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The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 7: Prisons and Hospitals. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), Appendix B: personnel of the medical Department of the Federal Army (search)
he State troops later organized, professional assistance was similarly provided. But the need for additional medical men to help perform the tremendous administrative duties of the Medical Department was recognized, and volunteer medical officers were appointed medical directors of division, under the President's proclamation of May 3, 1861; while one surgeon was specified as part of the staff of each brigade of the force of five hundred thousand men authorized by the act of Congress of July 22, 1861. These staff-surgeons held the rank of major, commissioned by the President, and held equal rank and duties and possessed equal prerogatives with the members of the regular Medical Department, whether as medical directors of armies, corps, or departments, or in charge of hospitals. Besides the above, there was a class designated as acting assistant surgeons, who. were civilian physicians, uncommissioned, serving under contract to do service in the field or in the hospitals. Under th
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 10: The Armies and the Leaders. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), Chapter 5: losses in the battles of the Civil War, and what they mean (search)
aid, as every veteran of the Civil War knows, that it was not always the oldest regiments that were the bravest. In the gallant, though finally unsuccessful, assault that was made by the Federals at Salem Church, May 3, 1863, just where the Confederate line was broken for a time, the official reports show that the one hundred and twenty-first New York was in the Federal generals killed in battle—group no. 1—army and corps commanders Maj.-Gen. James B. McPherson, Atlanta. July 22. 1861. Maj.-Gen. Jos. K. Mansfield, Antietam, September 18, 1864. Maj.-Gen. John Sedgwick, Spotsylvania, May 9, 1864. Maj.-Gen. John F. Reynolds, Gettysburg, July 1, 1863. on this and the following six pages are portraits of the fifty-one Union generals killed in battle. Beneath each portrait is the date and place of death, or mortal wounding. Since no such pictorial necrology existed to aid the editors of this History, many questions arose—such as the determination of the actual <
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 9. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Official statement of the strength of the Federal armies during the war. (search)
Adjutant-General's office at Washington has recently issued a statement of the number of men called for by the President of the United States, and the number furnished by each State and Territory and the District of Columbia, from April 15, 1861, to the close of the war. From this statement we learn that under the call of April 15, 1861, for 75,000 three months militia, the States furnished 91,816. Under the call of May 3, 1861, (confirmed by act approved August 6, 1861), and under acts of July 22 and 25, 1861, for 500,000 three years men, 700,680 men were actually furnished, of whom, however, only 657,868 were three years men; while 15,007 men were furnished in May and June, 1862, by special authority, for three months. Under the call of July, 2, 1862, for 300,000 men for three years, 421,465 were furnished. Under the call of August 4, 1862, for 300,000 militia for nine months, only 87,588 were furnished. Under the President's proclamation of June 15, 1863, for militia of six mont
Jefferson Davis, The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government, Chapter 26: (search)
ubject would not be complete if we should omit to present their solemn declarations of that which they intended to do. In his proclamation of April 15, 1861, calling for seventy-five thousand men, the President of the United States government said: In any event, the utmost care will be observed, consistently with the objects aforesaid, to avoid any devastation, any destruction of or interference with property, or any disturbance of peaceful citizens in any part of the country. On July 22, 1861, Congress passed a resolution relative to the war, from which the following is an extract: That this war is not waged on our part in any spirit of oppression, or for any purpose of conquest or subjugation, or purpose of overthrowing or interfering with the rights or established institutions of those [Confederate] States; but to defend and maintain the supremacy of the Constitution, and to preserve the Union with all the dignity, equality, and rights of the several States unimpaired;
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Chaffee, Adna Romanza 1842- (search)
Chaffee, Adna Romanza 1842- Military officer; born in Orwell, O., April 14, 1842; entered the regular army as a private in the 6th Cavalry, July 22, 1861; soon afterwards was made first sergeant of his troop; March 13, 1863, was promoted to second lieutenant; Feb. 22, 1865, to first lieutenant, and Oct. 12, 1867, to Adna Romanza Chaffee. captain. For several years his regiment was employed in almost continuous service against the Indians in the Southwest, where he proved himself a brave and stubborn fighter. For his gallantry in various actions he was, in March, 1868, brevetted major, and Feb. 27, 1890, lieutenant-colonel. Meanwhile, on July 7, 1888, he had been promoted to major, and assigned to the 9th Cavalry, one of the two regiments of regular cavalry composed of colored men. Major Chaffee was instructor in cavalry tactics at the Fort Leavenworth school for officers in 1894-96. On June 1, 1897, he was promoted to lieutenant-colonel of the 3d Cavalry, and made command
