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Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Army Life in a Black Regiment, Appendix D: the struggle for pay. (search)
rth a brand of meanness worse than either Southerner or Englishman has yet dared to impute. The mere delay in the fulfilment of this contract has already inflicted untold suffering, has impaired discipline, has relaxed loyalty, and has begun to implant a feeling of sullen distrust in the very regiments whose early career solved the problem of the nation, created a new army, and made peaceful emancipation possible. T. W. Higginson, Colonel commanding 1st S. C. Vols. Beaufort, S. C., January 22, 1864. Headquarters First South Carolina Volunteers, Beaufort, S. C., Sunday, February 14, 1864. To the Editor of the New York Times: May I venture to call your attention to the great and cruel injustice which is impending over the brave men of this regiment? They have been in military service for over a year, having volunteered, every man, without a cent of bounty, on the written pledge of the War Department that they should receive the same pay and rations with white soldiers. T
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 35 (search)
e to-night. He questioned me so much in regard to my health, that I told him I was not very well; and if his lady (to whom he introduced us all) had not been so close (at his elbow), I might have assigned the cause. When we parted, he said, We have met before. Mrs. Davis was in black — for her father. And many of the ladies were in mourning for those slain in battle. Gen. Lee has published the following to his army: General orders no 7.headquarters army of Northern Virginia, January 22d, 1864. The Commanding General considers it due to the army to state that the temporary reduction of rations has been caused by circumstances beyond the control of those charged with its support. Its welfare and comfort are the objects of his constant and earnest solicitude; and no effort has been spared to provide for its wants. It is hoped that the exertions now being made will render the necessity but of short duration: but the history of the army has shown that the country can requi
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 8. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 58 (search)
Doc. 56.-rebel army in Virginia. General Lee's order. headquarters army of Northern Virginia, January 22, 1864. the Commanding General considers it due to the army to state that the temporary reduction of rations has been caused by circumstances beyond the control of those charged with its support. Its welfare and comfort are the objects of his constant and earnest solicitude, and no effort has been spared to provide for its wants. It is hoped that the exertions now being made will render the necessity but of short duration; but the history of the army has shown that the country can require no sacrifice too great for its patriotic devotion. Soldiers! you tread, with no unequal steps, the road by which your fathers marched through suffering, privation, and blood to independence. Continue to emulate in the future, as you have in the past, their valor in arms, their patient endurance of hardships, their high resolve to be free — which no trial could shake, no bribe s
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 8. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 70 (search)
