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James Russell Soley, Professor U. S. Navy, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 7.1, The blockade and the cruisers (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 7: (search)
cided that the boldest course was the safest. How the Florida succeeded in her daring attempt, and how, after four months of rest in Mobile, she ran the blockade outward on the night of January 16, 1863, has been already told. In the course of ten days after leaving Mobile she captured three small vessels, which she burned, after the example set by the Sumter. According to Maffitt, his instructions were brief and to the point, leaving much to the discretion, but more to the torch. On January 26, the Florida put into Nassau, where her appearance as a ship-of-war must have caused some confusion to the merchant who had sworn at the trial in July that he considered her as a merchant-vessel, and then had delivered her to Maffitt. She was received, however, with an ovation, allowed to remain thirty-six hours, when the instructions of the Government limited the time to twenty-four, and took on board coal for three months, though the authorities had been directed to limit coal-supplies
Daniel Ammen, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 7.2, The Atlantic Coast (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 7: operations against Charleston. (search)
62 of the officers and men. This occurred soon after 8 P. M. One man in the windlass-room, the engineer and firemen on watch, and one man, who rushed from the berth-deck through the fire-room, were the only persons who were below and escaped death. Five officers who were on deck at the time, and 38 men escaped, among whom were the Commander, Quackenbush, and Lieutenant William T. Sampson, the executive officer. The Dai Ching was directed to proceed up the Combahee from St. Helena on January 26th, for the purpose of supporting an army force if required. In the vicinity of Tar Bluff the river is small and crooked, and when a battery opened on her the pilot left the wheel and she ran aground before Chaplin, who commanded, was aware of the fact. The tug Clover, which accompanied her, could not be brought up to get the vessel off, as her captain would not understand or obey signals. The vessel was defended for seven hours, when the carriage of the 100-pounder rifle was disabled by
John Dimitry , A. M., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 10.1, Louisiana (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 3: (search)
rofound jurist was heard. This was a voice never listened to without respect—the voice of Christian Roselius, a shining member of that bar of New Orleans so full of great names. Mr. Roselius declared frankly that, though opposed to precipitate action, he should, if the ordinance of secession be passed, attach his destiny to it, and sustain his State with his life, his honor and his property—words fit to place, as coming from a foreigner by birth, upon his tomb in Louisiana! On the 26th of January the convention proceeded to action. No time was lost. A vast majority stood back of the committee of fifteen. The ordinance of secession was passed by a decisive vote of I 13 ayes to 17 nays. The Rozier substitute was rejected by 24 ayes to 106 nays; the Fuqua substitute by 47 ayes to 68 nays. The ceremonies attending the signing of the ordinance were simple. The president signed first; the others, having been provided each with a gold pen to inscribe his name, followed. The vote
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 2, Chapter 31: (search)
had crossed the Tennessee, and those in pursuit had reached it, Thomas had not much more than half crossed the state, from which he returned to Nashville to take steamer for Eastport. He is possessed of excellent judgment, great coolness and honesty, but he is not good in a pursuit. He also reported his troops fagged, and that it was necessary to equip up. This report and a determination to give the enemy no rest determined me to use his surplus troops elsewhere. Accordingly, on the 26th of January, Grant directed Thomas to forward A. J. Smith's division to Canby, and three thousand cavalry to Vicksburg. Canby, meanwhile, had received his orders to move from the Gulf of Mexico towards Montgomery and Selma. On the 18th of January, the general-in-chief instructed him to make an independent campaign, looking to the capture of Mobile first, if the job does not promise to be too long a one, and Montgomery and Selma, and the destruction of all roads, machine-shops, and stores the ma
Col. O. M. Roberts, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 12.1, Alabama (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Battles of the Western army in which Albama troops were engaged. (search)
a troops, parts of 1st, 3d, 4th, 51st Cav., and 8th Conf. Cav. Mill Cr., Tenn., Jan. 23. Gen. Jos. Wheeler; total loss 2.—Federal, total loss 85. Alabama troops, parts of 1st, 3d, 4th, 51st Cav., and 8th Conf. Cav. Near Smyrna, Tenn., Jan. 26. Gen. Jos. Wheeler.—Federal, total loss 20. Alabama troops, parts of 1st, 3d, 4th, 51st Cav., and 8th Conf. Cav. Iron Furnace, etc., Tenn., Feb. 3. Gen. Jos. Wheeler; total loss 168.—Federal, total loss 136. Fort Donelson, Tenn., Feb. 1864. Near Chattanooga, Jan. 22. Gen. Jos. Wheeler.—Federal, total loss 21. Alabama troops, parts of 1st, 8th Conf. Cav. Athens, Ala, Jan. 25. Col. Johnson; loss 30 w.—Federal; loss so w. Alabama troops, 4th Cav. Florence, Ala., Jan. 26. Col. Roddey; loss 30 m.—Federal, Col. A. O. Miller; loss 10 w. Alabama troops, Roddey's Cav. Fair Gardens, Tenn., Jan. 27. Gen. Martin; loss 65 k, 100 m.— Federal, total loss 100. Alabama troops, Martin's Cav. Tunnel Hill,
