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Daniel Ammen, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 7.2, The Atlantic Coast (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 1 1 Browse Search
Brigadier-General Ellison Capers, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 5, South Carolina (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 1 1 Browse Search
Mrs. John A. Logan, Reminiscences of a Soldier's Wife: An Autobiography 1 1 Browse Search
Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buell, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Volume 4. 1 1 Browse Search
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 4 1 1 Browse Search
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War. 1 1 Browse Search
William Tecumseh Sherman, Memoirs of General William T. Sherman . 1 1 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore) 1 1 Browse Search
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 3: The Decisive Battles. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller) 1 1 Browse Search
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 4: The Cavalry (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller) 1 1 Browse Search
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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 9: roster of general officers both Union and Confederate (search)
an, P. H., Nov. 8, 1864. Sherman, Wm. T., Aug. 12, 1864. Thomas, Geo. H., Dec. 15, 1864. Wool, John E., May 16, 1862. Major-generals, United States army (by B, Wm. H., Mar. 13, 1865. McAllister, Rbt., Mar. 13, 1865. McArthur, John, Dec. 15, 1864. McCallum, D. C., Mar. 13, 1865. McCook, E. M., Mar. 13, 1865. McCook, ER. H., Mar. 13, 1865. Bentley, R. C., Mar. 13, 1865. Benton, T. H., Jr. , Dec. 15, 1864. Berdan, Hiram, Mar. 13, 1865. Bertram, Henry, Mar. 13, 1865. Beveridge,oburn, J., Mar. 13, 1865. Cockerill, J. R., Mar. 13, 1865. Coggswell, W., Dec. 15, 1864. Coit, J. B., Mar. 13, 1865. Colgrove, Silas, Aug. 4, 1864. Collier, F. y, R. W., Mar. 13, 1865. Heath, Francis, Mar. 13, 1865. Heath, Thomas T., Dec. 15, 1864. Hedrick, J. M., Mar. 13, 1865. Heine, Wm., Mar. 13, 1865. Heinrichs, Gu A., Mar. 13, 1865. Hill, Jonathan A., April 9, 1865. Hill, Sylvester G., Dec. 15, 1864. Hillis, David B., Mar. 13, 1865. Hillyer, W. S.. Mar. 13, 1865. Hitchco
William Boynton, Sherman's Historical Raid, Chapter 12: (search)
10th of December Sherman, with sixty thousand men, had announced the investment of Savannah garrisoned by Hardee with a force supposed to be fifteen thousand. On the 17th he had demanded its surrender, and been refused on the ground that he had not invested the city, and that his guns could not even reach it. On the 14th Thomas had successfully attacked Hood, and on the 15th had utterly defeated and routed him, and the War Department had telegraphed Thomas: War Department, December 15, 1864. Major-General Thomas, Nashville. I rejoice in tendering to you and the gallant officers and soldiers of your command the thanks of this department for the brilliant achievements of this day, and hope that it is the harbinger of a decisive victory that will crown you and your army with honor, and do much toward closing the war. We shall give you a hundred guns to-morrow. Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War. On the 24th Mr. Stanton had notified Thomas of his nomination as a M
William Boynton, Sherman's Historical Raid, Chapter 14: (search)
