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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 4 (search)
uence and tenderness in his reference to his old commander and friend. At the conclusion of Major Stiles' remarks the resolutions were unamiously adopted. After some remarks by Captain Louis F. Bossieux, the meeting adjourned. Memorial meeting. A Memorial Meeting was held at the Academy of Music, Sunday afternoon, April 26th. The commodious hall was filled to its utmost capacity. Lee and Pickett Camps Confederate Veterans attended in a body. Governor McKinney and Colonel William E. Tanner and ladies occupied one of the proscenium-boxes, and on the stage were the gentleman who took part in the services, the Committee of Arrangements of Lee Camp, and the singers. Opened with prayer. Colonel Alexander W. Archer, commander of Lee Camp, was master of ceremonies and introduced in a few remarks Rev. Dr. W. E. Judkins, who opened the services with prayer. Rev. Dr. Landrum read appropriate selections from the Scriptures, after which the whole assemblage, led by Capt
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 20. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.14 (search)
f this gallant Cockade City. At six o'clock the members of the camp, in full uniform, began to rendezvous at their hall, and half an hour later, headed by their splendid drum corps, marched to the Union depot to meet their guests from Richmond, who arrived here shortly before 7 o'clock. They were Colonel William H. Palmer, Colonel Alexander W. Archer, Major Robert Stiles, Honorable J. Taylor Ellyson, Major Thomas A. Brander, R. B. Munfora, Honorable Joseph Bryan, William R. Trigg, Colonel William E. Tanner, Tudge Henry W. Flournoy, Colonel William P. Smith, Colonel John Murphy, Captain Thomas Ellett, Judge George L. Christian, William Ellis Jones, Captain John Tyler, Colonel G. Percy Hawes, E. H. Clowes, Colonel John B. Purcell, D. S. Redford, and Colonel W. M. Evans. The camp and their guests marched from the depot through some of the principal streets thence to their hall. Here a short time was spent in social greeting. At 7.30 o'clock Captain W. Gordon McCabe, commander of A.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 20. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Unveiling of the statue of General Ambrose Powell Hill at Richmond, Virginia, May 30, 1892. (search)
d; Judge H. W. Flournoy, Richmond; Colonel T. M. R. Talcott, Richmond; Colonel Walter H. Taylor, Norfolk; General G. M. Sorrell, Savannah, Georgia; W. R. Trigg, Richmond; Colonel A. G. Dickinson, New York; Captain W. H. Weisiger, Richmond; Colonel W. E. Tanner, Richmond; G. Powell Hill, Richmond; Colonel Archer Anderson, Richmond; General T. M. Logan, Richmond; Captain Charles U. Williams, Richmond; Colonel R. L. Maury; Richmond; Colonel C. O'B. Cowardin, Richmond; Captain E. P. Reeve, Richmond;General Hill; Mrs. Forsythe, half-sister of Miss Hill and Mrs. Gay; Mrs. J. Taylor Ellyson, General Fitzhugh Lee, Mr. Alexander Cameron, wife, and two daughters; Mr. Charles Talbott, Mrs. Appleton, J. Ide, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Leigh and son, Colonel W. E. Tanner, Mrs. W. J. White, Mrs. Thomas A. Brander, Mrs. Perkinson, Mrs. Fellows, Mrs. Waddy, Ex-Lieutenant-Governor J. L. Marye, Colonel Fred. Skinner, Dr. C. W. P. Brock, Rev. Dr. Hoge, Mr. Arthur B. Clarke, Mr. Robert H. Whitlock, Mr. Joseph Bry
The Daily Dispatch: April 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], More volunteers of the right Stripe. (search)
More volunteers of the right Stripe. --At a meeting of the employees of the "Tredegar Iron Works," of this city, held last week, a Battalion of four companies, of 90 men each, was organized, when the following officers were elected: Company A--P. S. Derbyshire, Captain; Wm. H. Leach, 1st Lieut.; John H. Divine, 2d Lieut.; Evan Snead, 3rd Lieut.; J. C. Murphy, 4th Lieut. Company B.--Ro. S. Archer, Captain; Thos. S. Alvis, First Lieutenant; Benjamin C. Wherry, Second Lieutenant. Company C.--Wm. Prescott, Captain; W. H. Swank, First Lieutenant; Alex, Delaney, Second Lieutenant. Company D.--Wm. E. Tanner, Captain; E. R. Archer, First Lieutenant; Jas. Sherry, Second Lieutenant.
