalism or approval of terrorism. He was too great and too true to his manhood to be fettered by prejudice. I am pleased that I can give these reminiscences of a man who as a soldier and statesman received and merited the homage of a nation -- for they are testimonies to his inner life and innate characteristics, worthy to be recorded with the magnanimity of "kingship over self" as manifested on the day of General Lee's surrender. Respectfully, (signed) Mrs. W. H. Cherry
Shiloh SourcesFrequently, people wanting to read more about Shiloh, the people involved, and the military units engaged, request "lists of references" that may be studied at leisure, to find out specific information. What follows is a significant list of references, provided courtesy of the Tennessee Secretary of State (scroll about halfway down): http://sos.tn.gov/products/tsla/bibliography-tennessee-local-history-sources-hardin-county Shiloh Bibliography. And although already posted someplace else on SDG site, below is the Tennessee Interactive Map: http://sos.tn.gov/products/tsla/tennessee-civil-war-gis-interactive-map Skirmish and Battle locations in Tennessee. Regards Ozzy
Larger than LifeThere are a number of figures, both North and South, that are iconic: they seem to encapsulate the essence of the American Civil War. For me, these include Grant and Sherman; Beauregard and Bragg; Robert E. Lee; Andrew Foote; George H. Thomas; N.B. Forrest and J.H. Morgan; and, of course, Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln. Perhaps you look at my list of eleven names, and feel "someone important is missing" ...maybe David Farragut, or Raphael Semmes, or Stonewall Jackson. Regardless, if you accept that six-and-a-half of the "iconic figures" (Thomas arrived late), were present at Shiloh; can you think of another battle that featured as many icons, or more? Just another reason why the Battle of Shiloh is so remarkable... Ozzy
Keep cool and shoot low.
Ozzy posted a topic in Army of the TennesseeIt is not very often that a first-hand account of the actions of the 6th Division during the first hours of Day One, and during the stand at the Hornet's Nest comes to light. The following link takes you to the Little Falls Transcript of Little Falls, Minnesota (edition of September 14th 1883.) Beginning page 6, column 6 is the article, "In the Hornet's Nest" by Sergeant Gibhart Kurts (sometimes identified as Gilbert Kurtz) of the 18th Missouri Infantry, Co.K. Of interest: although listing all the regiments belonging to the 6th Division at Shiloh, Sergeant Kurts appears to be unaware that the 1st Minnesota Light Artillery (Munch's Battery) belonged to the 6th Division. Sergeant Kurts is aware of the strengthening of pickets and outposts; and recalls seeing General Prentiss attempting to rally the troops before everyone "fell back to the hill in the rear." http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn89064525/1883-09-14/ed-1/seq-6/#date1=1878&index=0&rows=20&words=Prentiss&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=Minnesota&date2=1884&proxtext=Prentiss&y=17&x=13&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 Little Falls Transcript of September 14th 1883, courtesy of Library of Congress and Chronicling America. Ozzy
Civil War Traveler
Ozzy posted a topic in Visiting ShilohWas looking for information about Civil War baseball games, and ran across this site: http://www.civilwartraveler.com/ Civil War Traveler promotes itself as "offering info needed before heading off to visit battlefields." Seems to be relatively comprehensive; and the entry for Shiloh is concise: http://www.civilwartraveler.com/WEST/TN/W-Shiloh.html Shiloh Battlefield at Civil War Traveler. Just thought it might be of interest to see how others promote Shiloh... Ozzy N.B. Here is the baseball site which led me to Civil War Traveler: http://www.alexandriava.gov/historic/fortward/default.aspx?id=40132#Spaulding City of Alexandria webpage with entry on Civil War Baseball (which is not badly done, except for misspelling Albert Spalding 's name.) And the link that takes you to Civil War Traveler is at very bottom of "Civil War Baseball" page [ Another Great Civil War Resource -- above the "Lightspan Academic Excellence Award" emblem.]
Not just pictures...