uld not have been done before with any reasonable prospect of success. Geo. H. Thomas, Major-General U. S. Vols. commanding. Nashville, Tenn., 9 P. M., December 15, 1864. Major-General Halleck, Chief of Staff. Attacked enemy's left this morning, drove it from the river, below city, very nearly to Franklin pike, distance aout eight miles. * * * * Geo. H. Thomas, Major-General. The body of the above dispatch contains a lengthy account of the movements. Washington, December 15, 1864, 11:30 P. M. Major-General Geo. H. Thomas, Nashville. I was just on my way to Nashville, but receiving a dispatch from Van Duzen, detailing your splendidstop for trains or supplies, but take them from the country, as the enemy has done. Much is now expected. U. S. Grant, Lieutenant-General. Washington, December 15, 1864, 12 Midnight. Major-General Geo. H. Thomas, Nashville. Your dispatch of this evening just received. I congratulate you and the army under your command f
John M. Schofield, Forty-six years in the Army, Chapter XIV (search)
ight; the order in writing from General Thomas to General Wilson, December 15; and the despatch from General Wilson to myself, dated December 16, 10:10 A. M. They are as follow: headquarters Fourth Army Corps, near Nashville, Tenn., December 15, 1864, 11:20 P. M. Orders of the day for the Fourth Army Corps for to-morrow, December 16, 1864: If the enemy is in their front at daylight to-morrow morning, division commanders will advance at that time, attack, and carry whatever may bences and five ammunition-wagons will follow each division. By order of Brigadier-General Wood: J. S. Fullerton, Lieutenant-Colonel and Assistant Adjutant-General. headquarters, Department of the Cumberland, Nashville, Tenn., December 15, 1864. Major-General J. H. Wilson, Commanding Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi. General: I am directed by the major general commanding to say to you that you will remain in your present position until it is satisfactorily k
John M. Schofield, Forty-six years in the Army, Index (search)
, 255; Thomas sends cavalry to, 258; order from Thomas, Dec. 15, 1864, 269; claim of credit for special services, 273; creditearance of papers belonging to, 280; order from Thomas, Dec. 15, 1864, 281; report of battle of Franklin, 282, 283; report of56, 257; sends cavalry to S., 258; interview with Wood, Dec. 15, 1864, 263; gave no orders for battle of Dec. 16, 1864, 263 et seq.; order to Wilson, Dec. 15, 1864, 263-265; disappearance of his orders from the records, 265; order to S., Dec. 15, 186Dec. 15, 1864, 269; bestows credit on S., 273; use of the word continued, 274; commanding the Army of the Cumberland, 275; promoted, majo Nashville, 254, 263-265, 268, 270; orders from Thomas, Dec. 15, 1864, 263-265; despatch to S., Dec. 16, 263-265; to check ca72; cooperation of S. with, 244; interview with Thomas, Dec. 15, 1864, 263; orders to Fourth Corps, Dec. 15, 1864, 263; OrderDec. 15, 1864, 263; Orders of the Day for Dec. 16, 1864, 263 Wounded Knee, battle of, 488 Wyman, Col. John B., letter from Fremont to, Aug. 6, 1
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Battles. (search)
, Kenesaw (Ga.)June 27, 1864 Peach-tree Creek (Ga.)July 20, 1864 Decatur (Ga.)July 22, 1864 Atlanta (Ga.)July 28, 1864 Petersburg (Va. ; Mine Explosion)July 30, 1864 Mobile BayAug. 5, 1864 Jonesboro (Ga.)Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, 1864 Atlanta (Ga.; Captured)Sept. 2, 1864 Winchester (Va.)Sept. 19, 1864 Fisher's Hill (Va.)Sept. 22, 1864 Allatoona Pass (Ga.)Oct. 6, 1864 Hatcher's Run (Va.)Oct. 27, 1864 Franklin (Tenn.)Nov. 30, 1864 Fort McAllister (Ga.)Dec. 14, 1864 Nashville (Tenn.)Dec. 15 and 16, Fort Fisher (N. C.; First Attack on)Dec. 24 and 25, Fort Fisher (N. C.; Capture of)Jan. 15, 1865 Hatcher's Run (Va.)Feb. 5, 1865 Averasboro (N. C.)Mar. 16, 1865 Bentonville (N. C.)Mar. 18, 1865 Five Forks (Va.）Mar. 31 and April 1, 1865 Petersburg (Carried by Assault)April 2, 1865 Appomattox Court-House (near)April 9, 1865 Mobile (Capture of)April 8-12, 1865 War with Spain. Destruction of Spanish fleet in Manila BayMay 1, 1898 Bombardment of San Juan. Porto RicoMay 12,
