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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 2. (ed. Frank Moore) 6 6 Browse Search
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Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories 2 2 Browse Search
John Dimitry , A. M., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 10.1, Louisiana (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 1 1 Browse Search
Caroline E. Whitcomb, History of the Second Massachusetts Battery of Light Artillery (Nims' Battery): 1861-1865, compiled from records of the Rebellion, official reports, diaries and rosters 1 1 Browse Search
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Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865 1 1 Browse Search
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Robert Stiles, Four years under Marse Robert, Chapter 6: from Manassas to Leesburg. (search)
of the opinion that we ought to be and soon would be ordered to occupy Washington, regarded these several movements as in execution of or preparation for that grand objective β€” an objective which our commanding generals, for reasons doubtless satisfactory to themselves, seem to have soon given up-if indeed they ever seriously contemplated it. Within a short time all idea of a general offensive seeming to have been abandoned, even by the staff contingent in the ranks, we were, on the 11th of August, 1861, ordered to Leesburg, under Brigadier-General N. G. Evans, of South Carolina, whose force consisted of the Thirteenth, Seventeenth and Eighteenth Mississippi Regiments, the Eighth Virginia Infantry, our battery, and two companies of cavalry. Leesburg, the county seat of Loudoun, was at this time, perhaps, the most desirable post in our lines, on account of the character both of the country and its people β€” the former beautiful and rich, full of everything needed by man and beast,
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 2. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 197 (search)
ad of his company. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Wm. H. Merritt, Lieut.-Colonel Commanding. Captain Totten's report. Springfield, Mo., Aug. 11, 1861. sir: In obedience to instructions, I have the honor to make the following report relative to the part taken by my company in the battle on Wilson's Creek, to be, sir, Your obedient servant, Ben McCulloch, Brigadier-General Commanding. Missouri Democrat narrative. Springfield, Green County, Mo., Sunday, August 11, 1861. Night before last, a little army of fifty-two hundred men moved in two columns on a march of twelve or fifteen miles, to attack a body of rebels twent enemy, whose dead were lying thick under the trees. --St. Louis Democrat, August 15. New York Tribune narrative. Springfield, Green Co., Mo., Sunday, August 11, 1861. We have passed through one of the most terrible battles ever fought upon the continent, and, though we drove the enemy from his stronghold and success
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 2. (ed. Frank Moore), Secession official reports. (search)
ments into action, and his presence gave confidence everywhere. I have the honor to be, sir, Your obedient servant, Ben McCulloch, Brigadier-General Commanding. Missouri Democrat narrative. Springfield, Green County, Mo., Sunday, August 11, 1861. Night before last, a little army of fifty-two hundred men moved in two columns on a march of twelve or fifteen miles, to attack a body of rebels twenty-two thousand strong. In a military point of view the move was one of doubtful pring, bringing away our wounded, reports our men comparatively few with those of the enemy, whose dead were lying thick under the trees. --St. Louis Democrat, August 15. New York Tribune narrative. Springfield, Green Co., Mo., Sunday, August 11, 1861. We have passed through one of the most terrible battles ever fought upon the continent, and, though we drove the enemy from his stronghold and successfully repulsed his repeated attempts to retake it, forced him to burn his baggage t
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 2. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 202 (search)
Doc. 177.-Gen. Hurlburt's proclamation. Quartering soldiers on the enemy. Headquarters brigade, Palmyra, (Mo.,) Aug. 11, 1861. County Authorities of Marion County, Missouri: By command of my superior officer I have occupied your county-seat. By like command I require you to deliver, every morning before nine o'clock A. M., to Colonel Smith, commanding Sixteenth Illinois regiment, the following rations for his command: Salt pork or bacon, 412 pounds, or in lieu thereof, 687 pounds fresh beef; corn meal, 687 pounds; beans, 44 quarts, or 55 pounds rice; coffee, 55 pounds; sugar, (brown, dry,) 8 1/2 pounds; vinegar, 5 1/2 gallons; soap, 22 pounds; salt, 11 quarts; potatoes, or mixed vegetable diet, 550 pounds; molasses, 2 1/2 gallons; wood, 1/2 cord; corn in ear, 2 bushels; water sufficient for command to be hauled. If these articles are promptly furnished receipts will be given by Colonel Smith; if not furnished, they will be taken from the most convenient persons and p
Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler, Chapter 6: contraband of War, Big Bethel and Hatteras. (search)
Butler. headquarters of the Army, August 8, 1861. Major-General Wool, U. S. A., Troy, N. Y.: It is desirable that you repair to and assume command of the department of which Fortress Monroe is the place of headquarters. It is intended to reinforce that department (recently reduced) for aggressive purposes. Is your health equal to that command? If yes, you will be ordered thither at once. Reply immediately. Winfield Scott. headquarters Department of Virginia, Fortress Monroe, August 11, 1861. Lieutenant-General Winfield Scott: General:--I have the honor to report the safe return of an expedition under Lieutenant Crosby, of my command, upon the Eastern shore, for the purpose of interrupting the commerce between the rebels of Maryland and their brothers in Virginia. I also enclose herewith a copy of a report of a reconnoissance of the position of the enemy, made from a balloon. The enemy have retired a large part of their forces to Bethel, without making any attack upon
