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Ulysses S. Grant, Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, The relief of Knoxville-headquarters moved to Nashville-visiting Knoxville-cipher dispatches --Withholding orders (search)
owds would generally swarm around him, and thus give me an opportunity of quietly dismounting and getting into the house. It also gave me an opportunity of hearing passing remarks from one spectator to another about their general. Those remarks were apt to be more complimentary to the cause than to the appearance of the supposed general, owing to his being muffled up, and also owing to the travel-worn condition we were all in after a hard day's ride. I was back in Nashville by the 13th of January, 1864. When I started on this trip it was necessary for me to have some person along who could turn dispatches into cipher, and who could also read the cipher dispatches which I was liable to receive daily and almost hourly. Under the rules of the War Department at that time, Mr. Stanton had taken entire control of the matter of regulating the telegraph and determining how it should be used, and of saying who, and who alone, should have the ciphers. The operators possessed of the cip
Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buell, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Volume 4., The battle of Olustee, or Ocean Pond, Florida. (search)
ida by the destruction of the railroad and bridges about the Suwanee River, the Southern Confederacy would not only be deprived of a large quantity of the food drawn from east and south Florida, but a point d'appui would be established for any of the inhabitants who might be disposed to attempt the organization of a State acknowledging allegiance to the United States. President Lincoln's views on the subject are expressed in the following letter: executive mansion, Washington, January 13th, 1864. Major-General Gillmore: I understand an effort is being made by some worthy gentlemen to reconstruct a loyal State government in Florida. Florida is in your department, and it is not unlikely that you may be there in person. I have given Mr. Hay a commission of major, and sent him to you with some blank-books and other blanks to aid in the reconstruction. He will explain as to the manner of using the blanks, and also my general views on the subject. It is desirable for all to
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 3., Chapter 17: Sherman's March through the Carolinas.--the capture of Fort Fisher. (search)
es. See page 194. Seeing no prospect of active operations against Charleston, for some time, Gillmore determined to send a part of his force on an expedition into Florida. He had been informed, by refugees, that Union sentiments predominated there, and that the people, generally, tired of the war, were ready for amnesty and restoration to the Union. This alleged fact was communicated to the President, who commissioned John Hay, one of his private secretaries, as major, and sent him Jan. 13, 1864. to Hilton Head, to join the proposed expedition, as the representative of the Executive, to act in a civil capacity should circumstances require. Gillmore placed Feb. 5. the expedition under the command of General Truman Seymour. It was embarked Feb. 6. at Hilton Head, on twenty steamers and eight schooners, and went down the coast under convoy of the gun-boat Norwich. It entered the St. John's River the next day, and arrived at Jacksonville at 5 o'clock that afternoon. Feb. 7.
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., Xxiii. The War along the Atlantic coast in 1864. (search)
n of their consequence. Operations against Charleston having been but languidly prosecuted since the complete conquest of Morris island, the failure of Dahlgren's boat attack on Sumter, and his refusal to attempt to pass its ruins with his iron-clads and fight his way up to the city, Gen. Gillmore decided to employ a part of his force in a fresh expedition to Florida. The President, apprised of this design, commissioned John Hay, one of his private secretaries, as major, and sent Jan. 13. 1864. him down to Hilton Head to accompany the proposed expedition, under expectations, founded on the assurances of refugees, that Florida was ripe for amnesty and restoration to the Union. Gillmore's force, under the immediate command of Gen. Truman Seymour, embarked Feb. 6. on 20 steamers and 8 schooners, and was off the northern mouth of the St. John's next forenoon; occupying Jacksonville unresisted at 5 P. M. The few Rebel soldiers fired and ran as our troops debarked, to find the
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 8. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 115 (search)
Gen. Butler and the Perfectionists. in Norfolk there is a society called Perfectionists, and in their behalf some ten or twelve of this number addressed a letter to the Commanding General of that department, setting forth their objections to swearing allegiance to any earthly government. The subject was disposed of by General Butler in the following characteristic manner: headquarters of eighteenth army corps, Fort Monroe, Va., January 13, 1864. J. F. Dozier, E. H. Beaseley, and others: gentlemen: I have read your petition to General Barnes, setting forth your objections to swearing allegiance to any earthly government. The first reason which you set forth is that all human governments are a necessary evil, and are continued in existence only by the permission of Jehovah until the time arrives for the establishment of his kingdom, and in the establishment of which all others will be subdued unto it, thus fulfilling that declaration in the eighth of Daniel, fourteenth