Ozzy posted a topic in Eyewitness AccountsOn April 26th 1862, after the dust had settled a bit on the momentous contest that had taken place in vicinity of Pittsburg Landing, E. G. Squier, editor of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, made use of previously published reports by Whitelaw Reid and William C. Carroll -- and eyewitness statements provided by his own reporter on the scene -- and constructed the following article: The Great Battle in the South-West "The long-anticipated great battle in the South-West was fought on the 6th and 7th of April, at a point called Pittsburg Landing, on the Tennessee River, in the south-western portion of the State of Tennessee, near the northern boundary of Mississippi. As regards the numbers engaged, and equally as regards the number of killed and wounded on both sides, this battle ranks as the most serious struggle of the war. It commenced on the morning of Sunday, the 6th, and was protracted over two days, ending on the night of Monday the 7th with the flight of the rebel army, which left its Commander-in-Chief, Maj.-Gen. A.S. Johnston, dead on the field. Considered as a whole, the Battle of Pittsburg Landing may be described as a repetition of Bull Run on a larger scale, but with its results reversed. The enemy here made the attack in superior force, gained an undoubted success on the first day, but were overpowered by reinforcements of the National army on the second day, and driven from the field. Either because the National army was very much cut up, from lack of efficiency in its commanders, or from causes yet to be explained, the retreat of the enemy was little molested -- thus completing the parallel with Bull Run, where the rebels permitted the National forces to fall back undisturbed to their entrenchments. There is much that is unintelligible and unsatisfactory about the affair at Pittsburg Landing, and much which reflects unfavorably upon the generalship displayed by the National commanders. The Union forces on the left bank of the Tennessee River, under Gen. Grant, numbered about 35,000 men. Advancing to his support, from the direction of Nashville, by easy stages, and with that slow deliberation which characterizes all his movements, was that remarkably intelligent and enterprising officer, Gen. Buell, at the head of 40,000 men. In front of Gen. Grant, on the same side of the river, and less than twenty miles distant, were Generals Johnston, Beauregard, Bragg, Polk, and Evans, with the combined rebel forces from Bowling Green, Columbus, Memphis, Pensacola and Mobile, with large augmentations from Virginia, in all at least 100,000 men, massed together with the obvious and avowed purpose of crushing the Northern army by the weight of numbers. All this was known for weeks, and yet Grant's comparatively little army was left at Pittsburg with a river behind it, and Buell loitering by the way, while Maj.-Gen. Halleck, whose duty it was to be with his army, lingered in St. Louis. It was under these circumstances that Johnston, having rapidly concentrated his forces, resolved upon the very natural expedient of massing his army on Grant, overwhelm him, and then cut off Buell the Tardy. It is astounding that Gen. Grant did not anticipate and in some way provide against a movement which the smallest modicum of common sense, to say nothing of military knowledge, pointed out so clearly as the true one to be made. Yet it is a fact, that the attack on Sunday morning was in every sense a surprise. It does not seem that the ordinary precaution of posting pickets in the direction of the enemy had been adopted. The Pittsburg Landing correspondent of the Chicago Times states positively that our officers were informed by rebel prisoners that an attack would be made on Sunday, "but that no extra measures were taken to guard against surprise." The prevailing impression seems to have been, that the rebels would strengthen their entrenchments at Corinth, and there await the attack of the combined National army. Halleck appears to have been of this belief, Grant certainly acted as if he thought any other policy impossible, and Buell seems to have cared very little about the matter. This blindness, supineness and lack of energy proved nearly fatal to the National cause in the South-West. Had not Johnston been prevented by storms from making his attack earlier, Gen. Grant's division must have inevitably been cut up and captured. As it was, the rebel force, estimated at 90,000 strong, swooped down on Gen. Grant, on Sunday morning, with such rapidity and impetuosity, that the outlying camps were captured almost at the instant; "so quickly," says one correspondent, "that many of the soldiers were taken or slaughtered in their tents." Gen. Prentiss' brigade, on the advance, seems to have been captured bodily. Desperate efforts were made by the National commanders to retrieve themselves, and they and their men fought all day with desperate energy, against the overpowering force of the rebels, flushed with the successes of the morning. But in spite of all their exertions they were gradually driven from their positions back to the river, losing battery after battery, and were only saved from annihilation at nightfall by getting under the protection of the gunboats on the river. The rebels occupied the Union camps, leaving to the morning the consummation of their victory. Their Commander-in-Chief had fallen during the day, but his place was more than filled -- in the rebel estimation -- by Beauregard, who, during the night, telegraphed to the insurgent Government that, under Almighty God, he had "gained a complete victory." His dispatch was as follows: "Battlefield of Shiloh, April 6, via Corinth and Chattanooga -- General S. Cooper, Adjutant-General -- 'We have this morning attacked the enemy in a strong position in front of Pittsburg, and after a severe battle of ten hours, thanks to Almighty God, gained a complete victory, driving the enemy from every position. The loss on both sides is heavy, including our Commander-in-Chief, Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston, who fell gallantly leading his troops into the thickest of the fight.' -- G.T. Bearegard, General-Commanding." During the night, however, Gen. Buell's division appeared on the banks of the Tennessee River, behind the shattered Union army, and the work of crossing was commenced. When morning broke, the astounded Beauregard found, to his alarm, that a new army had sprung up as from the ground before him. No time was left him for reflection or preparation, for now it was his turn to be attacked. His reserves were ordered up, and before 10 o'clock the battle became general. At half-past eleven