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Judith White McGuire, Diary of a southern refugee during the war, by a lady of Virginia, 1863. (search)
chines, and a ham; and from a friend in town two pounds of very good green tea. These things are very acceptable, as potatoes are twelve dollars per bushel, pork and bacon two dollars fifty cents per pound, and good tea at twenty-five dollars per pound. How are the poor to live? Though it is said that the poor genteel are the real sufferers. Money is laid aside for paupers by every one who can possibly do it, but persons who do not let their wants be known are the really poor. Sunday, Dec. 13, 1863. The first anniversary of the battle of Fredericksburg, where we lost so many valuable lives, and where the Federals were thoroughly whipped. Since that time we have lost many lives, which nothing can repay; but we hold our own, have had some victories, and have been upon the whole much blessed by God. At St. James's Church, this morning, and heard a very fine sermon from the Rev. Mr. Peterkin, from the text, Blessed are the poor in spirit. To-night we expect to hear Bishop Lay
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 3., Chapter 6: siege of Knoxville.--operations on the coasts of the Carolinas and Georgia. (search)
Berne Dec. 11. for the purpose of striking and breaking up at Goldsboroa, the railway that connected Military operations in North Carolina. Richmond with the Carolinas, and then forming a junction with the National forces at Suffolk and Norfolk. He moved on without much hinderance, other than that of felled trees and broken bridges, until, after a slight skirmish of his cavalry, under Captain Hall, he reached the Southwest Creek. There the bridge had been destroy Southwest Creek. Dec. 13, 1863. There the bridge had been destroyed, and about two thousand Confederates, with three pieces of artillery, under General Evans, posted on the opposite bank, disputed his passage. These were soon routed by a charge of the Ninth New Jersey, assisted by a flank movement by the Eighty-fifth Pennsylvania. Foster then pressed on toward Kinston, skirmishing heavily on the way, and when within a mile of that village, December 14, 1863. he encountered a larger force (about six thousand), under
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 84 (search)
r thirteenth, 1862, and the surbordinate reports appertaining thereto. Jefferson Davis. Communication from Secretary of War. Confederate States of America, War Department, Richmond, Va., Dec. 21, 1863. To His Excellency the President: sir: I have the honor herewith to transmit, for the information of Congress, General Lee's report of operations! of the army of Northern Virginia, from the date of his assumption of command to and including the battle of Fredericksburgh, December thirteenth, 1863, and the subordinate reports appertaining thereto. This includes the report of operations before Richmond, submitted at the last session, but procured from the congressional files, that the consecutive narrative might be formed in accordance with General Lee's written request. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, James A. Seddon, Secretary of War. General Lee's Report. headquarters army of Northern Virginia, March 6, 1863. General S. Cooper, Adjutant
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 8. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Operations about Lookout mountain. (search)
ond the power of the troops there to do more than to secure the road communicating with the top of the mountain until the general commanding the army could decide whether he would reinforce them sufficiently to hold the line or abandon it. His decision I have already given. The mountain was held till 2 o'clock of the next morning, and the troops, artillery and trains were withdrawn in order to the eastern side of Chattanooga creek. Report of General E. C. WalthallATLANTA, Georgia, December 13, 1863. Major James D. Porter, Jr., A. A. G., Cheatham's Division: Major — I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by my command in the affair on Lookout mountain, 24th November, 1863. About dark, on the evening of the 23d, I received orders from Brigadier-General Commanding to hold my command in readiness to move at a moment's notice, and, late in the night, to have three days rations prepared; but in view of the movements of the enemy on the previous day, my
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Georgia, 1863 (search)
Mounted, Co. "E"), 96th and 104th Infantry. INDIANA--9th, 35th, 36th, 38th, 42d and 88th Infantry. IOWA--4th, 9th, 25th, 26th, 30th and 31st Infantry. KENTUCKY--2d (Detachment) and 8th Infantry. MISSOURI--Battery "F," 2d Light Arty.; 3d, 12th, 17th, 27th, 29th, 31st and 32d Infantry. NEW YORK--60th, 78th, 102d, 137th and 149th Infantry. OHIO--2d, 5th, 7th, 24th, 29th, 33d, 40th, 51st, 66th, 76th, 94th and 99th Infantry. PENNSYLVANIA--Indpt. Battery "E," Light Arty.; 28th, 29th, 109th, 111th and 147th Infantry. Union loss, 65 killed, 367 wounded. Total, 432. Dec. 5: Reconn. from Rossville to Ringgold(No Reports.) Dec. 12: Scout from Rossville toward DaltonKENTUCKY--4th and 6th Cavalry (Detachments). Dec. 12: Skirmish, LaFayetteKENTUCKY--4th and 6th Cavalry (Detachments). Dec. 13: Skirmish, RinggoldKENTUCKY--6th Cavalry (Detachment). Dec. 14: Reconn. from Rossville to LaFayette(No Reports.) Dec. 21-23: Scout from Rossville to LaFayetteKENTUCKY--4th and 6th Cavalry (Detachments).