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Farnham, Eliza Woodson 1815-1864 (search)
Farnham, Eliza Woodson 1815-1864 Philanthropist; born in Rensselaerville, N. Y., Nov. 17, 1815; wife of Thomas Jefferson Farnham; was matron of the New York State Prison (female department), at Sing Sing, in 1844-48, where she proved that the inmates could be controlled by kindness. Afterwards she was engaged in various philanthropic movements. Her publications include California, Indoors and out; Woman and her era, etc. She died in New York City, Dec. 15, 1864.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America. (search)
of President......Nov. 19, 1864 Confederate incendiaries fire many hotels in New York......Nov. 25, 1864 Battle of Franklin......Nov. 30, 1864 Second session convenes......Dec. 5, 1864 Fourth annual message of President Lincoln......Dec. 6, 1864 Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, Ll.D., born 1793, dies at Washington, D. C.......Dec. 10, 1864 Fort McAllister, Savannah, Ga., captured by Hazen's division of Sherman's army......Dec. 13, 1864 Thomas defeats Hood at Nashville, Tenn......Dec. 15-16, 1864 President Lincoln calls for 300,000 volunteers to make up deficiency in call July 18, 1864. If not obtained before Feb. 15, 1865, a draft to be made......Dec. 19, 1864 Savannah, evacuated by Confederates Dec. 20, occupied by Sherman......Dec. 21, 1864 Grade of vice-admiral established for the United States navy by act of Congress......Dec. 21, 1864 Fort Fisher, N. C., bombarded by General Porter, Dec. 24, and unsuccessfully attacked by Generals Butler and Porter......D
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Tennessee, (search)
annihilated......April 12, 1864 Federals under Gen. A. C. Gillem surprise the Confederate Gen. John H. Morgan at the house of a Mrs. Williams in Greeneville, east Tennessee. In attempting to escape he is killed......Sept. 4, 1864 Federals under Schofield repulse Confederates under Hood at Franklin......Nov. 30, 1864 Federals retire from Franklin and occupy Nashville Dec. 1; Hood advances and partially invests Nashville......Dec. 3-14, 1864 Thomas defeats Hood at Nashville......Dec. 15-16, 1864 Constitutional amendment abolishing slavery framed by a convention which sits at Nashville, Jan. 9 to Jan. 26, 1865, ratified by a vote of the people, 21,104 to 40......Feb. 22, 1865 Legislature ratifies the Thirteenth Amendment......April 5, 1865 President Lincoln dies, Andrew Johnson President......April 15, 1865 Law disfranchising all citizens who have voluntarily borne arms for or aided the Confederate government......1866 Law making negroes and Indians competent
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Tennessee, 1864 (search)
0th Mounted Infantry. Dec. 13: Skirmish near MurfreesboroMICHIGAN--29th Infantry. (Attack on R. R. train.) Dec. 13-14: Actions, MurfreesboroINDIANA--12th and 13th Cavalry; 140th Infantry. MICHIGAN--29th Infantry. OHIO--177th and 178th Infantry. Dec. 14: Skirmish, Germantown Road, near MemphisIOWA--4th Cavalry (Detachment). Union loss, 3 killed, 6 wounded, 15 missing. Total, 24. Dec. 14: Affair, BristolKENTUCKY--11th and 12th Cavalry. MICHIGAN--10th and 11th Cavalry. OHIO--12th Cavalry. Dec. 15: Action near MurfreesboroILLINOIS--61st Infantry. INDIANA--12th Cavalry (Detachment). MICHIGAN--1st Engineers and Mechanics. (Capture of R. R. train.) Dec. 15-16: Battle of NashvilleILLINOIS--3d, 6th, 7th, 9th, 14th and 16th Cavalry; Battery "G," 1st Light Arty.; Cogswell's, Bridges' and Board of Trade Indpt. Batteries Light Arty.; 21st, 36th, 38th, 42d, 44th, 49th, 51st, 58th, 59th, 65th, 72d, 73d, 74th, 75th, 79th, 80th, 81st, 84th, 88th, 89th, 95th, 96th, 100th, 107th, 112th, 114th, 115
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