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William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2 1,747 1,747 Browse Search
George P. Rowell and Company's American Newspaper Directory, containing accurate lists of all the newspapers and periodicals published in the United States and territories, and the dominion of Canada, and British Colonies of North America., together with a description of the towns and cities in which they are published. (ed. George P. Rowell and company) 574 574 Browse Search
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Brigadier-General Ellison Capers, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 5, South Carolina (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 90 90 Browse Search
Knight's Mechanical Encyclopedia (ed. Knight) 86 86 Browse Search
William F. Fox, Lt. Col. U. S. V., Regimental Losses in the American Civil War, 1861-1865: A Treatise on the extent and nature of the mortuary losses in the Union regiments, with full and exhaustive statistics compiled from the official records on file in the state military bureaus and at Washington 58 58 Browse Search
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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 23. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Present: (search)
hile the other States all united had one mile to every one thousand people. An exposition of the industrial status in 1860 would have shown the world that the Dixie of that day was not merely the land of cotton, cinnamon seed and sandy bottom, but in the range and value of its products from the soil, and in the diversity and elevation of its industries of every kind, it was measuring up to the stature of the most progressive nations. The recovery of the South from its stunned condition in 1865, after the war which exhausted its resources, challenges the generous admiration of mankind. The returning soldiers of the Confederate army made heroic efforts to recuperate their country, and although these brave endeavors were repressed awhile by the errors of reconstruction and hindered by panics which they did not cause, yet through the wisdom, the courage, and the enterprise of these soldiers and their sons, their wives and their daughters, this irrepressible land is now waking up the
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 23. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.3 (search)
came with pride and tenderness in the tone: General Lee, it is the Charleston light Dragoons, and sir, I would rather be a private soldier of that command than to wear to-day the decoration of the Legion of honor. Like wine, time sometimes flavors records of men and horses. Two of the oldest cavalry companies, Dragoons, intact to-day, of the Philadelphia City Troops, and the Charleston Light Dragoons. For a principle they, each of them, fought in 1776, and for the same reason in 1861 to 1865—in the latter years one represented the blue; the other the gray. Each maintained its organization, and when the time comes, rest assured that where duty calls, these men of the Old Dragoons will ever be found. Thank God that we have living to-day the men who wore the Gray high up in rank-great in military achievements and who are willing to award to the private soldier of the Confederacy, of every branch of service, the glory that belongs to each. But the old cavalry commanders from Sout
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 23. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The last battle of the late war. [from the times-democrat, September 8, 1895.] (search)
re of herself was observed. Colonel La Grange was informed, and learned that the bodies of the gallant Tyler and Gonzales were in the house. He said: Were it not for the honored dead that lie in the house I would teach the female sharpshooters a lesson. The order to burn the house was rescinded. West Point, Ga., is midway between Montgomery and Atlanta, 165 miles; there was a difference in the gauge of the track of five inches. The telegraph lines were cut before the surrender of General Lee, leaving us without the means of communication with the outside world. It is with regret that I cannot recall the names of the six Louisiana boys who assisted in throwing the planks from the bridge into the river. Their timely aid was thoroughly appreciated. The heroic defense of West Point, Ga., April 16, 1865, cannot be forgotten, and will rank with the hardest contests of the war of 1861-1865. S. F. Power. Natchez, Miss. [From the Charlotte, N. C., Observer, October 6, 13, 1895 ]
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 23. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.10 (search)
in June, 1861. Garnett, N. C. Deserted. Hayes, John. Died in hospital at Greenbrier river, August, 1861. Hollman, C. A. A good soldier; never wounded; served through the war. Hubbard, Robert H. One of the best soldiers in the army; served to the end of the war. Hubbard, Thomas. Died in the hospital at Staunton early in the war. Huddleston, L. B. Wounded at Gettysburg; a good soldier, and served through the war. Huddleston, S. H. Lost his left leg in battle at Petersburg in 1865. Hurt, F. O. Holman, W. A. No better man belonged to the army; never wounded. Kidd, J. S. Served through the war. Murdock, J. T. Served through the war, and died since. Moore, Thomas A. A good soldier, and served through the war. Morton, John A. Discharged; over age. North, C. C. A good soldier; killed at battle Port Republic. North, Thomas. Wounded at battle Port Republic, and died in prison at Fort Delaware, 1864. Perkins, Henry. Killed in battle at the Wilderness. Phaup,
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 23. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Historical sketch of the Rockbridge artillery, C. S. Army, by a member of the famous battery. (search)
