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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 34. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Prison reminiscences. (search)
rison was a sutler's store from which the prisoners were allowed to buy without restraint. Boxes of provisions and clothing from friends were permitted. To show the liberality with which these were allowed, I received from my dear brother, Julius O. Thomas, of Four Square, Isle of Wight county, Virginia, a box of tobacco which he had kindly sent as a gift to me, through the lines under the flag of true. It was as good to me as a bill of exchange, and I disposed of it for its money value. Thihat was given me. I asked no questions. I made no complaint. I concluded that the market would not stand a much larger issue, or the boy would raise the price of his apples. I informed the department that I wished to go to see my brother, Julius O. Thomas, in Isle of Wight county. I was given transportation tickets with coupons to go and return. I went by the Richmond and Danville Railroad to Danville, thence to Raleigh, thence to Weldon and thence to Hicksford. From Hicksford I was to mak
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 34. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Townsend's Diary—January–May, 1865. (search)
today, much to my satisfaction, and I was enabled to return to camp. 15-16th. All quiet: A rumor prevalent in camp, imported from Richmond, to the effect that Thomas is marching with his army by way of Fredericksburg. This story bears an air of probability. 17th. All quiet during the day. At about 1:30 o'clock at night thhe question is being asked daily, Why does Grant delay? The opinion is now very general that he is waiting for the development of the campaign of Messrs Sherman, Thomas and Hancock, whose columns are nearly ready to make the co-operating moves which Ulysses deems necessary for the capture of Richmond. 23rd. No change. Electi in regard to the practicability of getting horses. Arrived at Big Lick about 3 o'clock and obtained lodgings at the houses of Mr. B. T. Tinsley, Mr. Trout and Mr. Thomas. Called upon Gen. T. T. Munford in order to gain some information about the possibility of getting horses from him. He could give us no help unless we joined h
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 34. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Yankee gunboat Smith Briggs. from the Times-dispatch, March 18, 1906, and July 15, 1906. (search)
My Dear Sir,—Yours of February 22d, to the Mayor or head citizen of the town of Smithfield, relative to the destruction of the Federal gunboat Smith Briggs and the capture of the Federal forces under Captain Lee, on the 1st day of February, 1864, was received by V. C. Joyner, Mayor of the town, on the 24th of this month, and he, on the same day, delivered the letter to me for reply. I will give you the information you desire, so far as I can, with a great deal of pleasure. My brother, J. O. Thomas, of Four Square, now in his seventy-third year, was an active participant in the engagement of February I, 1864. I have frequently heard him narrate the circumstances with great circumstantiality, and on Saturday night last I went up to his house and got him to repeat the story so that I might give it to you with freshness and accuracy. Captain Sturdivant, of Richmond, Va., with two pieces of artillery, with two small companies of North Carolina infantry, and with a few cavalrymen of
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 34. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Index. (search)
the, 342. Southside Heavy Artillery, Officers of the, 85. Sowell, B A., 169 Steuart, General George H., 173. Stewart Colonel W . H, 155. Sti es, Major Robert, 265. Stockdale, Colonel, Thos. R. 241. Stonewall Jackson's way, The Song, 175. Sturdivant, Major N. A., 164. Swanson, Address of Governor C. A., 231. Swope, Dr., David, 30. Symington, Major, W. Stuart,, 322. Talcott, Colonel T. M. R., 1. Tansill, Colonel, Robert, 87 Taylor, Colonel Walter H., 11. Thomas, Julius O., 43, 161. Thomas, Richard S., 163. Thompson, Captain John H., 149. Townsend, Harry C., Diary of, January May, 1865, 99. Traitors have been ever cruel, 38. Van Lew, Miss Elizabeth L, 187 Virginia, The Iron-clad, 89; career of, 316; Destruction of, 317; Construction of, 319. Virginia cavalry 13th regiment, its flag and roll of Company E, 210; Company I, roster of, 228. Virginia Infantry, 4th regiment and 32d regiment at Sharpsburg, 250; 8th regiment, field officers of