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February 11th, 1865 AD (search for this): chapter 48
ood results may come from the recent peace conference, on the basis of reunion, other basis being out of the question. The new amnesty which it was said President Lincoln intended to proclaim has not appeared, at least our papers make no mention of it. Gen. Lee has proclaimed a pardon for all soldiers, now absent without leave, who report for duty within 20 days, and he appeals to their patriotism. I copy it. General orders no. 2.headquarters armies of the Confederate States, February 11th, 1865. In entering upon the campaign about to open, the generalin-chief feels assured that the soldiers who have so long and so nobly borne the hardships and dangers of the war require no exhortation to respond to the calls of honor and duty. With the liberty transmitted by their forefathers they have inherited the spirit to defend it. The choice between war and abject submission is before them. To such a proposal brave men, with arms in their hands, can have but one answer.
February, 1865 AD (search for this): chapter 48
Xlvii. February, 1865 Gen. Lee appointed General-in-chief. progress of Sherman. the markets. letter from Gen. Butler. return of the peace commissioners. the situation. from Gen. Lee. use of negroes as soldiers. patriotism of the women. pardon of deserters. the passport system. oh for peace! Gen. Lee on negro soldiers. Conventions in Georgia and Mississippi. February 1 Clear and pleasant; subsequently thawing and foggy. Gen. R. E. Lee has been appointed General-in-Chief by the President, in response to the recent action of Congress and the clamorous demands of the people. It is to be hoped he will, nevertheless, remain in person at the head of the Army of Virginia, else the change may be fraught with disaster, and then his popularity will vanish! He has not been fortunate when not present with the troops under his command, as evidenced by Early's defeat and Jones's disaster in the Valley last year. A general must continue to reap successes if he retain
October 9th, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 48
the Quartermaster's Department commuted offi-cer's (themselves) allowance of wood at $130 per cord! The President still suffers, but is said to be better. Yesterday much of the day was consumed by Congress in displaying a new flag for the Confederacy-before the old one is worn out Idiots! I have just seen on file a characteristic letter from Major-Gen. Butler, of which this is a literal copy: headquarters Dept. Va. And N. C., army of the James in the field, Fortress Monroe, Oct. 9th 1864. Hon. Robt. Ould SIR: An attempt was made this morning by private Roucher, Co. B, 5th Penna. cavalry, to commit a rape upon the persons of Mrs. Minzer and Mrs. Anderson, living on the Darbytown Road. On the outrage being discovered, he broke through the picket line, and fled for your lines. Our soldiers chased him, but were unable to overtake him. I have therefore the honor to request that you will return him, that I may inflict the punishment which his dastardly offense
February 22nd, 1865 AD (search for this): chapter 48
to abolish quartermasters and commissaries in a modified form, excepting those collecting tax in kind; and this morning those officers in this city under forty-five years of age advertise the location of their places of business as collectors of tax in kind, Capt. Wellford, a kinsman of Mr. Seddon, among the rest, the very men the bill was intended to remove! Alas for Breckinridge and independence 1 The following dispatch has just been received from Gen. R. E. Lee: headquarters, February 22d, 1865. From dispatches of Gen. Bragg of 21st, I conclude he has abandoned Cape Fear River. He says he is embarrassed by prisoners. Enemy refuses to receive or entertain propositions. I expect no change will be made by Gen. Grant. It is his policy to delay. Have directed prisoners to be sent to Richmond by rail or highway, as may be most practicable; if wrong, correct it. R. E. Lee. This looks like the speedy fall of Wilmington, but not of Richmond. To-day is the anniversary
February 18th, 1865 AD (search for this): chapter 48
ident walked down to his office after 11 o'clock this morning, very erect, having heard of Lieut. McNeill's exploit. Another dispatch from Gen. Lee says detachments of Gen. Vaughan's cavalry a few days ago captured two of the enemy's posts in Tennessee beyond Knoxville, with 60 prisoners, horses, etc. The following letter from Gen. Lee, on the subject of putting negroes into the army, clearly defines his views on that important subject: headquarters Confederate States armies, February 18th, 1865. Hon. E. Barksdale, House of Representatives, Richmond. Sir:--I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 12th inst., with reference to the employment of negroes as soldiers. I think the measure not only expedient, but necessary. The enemy will certainly use them against us if he can get possession of them; and as his present numerical superiority will enable him to penetrate many parts of the country, I cannot see the wisdom of the policy of holding them to
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