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Tennessee, 1863 (search)
12: Action, Cheek's Cross RoadsMICHIGAN--9th Cavalry. OHIO--2d and 7th Cavalry. Dec. 12-13: Action, RussellvilleMICHIGAN--9th Cavalry. OHIO--2d and 7th Cavalry. Dec. 13: Skirmish, La GrangeILLINOIS--7th Cavalry. Dec. 13: Skirmish near Dandridge MillPENNSYLVANIA--15th Cavalry. Dec. 13: Skirmish, Farley's Mill, Holston River(No RDec. 13: Skirmish near Dandridge MillPENNSYLVANIA--15th Cavalry. Dec. 13: Skirmish, Farley's Mill, Holston River(No Reports.) Dec. 14: Skirmish near MorristownPENNSYLVANIA--15th Cavalry. Dec. 14: Engagement, Bean's StationILLINOIS--14th Cavalry; 112th Infantry. INDIANA--5th and 6th Cavalry; 65th Mounted Infantry. KENTUCKY--11th and 27th Infantry. MICHIGAN--8th and 9th Cavalry. OHIO--2d and 7th Cavalry; 44th and 45th Mounted Infantry. Union lossDec. 13: Skirmish, Farley's Mill, Holston River(No Reports.) Dec. 14: Skirmish near MorristownPENNSYLVANIA--15th Cavalry. Dec. 14: Engagement, Bean's StationILLINOIS--14th Cavalry; 112th Infantry. INDIANA--5th and 6th Cavalry; 65th Mounted Infantry. KENTUCKY--11th and 27th Infantry. MICHIGAN--8th and 9th Cavalry. OHIO--2d and 7th Cavalry; 44th and 45th Mounted Infantry. Union loss, 16 killed, 51 wounded, 48 missing. Total, 115. Dec. 14: Skirmish, Granger's MillMICHIGAN--2d Infantry. Dec. 14: Skirmish, Clinch Mountain GapINDIANA--117th Infantry. Dec. 15: Action, RutledgeINDIANA--Wilder's Indpt. Battery Light Arty. MICHIGAN--9th Cavalry. Dec. 15: Affair, Pulaski(No Reports.) Dec. 15: Skirmish near Living
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Virginia, 1863 (search)
.NEW YORK--7th Cavalry (1st M. R.); 139th Infantry. Union loss, 2 killed, 5 wounded. Total, 7. Dec. 13: Affair, GermantownMASSACHUSETTS--2d Cavalry (Detachment). Union loss, 2 killed. Dec. 13: SkirDec. 13: Skirmish, Charles City Court HouseNEW YORK--7th Cavalry (1st M. R.). Dec. 13: Skirmish near JonesvilleILLINOIS--16th Cavalry. Dec. 13: Skirmish near Stickleyville, Powell RiverILLINOIS--16th Cavalry (CDec. 13: Skirmish near JonesvilleILLINOIS--16th Cavalry. Dec. 13: Skirmish near Stickleyville, Powell RiverILLINOIS--16th Cavalry (Co. E). Dec. 13: Skirmish near StrasburgNEW YORK--1st Cavalry. Dec. 14: Affair, Catlett's Station(No Reports.) Dec. 15: Skirmish, Sangster's StationNEW YORK--155th Infantry. Union loss, 1 killed, 4Dec. 13: Skirmish near Stickleyville, Powell RiverILLINOIS--16th Cavalry (Co. E). Dec. 13: Skirmish near StrasburgNEW YORK--1st Cavalry. Dec. 14: Affair, Catlett's Station(No Reports.) Dec. 15: Skirmish, Sangster's StationNEW YORK--155th Infantry. Union loss, 1 killed, 4 wounded. Total, 5. Dec. 16: Skirmish, UppervillePENNSYLVANIA--22d Cavalry. Dec. 16: Descent upon SalemMARYLAND--2d Potomac Home Brigade Infantry. OHIO--3d Indpt. Cavalry Company. PENNSYLVANIA--14tDec. 13: Skirmish near StrasburgNEW YORK--1st Cavalry. Dec. 14: Affair, Catlett's Station(No Reports.) Dec. 15: Skirmish, Sangster's StationNEW YORK--155th Infantry. Union loss, 1 killed, 4 wounded. Total, 5. Dec. 16: Skirmish, UppervillePENNSYLVANIA--22d Cavalry. Dec. 16: Descent upon SalemMARYLAND--2d Potomac Home Brigade Infantry. OHIO--3d Indpt. Cavalry Company. PENNSYLVANIA--14th Cavalry, Ringgold Cavalry, Washington County Cavalry Co., La Fayette Cavalry Co. WEST VIRGINIA--Battery "G" 1st Light Arty.; 1st and 14th Infantry. Dec. 17: Action, Sangster's StationNEW YORK--155
