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Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories 524 524 Browse Search
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley) 46 46 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864 (ed. Frank Moore) 11 11 Browse Search
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 3 11 11 Browse Search
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments. 10 10 Browse Search
General Joseph E. Johnston, Narrative of Military Operations During the Civil War 9 9 Browse Search
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865 9 9 Browse Search
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) 8 8 Browse Search
Horace Greeley, The American Conflict: A History of the Great Rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-65: its Causes, Incidents, and Results: Intended to exhibit especially its moral and political phases with the drift and progress of American opinion respecting human slavery from 1776 to the close of the War for the Union. Volume II. 7 7 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore) 7 7 Browse Search
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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Livingston, William 1723-1790 (search)
operations in North America from 1753 to April 14, 1756, in a letter to a nobleman. The following year he was elected a member of the New York Assembly. Having purchased land in Elizabethtown, N. J., he built a fine mansion there, which he called Liberty Hall, and removed there in 1773. He early espoused the cause of the oppressed colonies, and was a representative of New Jersey in the first Continental Congress (1774). He was again a delegate to that body in 1775, but was soon called (June 5) to command the militia of New Jersey, with the commission of brigadier-general. After William Franklin was deposed in 1776, Livingston succeeded him as governor of New Jersey, which post he retained until his death, conducting public affairs with wisdom and energy. The British called him The Don Quixote of New Jersey (for he was tall and thin in person), and tried hard to catch him, but he always managed to escape. Mr. Livingston was a delegate from New Jersey in the convention which fra
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Piedmont, battle of. (search)
Piedmont, battle of. General Hunter, with 9,000 men, advanced on Staunton, Va., early in June, 1864. At Piedmont, not far from Staunton, he encountered (June 5) an equal force of Confederates, under Generals Jones and McCausland. An obstinate and hard-fought battle ensued, which ended with the day, and resulted in the complete defeat of the Confederates. Their leader. General Jones, was killed by a shot through the head, and 1,500 Confederates were made prisoners. The spoils of victory were battle-flags, three guns, and 3,000 smallarms.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Spain, War with (search)
the expeditions made by the British in this section were of immense value. San Juan, in Porto Rico, had been attacked by Sir Ralph Abercrombie in 1795, unsuccessfully. He stated that the expedition had been undertaken too lightly, that he had found Porto Rico well supplied, and that there was powerful artillery there. Havana had been beseiged in 1762 by a large fleet, under Admiral Pocock, of the British navy, and a force of about 15,000 men under Lord Albemarle. This force was landed on June 5 in the same year. Havana surrendered after a siege on Aug. 13. It had been necessary to effect the reduction of the works, which were very strong, especially the Morro Castle, by regular approaches, and under very unfavorable circumstances. In this attack, about 5,000 troops from New England were used, yet two of the transports carrying them over were captured by the French, who were also at war with England at that time, about 500 of the Americans being taken with them. The losses of
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America. (search)
1, 1872 James Gordon Bennett, founder of the New York Herald, born 1795, dies at New York......June 1, 1872 National Republican Convention at Philadelphia, June 5, Thomas Settle, of North Carolina, permanent president. Grant renominated by acclamation, and on first ballot Henry Wilson, of Massachusetts, nominated for Vice-epublican National Convention meets at Chicago, June 3; John B. Henderson, of Missouri, permanent president, June 4; nominations made for Presidential candidates, June 5; four ballots cast, June 6; of the eight candidates, James G. Blaine receives on the first ballot 334 1/2 votes, and on the fourth, 541; Chester A. Arthur on the k State signed by Governor Hill......June 4, 1888 Democratic National Convention meets in St. Louis, Patrick A. Collins, of Massachusetts, permanent president, June 5; Grover Cleveland nominated for President by acclamation, June 6; Allen G. Thurman, of Ohio, nominated for Vice-President by 690 to 105 for Isaac P. Gray, of In
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Kansas, (search)
men led by John Brown, and pro-slavery by H. Clay Pate. Brown captures twenty-eight men......June 2, 1856 Governor Shannon issues a proclamation commanding all persons belonging to military companies unauthorized by law to disperse, otherwise they will be dispersed by United States troops ......June 4, 1856 Captains Brown and Shore consent to disband......June 5, 1856 Whitfield's men take a free-State Missourian, Jacob Cantrel, try him for treason to Missouri by a mock courtmartial June 5, and kill him on......June 6, 1856 Topeka Tribune only free-State paper not suppressed......June 7, 1856 Civil War rages throughout the settled portions of the Territory. The Missouri River is closed to free-State men. Large relief funds are raised for free-State settlers in the Eastern and Central States......June 7, 1856 National Republican Convention at Philadelphia declares that it is both the right and the duty of Congress to prohibit in the Territories those twin relics of ba
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Wisconsin, (search)
gan and Wisconsin leave Detroit by boat for Vera Cruz, enlisted in the Mexican War......April 24, 1847 First railroad charter in Wisconsin granted to the Milwaukee and Waukesha Railroad Company......1847 Convention assembles at Madison, Dec. 15, 1847; frames a constitution and adjourns, Feb. 1, 1848. Constitution ratified by a popular vote of 16,442 to 6,149......March 13, 1848 Wisconsin admitted into the Union by act approved......May 29, 1848 First State legislature convenes June 5, and officers take the oath......June 7, 1848 First telegram received at Milwaukee from Chicago......Jan. 17, 1849 State Historical Society organized at Madison......Jan. 30, 1849 Amendment to the constitution conferring suffrage on colored men receives a majority of votes cast, but not a majority of all who voted for State officers, and the canvassers declare it rejected......Nov. 6, 1849 Lawrence University at Appleton chartered and opened......1849 University of Wisconsin a