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J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 9 (search)
le at most fabulous prices. I am informed that some of them realize $50,000 per month profit! And this after paying officials on both sides bonuses to wink at their operations. After the order of Mr. Benjamin for applicants for passports to leave the country to be arrested, some of these men applied to me, and I reported the facts to Gen. Winder; but they were not molested. Indeed, they came to me subsequently and exhibited passports they had obtained from the Secretary himself. November 17 There are also quite a number of lettercar-riers obtaining special passports to leave the Confederacy. They charge $1.50 postage to Washington and Maryland, and as much coming hither. They take on the average three hundred letters, and bring as many, besides diverse articles they sell at enormously high prices. Thus they realize $1000 per trip, and make two each month. They furnish the press with Northern journals; but they give no valuable information: at least I have not converse
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, XX. November, 1862 (search)
capacity of clerk, Mr. Randolph has all at once essayed to act the President. The Secretary of War did not go to the President's closet today. This is the third day he has absented himself. Such incidents as these preceded the resignation of Mr. Walker. It is a critical time, and the Secretary of War ought to confer freely with the President. Sunday, November 16 Yesterday the Secretary of War resigned his office, and his resignation was promptly accepted by the President. November 17 A profound sensation has been produced in the outside world by the resignation of Mr. Randolph; and most of the people and the press seem inclined to denounce the President, for they know not what. In this matter the President is not to blame; but the Secretary has acted either a very foolish or a very desperate part. It appears that he wrote a note in reply to the last letter of the President, stating that as no discretion was allowed him in such matters as were referred to by the P
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, XXXII. November, 1863 (search)
shel, $16; half bushel, $8; one peck, $4; half peck, $2. November 16 Governor Brown, Georgia, writes the Secretary that he is opposed to impressments, and that the government should pay the market price — whatever that is. And the Rhett politicians of South Carolina are opposed to raising funds to pay with, by taxing land and negroes. So indicates the Mercury. We have news to-day of the crossing of the Rapidan River by Meade's army. A battle, immediately, seems inevitable. November 17 A cold, dark day. No news. It was a mistake about the enemy crossing the Rapidan-only one brigade (cavalry) came over, and it was beaten back without delay. Vice-President Stephens writes a long letter to the Secretary, opposing the routine policy of furloughs, and extension of furloughs; suggesting that in each district some-one should have authority to grant them. He says many thousands have died by being hastened back to the army uncured of their wounds, etc.-preferring death
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 45 (search)
, 6 guns, etc. Mr. Hunter was at the department early this morning in quest of news. Gave $75 for a load of coal. Messrs. Evans & Cogswell, Columbia, S. C., have sent me some of their recent publications: A Manual of Military Surgery, by I. Julian Chisolm, M. D., 3d edition ; Digest of the military and naval laws, by Lester & Bromwell; Duties of a Judge Advocate, etc. by Capt R. C. Gilchrist; and A map of East Virginia and North Carolina; all beautifully printed and bound. November 17 -Dark and dismal — threatening rain or snow. Quiet below; but we have no papers to-day, yesterday being holiday. It is rumored that Gen. Sheridan (Federal) is sailing from Washington to reinforce Grant, and that Gen. Early is marching hitherward from the Valley. There may be renewed operations against Richmond, or Grant may penetrate North Carolina. No one knows what will happen a month or a week hence. Mr. Hunter was again with Mr. Seddon this morning. Governor Smith's