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Missouri, (search)
th a body of Kansas volunteers. Jackson was now satisfied that the whole of northern Missouri was lost to the cause of secession, and he endeavored to concentrate all the armed disloyal citizens, with McCulloch's men, in the southwestern part of the commonwealth. Assured by the aspect of affairs, and conciliatory and assuring proclamations from both General Lyon and Colonel Boernstein, the people became quieted, and the loyal State convention was called to assemble at Jefferson City on July 22, 1861. General Lyon remained at Booneville about a fortnight, preparing for a vigorous campaign in the southwest. He then held military control over the whole region northward of the Missouri River, and on July 1 there were at least 10,000 loyal troops in Missouri, and 10,000 more might have been there within forty-eight hours from camps in neighboring States. Sigel was pushing forward towards the borders of Kansas and Arkansas to open the campaign. The capture of the Confederate troops at
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America. (search)
uly 11, 1861 [These Senators had vacated their seats at the previous session.] Congress authorizes a loan of $250,000,000......July 17, 1861 Battle of Bull Run......July 21, 1861 Gen. George B. McClellan ordered to Washington......July 22, 1861 Congress authorizes the enlistment of 500,000 men......July 22, 1861 Gen. William S. Rosecrans assumes command of the Department of the Ohio......July 23, 1861 Gen. John C. Fremont assumes command of the Western Department......JulyJuly 22, 1861 Gen. William S. Rosecrans assumes command of the Department of the Ohio......July 23, 1861 Gen. John C. Fremont assumes command of the Western Department......July 25, 1861 Gen. George B. McClellan assumes command of the Division of the Potomac......July 27, 1861 State troops of Tennessee transferred to the Confederate government......July 31, 1861 First (extra) session (thirty-four days) adjourns......Aug. 6, 1861 An act confiscating the property, including slaves, of enemies of the United States......Aug. 6, 1861 Gen. U. S. Grant assumes command of the District of Ironton, Mo......Aug. 8, 1861 Battle of Springfield, or Wilson's Creek,
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Missouri, (search)
, with the State troops, proceeds to Booneville, leaving the capital to fall into the hands of Lyon......June 15, 1861 General Lyon defeats the State troops under Colonel Marmaduke in battle at Booneville......June 17, 1861 An indecisive battle is fought at Carthage between State troops under General Jackson and Federals under General Sigel......July 5, 1861 State convention makes Robert Wilson president in place of Sterling Price, made major-general in the Confederate army......July 22, 1861 State convention declares the office of governor, of lieutenant-governor, and of members of legislature vacant, and elects Hamilton R. Gamble as provisional governor......July 31, 1861 Thomas C. Reynolds, ex-lieutenant-governor, proclaims from New Madrid that the forces of General Pillow had come on the invitation of Governor Jackson, to aid in expelling the enemy ......July 31, 1861 Governor Gamble, by proclamation, promises protection to all citizens in arms who return peaceab
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, chapter 27 (search)
sufficient numbers made an efficient pursuit a military impossibility. I remain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, G. T. Beauregard, Genl. Comdg. Appendix to Chapter X. Headquarters army of the Potomac, Manassas, July 22d, 1861. Special Orders, No. 146. The command of General Beauregard, as it stood organized on the 20th instant into brigades or separate commands, will, for the present, return to that organization, with the following headquarters: 1ST brigent forthwith, under an officer and proper guides, to join the headquarters of the several brigades to which they belong. By command of General Beauregard. Thomas Jordan, A. A. Genl. Headquarters army of the Potomac, Manassas, July 22d, 1861. Special Orders, No. 147. I. The President deeming it important that General Holmes shall return with his command to his former position, at an early moment, he will, accordingly, prepare to march in the morning. II. The President
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Missouri, 1861 (search)
isonvilleMISSOURI--Van Horn's Battalion Reserve Corps. Union loss, 1 killed. July 20-25: Expedition from Springfield to ForsythIOWA--1st Infantry (3 months). KANSAS--2d Infantry. UNITED STATES--Stanley's Dragoons; Totten's Battery "F" 2d Arty. July 22: Skirmish, EtnaMISSOURI--21st Infantry. July 22: Action, ForsythIOWA--1st Infantry. KANSAS--2d Infantry. UNITED STATES--Stanley's Dragoons Totten's Battery "F" 2d Arty. Union loss, 3 wounded. July 24: Action, Blue MillsMISSOURI--5th Reserve CoJuly 22: Action, ForsythIOWA--1st Infantry. KANSAS--2d Infantry. UNITED STATES--Stanley's Dragoons Totten's Battery "F" 2d Arty. Union loss, 3 wounded. July 24: Action, Blue MillsMISSOURI--5th Reserve Corps. Union loss, 1 killed, 12 wounded. Total, 13. July 25: Skirmish, Dug SpringsMISSOURI--Battery "E" 1st Light Arty. UNITED STATES--Stanley's Dragoons, 2 Companies Regular Infantry. July 25: Skirmish, HarrisonvilleKANSAS--5th Cavalry. July 26: Skirmish, Lane's Prairie, near RollaMISSOURI--Home Guard. Union loss, 3 wounded. July 26: Skirmish, McCulla's StoreMISSOURI--Battery "E" 1st Light Arty. July 27: Skirmish, HarrisonvilleMISSOURI--Cass County Home Guard Cavalry. July 28: Occupation o
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