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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Sketches of operations of General John C. Breckinridge. (search)
ch amused the General greatly when afterward told him. With those familiar with the ability shown by General Breckinridge in the administration of the Department of Southwestern Virginia, it was not a matter of surprise when in Feburary early, or thereabouts, he was tendered the position of Secretary of War--its acceptance being strongly urged by General Lee in a private letter. Under the circumstances, he felt it his duty to accept — much dissatisfaction having been engendered against Mr. Seddon, whom he succeeded, and his popularity with the army and people being needed to buoy up the depressed feeling of the country. He accordingly repaired at once to Richmond — succeeded in command by General Echols--and at once entered upon the discharge of its duties. Without disparagement to any of the officers who had preceded him it may be said with truth that he was the only commander of the territory embraced in his Department who left it with improved reputation. General Lee, early i
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Operations in Trans-Mississippi Department in June, 1863. (search)
eport, June 17, 1863. E. Kirby Smith, Lieutenant-General Commanding. General Taylor's Report. Forwarding Major-General Taylor's report of the operations of his forces in North Louisiana, from 3d to 8th June, 1863. Received Adjutant and Inspector-General's office July 6, 1863. Respectfully submitted to Secretary of War. H. L. Clay, Assistant Adjutant-General. Adjutant and Inspector-General's office, July 8, 1863. Respectfully referred to the President for his information. J. A. Seddon, Secretary of War. 10th July, 1863. Returned to Secretary of War. The operations of General Taylor are highly commendable. J. D. Report of General R. Taylor. headquarters District Western Louisiana, Alexandria, June 11, 1863. Brigadier-General W. R. Boggs, Chief of Staff: General — I reached this place last night, having left Richmond forty-eight hours previously. I shall leave in a few minutes for Morgan's Ferry, on the Atchafalaya river, as Banks is reported to be us