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Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 2 51 51 Browse Search
Rev. James K. Ewer , Company 3, Third Mass. Cav., Roster of the Third Massachusetts Cavalry Regiment in the war for the Union 16 16 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore) 9 9 Browse Search
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Jubal Anderson Early, Ruth Hairston Early, Lieutenant General Jubal A. Early , C. S. A., Chapter 10: operations on the Rappahannock. (search)
t the 15th of August, Anderson's following later. The greater part of Stuart's cavalry was also ordered to the same vicinity. On the 15th Jackson's command moved from its camps and concentrated near Pisgah Church on the road Washington, August 6, 1862. Major General G. B. McClellan: You will immediately send a regiment of cavalry and small batteries of artillery to Burnside's command at Aquia Creek. It is reported that Jackson is moving north with a very large force. H. W. Halleck, Major General. The following is an extract of letter from Halleck to McClellan, dated the 6th of August, 1862, explaining the reason for the order for the removal of the troops from Harrison's Landing to Aquia Creek. Allow me to allude to a few of the facts in the case. You and your officers, at our interview, estimated the enemy's force around Richmond at 200,000 men. Since then you and others report that they have and are receiving large reinforcements from the South. General Pope's
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Army Life in a Black Regiment, Appendix B: the First black soldiers. (search)
ary 9, 1866. Except the Louisiana soldiers mentioned in the Introduction,--of whom no detailed reports have, I think, been published,--my regiment was unquestionably the first mustered into the service of the United States; the first company muster bearing date, November 7, 1862, and the others following in quick succession. The second regiment in order of muster was the First Kansas colored, dating from January 13, 1863. The first enlistment in the Kansas regiment goes back to August 6, 1862; while the earliest technical date of enlistment in my regiment was October 19, 1862, although, as was stated above, one company really dated its organization back to May, 1862. My muster as colonel dates back to November 10, 1862, several months earlier than any other of which I am aware, among colored regiments, except that of Colonel Stafford (First Louisiana Native Guards), September 27, 1862. Colonel Williams, of the First Kansas colored, was mustered as lieutenant-colonel on Janua
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 21: capture of New Orleans.--first attack on Vicksburg by Farragut's fleet and mortar flotilla.--junction of flag-officers Farragut and Davis above Vicksburg.--ram Arkansas. (search)
en. I will leave a sufficient force of gun-boats here to support the Army, and will return to-morrow to New Orleans, and depart immediately for Ship Island, with a light heart that I have left no bugbear to torment the communities of the Mississippi in my absence. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, D. G. Farragut, Flag-officer, Commanding Western Gulf Blockading Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. On Gun-Boat Essex, Off Baton Rouge, August 6, 1862. Sir — This morning at 8 o'clock, I steamed up the river, and at 10 o'clock attacked the rebel ram Arkansas, and blew her up. There is not now a fragment of her left. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. D. Porter, Commanding Division of Flotilla in Western Waters. Rear-admiral D. G. Farragut. When New Orleans fell, the towns all along the river were ablaze with defiance, and did all they could to delay Union vessels by firing on them on their way up river; all of which
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862., Part II: Correspondence, Orders, and Returns. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott), Appendix:Embracing communications received too late for insertion in proper sequence. (search)
hich place any communication will reach me. I am, general, respectfully, your obedient servant, Jno. Pope, Major-General. Headquarters advanced forces, Camp on Battle Creek, August 11, 1862. Col. J. B. Fry, Chief of Staff: Colonel: I forward you herewith, by messenger, one package official papers brought to our lines by flag of truce. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, A. McD. McCOOK, Major-General, Commanding. [Inclosure.]headquarters Department of East Tennessee, August 6, 1862. Maj. Gen. D. C. Buell, Commanding U. S. Forces, Middle Tennessee: General: The inclosed papers were some time since captured on the person of one of Major-General Mitchel's couriers. I have the honor to request that they be forwarded to Washington City for the information of the War Department. See pp. 290-295. These documents were not forwarded to the War Department until 1882. I remain, general, most respectfully, your obedient servant, E. Kirby Smith, Major-General, Com
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 95 (search)
ommunication of General Breckinridge to Col. Cahill: headquarters confederate forces in the field, near Baton Rouge, August 6, 1862. To the Commanding Officer of the United States Forces, Baton Rouge, La.: I have sent Major De Bauer with a flag o Major-General Commanding. Col. Cahill replied as follows: headquarters United States forces, Baton Rouge, La., August 6, 1862. General: In reply to your communication of this morning, under a flag of truce, I have the honor to say that we ang Department of the Gulf, New-Orleans, La. Commander Porter's report. U. S. Gunboat Essex, off Baton Rouge, August 6, 1862. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy: sir: On the evening of the fourth inst. I was informed by Gen. Williamdron, New-Orleans. Lieutenant Commanding Ransom's report. United States gunboat Kineo, off Baton Rouge, La., August 6, 1862. sir: I have to report that a vigorous attack was made upon our forces at this place yesterday morning, at about f