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 4. (ed. Frank Moore), Female Traitors in Washington. (search)
g come with a commission in the rebel army, has also been confined in this institution. The son was afterward sent to Fort Warren, and she returned to England. Beside the above, there were some eight or ten persons arrested at Alexandria and in this city, whose names are not remembered, and who, after being confined at this prison, were shortly afterwards liberated on taking the oath of allegiance. Miss Ellie M. Poole, alias Stewart, was arrested an brought to the prison on the 11th of August, 1861 She came from Wheeling, where, after having been confined for some time in the prison there, she made her escape by tying the sheets together and letting herself down from the prison window. She has been in communication with the rebel leaders in Kentucky, advising them to make certain changes in their plan of operations. When arrested the second time, within ten miles of the enemy's lines in Kentucky, $7500 of unexpended money, furnished by the rebels, was found upon her person. S
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 10: The Armies and the Leaders. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), Chapter 7: Confederate armies and generals (search)
al of volunteers in 1898 and placed him at the head of the Seventh Army Corps. He was made military governor of Havana in 1899. Later, he commanded the Department of the Missouri. He received the rank of brigadier-general in February, 1901, and was retired the following month. He died in Washington, April 28, 1905. Army of Kanawha The Confederate forces assigned to operate in the Kanawha valley, West Virginia, were placed under the command of Brigadier-General John B. Floyd on August 11, 1861, and denominated the Army of the Kanawha. This force and one under Brigadier-General Henry A. Wise were its chief constituents. The troops took part in the engagement at Carnifex Ferry. The strength of the command was about thirty-five hundred. Some of the troops were sent with Floyd to the Central Army of Kentucky, early in 1862, and formed one of its divisions. Several of the regiments were captured at Fort Donelson when this post capitulated to General Grant. Confederate
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, chapter 27 (search)
nity. He will assume command of all the Confederate States forces in Loudon County, and post them as may appear best calculated to protect that section from the incursions of the enemy, and for the repression of any disaffection among any class of the inhabitants. II. The officers of the Quartermaster's Department will provide the necessary and ample means of transportation for this movement. By command of Genl. Beauregard. Thomas Jordan, A. A.-Genl. Manassas, Va., Aug. 11th, 1861. Dear General,β€”In order to prevent any coup de main from McClellan, as already communicated to you, I have ordered Longstreet to Fairfax Court-House, Jones to Germantown, and Bonham to fall back on or about Flint Hill, leaving a strong mounted guard at or about Vienna. Cocke goes to Centreville. Ewell to Sangster's Cross-roads. Early and Hampton to intersection of Occoquan road with Wolf-run Shoals road. Evans has gone to Leesburg. The Louisiana brigade remains, for the
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Missouri, 1861 (search)
and 2d Infantry; Wood's Mounted Company. MISSOURI--Backoff's Battalion Light Arty., 1st Light Arty.; 1st, 2d, 3d and 5th Infantry. UNITED STATES--1st Cavalry (Co's "D," "I"); 2d Dragoons (Co. "C"); Totten's Battery "F" 2d Arty.; 1st (Co's "B," "C," "D"), 2d Co's "B," "E") Infantry; 1 Company Rifle Recruits and 1 Company Recruits; Missouri Home Guard Mounted. Union loss, 223 killed, 721 wounded, 291 missing. Total, 1,235. Aug. 10: Skirmish, PotosiMISSOURI--Home Guard. Union loss, 1 killed. Aug. 11: Affair, HamburgMISSOURI--Home Guard. Aug. 15-16: Expedition to St. GenevieveMISSOURI--8th Infantry. Aug. 16: Expedition to Fredericktown(No Reports.) Aug. 16-21: Operations about KirksvilleILLINOIS--16th Infantry. IOWA--3d Infantry. Aug. 17: Skirmish, BrunswickMISSOURI--5th Reserve Corps. Union loss, 1 killed, 7 wounded. Total, 8. Aug. 17: Affairs at Hunnewell and PalmyraILLINOIS--16th Infantry. Aug. 19: Skirmish, Klepsford(No Reports.) Aug. 19-20: Skirmishes, Charleston, Bird's Poi
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories, Missouri Volunteers. (search)
ary District, Northern Missouri. Scout to Taos July 19, 1864 (Detachment). 88th Missouri Regiment Enrolled Militia Infantry. Duty in 7th Military District, Northern Missouri. 89th Missouri Regiment Enrolled Militia Infantry. Duty in 8th Military District, Northern Missouri. Skirmish Plattsburg July 21, 1864. Bayles' Independent Company Infantry. Organized at St. Louis, Mo., May 11, 1861. Guard lines of communication between Rolla and Springfield. Mustered out August 11, 1861. Benton Cadets-Independent Company Infantry. Organized at St. Louis, Mo., September and October, 1861. Fremont's Campaign in Missouri September to November, 1861. At Rolla till January, 1862. Mustered out January 8, 1862. Dietrich's Independent Company Infantry. Organized at Manchester, Mo., August 15, 1861. Guard and patrol duty in Missouri till February, 1862. Mustered out February 3, 1862. Gasconade County Battalion Reserve Corps Infantry. Organized J
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