Doc. 68.-Tennessee re-organization. Nashville, January 22, 1864. The reorganization meeting at the Capitol last night was largely attended. Hon. M. M. Brien presided, assisted by Colonel Pickens, of East-Tennessee, and Joseph Ramsey, Esq., of Bedford, as Vice Presidents. The meeting was addressed by James S. Fowler, Esq., Colonel Edwards, of East-Tennessee, Captain E. C. Hatton, and Governor Johnson. A lengthy preamble and the following resolutions were adopted: Resolved, 1. That we recognize the authority and duty of the Executive of the United States, or such agents and instruments as he may constitutionally appoint, and employ, in cooperation with the legislative and judicial departments of the Government, to secure to the loyal people of any State of the United States the constitutional guarantee of a republican form of government. Resolved, 2. The people being the rightful source of all power of government, the welfare of the people of Tennessee will be best se
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America. (search)
he joins General Lee at Richmond......Dec. 1-4, 1863 General Sherman's command and the 4th Corps, Army of the Cumberland, reinforce Knoxville from Chattanooga......Dec. 3-6, 1863 Thirty-eighth Congress, first session, convenes......Dec. 7, 1863 President Lincoln proclaims amnesty to all Confederates on returning to their allegiance......Dec. 8, 1863 Total debt of Confederacy, $1,220,866,042.50......Jan. 1, 1864 Isaac Murphy inaugurated provisional governor of Arkansas......Jan. 22, 1864 President calls for 500,000 men for three years......Feb. 1, 1864 Sherman's Meridian expedition leaves Vicksburg, Miss......Feb. 3, 1864 More than 100 Union prisoners, including Col. Thomas E. Rose and Colonel Streight, escape from Libby prison, Richmond, Va., by tunnelling under the walls......Feb. 9, 1864 First Federal prisoners received at Andersonville prison, Ga......Feb. 15, 1864 Second Confederate Congress meets at Richmond......Feb. 19, 1864 Battle of Olustee, F
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Arkansas (search)
5,000 men by the United States forces under McClernand, Sherman, and Admiral Porter......Jan. 11, 1863 Confederate Gens. T. H. Holmes and Sterling Price, with about 8,000 men, attempt to retake Helena. Gen. B. M. Prentiss, with about 4,000 men, repulses them with heavy loss......July 4, 1863 Union forces occupy Little Rock......Sept. 10, 1863 Union State convention assembles to form a new constitution......Jan. 8, 1864 Dr. Isaac Murphy provisional governor; inaugurated......Jan. 22, 1864 Constitution ratified by vote of the people......March 14, 1864 [The legislature under this constitution is not recognized by Congress.] Arkansas and Mississippi formed into the 4th Military District under Gen. Edward O. C. Ord.......1867 New constitution reported......Feb. 4, 1868 New constitution adopted and ratified......March 13, 1868 State readmitted to the Union over Johnson's veto......June 22, 1868 Military commander, Gen. A. C. Gillem, turns over the State t
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Arkansas, 1864 (search)
NSAS--2d Cavalry. Union loss, 2 killed, 4 missing. Total, 6. Jan. 17-19: Scouts from BrownsvilleMISSOURI--3d Cavalry. Union loss, 8 missing. Jan. 19: Skirmish, Branchville, Ivey's Ford, Pine BluffINDIANA--1st Cavalry. KANSAS--5th Cavalry. MISSOURI--7th Cavalry. Union loss, 2 killed, 8 wounded. Total, 10. Jan. 19: Skirmish, LunenburgARKANSAS--4th Infantry (Detachment). Jan. 21-25: Scout from Waldron to Baker's SpringsKANSAS--2d and 6th Cavalry. Union loss, 1 killed, 1 wounded. Total, 2. Jan. 22: Skirmishes, Clear Green and TomahawkARKANSAS--1st and 2d Cavalry. MISSOURI--8th State Militia Cavalry. Jan. 23: Skirmish, Rolling PrairieMISSOURI--11th Cavalry (Detachment Co. "B"). Union loss, 12 killed, 2 wounded. Total, 14. Jan. 23: Skirmish, Sylamore CreekMISSOURI--6th State Militia Cavalry (Detachment). NEBRASKA--1st Cavalry (Detachment). Union loss, 1 wounded. Jan. 23: Skirmishes near BurrowsvilleARKANSAS--1st and 2d Cavalry. MISSOURI--8th State Militia Cavalry. Jan. 23: Affair,
