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Maj. Jed. Hotchkiss, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 3, Virginia (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 8: (search)
would be made to concentrate as large a force as possible to make that city the base of operations for defending the interests of the Southern States. Maj.-Gen. Walter Gwynn, who had been assigned to command of the Virginia forces at Norfolk, reported on the 23d that the Baltic had arrived off Old Point with troops from Boston to Washington; that the Cumberland, the only war vessel in Hampton Roads, was lying off Old Point. That day the advisory council asked the governor to direct General Gwynn to send a flag to Fort Monroe and ascertain whether it was true that army officers, citizens of Virginia, were kept in irons at that fort, or otherwise restraif Fortress Monroe, loaded with contraband of war, when it was seized by the United States frigate Cumberland, and there resulted quite a correspondence between General Gwynn and Flag-Officer Pendergrast, of the United States navy, in reference to that and other captures of vessels in Hampton Roads, the one claiming the right to mak
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 28. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Biographical Sketch of Lieutenant-Colonel William Frederick Niemeyer, (search)
tes. On May 1st, 1861, John Letcher, Governor of Virginia, commissioned W. F. Niemeyer Second Lieutenant in the Provisional Army of the State of Virginia, and on May 9th he was ordered by the Adjutant-General of Virginia to report to Major-General Walter Gwynn, commanding Virginia Forces at Norfolk; thereupon General Gwynn, on the 10th of May, ordered him to report to Colonel R. E. Colston, under whom he served as drill master at the entrenched camp, near Norfolk. On the 19th day of July, 18General Gwynn, on the 10th of May, ordered him to report to Colonel R. E. Colston, under whom he served as drill master at the entrenched camp, near Norfolk. On the 19th day of July, 1861, the President appointed him Second Lieutenant, Corps of Artillery, in the Army of the Confederate States over the hand of L. P. Walker, Secretary of War, C. S.; and his resignation as Second Lieutenant of Provisional Army of Virginia was accepted, to take effect on the 25th of July. Samuel M. Wilson, a prominent citizen of Portsmouth, having been authorized by the Secretary of War to organize a battalion or regiment for the service of the Confederate States, called to his assistance the
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 28. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Thomas R. R. Cobb. (search)
o be Attorney-General, Captain Bragg, Secretary of War, and Toombs, Secretary of the Treasury. The State portfolio was offered to Barnwell and declined by him—so says Keitt. From five to twenty letters come to me every day, begging for office. Gwynn, of California, writes that Seward told him there would be no war. February 22.—President Davis dines at our table every day. He is chatty and tries to be agreeable. He is not great in any sense of the term. The power of will he has, made hthis the good news of the secession of Arkansas and Tennessee have kept the cannon booming all day. If we could only get rid of Lee Walker and Mallory The Secretaries of War and Navy. and the Lord would kill off Governor Letcher and his General Gwynn at Norfolk, I should feel like shouting to-night. I am satisfied that General Scott will make no attack on Virginia. May 10—Would to God that I could infuse some of my restless energy into these executive departments. They move too slow<
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 28. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), A confederation of Southern Memorial Associations. (search)
nt Clement D., 69. Five Forks, Battle of 371. Foy F. R. C. S., Dr. George, 275. Frederick City, Md, 347. Friedenwall, Dr., Herbert, 81. Gaines' Mill, Battle of, 94, 95. Garnett, Ll. D, Captain James M., 58, 71. Garnett, Ion. Thomas S 106. Garside, Miss Julia A 378. Gettysburg, Battle of, 10, 145, 356. Giddings, Colonel C. H., 255. Goolsby J. C., 6. Grady, B. F, 156. Greeley, Horace, on the Union, 177. Gregg, Fort, Battle at, 20 265, 366. Gwynn, Major-General, Walter, 85. Hagood, General, Johnson, 318. Hale, Jr., Captain E. E., 4. Harper's Ferry and First Manassas, 1864-5, Incidents at, 58. Hartford Convention, The 174. Hatcher's Run, Battle of, 368. Hill, General A. P., killed, 20. Hill General D. H., 294 Hinton, Judge Drury A., 213. History Committe Grand Camp C. V, Report of, 169; Members of, 198. History, Southern, cannot be falsified, 193, 194, 376 Holland, Horace, killed, 352. Homespun garb in 1861, 288.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 30. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Graduates of the United States Military Academy at West Point, N. Y., [from the Richmond, Va., Dispatch, March 30, April 6, 27, and May 12, 1902.] (search)
says he was in C. S. A.) John H. Winder. 242. Born Maryland. Appointed Maryland. 11. Brigadier-General, June 21, 1861. Provost Marshal-General of Richmond, 1861-‘62; afterwords commanding Andersonville Prison, Georgia. 1821. Charles Dimmock. 242. Born Massachusetts. Appointed Massachusetts. 5. Brigadier-General and chief of ordnance of Virginia 1861. Member of Governor's Council. Commanding State Guard of Virginia (regulars), 1861-‘62. Died in 1863. 1822. Walter Gwynn. 293. Born Virginia. Appointed Virginia. 8. Brigadier-General, April 21, 1861. Commanding Virginia forces at Norfolk, Va., April-May, 1861; afterwards colonel (temporary rank) of engineers in charge of defences of Eastern North Carolina, 1862. Isaac R. Trimble. 302. Born Pennsylvania. Appointed Kentucky. 17. Major-General, April 23, 1863. Commanding division in Ewell's Corps (2d) A. N. V. 1825. Daniel S. Donelson. 396. Born Tennessee. Appointed Tennessee.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 30. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Index (search)