it was at its height, and raged furiously. The commanders on both sides flew to the front and headed the charges of their respective commands. Wallace, Grant, Nelson and McClernand were everywhere, inspiring their men by word and example. At noon the rebels began to fall back, slowly at first, but gradually hastening their movements, abandoning battery on battery more rapidly than they had gained them the day before, until at three o'clock they were in full retreat for Corinth, abandoning their dead and wounded on the field, failing, as we have already said, to carry off the body of their Commander-in-Chief. That the victory rested with the National army is indubitable. How far it may prove to be decisive remains to be seen. That Gen. Grant's division was in imminent danger of being cut to pieces is certain, and that this danger was due partly to blind confidence and want of ordinary provision on his part, but mainly to the inexcusable delay of Gen. Buell in reinforcing him, is clear -- clear, unless additional facts, unknown to the public, shall entirely change the aspect of the whole affair. The losses on both sides were very heavy -- much heavier than in any previous battle of the war. The first reports were vague and exaggerated: "25,000 killed and wounded on the side of the National forces; 30,000 on the part of the enemy." Later reports put the Union loss in killed, wounded and prisoners at 7000; those of the rebels, in killed and wounded alone, at about the same figure. Absurd censorship, or some other cause, has prevented us, at the end of a week, from knowing the exact state of facts. We, however, do know that the rebel Commander-in-Chief was killed; that Gen. Gladden lost an arm; that Gen. Prentiss of the National army was captured; and the gallant Wallace severely wounded. Late reports, vouched for by Gen. Banks, represent Beauregard as severely wounded, and since dead. It will take time to resolve all the conflicting statements and rumors into a consistent and truthful whole. Meantime, it is enough, perhaps, to know that the eagle of victory still perches on our standard! And it only remains for us to add the Proclamation of the President, and the Order of the Secretary of War, called out by the bloody achievement at Pittsburg Landing, and the really great victory won by Com. Foote and Gen. Pope on the Mississippi..." [President Lincoln's Proclamation of Thanks and Secretary Stanton's Summation attached.] Ozzy [Just a few observations, to go with the above article: although written by E.G. Squier, significant input was provided by the sketch artist, Henri Lovie, who sent along his observations (while remaining at Pittsburg Landing, continuing to sketch.) The above article appears on Page One... of the Supplement [a two-volume edition published as No.337 and No.338 on April 26th 1862]. The entirety of Frank Leslie's Illustrated, Edition No.337 is devoted to the Victory at Island No.10 ...with all aspects of that Campaign discussed and sketched. The War Supplement (Edition No.338) has "The Great Battle of the South-West" on its cover, above a sketch of the Victory at Island No.10 -- and on the 4th page of the Supplement, another sketch of a significant operation at Island No.10 (Colonel Robert's Night Raid against the Guns at Fort No.1) attributed to Henri Lovie. In all of the two volumes of the April 26th Edition, the only illustration with a connection to Battle of Shiloh is inadvertent: "F. Munson of Chicago, the Volunteer Nurse (aboard City of Memphis steamer)." The City of Memphis was used as Hospital Boat at Shiloh, after April 6th.] Reference: http://archive.org/stream/franklesliesilluv1314lesl#page/n393/mode/2up "The Great Battle of the South-West" in the War Supplement [Edition No.338] of April 26th 1862 Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, page 396 [401 on page].
Name the ArtistHere's an easy one (as only a handful of sketch artists are known to have worked in vicinity of Pittsburg Landing, April 1862): Name the artist of the above sketch (first and last name.) Good luck... Ozzy


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|Forums -> Chess
Player: LayZ Style Subject: Puzzle #19
2014-07-28 23:01:44
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1pn5/3nPP2/1b6/2P4N/bP3QPP/2K4R w
Mikhalets vs G. Kuzmin
Black to play
Three pieces for a queen is a very unclear material balance and the assessment all depends on the specifics of each position. Here White is in trouble because of his exposed king. How did Black win the game?
Good luck and enjoy!
Solution on August 5, 2014.
|4 dsuttles
|2014-08-05 03:30:07
I was thrown off for a few days by the key move being \'natural\'.
1 Bc5 Qg3
2 Be3+ Kc2
One of those knights checks on b4, the rook delivers mate on d2, but my break is over.
|5 kai2011
|2014-08-05 15:58:30
And after 3. Ncb4+(3.Ndb4+) cxb4 and 4. ...Kc3! Sorry, but no mate.
|6 dsuttles
|2014-08-05 16:32:41
Maybe both knights to b4.
|7 kai2011
|2014-08-05 16:37:21
Which first?
|8 dsuttles
|2014-08-05 16:50:06
Heh heh, time for bed.
|9 kai2011
|2014-08-05 17:28:58
Let\'s have a bit of laugh ! Many years ago, the coach of the women\'s Soviet chess team offered to his ladies position on tactics. One of them offered a sacrifice of a knight( originally it was the wrong decision). Coach calmly took the knight, lady sacrifices in the same field second knight! Then the coach walked across the hall, and gathered together all the knights, brought to her and said,\"Let\'s continue!\"
|10 LayZ Style
|2014-08-06 00:16:27
Sorry for the delay on the solution. Have been busy the past few days that I completely forgot about the puzzle.
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1pn5/3nPP2/1b6/2P4N/bP3QPP/2K5 w
Mikhalets - G. Kuzmin
Alushta 2000
Well, I believe that both of you got 90% of the solution right!
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1pn5/2bnPP2/8/2P4N/bP3QPP/2K5 w
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1pn5/2bnPP2/8/2P3QN/bP4PP/2K5 w
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1pn5/3nPP2/8/2P1b1QN/bP4PP/2K5 w
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1pn5/3nPP2/8/2P1b1QN/bPK3PP/8 w
3...Ndb4+! (solution from the book)
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1pn5/4PP2/1n6/2P1b1QN/bPK3PP/8 w
I believe that 3...Ndb4+ is the right move because it opens the d-file for the Rook and at the same time limits the mobility of the White King.
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1pn5/4PP2/1P6/4b1QN/bPK3PP/8 w
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1p6/4PP2/1n6/4b1QN/bPK3PP/8 w
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1p6/4PP2/1n6/2K1b1QN/bP4PP/8 w
6.Bd2#! is the finish.
