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Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Army Life in a Black Regiment, chapter 2 (search)
active service at all. All these considerations they feel precisely as white men would,--no less, no more; and it is the comparative freedom from such unfavorable influences which makes the Florida men seem more bold and manly, as they undoubtedly do. To-day General Saxton has returned from Fernandina with seventy-six recruits, and the eagerness of the captains to secure them was a sight to see. Yet they cannot deny that some of the very best men in the regiment are South Carolinians. December 3, 1862.-7 P. M. What a life is this I lead! It is a dark, mild, drizzling evening, and as the foggy air breeds sand-flies, so it calls out melodies and strange antics from this mysterious race of grown — up children with whom my lot is cast. All over the camp the lights glimmer in the tents, and as I sit at my desk in the open doorway, there come mingled sounds of stir and glee. Boys laugh and shout,-- a feeble flute stirs somewhere in some tent, not an officer's,a drum throbs far away
John G. Nicolay, A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln, condensed from Nicolay and Hayes' Abraham Lincoln: A History, Chapter 30. (search)
nd that other respectable citizens there are willing to vote for them and send them. To send a parcel of Northern men here as representatives, elected, as would be understood (and perhaps really so), at the point of the bayonet, would be disgraceful and outrageous; and were I a member of Congress here, I would vote against admitting any such man to a seat. Thus instructed, Governor Shepley caused an election to be held in the first and second congressional districts of Louisiana on December 3, 1862, at which members of Congress were chosen. No Federal officeholder was a candidate, and about one half the usual vote was polled. The House of Representatives admitted them to seats after full scrutiny, the chairman of the committee declaring this had every essential of a regular election in a time of most profound peace, with the exception of the fact that the proclamation was issued by the military instead of the civil governor of Louisiana. Military affairs were of such importan
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 59: (search)
Oct. 17, 1863 Henry Jones, Kensington, Rachel Seaman. Brig Amy Warwick 139,202 08 576 89 138,625 13 Boston July 14, 1863 Quaker City. Schooner Alma 3,748 06 885 32 2,362 74 do Nov. 5, 1863 Perry. Sloop Ann Squires. 2,118 11 345 59 1,772 52 Washington Oct. 19, 1863 William Bacon. Schooner American Coaster 350 00 119 27 230 73 do Oct. 19, 1863 Currituck. Ship Amelia $5,708.32 awarded to claimants. 30,446 32 $5,708.32 awarded to claimants.5,708 32 18,066 90 Philadelphia Dec. 3, 1862 Vandalia, Flag. 6,571 10 Schooner Albion 9,564 57 2,077 85 7,486 72 do July 17, 1863 Roanoke, Seminole. Brig Ariel 5,249 88 1,618 61 3,631 27 do July 17, 1863 Gemsbok. Schooner Active 3,136 18 1,064 55 2,071 63 do July 18, 1863 Flambeau. Schooner Aquilla 30,104 72 1,877 90 28,226 82 do May 19, 1863 Huron, Augusta. Sloop Aurelia 20,136 71 1,277 96 18,858 75 do May 1, 1863 Arizona. Schooner Alert 6,741 67 1,506 22 5,235 45 do Sept. 15, 1863 Bienville. Steamer Alice
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., chapter 12 (search)
pain of being dismissed from the service; that the President may employ persons of African descent for the suppression of the Rebellion, and organize and use them in such manner as he may judge best for the public welfare. This bill passed the House by the decisive majority of 82 Yeas to 42 Nays; also the Senate, by 27 Yeas to 12 Nays; and, being approved by the President, July 17., became the law of the land. President Lincoln having recommended, in his first Annual Message, Dec. 3, 1862. the establishment of Diplomatic intercourse with the republics of Hayti and Liberia, Mr. Sumner reported Feb. 4, 1863. to the Senate, from its Committee on Foreign Relations, a bill for that purpose; which in due time was taken up, April 22. supported by its author, opposed April 24. by Mr. G. Davis, of Ky., who proclaimed his disgust at the continued introduction of the subject of slaves and Slavery into this chamber; though no one but himself had mentioned either in connection