. Ewell, B. S., 35; R. S., 47. Evans, N. G., 58. Fain, R. G., 35. Ferguson, S. W., 71. Field, C. W. 59. Fish, O. H.. 71. Flewellen, J. P., 61. Forney, J. H., 64. Frazier, J. W., 60 Fremont, S. L.. 48. French, S. G., 52. Frost, D. M., 53. Fuller, C. A., 37. Gaillard, P. C., 37. Gardner, F.. 53; W. M., 56. Garnett, R. B., 49; R. S., 49. Gatlin, R. C., 36. Gibbs, W. H., 75. Gilmer, J. F., 46. Gorgas, J., 48. Gracie, A., 67. Green. D. C., 59. Griffin, W. H., 37. Gwynn, W., 41. Hallonquist, J. H., 72. Hardee. W. J. 46. Harris, D. B., 36. Hawes J. M., 54. Haynes, M. A., 46. Hebert. L., 54; P. O., 47. Helm, B. H.. 63. Henry. M. W., 76. Heth H.. 57. Heywood. W. C.; 45; J. H., 69; R. C., 69. Hill, A. P., 56; D. H., 51. Holloway E. B., 53. Holmes, T. H., 44. Holt, G. W., 72. Hood, J. B., 66. Hoxton. L. G., 75. Huger B., 42; F., 75. Huse, C., 62. Ives, J. C., 63. Jackson, A., 93; George, 69; T. J., 55; T. K., 57; W. H., 70.
The Daily Dispatch: February 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], The secession question to be Tested in Court. (search)
ernors who were Presidents ex-officio, were James Pleasants, John Tyler, William B. Giles, John Floyd, Littleton Waller Tazewell. The James River and Kanawha Company was incorporated March 16th, 1832, and organized May 25th, 1835. By the charter the whole interest of the Commonwealth in the works and property of the then existing James River Company was transferred to the James River and Kanawha Company; the State being interested in the latter to the extent of three-fifths of its capital stock, and individuals and corporations to the extent of the remaining two-fifths. No change of organization has since been made. The Presidents have been Joseph C. Cabell, from the 28th May, 1835, to the 10th February, 1846; Walter Gwynn, from the 5th March, 1846, to the 7th May, 1847; William B. Chittenden, from the 7th May, 1847, to the 12th February, 1849; John Y. Mason, from the 11th May, 1849, to the 26th October, 1853; Thomas H. Ellis, from the 26th October, 1853, to the present time.
The Daily Dispatch: February 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National crisis. (search)
s. Three car loads, containing 1,500 barrels powder, destined to Georgia, reached Charlotte, N. C., on the 11th inst. Lieut. Stribling, late of the United States Navy, having offered his services to South Carolina and been accepted, left Norfolk Thursday for Charleston. Col. Gabe Fowler, a Mississippian, evinced his patriotism on the 24th ult., by paying $1,800 for the expense of transporting the cannon and munitions purchased in Baton Rouge, La., to Vicksburg, Miss. Major Walter Gwynn, Chief of the South Carolina Engineer corps, advertises for offering of laborers to be employed in works for the defence of Charleston harbor. The ammunition seized on last Wednesday by the New York Metropolitan police, on board the steamship Huntsville, of the Cromwell line, was on Friday given up by Superintendent Kennedy, in obedience to the demands of the Sheriff. Mr. Kennedy was replevined by Mr. Cromwell, and, therefore, was forced to surrender them under the compulsion of t
The Daily Dispatch: April 23, 1861., [Electronic resource], Petersburg, Sunday,April 21. (search)
was organized last night, numbering, 100 men, Archer Volunteers, also numbering 100 formed yesterday, Capt. F. H. Archer, a popular and efficient officer in the Mexican war. And another company formed last night, at Ettrick's, on the opposite side of the river, commanded by Capt. H. D. Perkins. The Richmond Greys, Capt. W. M. Elliott, passed through this city to-day on their way to Norfolk. A large crowd was present at the depot to greet them, and there was immense cheering. Gen. Walter Gwynn, who superintended the erection of the forts and batteries at Charleston, and conducted the attack on Fort Sumter, went to Norfolk to-day with R. R. Collier, C. F. Collier, and Dr. R. E. Robinson, as his staff. All made eloquent speeches. Judge Gholson adjourned his Court in Nottoway yesterday, in consequence of the excited state of the public mind. As there are generally some black sheep in every large flock, so there are supposed to be a few Abolitionists in this patriotic
The Daily Dispatch: April 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 6 (search)
that the military organization should be such as to develop the peculiar genius and individual aptitude of every combatant in that manner which is likely to produce the greatest general efficiency. From the beginning of these troubles, the State of South Carolina has not only exhibited great political sagacity, but has managed the details of her military movements with consummate common sense and practicability. Her first act was to call that veteran soldier and noble gentleman, Gen.Walter Gwynn,to her engineering work, and to place United State officers in command of her forces. The officers of her militia, with a modesty and patriotism that were as honorable as their valor, yielded gracefully to men who had been trained in the school of war. The consequence is that all the military operations of South Carolina, including the bombardment of Sumter, have been conducted with the greatest efficiency, and, so far, without the loss of a single life. And, upon this system the whole
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