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1p6/4PP2/1n6/2K3QN/bP1b2PP/8 w
Hope you enjoy this puzzle as much as I do. Thanks. :)
|11 dsuttles
|2014-08-06 05:29:58
|12 kai2011
|2014-08-06 06:09:26
OK! But it dosn\'t work after 1. ... Bc5 2 .Qh4
|2014-08-06 14:56:12
Good puzzle
|14 kai2011
|2014-08-07 03:42:31
Really good puzzle. But not quite comprehensible formulation Larry. If he wanted us to find how the game ended, he had to write: \"After 1. ...Bc5 white played 2.Qg3... how black won?\" As it turns out, it was necessary to find the second move of white..
|15 dsuttles
|2014-08-09 11:51:34
@ kai2011
I am still mulling over this one. According to a book I bought and lost recently, this problem would be diminished as a composition by virtue of its unaesthetic - \'natural\' - key move (1...Bc5), while White\'s resource 2 Qh4 would be a fatal flaw. However, I am pleased by this \'imperfection\'. For once my headache was similar to the headache I feel when switching to and from my active game tabs.
I distinctly recall I heard an echo of Tal\'s infamous hippopotamus story as I placed White\'s queen on g3.
- \'... there was a large number of possible variations; but when I began to study hard and work through them, I found to my horror that nothing would come of it. Ideas piled up one after another. I would transport a subtle reply by my opponent, which worked in one case, to another situation where it would naturally prove to be quite useless. As a result my head became filled with a completely chaotic pile of all sorts of moves, and the infamous \"tree of variations\", from which the chess trainers recommend that you cut off the small branches, in this case spread with unbelievable rapidity.
And then suddenly, for some reason, I remembered the classic couplet by Korney Ivanović Chukovsky: \"Oh, what a difficult job it was. To drag out of the marsh the hippopotamus\".
\'I do not know from what associations the hippopotamus got into the chess board, but although the spectators were convinced that I was continuing to study the position, I, despite my humanitarian education, was trying at this time to work out: just how WOULD you drag a hippopotamus out of the marsh? I remember how jacks figured in my thoughts, as well as levers, helicopters, and even a rope ladder.
After a lengthy consideration I admitted defeat as an engineer, and thought spitefully to myself: \"Well, just let it drown!\" \' -
The horror still lingering in my mind after all this is that I am not sure exactly how unreasonable I was to drop White\'s queen on g3. I mean, how do you think you would have proceeded as White after 1...Bc5?
And can you post the couplet by Korney Ivanović Chukovsky, as I am hoping it will help more than Tal for puzzle # 20.
|16 kai2011
|2014-08-09 13:48:57
@ dsuttles
My post wasn\'t about Qg3 or Qh4
About couplet by Chukovsky - You want me write it in Russian? Well.
Ох! Нелёгкая это работа -
Из болота тащить бегемота!
|17 dsuttles
|2014-08-09 15:26:57
Ох! Нелёгкая это работа -
Cмысл понять этого сообщения
|18 kai2011
|2014-08-09 17:10:46
Which post?
|19 dsuttles
|2014-08-09 18:12:13
9, 11
|20 LayZ Style
|2014-08-10 05:54:38
Hello everyone. I want to apologize for not following the forum for several days. kai2011 has a point when he said that the move 2.Qg3 is not forced. What if White moves 2.Qh4! Let\'s look at the diagram again. By the way, there is a White Rook on h1. Sorry for the omission.
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1pn5/3nPP2/1b6/2P4N/bP3QPP/2K4R w
After 1...Bc5 2.Qh4!
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1pn5/2bnPP2/7Q/2P4N/bP4PP/2K4R w
There follows
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1pn5/3nPP2/7Q/2P1b2N/bP4PP/2K4R w
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1pn5/3nPP2/7Q/2P1b2N/bPK3PP/7R w
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1pn5/4PP2/5n1Q/2P1b2N/bPK3PP/7R w
If White plays 4.Nxf4
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1pn5/4PP2/5N1Q/2P1b3/bPK3PP/7R w
There would follow 4...Rd2+ 5.Kc1 Na5 with an inevitable mate by Nb3#.
6k1/p1p2ppp/1p6/n3PP2/5N1Q/2P1b3/bP1r2PP/2K4R w
What about 4.Rd1?
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1pn5/4PP2/5n1Q/2P1b2N/bPK3PP/3R4 w
Black plays 4...Rxd1+ 5.Kxd1 Bb3+ 6.Ke1 Nxg2+, the King moves with Nxh4 to follow.
6k1/p1p2ppp/1pn5/4PP2/7Q/1bP1b2N/1P4nP/4K3 w
Aside from 4.Qxd8+ which is a lost for White, White can play
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1pn5/4PP2/5n2/2P1b2N/bPK3PP/4Q2R w
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1pn5/4PP2/8/2P1b2N/bPK3nP/4Q2R w
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1pn5/4PP2/8/2P1b2N/bPK1Q1nP/7R w
6k1/p1p2ppp/1pn5/4PP2/8/2P1b2N/bPKrQ1nP/7R w
6k1/p1p2ppp/1pn5/4PP2/8/2P1b2N/bPKQ2nP/7R w
6k1/p1p2ppp/1pn5/4PP2/8/2P4N/bPKb2nP/7R w
Black has a distinct advantage. White may continue with
6k1/p1p2ppp/1pn5/4PP2/8/2P4N/bPKb2nP/R7 w
6k1/p1p2ppp/1pn4b/4PP2/8/2P4N/bPK3nP/R7 w
6k1/p1p2ppp/1pn4b/4PP2/8/2P4N/RPK3nP/8 w
6k1/p1p2ppp/1pn4b/4PP2/8/2P1n2N/RPK4P/8 w
6k1/p1p2ppp/1pn4b/4PP2/8/2PKn2N/RP5P/8 w
6k1/p1p2ppp/1pn4b/4Pn2/8/2PK3N/RP5P/8 w
With careful play, it is a sure win for Black. Hopefully I got everything covered.