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, West Virginia, 1863 (search)
SACHUSETTS--34th Infantry. NEW YORK--1st Cavalry. PENNSYLVANIA--21st Cavalry. WEST VIRGINIA--Battery "A," Light Arty.; 12th Infantry. Dec. 11: Skirmishes, Big Sewell and Meadow BluffOHIO--12th and 91st Infantry. Dec. 11: Skirmish, Marling's Bottom BridgePENNSYLVANIA--14th Cavalry. Dec. 12: Skirmish, GatewoodsPENNSYLVANIA--14th Cavalry. WEST VIRGINIA--2d, 3d and 8th Infantry. Dec. 12: Skirmishes, Lewisburg and Greenbrier RiverOHIO--1st Indpt. Battery Light Arty.; 12th and 91st Infantry. Dec. 13: Skirmish, Hurricane BridgeWEST VIRGINIA--11th Infantry (Detachment). Union loss, 2 missing. Dec. 14: Skirmish, Blue Sulphur Road, near Meadow BluffOHIO--12th Infantry (Co. "A"). Dec. 28: Skirmish, MoorefieldWEST VIRGINIA--3d Infantry. Dec. 31-Jan. 5, '64: Operations in Hampshire and Hardy CountiesILLINOIS--Battery "L," 1st Light Arty.; 23d Infantry. MARYLAND--2d P. H. B. Infantry. PENNSYLVANIA--Ringgold, La Fayette and Washington Cavalry Companies. WEST VIRGINIA--1st and 14th Infantry.
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories, Illinois Volunteers. (search)
Corps, to November, 1864. 1st Brigade, 6th Division Cavalry Corps, Military Division Mississippi, to August, 1865. Service. Moved to Cumberland Gap, Tenn., and garrison duty there till February, 1864. Actions at Jonesville, Va., December 13, 1863, and January 3, 1864. Near Stickleyville, Powell Run, December 13, 1863 (Co. E ). At Camp Nelson, Ky., February to April, 1864. Moved to Red Clay, Ga., April 28-May 10. Atlanta (Ga.) Campaign, May to September. Action at VarDecember 13, 1863 (Co. E ). At Camp Nelson, Ky., February to April, 1864. Moved to Red Clay, Ga., April 28-May 10. Atlanta (Ga.) Campaign, May to September. Action at Varnell Station May 12. Battle of Resaca May 13-15. Advance on Dallas May 18-25. Operations on line of Pumpkin Vine Creek and battles about Dallas, New Hope Church and Allatoona Hills, May 25-June 5. Operations about Marietta and against Kenesaw Mountain June 10-July 2. Lost Mountain June 15-17. Muddy Creek June 17. Noyes Creek June 19. Cheyney's Farm June 27. Olley's Creek June 26. Assault on Kenesaw June 27. (Assigned to 3rd Division, 23rd Army Corps, June 21.)
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories, Kansas Volunteers. (search)
ll January, 1864, then rejoined regiment at Fort Smith, Ark., also occupy Kansas City, Westport and Hickman's Mills, Mo., guarding trains and operating against guerillas. Operations in Jackson County against Quantrell November 2-5, 1862 (Co. A ). Baxter Springs October 6, 1863 (Detachment). Companies B, E and F escort train to Fort Smith, Ark., October 28-November 17, 1863. Companies A, C, D, G, I and K concentrated at Fort Scott November, 1863, and march to Fort Smith, Ark., December 13-28, 1863. Duty there till March, 1864. Steele's Expedition to Camden March 23-May 3, 1864. Prairie D'Ann April 9-13. Jenkins' Ferry, Saline River, April 29-30. Return to Fort Smith May 3-16, and duty there till February, 1865. Fort Smith September 11, 1864. Moved to Little Rock February 24, 1865, and duty there till June. Mustered out June 3, 1865. Regiment lost during service 2 Officers and 10 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 121 Enli
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