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 22. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.24 (search)
mbia, Tenn. Burton, H. L., Assistant Surgeon, June 30, ‘64. 9th Arkansas Regiment. Captured Jan. 26, ‘64. Aug. 23,‘64, headquarters A. T. Transferred to Hospital Department. Buffington, T. C., contract $80, made by J. P. Logan Oct. 1, ‘62. Jan 1, ‘63, Medical College Hospital, Atlanta, Jan. 26, ‘63, contract cancelled. Gill, J. L., Assistant Surgeon, contract by General Roddy May 1, ‘o report Medical-Director, E. A. F., certificate from Surgeon-General of his rank, dating from 26th Jan. ‘62, Headquarters A. T., April 4, ‘63, ordered to report to General Polk, assigned to 14th Tex, ‘62. Appointed by Secretary War to rank July 16, ‘62. Dec. 31, ‘62, 29th Tennessee Regiment, Jan. 26, ‘63, ordered to report to General Wheeler, April 30, ‘63, 9th Texas Cavalry, Aug. 31, ‘63, 29tetary of War Sept. 26, ‘62, to rank from June 28, ‘62. Dec. 31st Foard's Hospital, Chattanooga, Jan. 26, ‘63, ordered by Gen. Bragg to report to Wheeler for duty with 3d
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 23. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Donaldsonville artillery at the battle of Fredericksburg. (search)
and manly figure, his easy carriage and fine seat, his never-failing spirits, his personal gallantry, his daring enthusiasm, his unfailing devotion, endeared him to his men and all who knew him. They will hear no more the ringing charge that made every man of them grip his saddle more closely and clench his hand more firmly on his sword hilt. They will never see again the gleaming blade that so often led them safely through the thickest of the fight. But his memory will be one more prize to the chivalry of the South, and his loss will be avenged. But somewhere in Virginia there is a home that will know this fearless soldier no more, and there will be sorrow that cannot be comforted. God grant that the days of peace be not far distant and that the blood of this Virginian here, sprung from a race of kings, and in his death worthily redeeming the splendid memories of an ancient dynasty, has not been poured out in vain. [From the Richmond (Va.) Dispatch, January 26—February 2, 1896
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 26. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), War Diary of Capt. Robert Emory Park, Twelfth Alabama Regiment. January 28th, 1863—January 27th, 1864. (search)
Order from General Lee to send applications for furloughs at rate of 12 to the 100 men present. Tom Clower and Pierce Ware are the lucky ones. Jan. 22. Forwarded furlough applications for Clower, Ware and L. Williams. Last under General Order No. 1, he having secured a recruit. Privates Kesterson and Chappell left on furlough. Jan. 23. Am officer of the guard, and Colonel Smede, Corps Inspector, inspected the regiment and guard. Jan. 24 and 25. Lieutenant Brittain resigned. Jan. 26. This has been a bright, pleasant day, and most memorable one in the history of Battle's brigade. General Battle made speeches to each one of his regiments, and they re-enlisted unconditionally for the war, almost to a man. I never witnessed such unanimity upon a matter of such vital importance. The brave 12th Alabama, when the invitation was given to those who desired to volunteer, to step forward two paces, moved forward as one man. General Battle spoke elegantly and eloquently. Other
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 28. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Thomas R. R. Cobb. (search)
noble man and a fine officer. In the effort to redeem the day, I doubt not, he lost his life. Will the President learn wisdom from this? I doubt it. He is as obstinate as a mule. Mr. Davis has lost his power in Congress, but Howell, Toombs and I have agreed that we will boldly condemn his errors but generously uphold him when he is right. Stephens on the contrary, a poor selfish demagogue, is trying to ride on the wave of popular clamor and create factious opposition to everything. January 26.—A grander rascal than this Jew Benjamin does not exist in the Confederacy and I am not particular in concealing my opinion of him. January 27.—Scarlet fever is prevalent here. General Longstreet's family reached here ten days ago. Two of his children are to be buried to-day and another is at the point of death. January 28.—Among the guests at Toombs' I met Prince Polignac who holds a commission as lieutenant-colonel in our army. He seems to be a clever little fellow, but lowers on<
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Memoir of Jane Claudia Johnson. (search)
ish harness and shot and shell, including 4,000 12-pounder shells. Lieutenant Lee sent to the Governor plans for two powder magazines, to be built at once, these to be of brick 36x12x7 feet, and to cost $1,254. The Governor wrote to Merrill, Thomas & Co., of Baltimore, asking if they would take North Carolina bonds in payment for arms; that he had been so informed, and if true he would send them an order at once. The Governor made requisition on the United States War Department, January 26th, for 334 long-range rifles with sword bayonets. Under date of February 4th, he was advised by Colonel H. K. Craig, of the ordnance office at Washington that these had been ordered shipped. This drew out to the last cent the State's quota of arms allowed by the United States. February 6th, the Governor ordered 200 barrels of cannon powder at 18 cents per pound, and 50 kegs musket powder at the same, to be shipped to him, care McPheeters & Ghiselin, Norfolk. He wrote July 7th, to Merr
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