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Lt.-Colonel Arthur J. Fremantle, Three Months in the Southern States, April, 1863. (search)
, who all looked thoroughly like business. Colonel Duff told me that many of the privates owned vas0, and dined with Colonels Luckett, Buchel, and Duff, at about one o'clock. As we were all colonels, At 3 P. M. Colonel Buchel and I rode to Colonel Duff's camp, distant about thirteen miles. I wasunderneath you, which throws back the feet. Duff's regiment is called the Partisan Rangers. Alt regard to the contentment of their slaves, Colonel Duff pointed out a good number they had with theroused up at daylight, and soon afterwards Colonel Duff paraded some of his best men, to show off tand saw General Bee, Colonels Luckett, Buchel, Duff, and --. The latter (who hanged Mongomery) imprd welcome him back. I was introduced to Colonel Duff's brother, who is also a very good-looking it was $13. I dined with McCarthy and young Duff at 3 P. M. The latter would not hear of my payiy force of arms; but these were soon settled by Duff's regiment, and it is said they are now reconci[5 more...]
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 2., Chapter 20: events West of the Mississippi and in Middle Tennessee. (search)
ry. They collected at Fredericksburg, on the frontier, intending to make their way to New Orleans by way of Mexico, and join the National army. On the night of the 9th of August they encamped on the edge of a cedar brake, on the Nueces River, about forty miles from the Rio Grande. They had moved with such secrecy that they scarcely felt any apprehension of danger from the guerrillas, who were scouring the country with orders to kill all Union men. But they were betrayed, and a leader named Duff sent over one hundred men to surprise and destroy them. At near daylight they approached the camp, and captured one of the party. His life was offered him as a reward if he would lead them to the camp of his companions. He refused, and was hanged. The guerrillas then fell upon the patriots who were sleeping. A desperate struggle ensued, and at length, opposed by overwhelming numbers and superior weapons, the Unionists were conquered, but not until two-thirds of their number were killed o
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 54: capture of Richmond.--the destruction of the Confederate fleet in the James River, etc. (search)
t it would have created a commotion in the North. About an hour after the departure of Mr. Campbell, a man dressed in gray homespun, with a huge rough stick in his hand, appeared at the landing and demanded to see the President. I am Duff Green, he said; I want to see Abraham Lincoln, and my business concerns myself alone. You tell Abraham Lincoln that Duff Green wants to see him. The officer of the deck delivered this message in the cabin, and the President said, Let him come on board; Duff is an old friend of mine, and I would like to talk with him. When Mr. Duff Green passed over the side, he stood defiantly on deck, scowled at the flag, then turning to Admiral Porter, whom he knew very well, said: I want to see Abraham Lincoln. When you come in a respectful manner, said the Admiral, the President will see you; but throw away that cord of wood you have in your hand before entering the President's presence. How long is it, inquired Duff Green, since Abraham Lincoln took
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 6. (ed. Frank Moore), Massacre of the Germans in Texas. (search)
even corn-meal for their families, and the last order they could not obey, because they lived so distant from each other and their absence would leave their families without protection. For these reasons they were considered Union men, and Captain Duff, a notorious rowdy, was sent against the settlers with a company of Texans. They asked the protection of their friends, but had to fly from the overpowering number of their enemies to the mountains. Many Germans and Americans were arrested and imprisoned in Fredericksburgh, and Captain Duff was reenforced by four hundred men to operate successfully against the German Abolitionists and hunt up the Yankees. The soldiers again visited Johnston's Creek, but found the most of the settlers had fled to the mountains. Frederick Degener alone they surprised, sleeping under the porch of his house, but awakened by the cries of distress of his wife and the discharge of the muskets of his enemies, who fired fourteen shots after him. He fortun
Henry Morton Stanley, Dorothy Stanley, The Autobiography of Sir Henry Morton Stanley, part 2.13, chapter 2.23 (search)
s and Lady De Winton. For the next three or four weeks, proof-reading and revising, banquets, preparing lectures, etc., absorbed far more time than was good for my health. Two of the most notable Receptions were by the Royal Geographical Society and the Emin Relief Committee; the first, at the Albert Hall, was by far the grandest Assembly I ever saw. About ten thousand people were present; Royalty, the Peerage, and all classes of Society were well represented. While Sir Mountstuart Grant-Duff, the President, was speaking, my eyes lighted on many a noble senator, chief of science, and prince in literature, whose presence made me realise the supreme honour accorded to me. At the house of my dear wife-to-be, I met the ex-Premier, the Right Honourable Mr. W. E. Gladstone, who had come for a chat and a cup of tea, and to be instructed — as I had been duly warned — about one or two matters connected with the slave-trade. I had looked forward to the meeting with great interest, belie
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Meeting at the White Sulphur Springs. (search)