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 6. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 38 (search)
Doc. 34.-the battle of Cane Hill, Ark. General Blunts report. headquarters First division, army frontier, Cane Hill, Ark., December, 3, 1862. Major General S. R. Curtis, Commanding the Department of Missouri: General: I have the honor to report that on the twenty-sixth of November, while encamped at Lindsay's Prairie, fifteen miles south of Maysville, I received reliable information that General Marmaduke, with a force estimated at eight thousand men, was at Cane Hill. I further learned that Marmaduke's command was the advance of Hindman's army, the remainder of which was expected to arrive at Cane Hill on the evening of the twenty-eighth. I immediately determined to attack Marmaduke, and, if possible, defeat him before the arrival of General Hindman with reenforcements. Early on the morning of the twenty-seventh I ordered all my transportation and commissary trains parked on Lindsay's Prairie, and after detailing a sufficient guard for its protection, I commenced my
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 2: Robert E. Lee (search)
om power and charm are mingled in equal measure. But we must take up once more our thin thread of narrative. Burnside superseded McClellan, and Lee, with the support of Longstreet and Stonewall Jackson, encountered him at Fredericksburg, where, on December 13, 1862, the Federals suffered one of the most disastrous defeats of the war. Hooker succeeded Burnside and began operations well by obtaining at Chancellorsville a position in Lee's rear. Then came the tremendous fighting of May 2 and 3, 1863, followed by Hooker's retreat across the Rappahannock on the 6th. The Confed- Lee in Richmond after the war The quiet distinction and dignity of the Confederate leader appears particularly in this group portrait—always a trying ordeal for the central figure. Superbly calm he sits, the general who laid down arms totally unembittered, and set a magnificent example to his followers in peace as he had in war. Lee strove after the fall of the Confederacy, with all his far-reaching infl
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 4 (search)
e around him with a great idea of his superiority. I could not find out from Burnside what we are likely to do. Some say we are to cross the river immediately, but I see no signs of any such movement. Hooker is very anxious for a move and is talking very freely about our delay. At Burnside's I met Franklin, who invited me to his quarters to eat a turkey. I went over with him and had a very pleasant dinner, and in the evening a quiet game of whist. camp near Brooks Station, Va., December 3, 1862. As to McClellan's whitewashing of Meigs, if you will read his letter carefully, you will find he says he never in any despatch censured General Meigs; he only said his army wanted clothing, and it had not been supplied, and he could not move till it was. Now, this is very ingenious, and is on the principle of the children's expression, If the shoe pinches, etc. Still, I am willing to admit—and you know I told his mother so last August—McClellan has been silent too long. Have you se
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Kentucky, 1862 (search)
INDIANA--6th Cavalry (Detachment). Oct. 10: Skirmish, SaylersvilleKENTUCKY--14th Infantry. Oct. 12: Skirmish, West LibertyOHIO--5th Indpt. Battalion Cavalry. Oct. 22: Skirmish near VolneyKENTUCKY--3d Cavalry; 36th Infantry. NEW HAMPSHIRE--6th Infantry (Detachment). Loss, 1 wounded. Oct. 30: Skirmish, SaylersvilleKENTUCKY--14th Infantry. Nov. 26: Skirmish, Cumberland RiverKENTUCKY--13th Cavalry (Detachment). Nov. 27: Skirmish near LaFayetteKENTUCKY--3d Cavalry (Detachment). Nov. 27: Skirmish, Monticello(No Reports.) Nov. 30: Skirmish, SaylersvilleKENTUCKY--14th and 35th Infantry. Dec. 1: Skirmish, SaylersvilleKENTUCKY--14th Infantry, Pickets. Dec. 1-10: Affair at JacksonPicket Attack. Dec. 3: Skirmish, GreenevilleKENTUCKY--35th Infantry. Dec. 5-10: Scouts from Columbus(No Reports.) Dec. 7: Skirmish, CreelsboroughKENTUCKY--13th Cavalry. Dec. 8: Skirmish, ScottsvilleKENTUCKY--52d Infantry (Detachment). Dec. 10: Affair, Mount SterlingKENTUCKY--40th Infantry. Picket attack.
