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Louisiana (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): article 2
The recent flag of truce from President Davis to Abraham Lincoln. After the reading of the Message, by request of Mr. Peskins, of Louisiana, the following correspondence was read by the Clerk. The subject being in relation to a matter about which there has been a great deal of anxiety felt, to wit: the mission of Col. Taylor to President Lincoln, under a flag of truce from President Davis, we lay it before our readers this morning, with the assurance that it will be read with that interest which the subject demands: Richmond, 6th July, 1861. To Abraham Lincoln, President, and Commander-in- Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States: Sir: --Having learned that the schr. Savannah, a private armed vessel in the service and sailing under a commission issued by authority of the Confederate States of America, had been captured by one of the vessels forming the blockading squadron off Charleston harbor, I directed a proposition to be made to the officer commanding th
Washington (United States) (search for this): article 2
er the command of Lieut. Breckinridge, of the Virginia cavalry. Proceeding on the direct road to Alexandria to its junction with the road to Arlington, I met a detachment of cavalry under the command of Colonel Porter, U. S. A., about three miles from the junction, from which place I sent back my escort. Captain Whipple, U. S. A., accompanied me to Arlington, where I arrived about 4 o'clock P. M., Monday, the 8th. Gen. McDowell not being at Arlington, my arrival was telegraphed him to Washington City. About 9 o'clock P. M., Col. Van Renslaer, senior aide-de-camp to Gen. Scott, was sent to convey me to Gen. Scott's headquarters, where I found General McDowell, to whom I delivered Gen. Beauregard's letter. After reading Gen. B's letter he passed it to Gen. Scott, who being informed in this letter, that I desired to deliver your communication in person received it of me.--After reading your communication to Mr. Lincoln, General Scott informed me that a reply would be returned by Mr.
United States (United States) (search for this): article 2
y, 1861. To Abraham Lincoln, President, and Commander-in- Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States: Sir: --Having learned that the schr. Savannah, a private armed vessel in the service and sailing under a commission issued by authority of the Confederate States of America, had been captured by one of the vessels forming the blockading squadron off Charleston harbor, I directed a prours, &c., Jefferson Davis, President, and Commander- in-Chief of the Army and Navy of the Confederate States. [copy] Richmond, July 10, 1861. To His Excellency Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States: Sir: In obedience to your instructions, I left the city of Richmond on the morning of the 7th July, at 6 o'clock A. M., as bearer of dispatches to His Excellency Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States. At Manassas I received from General Beauregard a letter to General McDowell, commanding the U. S. forces at Arlington. From Manassas I proceeded to Fairfax Co
Charleston Harbor (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 2
ers this morning, with the assurance that it will be read with that interest which the subject demands: Richmond, 6th July, 1861. To Abraham Lincoln, President, and Commander-in- Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States: Sir: --Having learned that the schr. Savannah, a private armed vessel in the service and sailing under a commission issued by authority of the Confederate States of America, had been captured by one of the vessels forming the blockading squadron off Charleston harbor, I directed a proposition to be made to the officer commanding that squadron for an exchange of the officers and crew of the Savannah for prisoners of war held by this Government "according to number and rank."--To this proposition, made on the 19th ult., Capt. Mercer, the officer in command of the blockading squadron, made answer on the same day that "the prisoners (referred to) are not on board of any of the vessels under my command." It now appears, by statements made without c
Beauregard (search for this): article 2
In obedience to your instructions, I left the city of Richmond on the morning of the 7th July, at 6 o'clock A. M., as bearer of dispatches to His Excellency Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States. At Manassas I received from General Beauregard a letter to General McDowell, commanding the U. S. forces at Arlington. From Manassas I proceeded to Fairfax Court-House, where I was furnished, by General Bonham, an escort of fourteen cavalry, under the command of Lieut. Breckinridge, oflington, my arrival was telegraphed him to Washington City. About 9 o'clock P. M., Col. Van Renslaer, senior aide-de-camp to Gen. Scott, was sent to convey me to Gen. Scott's headquarters, where I found General McDowell, to whom I delivered Gen. Beauregard's letter. After reading Gen. B's letter he passed it to Gen. Scott, who being informed in this letter, that I desired to deliver your communication in person received it of me.--After reading your communication to Mr. Lincoln, General Scott
W. C. P. Breckinridge (search for this): article 2
