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Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Military operations of General Beauregard. (search)
the case during the war, the opportunity was allowed to slip by; and the consequences, which might have been averted, advanced unhindered to their calamitous end. On the 22d of February, 1861, Major Beauregard received a despatch from the Hon. L. P. Walker, Secretary of War of the Confederate government, informing him that his immediate presence at Montgomery was requested by President Davis. He made all possible haste to leave New Orleans, thinking he might be away for two or three weeks Beauregard cheerfully gave him what assistance he could, and took the liberty to suggest the advisability of procuring, as soon as possible, the different heads of bureaus whom the secretary needed, to relieve him of all such annoying details. Mr. Walker thereupon authorized Major Beauregard to telegraph at once to several of his friends of the old service, who in his opinion might be fitted for these positions. Thus it was that the assistance of Colonel Gorgas, as Chief of Ordnance, was event
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 3: (search)
Beauregard sent the following despatch to the Secretary of War, at Montgomery: Charleston, April 8th, 1861. To L. P. Walker: Dear Sir,--An authorized messenger from Mr. Lincoln has just informed Governor Pickens and myself that provisionsl at once demand its evacuation; and if this is refused, proceed in such a manner as you may determine to reduce it. L. P. Walker. General Beauregard was ready. He had displayed untiring energy in his preparations, and had been most zealou despatch, forwarded on the same day to the Secretary of War, was as follows: Charleston, April 11th, 1861. To L. P. Walker: Major Anderson replied: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication, demanding the evacuatiblood. If this, or its equivalent, be refused, reduce the fort as your judgment decides to be the most practicable. L. P. Walker. The substance of these instructions was immediately forwarded to the fort, by General Beauregard's aids, acco
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 4: (search)
ed him to reach the fort before the aids, who had been sent directly from general headquarters, could do so. A short interview took place between Colonel Wigfall and Major Anderson, during which a demand of surrender was made by the former and acceded to by the latter, but upon terms not clearly defined between them. We deem it best to transcribe the very words made use of by General Beauregard, in his Final Report of Operations against Sumter, as forwarded April 27th, 1861, to the Hon. L. P. Walker, Secretary of War at Montgomery, Alabama: Major Anderson understood him [Colonel Wigfall] as offering the same conditions on the part of General Beauregard as had been tendered him on the 11th instant, See Chapter III., pp. 40, 41; also Report of General Beauregard, in Appendix to this chapter. while Colonel Wigfall's impression was that Major Anderson unconditionally surrendered, trusting to the generosity of General Beauregard to offer such terms as would be honorable and a
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 5: (search)
legram from President Davis, which read as follows: Montgomery, April 13th, 1861. To General G. T. Beauregard: Thanks for your achievement and for your courtesy to the garrison of Sumter. If occasion offers, tender my friendly remembrance to Major Anderson. Jefferson Davis. Then, from the Secretary of War: Montgomery, April 13th, 1861. To General Beauregard: Accept my congratulations. You have won your spurs. How many guns can you spare for Pensacola? L. P. Walker. The next communication was from one whose attitude towards the administration already indicated the influence he would soon exercise over it: Montgomery, April 16th, 1861. My dear General,—In the midst of the eclat of your glorious triumph you will, no doubt, value but little the tribute of a poor civilian who knows nothing of war; but I cannot refrain from joining in the general voice of your fellow-citizens, and congratulating you on the signal success which has cro
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 6: (search)