ber 31st, beginning with the name of George W. Pugh, except that John Wilson's name is omitted, and a note says that he, James A. Conner, and Bolin Harris, were captured at Gettysburg, &c. The constant marching and fighting during the spring of 1865 prevented the regular mustering and the preparation of the payrolls. The value of the Confederate money made the formality of preparing pay-rolls somewhat farcical. A whole month's pay would not buy a good tooth-brush. An artillery captain, wsix months of the war. But for the fact that the Government supplied rations (such as they were), neither patriotism nor pride, nor their love for General Lee, would have kept his handful of devoted followers, within his call from the beginning of 1865 till the surrender at Appomattox in April. As it was, however, this old company maintained its high character for discipline and fidelity and courage to the last, and ninety-six men and officers answered to the final roll-call of the orderly.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 23. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.12 (search)
ere our Home Guard, I deliberately walked around the house in full view of them, and saw my mistake when the guns were pointed at me, and I could only throw up my hands in token of surrender. I was carried right off, without a coat, and was all night without coat or blanket, and almost frozen. They issued no rations, but my mother was allowed to supply me with food. My sister went with my parole to General Gilliam and begged him to release me, but he refused to do it. This was Eastereve, 1865. No rations. On Monday we marched twenty miles up the Blue Ridge, and camped at Yadkin spring, where we received our first rations—a half-ear of corn for each prisoner—for twenty-four hours. And this in a land not yet despoiled of provisions, where our captors had plenty and to spare. I had some remains of my lunch, and did not want the corn; but half a dozen famished men were eager for it. Next morning we were turned over to Kirk, and marched on to Boone. At Estes's school-house L
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 23. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Evacuation of Richmond, April 3, 1865, and the disastrous Conflagration incident Thereon. (search)
rom immediate peril of destruction. Too much credit and gratitude cannot be accorded in honor of such wise, considerate, and noble conduct. The following letter was from Colonel W. T. Robins, a gallant and meritorious officer of the Confederate cavalry, then of Gloucester, but now a citizen of Richmond: Gloucester Courthouse, February 20, 1878. My dear sir,—Your favor of the 11th of February reached me in due course of mail. In reply to your inquiry as to the burning of Richmond in 1865, on the day of the evacuation, I can only give you the following statement: My regiment crossed the river from Richmond to Manchester about 8 A. M., as well as I can remember, after the span of Mayo's bridge over the canal was fired. I remained in Manchester some time after crossing, but just how long I cannot now remember. However, I do remember seeing the fire on the Richmond side, and that quite a high wind was prevailing at the time, blowing from the river in the direction of the cit
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 23. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.29 (search)
ster to all save themselves. For a little while, until the truth had time to catch up with them, they were the centres of gaping and admiring crowds, only to sink into insignificance again, loaded with the scorn of women and the contempt of men, when the truth became known. So Manassas was fought and won, and, although I could fill a volume with reminiscences of other battles and marches which come teeming into my brain, I must pass on to the closing of the great drama. In the spring of 1865 the condition of the Confederacy may be aptly described by applying to it the touching words of Raphael Semmes, used in speaking of his good ship, the Alabama, just before the battle with the Kearsage. He says she was no longer the alert, swift, formidable greyhound of the seas, as when he first assumed command of her, but after her long and eventful cruise, during which she had been for the most part denied harbor privileges by neutral nations, she came limping back, her timbers riven and s
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 23. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The South's Museum. (search)
ton. This stated that her motion to make an appropriation to the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities was greeted with acclamation. The Governor Introduces the orator. Governor O'Ferrall here arose, and introduced to those assembled General Bradley T. Johnson as the orator of the day. The Governor spoke substantially as follows: Ladies of the Confederate Memorial Literary Society, Ladies and Gentlemen: I think I can say boldly that the bloody strife of 1861 to 1865 developed in the men of the South traits of character as ennobling and as exalting as ever adorned men since the day-dawn of creation. I think I can proclaim confidently that for courage and daring chivalry and bravery, the world has never seen the superiors of the Southern soldiers. I think I can assert defiantly that the annals of time present no leaves more brilliant than those upon which are recorded the deeds and achievements of the followers of the Southern cross. I think I can procl
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 23. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Joseph Jones, M. D., Ll.D. (search)
d, Va., cited, 79, 175, 205, 229, 253, 259, 274, 283, 290, 292, 318, 323, 330, 342, 348, 379 Donaldsonville Artillery at Fredericksburg, 198. Drewry's Bluff, Assault of, 67. Durham, Captain Cicero A., death of, 68. Early, General J. A., 297, 344. Elliott, Captain, Chas. G., 174, 198. Equipment, 1861, A Soldier's, 300. Evans, General C. A., Address of, 1. Exall, Wm., Death of, 125. F Co. 21st Va. Infantry, 125. Falling Waters, Battle of, 46. Federal Depredations in 1865, 266. Federal Relief to Confederates, Protest of R. E. Lee Camp, C. V., against the Otey Bill, Federal Vessels Captured: Whistling Wind, Alfred H. Partridge. Mary Alvina, Bark Tacony, M. A. Shindler, Isaac Webb, Micawber, 277; Byzantium, Goodspeed, Marengo, Florence, Elizabeth Ann, Rufus Choate, Raffle, 278; Shatemuc, Archer, Caleb Cushing, 279. First and Last Days of the War, Reminiscences of, 294. Five Forks, Battle of, 58, 78. Fleming, Col. John A., Killed, 73. Flowers,