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Fort Pillow (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 102
e of the Fort Donelson Investigation Committee: On Saturday night, before the surrender, a council of war was called. Pillow, Floyd, Buckner, and a number of brigadiers, composed this body. There was much confusion and exciting debate for a whilIt was midnight, and no definite understanding was come to. General Floyd, seeing this, dismissed the council, requesting Pillow and Buckner to remain. The three sat down gloomily by the fire, to ponder over the sad aspect of affairs. A long silencd we must — do it at once. It is now midnight, and if we retreat we haven't got a minute to lose. I say retreat, said Pillow. I say surrender I We have shed enough blood already to no purpose, said Buckner. Well, gentlemen, said Floyd, I seey would hang me. So, you see, the thing is impossible. I transfer the command to you, General. Well, gentlemen, said Pillow, I'm in the same fix as yourself. The Yankees have got me indicted for shipping guns and munitions of war to the confede
N. B. Forrest (search for this): chapter 102
ho desired admittance. He was ordered to show him in; and the next moment Colonel Forrest, all splashed with mud and water, with high-topped boots and an old slouchus this visit in order to find out what we have decided upon? Both, replied Forrest dryly; then rising from his chair, he said: But is it possible, gentleme Yes, was the reply. We have just arrived at that conclusion. But, said Forrest, there is no occasion for it, gentlemen. The whole army can easily escape, wispot had he found that was fordable. I don't care, General, if he did, said Forrest; he told you a d — d lie, as I am ready to swear that I waded the river not haape? No, was the reply, it is too late. I have one request to make, said Forrest; I have a fine regiment of cavalry here, and I want permission to take it out. Grant me this much, and I'm off. General Buckner nodded his head, when Forrest bolted out of the house, took his command, crossed the river at the aforesaid plac
Buckner (search for this): chapter 102
rday night, before the surrender, a council of war was called. Pillow, Floyd, Buckner, and a number of brigadiers, composed this body. There was much confusion ande to. General Floyd, seeing this, dismissed the council, requesting Pillow and Buckner to remain. The three sat down gloomily by the fire, to ponder over the sad asow. I say surrender I We have shed enough blood already to no purpose, said Buckner. Well, gentlemen, said Floyd, I see you are still divided; and as I have thre excusable, I guess I am, too. So I transfer my right of command to you, General Buckner. General Buckner bowed, but said nothing. At that moment a noise was hGeneral Buckner bowed, but said nothing. At that moment a noise was heard without. The door opened, and the courier announced an officer who desired admittance. He was ordered to show him in; and the next moment Colonel Forrest, all and I want permission to take it out. Grant me this much, and I'm off. General Buckner nodded his head, when Forrest bolted out of the house, took his command, c
Donelson (search for this): chapter 102
A Reminiscence of Donelson.--A correspondent of the Memphis Appeal made the following statement, on the authority of a member of Congress who was one of the Fort Donelson Investigation Committee: On Saturday night, before the surrender, a council of war was called. Pillow, Floyd, Buckner, and a number of brigadiers, composed this body. There was much confusion and exciting debate for a while. Some thought it necessary to surrender, and some did not. It was midnight, and no definite understanding was come to. General Floyd, seeing this, dismissed the council, requesting Pillow and Buckner to remain. The three sat down gloomily by the fire, to ponder over the sad aspect of affairs. A long silence ensued. At last Floyd said: Well, gentlemen, it remains with us to decide this matter, and we must — do it at once. It is now midnight, and if we retreat we haven't got a minute to lose. I say retreat, said Pillow. I say surrender I We have shed enough blood already to
John B. Floyd (search for this): chapter 102
On Saturday night, before the surrender, a council of war was called. Pillow, Floyd, Buckner, and a number of brigadiers, composed this body. There was much confud some did not. It was midnight, and no definite understanding was come to. General Floyd, seeing this, dismissed the council, requesting Pillow and Buckner to remaiire, to ponder over the sad aspect of affairs. A long silence ensued. At last Floyd said: Well, gentlemen, it remains with us to decide this matter, and we mshed enough blood already to no purpose, said Buckner. Well, gentlemen, said Floyd, I see you are still divided; and as I have the casting vote, I will settle the the fireplace, and seated himself without saying a word. After a few moments, Floyd said: Well, Colonel, have you any thing important to communicate, that yockets also, and there is no danger to be feared. Yes; but, Colonel, said General Floyd, my scouts have reconnoitred the entire river, and an officer who arrived n
Grant (search for this): chapter 102
coming back. It is free from Yankee pickets also, and there is no danger to be feared. Yes; but, Colonel, said General Floyd, my scouts have reconnoitred the entire river, and an officer who arrived not half an hour ago told me that he had tested the river everywhere, and no spot had he found that was fordable. I don't care, General, if he did, said Forrest; he told you a d — d lie, as I am ready to swear that I waded the river not half an hour ago, as my wet clothes will testify. And now, gentlemen, as it is getting late, it is high time you should be acting. Will you take my advice, and make your escape? No, was the reply, it is too late. I have one request to make, said Forrest; I have a fine regiment of cavalry here, and I want permission to take it out. Grant me this much, and I'm off. General Buckner nodded his head, when Forrest bolted out of the house, took his command, crossed the river at the aforesaid place, and made his escape without the loss of a man.