ided with the necessary materials, moulds, etc., I think I could establish here a cartridge manufactory, which could supply all our wants in that respect. Could not a similar arrangement be made at all hospital depots, State arsenals, penitentiaries, etc.? To go into battle, each soldier ought to be provided with at least 40 rounds of cartridges and not less than 60 rounds in reserve. I remain, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, G. T. Beauregard, Brig.-Gen. Comdg. Hon. L. P. Walker, Secretary of War, Richmond, Virginia. As the Confederate troops had yet no uniform proper, it was necessary that they should be distinguished from the enemy by some clearly visible mark. To meet this requirement, a few days after his arrival in camp General Beauregard asked that his men should be provided with colored scarfs, to be worn, in battle, from the shoulder to the waist, suggesting that a call on the ladies of Richmond would no doubt secure their prompt supply, as the
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 11: (search)
the aggressive, and of subjecting an adversary's movements to his own plans-General Johnston, ever on the defensive, and apparently awaiting the action of the enemy. On the 13th of August General Beauregard was officially informed, by the Hon. L. P. Walker, Secretary of War, of his appointment, by and with the advice and consent of Congress, as General in the army of the Confederate States, to take rank from July 21st, 1861. He gratefully accepted the high distinction thus conferred upon higades (D. R. Jones's and Cocke's) at or about Falls Church. 1 brigade (Longstreet's) at or about Munson's Hill. 1 brigade (Johnston's forces) half-way between Mason's and Munson's Hills. 1 brigade (Johnston's forces) at Mason's Hill. 2 brigades (Walker's and Early's) at or about Annandale. 1 brigade (Ewell's) at or about Springfield. Some of General Johnston's other brigades were to be placed at Centreville, Fairfax Court-House, and Fairfax Station, and they might occasionally be moved tow
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 12: (search)
into the strait jackets of the law. Mr. Davis, with the tenacity which characterized his whole career as President, would not admit that the Secretary whom he had selected could, under any circumstances, commit an error or impropriety. And the injudicious support he had given, before, to Colonel Northrop, he now, but more directly, bestowed upon Mr. Benjamin, careless of the wide-spread evils which might result from such an act. If he did not prompt the course of Mr. Benjamin, The Hon. L. P. Walker, of Alabama, being a civilian, without knowledge of army matters, accepted the position of Secretary of War, with the express understanding that President Davis, who had been Secretary of War under President Pierce, should direct the affairs of the office. Doubtless, Mr. Benjamin filled the post in the same way. he openly interposed himself to soothe the exaggerated susceptibilities of his Secretary of War, and sacrificed the feelings and pride of a general who enjoyed, as he well
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 14: (search)
reader is referred simply to the two following letters—the first, an official one, from the Secretary of War, and the other from General Lee —which show conclusively to whom the honors of the victory of Manassas were accorded. C. S. A. War Department, Richmond, July 24th, 1861. My dear General,—Accept my congratulations for the glorious and most brilliant victory achieved by you. The country will bless you and honor you for it, Believe me, dear general, truly your friend, L. P. Walker. General G. T. Beauregard. Richmond, July 24th, 1861. My dear General,—I cannot express the joy I feel, at the beautiful victory of the 21st. The skill, courage, and endurance displayed by yourself excite my highest admiration. You and your troops have the gratitude of the whole country, and I offer to all my heartfelt congratulations at their success. The glorious dead are at peace. I grieve for their loss, and sympathize with the living. May your subsequent course be att
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, chapter 27 (search)
gineers, New Orleans, La. Telegram of L. P. Walker, Secretary of War, to Governor Pickens, of An officer goes to-night to take charge. L. P. Walker, Sec. of War. War Department, MVery respectfully, your obedient servant, L. P. Walker, Sec. of War. Appendix to Chapter . Respectfully, your obedient servant, L. P. Walker, Sec. of War. Appendix to Chapter IS., Charleston, S. C., April 27th, 1861. Hon. L. P. Walker, Sec. of War, Montgomery, Ala.: Sir,sary-General's Departments, Colonels Hatch and Walker; and the Ordnance Board, especially Colonel Ma, G. T. Beauregard, Brig.-Genl. Comdg. Hon. L. P. Walker, Sec. of War, Richmond, Va. Rletter of acceptance, to this department. L. P. Walker, Sec. of War. Genl. G. T. Beauregard, etce (of yours) to Mason's Hill. Two brigades (Walker's and Early's) to or about Annandale. One br-General E. K. Smith: First Brigade, Brigadier-General Walker, to consist of four Georgia regiments[2 more...]