|21 LayZ Style
|2014-08-10 06:05:08
By the way, the solution does not change in case of 2.Qg3 even with the White Rook on h1.
|22 kai2011
|2014-08-10 14:46:06
@ Layz Style
\"Hopefully I got everything covered.\"
Yes! If You mean 1. ...Bc5! But black wins as well after 1. ...Na5!!
|23 LayZ Style
|2014-08-10 23:33:07
Hmm...let me check on 1...Na5!! kai2011. I\'ll post my reply very soon. Thanks.
|24 LayZ Style
|2014-08-13 00:37:04
Let\'s go back to the original diagram and look at the excellent suggestion by kai2011 of 1...Na5!!
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1p6/n2nPP2/1b6/2P4N/bP3QPP/2K4R w
If White answers 2.cxb4
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1p6/n2nPP2/1P6/7N/bP3QPP/2K4R w
Black answers with 2...Nxb4 3.Qg3 Nb3+ 4.Qxb3
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1p6/4PP2/1n6/1Q5N/bP4PP/2K4R w
A definite win for Black.
What if 2.Rd1
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1p6/n2nPP2/1b6/2P4N/bP3QPP/2KR4 w
Black replies 2...Bc5 3.Rxd5 Rxd5 4.Qe2 Nc4 5.b4 Be3+ 6.Kc2 Rd2+
6k1/p1p2ppp/1p6/4PP2/1Pn5/2P1b2N/b1KrQ1PP/8 w
What then of 2.Re1?
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1p6/n2nPP2/1b6/2P4N/bP3QPP/2K1R3 w
Black then moves with 2...Bc5 3.Qh4 Nb3+ 4.Kd1 Ne3+ 5.Ke2 Rd2+ 6.Kf3 Nxg2 7.Qe4 Nxe1+ 8.Qxe1 Rxh2 9.Nf4 Nd2+ 10.Kg3 Bf2+
6k1/p1p2ppp/1p6/4PP2/5N2/2P3K1/bP1n1b1r/4Q3 w
Still Black\'s advantage.
Lastly, 2.Qe2
3r2k1/p1p2ppp/1p6/n2nPP2/1b6/2P4N/bP2Q1PP/2K4R w
2...Nb3+ 3.Kc2 Bc5 4.Rd1 Ne3+ 5.Qxe3 Rxd1 6.Qf4 Rd2+
6k1/p1p2ppp/1p6/n1b1PP2/5Q2/1nP4N/bPKr2PP/8 w
This solution has 2 feasible answers, 1...Bc5 and 1...Na5. Thank you kai2011 for pointing that out.
|25 neverherebefore
|2017-05-30 01:34:03
Speaking of puzzles. Here\'s my worst loss ever. White(me) g3 h3 Rb4 Rd4 Qb8 Kg4 Black g5 h6 Qa5 Kf6. Final move of game was B8(Q)
A lesson for the chess world
|26 neverherebefore
|2017-06-02 16:12:41
What position is that?
|27 dsuttles
|2017-06-02 17:31:07
\'I usually play and make my moves from the seat of my pants.\'
- My best friend
|28 HenriDeToi
|2017-06-02 18:39:20
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The Other Side of the Alamo: Art Against the Myth
Antifaz: Forget The Alamo. Yellow Rose, Ángel Rodriguez-Díaz,
July 2004, Acrylic and oil on canvas, 39 ½ x 60 in., Collection of the artist
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Extended through October 12, 2018
Opening Reception: Friday, February 23, 6:00pm
Symposium and Catalog Signing: October 8, 7:00pm
Selected Chicano/a artists are tasked with countering the mainstream myths of the Alamo's iconic status through their traditional and non-traditional paintings, sculptures, and installation work. The Other Side of the Alamo is curated by art historian, curator and cultural worker, Ruben C. Cordova, Ph.D.
"one of the most revelatory exhibitions mounted for the city's tricentennial." – Josh Feola, Artsy
The powerful and evocative art works highlight how the Alamo has affected people of color by giving expression to these suppressed narratives. — Cordova
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Featuring 26 Participating Artists and more than 40 works. All artists are San Antonio-based. Works range in date from 1969 to 2018. Many have never been exhibited.