States: Sir: In obedience to your instructions, I left the city of Richmond on the morning of the 7th July, at 6 o'clock A. M., as bearer of dispatches to His Excellency Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States. At Manassas I received from General Beauregard a letter to General McDowell, commanding the U. S. forces at Arlington. From Manassas I proceeded to Fairfax Court-House, where I was furnished, by General Bonham, an escort of fourteen cavalry, under the command of Lieut. Breckinridge, of the Virginia cavalry. Proceeding on the direct road to Alexandria to its junction with the road to Arlington, I met a detachment of cavalry under the command of Colonel Porter, U. S. A., about three miles from the junction, from which place I sent back my escort. Captain Whipple, U. S. A., accompanied me to Arlington, where I arrived about 4 o'clock P. M., Monday, the 8th. Gen. McDowell not being at Arlington, my arrival was telegraphed him to Washington City. About 9 o'clock P
Abraham Lincoln (search for this): article 2
The recent flag of truce from President Davis to Abraham Lincoln. After the reading of the Message, by request of Mr. Peskins, of Louist deal of anxiety felt, to wit: the mission of Col. Taylor to President Lincoln, under a flag of truce from President Davis, we lay it beforehich the subject demands: Richmond, 6th July, 1861. To Abraham Lincoln, President, and Commander-in- Chief of the Army and Navy of th July, at 6 o'clock A. M., as bearer of dispatches to His Excellency Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States. At Manassas I received n person received it of me.--After reading your communication to Mr. Lincoln, General Scott informed me that a reply would be returned by Mr.Mr. Lincoln as soon as possible — and at the same time instructed me to return to Arlington with Gen. McDowell, thence to proceed in the morningthat the object of my mission was the delivery of your letter to Mr. Lincoln, I have the honor to state that it was done, and subscribe mysel
Bonham (search for this): article 2
1861. To His Excellency Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States: Sir: In obedience to your instructions, I left the city of Richmond on the morning of the 7th July, at 6 o'clock A. M., as bearer of dispatches to His Excellency Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States. At Manassas I received from General Beauregard a letter to General McDowell, commanding the U. S. forces at Arlington. From Manassas I proceeded to Fairfax Court-House, where I was furnished, by General Bonham, an escort of fourteen cavalry, under the command of Lieut. Breckinridge, of the Virginia cavalry. Proceeding on the direct road to Alexandria to its junction with the road to Arlington, I met a detachment of cavalry under the command of Colonel Porter, U. S. A., about three miles from the junction, from which place I sent back my escort. Captain Whipple, U. S. A., accompanied me to Arlington, where I arrived about 4 o'clock P. M., Monday, the 8th. Gen. McDowell not being at Arlington,
Scott (search for this): article 2
phed him to Washington City. About 9 o'clock P. M., Col. Van Renslaer, senior aide-de-camp to Gen. Scott, was sent to convey me to Gen. Scott's headquarters, where I found General McDowell, to whom IGen. Scott's headquarters, where I found General McDowell, to whom I delivered Gen. Beauregard's letter. After reading Gen. B's letter he passed it to Gen. Scott, who being informed in this letter, that I desired to deliver your communication in person received it ofGen. Scott, who being informed in this letter, that I desired to deliver your communication in person received it of me.--After reading your communication to Mr. Lincoln, General Scott informed me that a reply would be returned by Mr. Lincoln as soon as possible — and at the same time instructed me to return to ArlGeneral Scott informed me that a reply would be returned by Mr. Lincoln as soon as possible — and at the same time instructed me to return to Arlington with Gen. McDowell, thence to proceed in the morning back to our lines, which I did, under an escort of twenty United States cavalry, commanded by Lieut. Putnam. In my intercourse with Gen. SGen. Scott and the other officers of the United States Army, I have to say that I was received with marked consideration and attention, and with that courtesy and kindness which should ever characterize the
Thomas H. Taylor (search for this): article 2
the reading of the Message, by request of Mr. Peskins, of Louisiana, the following correspondence was read by the Clerk. The subject being in relation to a matter about which there has been a great deal of anxiety felt, to wit: the mission of Col. Taylor to President Lincoln, under a flag of truce from President Davis, we lay it before our readers this morning, with the assurance that it will be read with that interest which the subject demands: Richmond, 6th July, 1861. To Abraham Lins of the United States Army, I have to say that I was received with marked consideration and attention, and with that courtesy and kindness which should ever characterize the diplomatic relations of great nations, in war as well as in peace. Understanding that the object of my mission was the delivery of your letter to Mr. Lincoln, I have the honor to state that it was done, and subscribe myself. Your obedient servant, Thos. H. Taylor, Capt. Cavalry C. S. A., And Lt. Col. 2d Ky. Regiment.
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