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 8. (ed. Frank Moore), Battle of Olustee. (search)
ould be kept moving as circumstances might justify or require. This is my plan of present operations. A raid to tear up the railroad west of Lake City will be of service, but I have no intention to occupy now that part of the State. Very respectfully, etc., Q. A. Gillmore, Major-General Commanding. Headquarters of the army, Washington, March 16, 1864. Robert N. Scott, Captain Fourth U. S. Infantry, A. D. C. President Lincoln's letter. Executive mansion, Washington, January 13, 1864. Major-General Gillmore: I understand an effort is being made by some worthy gentlemen to reconstruct a legal State government in Florida. Florida is in your department, and it is not unlikely that you may be there in person. I have given Mr. Hay a commission of Major, and sent him to you with some blank books and other blanks, to aid in the reconstruction. He will explain as to the manner of using the blanks, and also my general views on the subject. It is desirable for all to co
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 1 (search)
ed as a court martial or military commission may direct. That all non-commissioned officers and privates in the regular army, serving under enlistments made prior to July twenty-second, 1861, shall have the privilege of reenlisting for the term of three years in their respective organizations, until the first day of August next; and all such non-commissioned officers and privates so reenlisting shall be entitled to the bounties mentioned in the joint resolution of Congress approved January thirteenth, 1864. That section thirty-five of the Act for enrolling and calling out the national forces, and for other purposes, approved March third, 1863, shall not be construed to apply to enlisted men employed as clerks and messengers in the military offices in Washington, and at the several geographical, division, and department headquarters. That there be added to the battalion of engineers one sergeant-major and one quartermaster-sergeant, who shall also be commissary-sergeant, and each sha
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Kentucky, 1864 (search)
1864 Jan. 9: Skirmish, Terman's FerryKENTUCKY--39th Infantry (Detachment). Union loss, 1 killed, 9 missing. Total, 10. Jan. 12: Skirmish, MayfieldILLINOIS--58th Infantry. Union loss, 1 killed, 1 wounded, 14 missing. Total, 16. Jan. 12: Skirmish, Marshall(No Reports.) Jan. 13: Skirmish, Ragland's MillsKENTUCKY--45th Infantry (Detachment). Jan. 27: Affair, Cumberland River(No Details.) Feb. 8: Skirmish, BarboursvilleOHIO--129th Infantry. Feb. 22: Raid on Mayfield(No Reports.) March 6: Affair, ColumbusTENNESSEE--2d Heavy Arty., African descent (Co. "E"). March 10: Raid on Clinton(No Reports.) March 10: Raid on Mayfield(No Reports.) March 19: Skirmish, Cumberland RiverKENTUCKY--13th Cavalry (Detachment). March 22: Affair, Fancy Farms(No Reports.) March 25: Action, Fort Anderson, PaducahILLINOIS--122d Infantry (Co's "C," "H," "K"). KENTUCKY--16th Cavalry. UNITED STATES--8th Colored Heavy Arty.; Gunboats "Paw Paw" and "Peosta." Union loss, 14 killed, 16 wounded. Total, 30. Mar
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Tennessee, 1864 (search)
Jan. 11-12: Expedition from Maysville up Little Tennessee RiverINDIANA--3d Cavalry. Jan. 12: Skirmish near Mossy CreekINDIANA--2d and 4th Cavalry (Detachments). TENNESSEE--2d and 3d Cavalry (Detachments). WISCONSIN--1st Cavalry (Detachment). Jan. 13: Skirmish near ColliersvilleILLINOIS--9th Cavalry (Detachment). Jan. 13: Skirmish, Seviersville(No Reports.) Jan. 14: Skirmish, Schulz's Mill, Cosby CreekOHIO--10th Cavalry (Detachment). PENNSYLVANIA--15th Cavalry (Detachment). Jan. 14: ScoutJan. 13: Skirmish, Seviersville(No Reports.) Jan. 14: Skirmish, Schulz's Mill, Cosby CreekOHIO--10th Cavalry (Detachment). PENNSYLVANIA--15th Cavalry (Detachment). Jan. 14: Scout from ColliersvilleILLINOIS--9th Cavalry. Jan. 14: Skirmish, MiddletownIOWA--35th Infantry. Union loss. 4 missing. Jan. 16: Skirmish, Morristown RoadINDIANA--5th Cavalry. Jan. 16: Skirmish, White CountyMISSOURI--23d Infantry. Jan. 16: Skirmish, Kimbrough's Cross RoadsILLINOIS--14th Cavalry; Colvin's Indpt. Battery Light Arty. INDIANA--5th Cavalry; 65th Mounted Infantry. MICHIGAN--9th Cavalry. OHIO--7th and 9th (1st Battalion) Cavalry. Loss included in Bend of Chucky, Jan. 16. Jan. 16-17: O
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Virginia, 1864 (search)
300 missing. Total, 360. Jan. 6: Affair, Flint HillPicket attack. Jan. 7: Skirmish, WarrentonPENNSYLVANIA--3d Cavalry (Detachment). Union loss, 1 killed, 8 wounded, 30 missing. Total, 39. Jan. 10: Skirmish, Loudon HeightsMARYLAND--1st P. H. B. Cavalry. Union loss, 9 killed, 20 wounded, 41 missing. Total, 70. Jan. 10: Scout to Sperryville(No Reports.) Jan. 12: Affair, AccotinkDetachment Provost Guard. Jan. 12: Affair, Ellis FordPickets. Jan. 12-14: Raid on Northern Neck(No Reports.) Jan. 13: Affair, Ely's FordPENNSYLVANIA--18th Cavalry. Jan. 14: Skirmish, BealetonMASSACHUSETTS--9th Infantry (1 Co.). Union loss, 2 wounded. Jan. 16: Affair, Turkey Creek(No Reports.) Jan. 17: Skirmish near Ellis and Ely's FordsMASSACHUSETTS--2d Cavalry (Detachment). Jan. 18: Affair, Flint HillPicket attack. Jan. 19: Skirmish, StevensburgNEW YORK--2d Cavalry. Jan. 19-24: Scouts from WilliamsburgNEW YORK--7th Cavalry (1st M. R.). Jan. 22: Skirmish, Germantown(No Reports.) Jan. 22: Affair, E
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