1. Verónica Castillo Salas, Tree of Life / San Antonio sculpture
2. Mel Casas, 6 x 8' acrylic painting
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10. Kathy Vargas, hand colored photographs
11. Rolando Briseño, foam statue
12. Laura Varela, video
13. Franco Mondini-Ruiz installation
14. Enrique Martinez, painting
15. Albert Alvarez, painted collage
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17. Ed Saavedra, acrylic paintings
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19. Mari Hernandez, photographs
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21. Ruben Luna, mixed media constructions
22. Luis Valderas, drawing, painting
23. Andy Benavides, photograph, print
24. Raul Servin, paintings
25. Jose Esquivel, painting
26. Roberto Jose Gonzalez
This exhibition is funded in part by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture, and the generous support of The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
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The Scandinavians are really flooding the American market in the wake of Stieg Larsson's success. I see the appeal. The Hand that Trembles, like all the others I've read, have a distinct psychological element to the narrative that enhances the crime story. Also like most Scandinavian crime novels I've read in the last year or two, the pace is slow, but the payoff seems worth it in the end. Even though I tend to struggle a bit with the pacing of the first 100-200 pages and tell myself no more Scandinavian crime novels, the final push and resolution always leaves me ready to jump back into the Scandinavian milieu. If you've become a fan of the Scandinavian crime novel or Ann Lindell specifically, I don't think you'll be disappointed by The Hand that Trembles.
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If it seems like the fight for immigrants' rights has been in the news more than usual lately, you're not wrong. On Sept. 13, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer allegedly struck a deal with Trump to protect the 800,000 undocumented immigrants who had received protection under the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, before Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced its end on Sept. 5. If the deal is able to happen, and DACA is enshrined in law, it would make life so much easier for the almost 1 million undocumented people living in the United States, but some activists were frustrated that the deal was made without the input of undocumented people. Iván Ceja, director and co-founder of Undocumedia, posted on social media after the deal was announced, saying, "Democrats, could you refrain [from making] agreements without us in the room?"
The recent attacks on DACA recipients have made it clear that anyone who cares about immigrant rights needs to be taking their cues from immigrants themselves. And beyond that, allyship and support must take into account the human rights of all undocumented people, not just DREAMers and DACA recipients. As immigrant rights activist Joel Sati writes in The Washington Post:
DACA, for all its benefits, was a Faustian bargain that we never should have struck. Our movement must make a fundamental shift in how we frame our experience in the struggle for substantive immigration protections: safety from deportation, citizenship for all 12 million, and a reconceptualization of political membership in such a way that the situation we face never happens again. We deserve this not because we are good, but because we are human beings.
Bustle spoke with five leaders in the immigration rights movement about the advice they have for fellow undocumented immigrants, and what allies can do to support them during this period of uncertainty.
Jonathan Jayes-Green, Co-Founder of UndocuBlack Network
Jonathan Jayes-Green is the co-founder of the UndocuBlack Network, an organization that advocates for the undocumented Black community. UndocuBlack created a network of current and former undocumented Black folks, and offers a multitude of resources like webinars, local chapters (so far in New York, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C.), and is soon releasing a housing, legal, health, and educational resource guide. Additionally, UndocuBlack is in the process of developing a mental wellness initiative for the undocumented Black community. "This fight to protect undocumented people like myself across the country isn't just about protecting DACA, TPS and passing the DREAM Act," Jayes-Green tells Bustle via email. "This fight is linked to the greater fight against white supremacy that deems our communities as disposable, and that's a lie. We as undocumented people know we are powerful, resilient, and we are not going anywhere."
When Jayes-Green was asked about advice he would give to undocumented folks who are afraid to participate in activism because of their status, his response is precise and powerful. "Find community, build together, and fight back. We are only safe when we're organized and building power. "
Follow UndocuBlack Network on Twitter and Instagram to keep track of their resources and events.
Heldáy de la Cruz, Graphic Designer and Activist
Heldáy de la Cruz is an artist (check out his breathtaking illustrations) and activist based in Portland, Oregon. De la Cruz has been advocating for immigrations rights on multiple platforms, from radio interviews to writing an op-ed for The Huffington Post. When speaking to Bustle via email, de la Cruz rhetorically asks, "America, how can you give us a taste of freedom, snatch it away, and not expect us to fight for it?" He goes on to explain:
"Mi papa would say that I'm 'encabronado' ['I'm pissed off'], mi mama would say 'que parezco tormenta' ['I'm boiling over']. I feel the centuries of oppression running through my veins, the cycle of abuse towards immigrants and people of color — again and again and again. I'm not hiding in the shadows anymore; I don't feel guilt for my status like I used to. I will never blame my parents for being pushed out of their country."
Keep up with de la Cruz by following his Instagram.
Yosimar Reyes, Storyteller and Writer
Through spoken word, poetry, and writing, Yosimar Reyes beautifully encapsulates the experience of living in the United States while undocumented. In addition to live performances, Reyes has multiple published works. Reyes explains how undocumented folks are constantly marginalized in the United States in an email to Bustle:
"Undocumented people are the most played in the political spectrum. I want to remind people that being undocumented is not an identity — much like poverty, it is a social condition. I want to remind people who happen to be undocumented that this [current policies affecting undocumented folks] is not our fault. We are home."
Reyes also had a reminder for folks who want to be better allies to the undocumented community. "I would like to remind well-meaning allies that they need to begin letting us have our own platforms," he says. "We need allies that understand that we are not puppies that need saving. We are people with agency and the ability to advocate for yourself. Want to help? Pass the mic!"
Follow Reyes' Instagram and Twitter for more of his writing and insight.