The Daily Dispatch: February 25, 1862., [Electronic resource], A foul Died. (search)
Light Artillery!!Battery secured!!!bounty Fifty Dollars! The undersigned having secured a splendid battery of field pieces, have authority to raise a Company of Light Artillery, to be mustered into the service of the Provisional Army of Virginia, for the war. Each man will be entitled to a bounty of $50 upon being mustered in. As an opportunity of enlisting in this arm of the service will not hereafter be of frequent occurrence, those wishing to join will make application at once at the rendezvous, northwest corner of Cary and 11th streets, where one or more of the undersigned can always be seen. Those having substitutes will send them in at once, as the ranks are filling rapidly. Stapleton Crutchfield, William E. Tanner, charles E. Wortham. fe 18--ts
The Daily Dispatch: March 31, 1862., [Electronic resource], Wendell Phillip's late Speech. (search)
Wanted --I whish to hire a goodd Boy. either slave or free, who has been to the care and management of hourses, to go with me into service. Apply either to me, at , or to J. K. Anderson &Co., Works. Wm. E. Tanner. Lieut. Letcher Artillery. mh 28--3t*
The Daily Dispatch: July 9, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Attempting to cross the lines. --The following parties, belonging to local defence companies of this city, some of whom are detailed work men at the Tredegar Iron Works, were arrested yesterday while attempting to go to the enemy; T. Evans and Thomas Jones, members of Major Wm. E. Tanner's battery; John Paul, co A, 6th Va battalion; F. A. Howell, co B, 1st Va. battalion; and Geo. Smith, Johnson's battery. White our State forces were in the neighborhood of Bottoms's Bridge, these men obtained permission to go a short distance from camp; but as soon as they got out of sight, they changed their direction and struck a bee line for the Yankee camp on this side of the river, a few miles below. Meeting with some of our cavalry, however, a short distance after they started, they were compelled to take to the woods, where they skulked about till yesterday, when they again fell in with our scouts, about three miles from their old camping ground, and were captured. Jeremiah Artes, of th
The Daily Dispatch: December 30, 1864., [Electronic resource], The evacuation of Savannah. (search)
Two Hundred dollars reward. --Left the residence of the undersigned, in this city, on Tuesday morning, 27th instant, his servant boy, Sam. Said boy is about five feet six or seven inches high; light gingerbread color; about fifteen years old; quite likely and intelligent; with short woolly hair. He has been employed for a few months as an officer's servant, and it is probable that he is now with General Lee's army in that capacity. The above reward will be paid for his delivery at the Tredegar Iron Works or any jail in this city. William E. Tanner. de 29--5t*
The Daily Dispatch: December 31, 1864., [Electronic resource], Death of an old actor. (search)
Two Hundred Dollars reward --Left the residence of the undersigned, in this city, on Tuesday morning, 27th instant, his servant boy, Sam. Said boy is about five feet six or seven inches high; light gingerbread color, about fifteen years old; quite likely and intelligent, with short woolly hair. He has been employed for a few months as an officer's servant, and it is probable that he is now with General Lee's army in that capacity. The above reward will be paid for his delivery at the Tredegar Iron Works or any jail in this city. William E. Tanner. de 29--5t*
The Daily Dispatch: January 2, 1865., [Electronic resource], Sale of Negroes. (search)
Two Hundred Dollars reward. --Left the residence of the undersigned, in this city, on Tuesday morning, 27th instant, his servant boy, Sam. Said boy is about five feet six or seven inches high; light gingerbread color; about fifteen years old; quite likely and intelligent; with short woolly hair. He has been employed for a few months as an officer's servant, and it is probable that he is now with General Lee's army in that capacity. The above reward will be paid for his delivery at the Tredegar Iron Works or any jail in this city. William E. Tanner. de 29--5t*
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