ding to the bridge, and as it was the first time I had been with him in a fight, I watched him closely. His manner was nervous, impatient and imperious. He asked me what the enemy were doing, and when I gave him the report just received from Colonel Duff, in command of the pickets, he said, sharply: I will go and see myself, and started across the bridge, which was about thirty yards long, and then being raked by the enemy's fire. This struck me at the time as a needless and somewhat braggado thrown across the Tallahatchie at New Albany, and commenced to retard the enemy's advance. This little brigade, under Rucker, who was second only to Forrest as a fearless fighter — composed of three regiments, under three dashing young Colonels, Duff, Bill Taylor and Alex. Chalmers — was highly complimented by Forrest for gallantry in performing this duty. On the 9th Forrest took position with two brigades of Buford's division, Johnson's brigade of Roddy's division and Rucker's brigade of Cha
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 6 (search)
perhaps will wait till I see the Secretary and can talk with him before I take any action. I presume their object is to get some capital to operate with, to oppose the confirmation of my nomination in the Senate. Headquarters army of the Potomac, December 23, 1864. I have received a letter from the Earl of Fife, in Scotland, asking my good offices for a young kinsman of his, who, he understands, has got a commission in my army. I think I told you some time ago I had a letter from a Mr. Duff, just arrived in New York, asking to be taken on my staff, and sending a letter of introduction from Captain Schenley. I replied he would first have to get a commission, and indicated to him how to go about it. Since then I have not heard from him, but presume, from the Earl of Fife's note, that he has succeeded in getting the commission, but perhaps has changed his mind as to the staff appointment. Colonel James Biddle has gone on leave. Young Emory has also gone, to get married, and
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), Index. (search)
Doolittle, Mr., I, 379. Dorr, Mr., II, 168. Doubleday, Abner, I, 196, 349; II, 33, 39, 46, 47, 52, 54, 63, 89, 100, 169, 170, 172, 173, 176, 240, 320, 324, 390, 396-405, 407, 413, 417-422. Douglas, Stephen A., II, 288. Dow, E. B., II, 85. Doyle, Major-Gen., II, 233. Doyle, Sir, Hastings, II, 285. Drainesville, engagement of, Dec. 20, 1861, I, 236-240; II, 313. Drayton, Percival, I, 9, 228. Drayton, Thomas F., I, 228. Draytons, I, 9. Duane, Col., II, 254. Duff, Mr., II, 254. Duncan, Col., I, 134, 195. Dunn, Lieut., II, 237. Du Pont, Admiral, I, 205, 366, 367. Du Pont, A. F., I, 227. Du Pont, Henry, I, 9. Duvals, I, 9. Dwight, Gen., II, 281. E Early, Jubal A., I, 196; II, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 42, 45, 48, 50, 57, 60, 61, 69, 92, 93, 99, 100, 107, 222, 230. Eaton, Joseph H., I, 12. Ellicott, Col., I, 271. Ellis, Rudolph, I, 384. Ellis, Mrs. Thos. La R. (Appolline), I, 353. El Palo Alto, battle of, May 8, 1846
Knight's Mechanical Encyclopedia (ed. Knight), M. (search)
with a sliding-valve f, or a throttle of any form. As the arms a swing forward by the pitching of the vessel, the throttle-valve is partially closed, and by this means passage of steam is regulated in proportion to the immersion of the screw. Duff's marine governor. Duff's marine governor (Fig. 3068) operates by the force of a centrifugal pump in a vessel of oil. a is the exterior case, inclosing chambers b b, from which passages c lead to an inner chamber. In this chamber there is a cDuff's marine governor (Fig. 3068) operates by the force of a centrifugal pump in a vessel of oil. a is the exterior case, inclosing chambers b b, from which passages c lead to an inner chamber. In this chamber there is a centrifugal wheel d. The chamber in which this wheel revolves communicates with a piston-cylinder by means of an annular passage e. f is a piston which raises a stem g. Through this stem downward pressure is transmitted to the piston from the lever h, which is pressed downward by a springbalance i. Through the rod j power is taken off to control the throttle-valve or cut-off valve-gear. Pipes k form the communication between the space above the piston and the chamber b. Through the pipe l oil i
A Roster of General Officers , Heads of Departments, Senators, Representatives , Military Organizations, &c., &c., in Confederate Service during the War between the States. (ed. Charles C. Jones, Jr. Late Lieut. Colonel of Artillery, C. S. A.), Brigadier-Generals of the Confederate States Army, alphabetically arranged. (search)
igadier-General Missouri State Guard. 141Fry, B. D.AlabamaGen. R. E. LeeMay 24, 1864.May 24, 1864.May 24, 1864.Oct. 13, 1864.Commanding Walker's and Archer's brigades; at one time in command of the District of Augusta, Georgia. 142Gano, Richard M.KentuckyGen. J. H. MorganApril, 1865.   Commanding 2d brigade, Morgan's cavalry division; afterwards in command of a brigade of Texas cavalry operating in Indian Territory and Arkansas, composed of the regiments of Colonels DeMorse, Martin, Gurley, Duff and Hardeman. Lieutenant-Colonel Showalter's battalion, the light batteries of Captains Howell and Krumbhar, and Captain Welch's company, known as the Gano Guards. 143Gantt, E. W.MissouriGen. Polk    Commanding Fort Thompson, Missouri. 144Gardner, FrankLouisianaGen. BeauregardApril 19, 1862.April 11, 1862.April 19, 1862. Promoted Major-General December 13, 1862; commanding 1st brigade, reserve division, Army of the Mississippi, composed of the 19th, 22d, 25th, 26th and 29th Alabama regim
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