Ximena Ospina, LGBTQ Coordinator Intern at NYSYLC
Ximena Ospina is an unstoppable force in the activist community. Not only is she the LGBTQ coordinating intern for NYSYLC, an immigration rights organization that is led by undocumented youth in New York, but she is also the co-founder and media chair for Columbia University's first undocumented student community, Undocumented Student Initiative.
"I'd like for undocumented folx to understand that their fears are valid, and it is absolutely normal to crack under the pressure mounting from the recent DACA decision," Ospina tells Bustle via email. "Moving forward, we have to allow ourselves humanity and not be so self-punishing if we are not proving every second of our lives that we deserve to stay in the United States."
Ospina also reminds fellow undocumented immigrants that "We must acknowledge that psychological warfare is Trump's most powerful tool, and we cannot let white supremacist policies convince us that we do not deserve to be seen, applauded, and loved." She suggests that undocumented folks who do not or cannot reveal their status can still be vocal activists by supporting other movements seeking to dismantle white supremacy, such as Black Lives Matter, #NoJusticeNoPride, and the Water Is Life Movement.
Follow Ospina's IG account Undocuqueer to keep up with her advocacy work. You can also follow NYSYLC on Twitter and Instagram to learn how to better support undocumented people.
Alan Pelaez Lopez, Poet
Alan Pelaez Lopez is an Afro-Indigenous poet and artist and an immigrant from Oaxaca, Mexico, who lived in the United States while undocumented for 17 years. Recounting their advocacy experience, Lopez tells Bustle, "I started organizing for the immigrant rights movement in 2010 before the DREAM Act votes occurred. In the past seven years, I have learned that our asks have been very small as a movement, and exclusionary."
Lopez, who is self-described "artivist," often explores their multiple identities and eloquently advocates for inclusivity through their work. Lopez says "I invite all of us to fight for DACA and begin to prioritize undocumented disabled immigrants, elders, and trans and gender-nonconforming communities who all experience undocumentedness in incredibly challenging ways."
"I also want to remind all of us that we are more than policy," they say. "We are people who are living, thriving and changing both politics and culture with or without documentation."
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Port Greville Foreclosures & Power of Sale
Purchasing a house from the foreclosure list can be a great way to buy a home or investment property at a huge savings! Largely this is because of lack of knowledge about the process or fear from misinformation they may have heard about buying a foreclosure. Foreclosuresearch.ca is a great resource to learn all about the foreclosure market and how best to negotiate a deal that suits your unique needs. Click on the banner below to learn how to get a trial offer of Port Greville foreclosure listings.
How can I find foreclosures in Port Greville?
I use Foreclosuresearch.ca for my foreclosure needs because it is a one stop shop so to speak for learning about the market and foreclosure process as well as lists of available properties with photos and descriptions.
This saves me a considerable amount of time and effort. I don't have to search the internet for hours looking at different Realtors websites sifting through houses in Port Greville that are not foreclosures or don't fit what I am searching for.
Other options for finding foreclosed properties is to speak to your local bank to see if they are keeping properties in their portfolio or to contact a local Realtor that specializes in foreclosure listings. Many Realtors will list whatever property they can get their hands on but they may not be well versed in the foreclosure buying process so you need to be educated before going in.
How to buy a distress sale house in Port Greville with bad credit.
Let me begin by saying that shopping for a foreclosed house in Port Greville with bad credit is conceivable!
You have the possibility to buy a home for cash at a real estate auction. Then your credit doesn't play a factor at all because you are not applying for a loan. Not everyone has this form of money lying around though so lets take into account other options.
Research federal home buying programs. There are many programs available again to aid those with low incomes or poor credit to buy homes.
Search for residential or commercial properties in Port Greville and look for loans with low down payments. Save up money for your down payment but expect to pay a somewhat higher interest rate thanks to your lower credit score. You should be able to remortgage in a number of years after making on time payments to get a lower rate.
How to buy a foreclosed condo in Port Greville, NS.
The very first step is to get pre approved for a mortgage through a bank of your choosing or scrape together enough money to buy a residential or commercial property through an auction for all cash.
Next, find condos in Port Greville, NS that you are interested in. Find a Realtor that focuses in foreclosures and will be able to help you through the process of buying.
If you have questions about the process, I would consider consulting with a real estate or foreclosure attorney before purchasing to make sure you understand the method and the ramifications of purchasing foreclosed properties.
One thing that ought to be considered before you buy is that some foreclosure properties are not open to having a home inspection done before buying and/or the bank that owns the property may not want to make any repairs. This could end up costing you some money to ensure the repairs after purchasing. This is the only downside in my opinion when buying foreclosed homes.
How long does it take to buy a bank owned home in Port Greville?
This relies on how you are buying the property. Properties that are bought in cash at an auction are turned over within a week or two maximum depending upon how long it takes your funds to move to the bank and the title to be completed. Actually, I have had properties transfer to me within three days.
If you are purchasing a property through a mortgage then the closing process takes a small amount longer. My practical experience has been about thirty days to closing, which is pretty standard when purchasing a property. The key is to get your down payment to the bank quickly and line up monies to pay your closing costs. Any paperwork that the bank sends you should be filled out promptly and sent back to speed up the process.
Are there reasons not to buy a repo house?
Foreclosed houses are usually sold "as is," indicating the bank is not willing to make any repairs before selling the property. This means that any repairs could fall back upon the new owner to fix. Sometimes the repairs are small-scale and other times they are serious.
