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Rodney (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.15
, Commanding. Lieutenant-commander R. L. May, Commanding Fifth District Mississippi Squadron. U. S. S. Pittsburg, off Rodney, November 5, 1864. Sir,—The inclosed letter has just been handed me by Acting Second-Assistant Engineer W. H. Mitchell contents, immediately brought it to me. The person to whom the letter is addressed is a young lady living in the town of Rodney, and as near as I have been able to learn, is no relation whatever of Captain G's. Very respectfully, your obedient senate cousin, D. P. S.—Please excuse that bad-looking blot. (Envelope addressed: Miss Minnie Wilcox (or Wilcore) Rodney, Miss.） United States Mississippi Squadron, flagship Black Hawk, Mount city, November 18, 1864. Sir,—Referring to my Nt present a remarkable contrast-one to an ensign of this ship (who handed it to the Captain at once, and one to a lady in Rodney), which is explained in Captain Hoel's letter marked D. I have made a memorandum, E, of a report from the captain of
N. B. Willets (search for this): chapter 1.15
probably left the vessel between the hours of II and 12 P. M., in a skiff which was on the guard; The officer of deck, Acting-Ensign H. E. Church, reports that he was relieved by Mr. Nellis. I am, Very respectfully, your obedient servant, N. B. Willets, Acting Master, Commanding. Lieutenant-commander R. L. May, Commanding Fifth District Mississippi Squadron. U. S. S. Pittsburg, off Rodney, November 5, 1864. Sir,—The inclosed letter has just been handed me by Acting Second-Assistant Einstant. I learn that Glenney had much influence over Nellis, who was young and romantic. I did not know of their intimacy before, or I would have had Glenney brought to the Benton. I ordered him in close arrest when I first came down, and Captain Willets thought he could take care of them. I forward two letters from Glenney (B and C) that present a remarkable contrast-one to an ensign of this ship (who handed it to the Captain at once, and one to a lady in Rodney), which is explained in C
J. W. N. Johnston (search for this): chapter 1.15
d: To the President. The plan submitted to you in my letter 7th of May, is embarrassed and may fail by reasons of instructions given by Secretary of the Navy. No allusion made to Helena. In these instructions, if possible, give to General Johnston a wide discretion in use of this fund embracing the purchase of boats, destruction of transports and securing Helena. General Johnston and I are more familiar with circumstances surrounding the matter than Secretary Mallory. We are williGeneral Johnston and I are more familiar with circumstances surrounding the matter than Secretary Mallory. We are willing to take the responsibility of the disbursement. The details of the transaction cannot be wisely prescribed by the Secretary without a more thorough knowledge of all the circumstances. J. J. Pettus. The proposed purchase of the stores, etc., at Helena thus failed, but as to the negotiations for the purchase of the United States gunboat Rattler and the results, the following correspondence will explain: U. S. S. Rattler. September 5, 1864. Sir,—It is with deep regret that I make th
Benton (search for this): chapter 1.15
ir as that he should leave his vessel without permission and come down to me. Some weeks ago Captain Glenney went out back of St. Joseph, with a party from the Benton, and narrowly escaped capture. When I learned of it I told him positively that I wished him to confine himself to the vessel, and not to send parties ashore. of existing circumstances, his wish could not be granted. He was kind enough to send me the following message, to-wit: that a rebel deserter was on board of the Benton, who could swear that I had communicated with the enemy and agreed to sell my vessel to them. God is conscious that I am innocent of anything wrong, and if I havearn that Glenney had much influence over Nellis, who was young and romantic. I did not know of their intimacy before, or I would have had Glenney brought to the Benton. I ordered him in close arrest when I first came down, and Captain Willets thought he could take care of them. I forward two letters from Glenney (B and C) tha
Parsons (search for this): chapter 1.15
furnished with arms, etc. If you approve the plan please include Helena with the boats, and give us, by telegraph, a knowledge of your indorsement in words, say, plan approved. General Pemberton, the Confederate Treasurer, Mr. Dellow and others might be ordered in general terms to confer with me and furnish all facilities to accomplish an understood purpose. There must not be delay or all may be frustrated. We ought not, of course, be restricted much as to reasonable sums of money. General Parsons, of Missouri, with a good command, is now encamped a few miles west of Helena, and could co-operate with the boats on the river in the bloodless capture of Helena. Awaiting your earliest advices, and begging to urge your prompt action, I beg to subscribe. President Davis on the back of this letter wrote: Confidential letter of Governor Pettus. The record shows nothing farther of the proposed transaction until June 24, when a dispatch from Governor Pettus was sent to Mr. Davis.
