CHAPTER LII

JAMES ISLAND CAMPAIGN AGAINST CHARLESTON

Enemy abandon lower part of Stono River and batteries--General Benham plans movement on Charleston by way of James Island--General Stevens lands on James Island--Drives back enemy in sharp action--Takes three guns--Cautions Benham of need of a day's preparation before attacking--Incompetent commanders--Wright joins, a week later, with his division--Organization of the army--Enemy strengthening works across island--Fort Lamar, strong advanced work--General Stevens erects counter-battery--Reconnoissances 387