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Mobile, Ala. (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.12
day for Washington, to arrange warehouse room. Return here Wednesday. I have no idea that Lee's army can get anything from here. (Signed) R. J. Moses, Major and Chief C. S. for Georgia. No. 8. Office Chief Commissary for Alabama, Mobile, 25th January, 1565. Colonel L. B. Northrup, Commissary-General, Richmond, Virginia: Colonel — On the 15th of December, Major French dispatched me that the Secretary of War had authorized payment of local value for all supplies delivered beforur fisheries would be destroyed by the enemy, it was still deemed advisable to establish them on our coasts and bays. Accordingly, they were arranged in a number of places on the rivers of Virginia and North Carolina, on the Gulf coast, and at Mobile, and have afforded a supply of fish both fresh and salt. As was anticipated, they have been frequently interrupted by the movements of the enemy, and many of them entirely broken up. Much may be expected from those in Florida, if unmolested
Richmond (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.12
No. 6. Office Chief Commissary of North Carolina, Greensboroa, 8th February, 1865. Major S. B. French, C. S., Richmond, Virginia: Major — Herewith I hand semi-monthly statement of subsistence stores on hand in the State on 31st ultimo. Pork. Office Chief Commissary for Alabama, Mobile, 25th January, 1565. Colonel L. B. Northrup, Commissary-General, Richmond, Virginia: Colonel — On the 15th of December, Major French dispatched me that the Secretary of War had authorized payment Chief Commissary of North Carolina, Greensboroa, 2d February, 1865. Colonel L. B. Northrup, Commissary-General, Richmond, Virginia: Colonel--* * * My officers are without funds, and their efforts to secure subsistence are paralyzed in consequency, (Signed) Frank G. Ruffin, Lieutenant-Colonel and C. S. Foreign supplies. Bureau of foreign supplies, Richmond, Va., February 9, 1865. General John C. Breckinridge, Secretary of War: General — I have the honor to acknowledge the r<
Augusta (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.12
r R. J. Moses, Chief C. S. for Georgia, dated Augusta, February 7, 1865. 8. Letter of Major J. J  718,000 Reported by Major H. Crunston, Augusta, Georgia, as purchased by him along Savannah river, near Augusta, 80,000 bushels corn4,000,000 Reported by Major A. M. Allen, Columbus, Georgia:  Otingency. (Signed) Northrup, C. G. S. Augusta, Georgia, February 7, 1865. Colonel L. B. Northrupo-day. December 19th--Captain Francis, Augusta, Georgia: Seven car loads went forward last night.rrival. December 23d--Captain Francis, Augusta, Georgia: Twenty-five (25) car loads corn here wilter as follows: But one line of railroad from Augusta, over which two passenger trains per day are ugh. Great difficulty in procuring cars from Augusta. Fifteen car loads corn went forward last niper day, &c. December 29--H. Cranston, Augusta, Georgia: From 21st to 28th instant, 4,888 sacks cviewed in the large movement of grain towards Augusta, which seems to have been swallowed up somewh[1 more...]
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 2.12
uary, 1865. Continuing our publication of the confidential reports of the heads of departments in response to the circular of General Breckinridge, Secretary of War, we give next the Report of Commissary General Northrup. Confederate States of America, Subsistence Department, Richmond, February 9, 1865. Hon. John C. Breckinridge, Secretary of War: Sir — In response to your circular of 7th instant, received yesterday, I have the honor to submit, for your consideration, the papersis respectfully referred for the information of the Hon. Secretary of War, in connection with report of Commissary General of 9th instant. (Signed) L. B. Northrup, C. G. S. Bureau of Subsistence, February 13, 1865. No. 5. Confederate States of America, Subsistence Department, Richmond, February 9th, 1865. Colonel L. B. Northrup, Commissary-General C. S. A.: Colonel — I respectfully submit the following report of the financial operations of this bureau since January 1st, 1865. R
New Market (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.12
h as meat, shoes, blankets, &c., can be obtained. Articles specifically contraband under Federal Treasury regulations will have either to be smuggled in through the trade, or introduced by extraordinary inducements along the Atlantic and Gulf coast. Arrangements are already in progress to secure lead, saltpetre, sheet copper, leather, &c., along the Florida coast. In view of these facts, I would respectfully recommend that proper guns and works be placed at Georgetown, South Carolina, at the mouth of the Santee river, and at Saint Marks and Apalachicola, Florida; that an engineer officer be designated to examine other inlets or places on the coast where vessels may enter, and to provide protection for them; that the Quartermaster-General be instructed to direct his officers to furnish transportation for cotton and supplies when called upon by the agents of this bureau. I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, Thos. L. Bayne, Lieutenant-Colonel.