Stonewall Jackson (search for this): chapter 1.15
gunboat fleet to the Confederate Officials—Scheme came to Naught—Glenney's escape to Mexico. The attempted sale by Lieutenant Daniel W. Glenney, of the United States Navy, of a portion of the gunboat fleet in the Missippi river to the Confederate authorities, in May, 1863, has not been heretofore fully given to the public. The correspondence which follows gives all details which are attainable. On the 7th of May, 1863, John J. Pettus, Governor of Mississippi, addressed a letter from Jackson to Hon. Jefferson Davis, as follows: Mr. President,—Allow me to consult you on a matter we deem of great interest. A private citizen, unconnected with the army, some four weeks ago conceived the plan of buying out a considerable portion of the enemy's gunboat fleet. He consulted the Hon. Jacob Thompson in the premises, by whom he was urged to open the negotiations through a suitable agent, with an assurance that the government would approve and indorse the project. The gentleman the<
Gideon Welles (search for this): chapter 1.15
er R. L. May, with inclosures, as therein stated, reporting the desertion of Acting-Master G. W. Glenney, late commanding the Rattler, and Acting-Ensign E. P. Nellis, of the same vessel, on the 4th inst. The Department's letter of the 8th inst., giving instructions as to the disposition to be made of Acting-Master Glenny's case, was received on the 12th inst. I have the honor to be, sir, Very respectfully yours, S. P. Lee, Acting Rear-Admiral, Commanding Mississippi Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. Natchez, November 7, 1864. Captain French, of the transport Brown had a friend to visit him at Vicksburg (on his last trip down) who was a prisoner at some place back of Vicksburg. While confined one night in a room adjoining one occupied by rebel officers, he overheard them discussing the case of Glenney. He learned that G. was to weaken his crew by allowing his men to be taken prisoners and then to be overpowered by men from shore.
David D. Porter (search for this): chapter 1.15
the Rattler. Captain Glenney the next day went some twenty miles in the country, unattended, to seek an interview with Colonel Harrison, who finally consented to release them on parole. Upon after consideration, I will keep those paroled men on the Rattler until I can learn if there is any immediate chance of effecting their exchange. If not, I will send them up the first opportunity. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Thos. O. Selfridge, Lieutenant-Commander. rear-Admiral David D. Porter, Commanding Mississippi Squadron. U. S. S. Rattler, Mississipi river, November 4, 1864. Sir,—It becomes my duty to inform you of the desertion of the executive officer of this vessel, Acting-Ensign E. P. Nellis, and of the escape of Acting-Master D. W. Glenney. Sentries were placed at each door of the room in which Acting-Master Glenney was confined, and all precautions taken as usual. They probably left the vessel between the hours of II and 12 P. M., in a skiff which w
Martin Mallory (search for this): chapter 1.15
avis on the back of this letter wrote: Confidential letter of Governor Pettus. The record shows nothing farther of the proposed transaction until June 24, when a dispatch from Governor Pettus was sent to Mr. Davis. This dispatch shows that Mr. Mallory, the Secretary of the Navy, had not approved of the plan, and that Mr. Davis had forwarded a copy of it to Governor Pettus. To this letter Governor Pettus replied: To the President. The plan submitted to you in my letter 7th of May, issible, give to General Johnston a wide discretion in use of this fund embracing the purchase of boats, destruction of transports and securing Helena. General Johnston and I are more familiar with circumstances surrounding the matter than Secretary Mallory. We are willing to take the responsibility of the disbursement. The details of the transaction cannot be wisely prescribed by the Secretary without a more thorough knowledge of all the circumstances. J. J. Pettus. The proposed purch
W. H. Brown (search for this): chapter 1.15
know of their intimacy before, or I would have had Glenney brought to the Benton. I ordered him in close arrest when I first came down, and Captain Willets thought he could take care of them. I forward two letters from Glenney (B and C) that present a remarkable contrast-one to an ensign of this ship (who handed it to the Captain at once, and one to a lady in Rodney), which is explained in Captain Hoel's letter marked D. I have made a memorandum, E, of a report from the captain of the Brown, which goes still further to show the perfidy of the traitor. Glenney was a seafaring man, having been mate of a ship out of New York. On the 24th of October Mr. Nellis sent in his resignation as acting ensign, in order, as he says in his letter, to get the appointment of pilot below Vicksburg. Accompanying is a recommendation from the two pilots of the Forest Rose. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. L. May, Acting Rear Admiral. S. P. Lee, Commanding Mississippi
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