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Mississippi, 1862 (search)
Cavalry. Dec. 2: Skirmish, OxfordILLINOIS--4th Cavalry. KANSAS--7th Cavalry. Dec. 3: Action, OaklandILLINOIS--3d, 5th, 9th and 10th Cavalry. INDIANA--1st Cavalry. h Cavalry. KANSAS--5th Cavalry. MISSOURI--6th Cavalry. Union loss, 10 wounded. Dec. 3: Skirmish, YocknapatalfaIOWA--2d Cavalry. Dec. 3: Skirmish, Prophet's BridgeILDec. 3: Skirmish, Prophet's BridgeILLINOIS--7th Cavalry. Dec. 3: Skirmish, Springdale BridgeILLINOIS--7th Cavalry. IOWA--2d Cavalry. Dec. 3: Skirmish, Free BridgeOHIO--5th Cavalry (Battalion). Dec. 3Dec. 3: Skirmish, Springdale BridgeILLINOIS--7th Cavalry. IOWA--2d Cavalry. Dec. 3: Skirmish, Free BridgeOHIO--5th Cavalry (Battalion). Dec. 3: Skirmish near OxfordILLINOIS--26th Infantry (Detachment). Dec. 4: Action, Water Valley StationILLINOIS--4th, 6th and 7th Cavalry; Battery "G" 2d Light Arty. IOWA--Dec. 3: Skirmish, Free BridgeOHIO--5th Cavalry (Battalion). Dec. 3: Skirmish near OxfordILLINOIS--26th Infantry (Detachment). Dec. 4: Action, Water Valley StationILLINOIS--4th, 6th and 7th Cavalry; Battery "G" 2d Light Arty. IOWA--2d Cavalry. KANSAS--7th Cavalry. MICHIGAN--3d Cavalry. OHIO--5th Cavalry. Dec. 5: Engagement, CoffeevilleILLINOIS--4th, 6th and 7th Cavalry; Battery "G" 2d Light ArtDec. 3: Skirmish near OxfordILLINOIS--26th Infantry (Detachment). Dec. 4: Action, Water Valley StationILLINOIS--4th, 6th and 7th Cavalry; Battery "G" 2d Light Arty. IOWA--2d Cavalry. KANSAS--7th Cavalry. MICHIGAN--3d Cavalry. OHIO--5th Cavalry. Dec. 5: Engagement, CoffeevilleILLINOIS--4th, 6th and 7th Cavalry; Battery "G" 2d Light Arty. IOWA--2d Cavalry; KANSAS--7th Cavalry. MICHIGAN--3d Cavalry. OHIO--5th Cavalry. Union loss, 10 killed, 63 wounded, 41 missing. Total, 114. Dec. 9-14: Reconn. from
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Tennessee, 1862 (search)
ANIA--77th Infantry. Union loss, 10 wounded. Nov. 28: Skirmishes, Carthage Road, near Hartsville and RomeILLINOIS--2d Cavalry (Co. "H"). INDIANA--2d Cavalry. Union loss, 3 killed, 37 missing. Total, 40. Nov. 28-30: Expedition from Edgefield to Clarksville and Harpeth ShoalsILLINOIS--Sherer's Cavalry Company; 25th and 35th Infantry. Nov. 29-Dec. 1: Reconnoissance from Stewart's Ferry, Stone's River to Baird's MillsMICHIGAN--10th Infantry. Dec. 1: Skirmish, NolensvilleConfederate Reports. Dec. 3: Skirmish, Hardee's Pike, near NashvilleILLINOIS--42d Infantry. Dec. 4: Affair, Stewart's Ferry, Stone's RiverDetachment Powell's Mounted Scouts. Dec. 4: Skirmish, Franklin Pike, near Hollow Tree GapMICHIGAN--4th Cavalry. Dec. 6: Skirmish, Kimbrough's Mills, Mill CreekINDIANA--3d Cavalry (Detachment). KENTUCKY--5th Infantry. OHIO--1st, 93d and 97th Infantry. UNITED STATES--Battery "H" 5th Arty. Dec. 6: Skirmish, LebannonOHIO--93d Infantry. Union loss, 2 killed, 4 wounded. Total, 6. Dec.
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