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Georgia, 1864 (search)
1864 Jan. 6: Skirmish, DaltonKENTUCKY--12th Cavalry. Jan. 21-23: Scout from Rossville toward DaltonKENTUCKY--28th Mounted Infantry. MICHIGAN--4th Cavalry. Jan. 22: Skirmish near DaltonKENTUCKY--28th Mounted Infantry. MICHIGAN--4th Cavalry. Jan. 22: Affair, Subligna(No Reports.) Jan. 30: Skirmish, Chickamauga Creek(No Reports.) Feb. 8: Skirmish, RinggoldOHIO--4th Cavalry. Feb. 12: Skirmish, RinggoldMICHIGAN--4th Cavalry. Feb. 22: Skirmish, Woodstock MillsPENNSYLVANIA--97th Infantry. FebJan. 22: Affair, Subligna(No Reports.) Jan. 30: Skirmish, Chickamauga Creek(No Reports.) Feb. 8: Skirmish, RinggoldOHIO--4th Cavalry. Feb. 12: Skirmish, RinggoldMICHIGAN--4th Cavalry. Feb. 22: Skirmish, Woodstock MillsPENNSYLVANIA--97th Infantry. Feb. 22: Skirmish, Whitmarsh IslandOHIO--67 Infantry (Detachment). PENNSYLVANIA--85th Infantry. Loss, 4 wounded. Feb. 22-27: Demonstration on DaltonILLINOIS--16th (Mounted), 19th, 24th, 60th, 75th, 78th, 80th, 84th, 85th, 86th, 93d (Mounted), 96th, 98th (Mounted), 103d, 115th and 125th Infantry. INDIANA--8th Cavalry; 5th and 19th Indpt. Batteries Light Arty.; 10th, 30th, 36th, 37th, 74th, 82d, 84th, 87th, 88th, 97th and 99th Infantry. KENTUCKY--2d (Detachment), 8th, 10th and 28th (Mounted) Infant
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, North Carolina, 1864 (search)
1864 Jan. 18-Feb. 10: Operations about Newberne against WhitingCONNECTICUT--15th and 21st Infantry. MASSACHUSETTS--17th Infantry. NEW YORK--3d and 12th Cavalry; 3d Light Arty.; 92d, 99th, 132d and 158th Infantry. RHODE ISLAND--5th Heavy Arty. VERMONT--9th Infantry. WISCONSIN--19th Infantry. UNITED STATES--1st Colored Infantry, and Navy. Jan. 22: Skirmish, HarrellsvilleCONNECTICUT--15th and 16th Infantry (Detachments). NEW YORK--85th Infantry (Detachment). PENNSYLVANIA--101st and 103d Infantry (Detachments). Jan. 27: Expedition to Lake PhelpsNEW YORK--24th Indpt. Battery Light Arty. (Detachment). Jan. 27: Expedition to Onslow CountyNEW YORK--12th and 23d Cavalry (Detachments); 158th Infantry (Detachment). VERMONT--9th Infantry (Detachment). Jan. 29: Expedition up Roanoke RiverCONNECTICUT--15th Infantry (Detachment). U. S. Marine and Sailors (Detachment). Jan. 30: Skirmish, WindsorCONNECTICUT--15th and 16th Infantry (Detachments). NEW YORK--85th Infantry (Detachment). PENNSYLVANIA
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Tennessee, 1864 (search)
and "M," 3d Arty. Union loss, 1 killed, 2 wounded, 26 missing. Total, 29. Jan. 21: Scout from Chattanooga to Harrison and OoltewahILLINOIS--24th Infantry (Detachment). INDIANA--37th Infantry (Detachment). WISCONSIN--1st Infantry (Detachment). Jan. 22: Skirmish, Armstrong's FerryMICHIGAN--27th Infantry. Loss included in Strawberry Plains, Jan. 21-22. Jan. 22: Affair near WilsonvilleOHIO--10th Cavalry (Detachment). PENNSYLVANIA--15th Cavalry (Detachment). TENNESSEE--1st Cavalry (Detachment). Jan. 22: Affair near WilsonvilleOHIO--10th Cavalry (Detachment). PENNSYLVANIA--15th Cavalry (Detachment). TENNESSEE--1st Cavalry (Detachment). Capture of Wagon Train. Jan. 22-27: Expedition from Union City to TrentonILLINOIS--2d Cavalry (1st Battalion). INDIANA--7th Cavalry. MISSOURI--4th Cavalry. NEW JERSEY--2d Cavalry. PENNSYLVANIA--19th Cavalry. Jan. 23: Skirmish near NewportDetachment 2d Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, 16th Corps. Jan. 23: Scout from La Grange to Ripley, MissILLINOIS--7th Cavalry. Jan. 24: Affair, Love's Hill, near KnoxvilleTENNESSEE--3d Infantry (Detachment). Jan. 24: Skirmish, TazewellINDIANA--6th Cavalry; 1
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