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Jefferson Davis Howell (search for this): chapter 67
people and was succored by the good Samaritan. May 28th. Complained of the dampness of his cell, as one probable cause of his illness. The sun could never dart its influence through such masses of masonry. Surrounded as the fort was with a ditch, in which the water rose and fell from three to four feet with the tide, it was impossible to keep such places free from noxious vapors. Recurring to the subject of his family, Mr. Davis asked me had I not been called upon to attend Miss Howell, his wife's sister, who had been very ill at the time of his quitting the Clyde. Replied that Colonel James, Chief Quartermaster, had called at my quarters and requested me to visit a sick lady on board that vessel; believed it was the lady he referred to, but could not be sure of the name. Had mentioned the matter to General Miles, asking a pass to visit; but he objected, saying the orders were to allow no communication with the ship. June 1st. Except for the purpose of petty t
Jefferson Davis (search for this): chapter 67
to see that it contained no deadly weepons. Mr. Davis therefore decided to eat no more than would you, or through you, for an overcoat for Jefferson Davis. Such a report appeared in the papersoat, woollen drawers, and undershirts for Jefferson Davis. I found, as the cold weather approached in so feeble a condition. Let me add, that Mr. Davis had never asked for the warm clothing I dees that, in future, you give no orders for Jefferson Davis without first communicating with these hegarding the meals to be furnished to prisoners Davis and Clay, and have them delivered more promptly. Also, report the price paid for Mr. Davis's overcoat, and by whom paid. A. O. Hitchcock, Caeflection changed my opinion. The meals for Mr. Davis I had sent at hours to suit his former habitult I have heard most strongly urged against Mr. Davis. Dr. Craven concluded his diary, because of the prisoner's condition. Shortly after Mr. Davis's removal to Carroll Hall, Dr. Craven was or[7 more...]
Captain Valentine H. Stone (search for this): chapter 67
nually fixed upon him through the grated door entering his room, the window opening on the piazza at his left, and the door opposite the window, with an open panel in it, opposite which stood a sentry. November 1st. Called with Brevet Captain Valentine H. Stone, Fifth United States Artillery, first officer of the day from the new regiment garrisoning the fort. He appeared to scrutinize Captain Stone with great care, asking him all about his term of service, his early education, etc., as Captain Stone with great care, asking him all about his term of service, his early education, etc., as if anxious to find out everything ascertainable about the new men into whose hands he had fallen --an operation repeated with each new officer of the day who called to see him. Indeed, his habit of analysis appeared universal with the prisoner. It seemed as if he put into a crucible each fresh development of humanity that crossed his path, testing it therein for as long as the interview lasted, and then carefully inspecting the ingot which was left as the result. That ingot, whether appearing
Abraham Lincoln (search for this): chapter 67
ng his whole face and throat. The carbuncle much inflamed. Spirits exceedingly dejected, evinced by anxiety for his wife and children. That he should die without opportunity of rebutting in public trial the imputed conspiracy to assassinate Mr. Lincoln, was referred to frequently and painfully. That history would do him justice, and the criminal absurdity of the charge be its own refutation, he had cheerful confidence while in health; but in his feebleness and despondency, with knowledge hor the war, with all its attendant horrors and sacrifices. Mr. Davis is remarkable for the kindliness of his nature and fidelity to friends. Of none of God's creatures does he seem to wish or speak unkindly; and the same fault found with Mr. Lincoln-unwillingness to sanction the military severities essential to maintain discipline — is the fault I have heard most strongly urged against Mr. Davis. Dr. Craven concluded his diary, because his other visits were limited to mere medical exa
Samuel Cooper (search for this): chapter 67
lly speaking with freedom of slavery, it was as a philosopher rather than as a politician-rather as a friend to the negro, and one sorry for his inevitable fate in the future, than with rancor or acrimony against those opponents of the institution whom he persisted in regarding as responsible for the war, with all its attendant horrors and sacrifices. Mr. Davis is remarkable for the kindliness of his nature and fidelity to friends. Of none of God's creatures does he seem to wish or speak unkindly; and the same fault found with Mr. Lincoln-unwillingness to sanction the military severities essential to maintain discipline — is the fault I have heard most strongly urged against Mr. Davis. Dr. Craven concluded his diary, because his other visits were limited to mere medical examinations of the prisoner's condition. Shortly after Mr. Davis's removal to Carroll Hall, Dr. Craven was ordered away, and Dr. Cooper, a man equally kind-hearted and attentive, was stationed at the fort