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), Rebel reports and narratives. (search)
Rebel reports and narratives. General Breckinridge's report. Headquarters in the field, near Comite River, August 6, 1862. To the Officers and Soldiers under my Command: I desire to express to you briefly my sense of your gallant conduct in the late operations. Baton Rouge, from the character of the ground, could not be taken and held while the enemy commanded the river. Accordingly the Arkansas was to engage the gunboats and floating-battery, while you were to whip the enemy on land. Unfortunately the machinery of the Arkansas became so injured that she could not reach the scene of action. Your part of the work was nobly done. After marching all night through a country destitute of water, you attacked an enemy superior to you in numbers, admirably posted, and supported by the fire of their fleet, you forced them from their positions, taking prisoners and several flags; killing and wounding many; destroying most of their camps, and large quantities of public stores,
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 97 (search)
s of the enemy, is positively prohibited, except through the military authorities, and in the manner specified by military law; and any person concerned in writing or in carrying letters or messages in any other way, will be considered and treated as a spy within the lines of the United States army. By command of Major-Gen. Pope. Geo. D. Ruggles, Col. A. A.G., and Chief of Staff. Official: T. C. H. Smith, Lieut.-Colonel and A. D.C. headquarters army of Virginia, near Sperryville, Va., Aug. 6, 1862. General orders, No. 18.--Hereafter, in all marches of the army, no straggling, or lagging behind, will be allowed. Commanders of regiments will be held responsible that this order is observed, and they will march habitually in the rear of their regiments — company commanders in the rear of their respective companies. They will suffer no man of their command to fall behind them on any excuse, except by a written permit of the medical officer of the regiment, that they are too sick
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 110 (search)
s of the enemy, is positively prohibited, except through the military authorities, and in the manner specified by military law; and any person concerned in writing or in carrying letters or messages in any other way, will be considered and treated as a spy within the lines of the United States army. By command of Major-Gen. Pope. Geo. D. Ruggles, Col. A. A.G., and Chief of Staff. Official: T. C. H. Smith, Lieut.-Colonel and A. D.C. headquarters army of Virginia, near Sperryville, Va., Aug. 6, 1862. General orders, No. 18.--Hereafter, in all marches of the army, no straggling, or lagging behind, will be allowed. Commanders of regiments will be held responsible that this order is observed, and they will march habitually in the rear of their regiments — company commanders in the rear of their respective companies. They will suffer no man of their command to fall behind them on any excuse, except by a written permit of the medical officer of the regiment, that they are too sick
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 184 (search)
Doc. 171.-occupation of Malvern Hill, Va. New-York Tribune account. camp near Harrison's Landing, Wednesday morning, August 6, 1862. Hooker and Sedgwick repossessed Malvern Hills yesterday morning. They marched circuitously to the right, and approached in the rear of that position, having the enemy between them and the river. He may have been four thousand strong. The ball opened with artillery, both parties throwing spherical case; the enemy throwing more and making better practice than he usually does. His guns were numerous in proportion to his men. The duel began on Nelson's farm. Leaving that position, the enemy fell back two miles, to Malvern, and made a stand. Here the battle raged an hour, the gunboats participating; I do not think they were of any service, however. By an hour, the enemy was becoming silent. Soon after we advanced, not firing again. The bayonet was sufficient. The enemy did not stand an instant, nor fire a shot. He had already withdraw
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 187 (search)
Doc. 174.-War meeting at Washington, D C. Held August 6, 1862. President Lincoln's speech. fellow-citizens: I believe there is no precedent for my appearing before you on this occasion, [applause,] but it is also true that there is no precedent for your being here yourselves, [applause and laughter,] and I offer, in justification of myself and of you, that, upon examination, I have found nothing in the Constitution against. [Renewed applause.] I, however, have an impression that there are younger gentlemen who will entertain you better, [voices---No, no! None can do better than yourself. Go on! ] and better address your understanding than I will or could, and therefore I propose but to detain you a moment longer. [Cries--Go on! Tar and feather the rebels I ] I am very little inclined on any occasion to say any thing unless I hope to produce some good by it. [A voice--You do that; go on. ] The only thing I think of just now not likely to be better said by some one else
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