Often a foreclosed property in Port Greville NS has sat uninhabited for a while so maintenance has been neglected and will need to be taken care of immediately.
Sometimes, just because the title has transferred to a new owner doesn't mean that all concerns have gone away. This is the significance of having a title search done before buying a property due to the fact that liens or lawsuits could be attached to the property and you could take over them without realizing it.
How to negotiate for foreclosures.
Patience is key here! The bank is in business to make money so they will be trying to get the greatest price for the house that they can.
Keep in mind that dealing with banks is a mechanical process and usually taken care of by computers and not actual people. This can be frustrating for you the buyer but it is what it is. Ultimately if you are persistent the bank will very likely cave if they have no other offers because they realize they need to move the property quickly.
Are Port Greville bank owned homes good or bad?
This depends upon your goals and the risk level that you are ready to accept. If you are willing to take on the potential repairs yourself and not expect the bank to pay for them then this is a great deal!
Remember to do your due diligence on foreclosures and on your property before acquiring to know exactly what you are getting involved in.
Power of Sale Introduction
There are lots of things you might not know about the power of sale. When do you understand you are confronted with a power of sale or foreclosure in Port Greville, and how do you know if it is the best financial investment for you? Provided below are answers to 7 commonly asked questions concerning the power of sale, and how it can assist you make informed purchases in Nova Scotia.
What is power of sale or foreclosure?
This is a term that not many daily people have actually become aware of. If you are interested in investing in real estate, particularly those on the foreclosure market, then you desire to be familiar with this term. A power of sale is a stipulation that is composed into a mortgage which allows the lender to sell the home in case of default to pay back the home loan financial obligation. It technically is the provision that enables foreclosure on a house when a financial obligation is not paid. This type of sale takes place so that the lender, which is usually a bank, can recover losses that they sustained by the loan default.
A power of sale also describes the power expressed or suggested in a trust arrangement allowing the trustee to sell the investment consisting of the trust.
Basically, this clause in a home loan or trust allows the lender to offer the home without litigating to do so. It is a kind of faster way to allow healing easier and much faster. For those looking to buy foreclosed house, this is a lot easier as the loan provider does not need to go through the courts to make the sale occur.
If you are planning to buy a power of sale foreclosure house, there are some advantages. This includes an expedited process. Typically a foreclosure through the courts can take a lot of time; whereas those that go through an agreement stipulation can be much quicker.
Where can you find power of sale houses?
It is actually easier than you believe to find power of sale houses. In Nova Scotia, as in all of Canada, the normal procedure is to offer the home by power of sale, which is unlike the majority of the United States which tends to go through the courts for a foreclosure. Typically, when a home is being offered through power of sale, it actually goes through a real estate agent. That makes it easy to find houses under power of sale. A real estate agent, or other real estate sites, will likely have listings of power of sale houses in your area.
How do you buy a distress sale properties in Nova Scotia?
It is a terrific option to buy power for sale foreclosures in Port Greville Nova Scotia. The procedure is pretty quick and easy. The process for the sale is generally set out in the home loan, so they may differ a bit in a different way for residential or commercial properties depending on the lender.
In Nova Scotia, there are 2 types of power for sale – contractual and statutory. A legal power of sale is when the home loan documents have consisted of the power of sale provision. A statutory power of sale is when the power of sale provisions is not included, but these are really rare.
The general procedure consists of:
Notification offered to the borrower after fifteen days of default
Notice provided to anybody who has an interest in the property
For contractual power of sales, the debtor has 35 days to pay, if statutory, the borrower has 45 days
As soon as the period expires and the default is not corrected, the lender can offer the property
The property can be offered by auction, private contract, or by tender. The residential or commercial property is generally listed with a real estate agent and placed on the marketplace for sale utilizing multiple listing service (MLS).
The ownership of the residential or commercial property will alter hands just if the home is sold. This is also not a fire sale, although it is quicker than a court process. The deals from the purchasers like you are carefully examined, and the existing owner may request an accounting.
How do you find power of sale listings?
Among the best ways to discover a power for sale listing in Port Greville is to use an excellent MLS. These services are readily available on line and offer an extreme quantity of listings so that you can discover the specific house you are looking for. A site, such as foreclosuresearch.ca, can offer you with all the listings in Nova Scotia under power of sale. Sites like this one enable you to browse in your area for power of sale property, in addition to the timing and costs included.
Are power of sale condos less expensive?Usually, power of sale houses is cheaper than going through an individual simply selling their home. This is due to the fact that the bank just wishes to not lose on the deal. They want to make the cash back that they have actually lost from the default. In Canada, any extra money from the sale is returned to the homeowner, but if there is a deficiency, the owner is responsible for the difference.
Get more information on buying a home at this link. Always use the services of a real estate agent when buying or selling any type of property in state. Find a local agent here. A lawyer might be a good idea too.


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NekoCon 22
The Hampton Roads Convention Center welcomes back over 3,000 otkau (fanboy's and fangirl's) to NekoCon 22, a Japanese anime convention featuring everything from cosplay (a combination of the words costume and play) to L.A.R.P. (Live Action Role Playing) in which attendees dress up as their favorite anime characters and become part of the action. Members... View ArticleFind out more »