ibes than were those of the departed statesman who had been thus libelled. August 16th. Prisoner suffering severely, but in a less critical state, the erysipelas now showing itself in his nose and forehead. Found that a carbuncle was forming on his left thigh, Mr. Davis urging this as a proof of a malarial atmosphere in his cell, reiterating his wish that, if the Government wanted to be rid of him without trial, it might take some quicker process. August 20th. Called with Captain Evans, officer of the day. Mr. Davis suffering great prostration, a cloud of erysipelas covering his whole face and throat. The carbuncle much inflamed. Spirits exceedingly dejected, evinced by anxiety for his wife and children. That he should die without opportunity of rebutting in public trial the imputed conspiracy to assassinate Mr. Lincoln, was referred to frequently and painfully. That history would do him justice, and the criminal absurdity of the charge be its own refutation, he ha
r broke off the previously free relations I had exercised with Mr. Davis. Mr. Davis referred to the kindness of Captain Grisson, of the staff of General Miles, in regard to a little matter which, though trivial in itself, had given him much annoyance. It arose in this manner: He had requested a barber to be sent to him, as his hair was growing too long. Captain Grisson brought a hairdresser, but on the termination of the operation said it was the order of General Miles that the lopped hse he wished to send it to Mrs. Davis; this latter probably an excuse to avoid the former disagreeable alternative. Captain Grisson replied that his orders were peremptory, but if Mr. Davis would fold the hair up in a newspaper, and leave it on a dn would step over to headquarters, report the prisoner's objections, and ask for further orders. This was done, and Captain Grisson soon returned with the glad tidings that the desire to obtain possession of these interesting relics had been aband
Stateprisoner Davis (search for this): chapter 67
o say, very pleasing to the prisoner. Mr. Davis was allowed to walk on the ramparts beside Ged by a receipt were delivered at the fort. Mr. Davis never received one, nor could I recover themof constant reading. July 30th. Found Mr. Davis in a very critical state; his nervous debilies, reporting that I found the State prisoner, Davis, suffering severely from erysipelas in the fac his conscience. August 24th. Visited Mr. Davis with Captain Titlow, officer of the day. Fouing, recommending a change of quarters. Mr. Davis again spoke of the wretchedness of being conof this face, with its unblinking eyes, that Mr. Davis so bitterly complained in after-days; but th Davis at my disposal during the visit. Mr. Davis laughed about his carriage, and said that sily like the healed wound of a Minie bullet. Mr. Davis had not much flesh to lose on entering the fnd secondly, because he wished to send it to Mrs. Davis; this latter probably an excuse to avoid the[53 more...]
muskets of the guard. The officer of the day prevented that result, and, indeed, bowing to Captain Titlow, behaved like a man of good feeling. Patriots in all ages, to whose memories shrines ar them, and to go wherever I pleased. June 24th. Called on Mr. Davis, accompanied by Captain Titlow, officer of the day. On entering, found the prisoner, for the first time, alone in his cell,reproached him in the whispers of his conscience. August 24th. Visited Mr. Davis with Captain Titlow, officer of the day. Found him slightly better in mind and body. Observing me brush awaobject, but still more to degrade his cause. September 1st. Was called at daylight by Captain Titlow, officer of the day, to see State prisoner Davis, who appeared rapidly sinking, and was belir 22d. Called on Mr. Davis for the first time since returning from Richmond, accompanied by Captain Titlow, Third Pennsylvania Artillery, officer of the day. Found he had been inquiring for me severa
William T. Sherman (search for this): chapter 67
glad to have a few volumes on the conchology, geology, or botany of the South, and was at a loss to think how such volumes could endanger his safekeeping. June 18th. Mr. Davis said: One of the features of the proposition submitted by General Sherman was a declaration of amnesty to all persons, both civil and military. Notice being called to the fact particularly, Sherman said, I mean just that; and gave his reason that it was the only way to have perfect peace. He had previously offerSherman said, I mean just that; and gave his reason that it was the only way to have perfect peace. He had previously offered to furnish a vessel to take away any such persons as Mr. Davis might select, to be freighted with whatever personal property they might want to take with them, and to go wherever I pleased. June 24th. Called on Mr. Davis, accompanied by Captain Titlow, officer of the day. On entering, found the prisoner, for the first time, alone in his cell, the two guards having been removed from it in consequence of my report to Major-General Miles that their presence was counteracting every effo
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