Appalachicola (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.12
as meat, shoes, blankets, &c., can be obtained. Articles specifically contraband under Federal Treasury regulations will have either to be smuggled in through the trade, or introduced by extraordinary inducements along the Atlantic and Gulf coast. Arrangements are already in progress to secure lead, saltpetre, sheet copper, leather, &c., along the Florida coast. In view of these facts, I would respectfully recommend that proper guns and works be placed at Georgetown, South Carolina, at the mouth of the Santee river, and at Saint Marks and Apalachicola, Florida; that an engineer officer be designated to examine other inlets or places on the coast where vessels may enter, and to provide protection for them; that the Quartermaster-General be instructed to direct his officers to furnish transportation for cotton and supplies when called upon by the agents of this bureau. I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, Thos. L. Bayne, Lieutenant-Colonel.
Florida (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.12
or purchases in Mississippi1,250,000 00 For purchases in Alabama1,000,000 00 For purchases in Florida280,000 00 For Army of Northern Virginia direct2,000,000 00 Remainder for hospitals, &c., incl Beeves. The sources from which beeves in large numbers were to be gotten were Texas and Florida, and complete arrangements were made for securing a supply from both States, and large numbers gain in a suitable state and the season admits of it, the proceeding should be continued. From Florida many have been obtained, and the plans and means to continue the supply are complete. Twenty thousand more are expected. The marvellous accounts of the hundreds of thousands of beeves in Florida are believed to be idle, as this bureau has received accurate information of the number. The oements of the enemy, and many of them entirely broken up. Much may be expected from those in Florida, if unmolested, and from them some results may yet accrue. Respectfully, L. B. Northrup, Co
Macon (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.12
rth Carolina: Shipped one car load corn to-day. December 19th--Captain Francis, Augusta, Georgia: Seven car loads went forward last night. Seven car loads remain. Will go forward as soon as possible. December 19th--Captain Cunningham, Macon, Georgia: Fifteen car loads corn leave here to-day by special messenger; more on the way; will be forwarded on arrival. December 23d--Captain Francis, Augusta, Georgia: Twenty-five (25) car loads corn here will be shipped to-morrow. Cause of delayhad shipped two car loads of his own corn, and that three car loads belonging to Commissary Department await transportation. December 18--Major A. M. Allen, Columbus, Georgia, states that he has invoiced 40,000 bushels corn to Quartermaster at Macon, and has sent competent parties to put it through. Great difficulty in procuring cars from Augusta. Fifteen car loads corn went forward last night from Americus for Major Claiborne. Fifteen loaded will go to-day from Montgomery and Marshalville
Americus (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.12
. S. Letters. December 19--Major Love, Charlotte, North Carolina, advises that he had shipped two car loads of his own corn, and that three car loads belonging to Commissary Department await transportation. December 18--Major A. M. Allen, Columbus, Georgia, states that he has invoiced 40,000 bushels corn to Quartermaster at Macon, and has sent competent parties to put it through. Great difficulty in procuring cars from Augusta. Fifteen car loads corn went forward last night from Americus for Major Claiborne. Fifteen loaded will go to-day from Montgomery and Marshalville. Shipped to-day 1,000 sacks to Major Claiborne. On the twentieth will ship 2,000 sacks more from here; also shipped 1,000 bushels peas to Major Claiborne. December 16--Major Allen: Transportation agents lean to Quartermaster and not to Commissary Department. Have arranged for eight cars per day, &c. December 29--H. Cranston, Augusta, Georgia: From 21st to 28th instant, 4,888 sacks corn went forward.
North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.12
western counties of Virginia, and those in North Carolina lying adjacent. In that section of countrer from Major James Sloan, Chief C. S. for North Carolina, of 8th February, 1865. 7. Telegram frotter of Major James Sloan, Chief C. S. for North Carolina, of date 2d February, 1865. 10. Report s, 940 bushels corn47,000 At Greensboroa, North Carolina, 2,840 sacks, 5,680 bushels corn284,000 A000 bushels corn100,000 From Greensboroa, North Carolina, 400 bushels wheat20,000    718,000 Repland, Northeastern Virginia750,000 00 For North Carolina800,000 00 For South Carolina800,000 00 Follection for considerably above half. In North Carolina most of the officers have funds to their c No. 6. Office Chief Commissary of North Carolina, Greensboroa, 8th February, 1865. Major S. [Extract.]Office Chief Commissary of North Carolina, Greensboroa, 2d February, 1865. Coloneer of places on the rivers of Virginia and North Carolina, on the Gulf coast, and at Mobile, and hav[1 more...]
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