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Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 2 10 10 Browse Search
Capt. Calvin D. Cowles , 23d U. S. Infantry, Major George B. Davis , U. S. Army, Leslie J. Perry, Joseph W. Kirkley, The Official Military Atlas of the Civil War 7 7 Browse Search
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories 5 5 Browse Search
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Mass. officers and men who died. 4 4 Browse Search
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 3 3 Browse Search
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Name Index of Commands 2 2 Browse Search
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) 2 2 Browse Search
Jefferson Davis, The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government 2 2 Browse Search
James Barnes, author of David G. Farragut, Naval Actions of 1812, Yank ee Ships and Yankee Sailors, Commodore Bainbridge , The Blockaders, and other naval and historical works, The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 6: The Navy. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller) 1 1 Browse Search
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War. 1 1 Browse Search
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Judith White McGuire, Diary of a southern refugee during the war, by a lady of Virginia, 1865. (search)
I have between twenty-five and thirty dollars-that's alland he shall have half of it; tell him I say so. Ten dollars were accepted, for the circumstances of want which pressed so hard, and for the kindly spirit in which it was offered. Two other friends came forward to share with us their little all. God help the warm hearts of our conquered but precious country! I know they will be blessed, and that light will yet shine through the blackness of darkness which now surrounds them. April 24th, 1865. On Saturday evening my brother's wagon met us at the depot and brought us to this place, beautiful in its ruins. We have not been here since the besom of destruction swept over it, and to us, who have been in the habit of enjoying its hospitality when all was bright and cheerful, the change is very depressing. We miss the respectful and respectable servants, born in the family and brought up with an affection for the household which seemed a part of their nature, and which so lar
Varina Davis, Jefferson Davis: Ex-President of the Confederate States of America, A Memoir by his Wife, Volume 2, Chapter 62: leaving Charlotte.—The rumors of surrender. (search)
I would not wait his coming, but try to get out of the country as best I might, and meet him in Texas or elsewhere. This letter Mr. Leovy delivered, but Mr. Davis pushed on to Abbeville, hoping to see us before our departure. We had, however, left there for Washington, Ga., on the morning of the day he arrived. Mr. Harrison arrived that day and brought me a telegram as follows, which he had received from Mr. Davis, who had asked him to join and take care of us. Charlotte, N. C., April 24, 1865. B. N. Harrison, Chester, S. C. The hostile Government reject the proposed settlement, and order active operations to be resumed in forty-eight hours from noon to-day. Jefferson Davis. About half an hour's travel out of Abbeville, our wagons met the treasure of the Virginia banks returning. After a few words of greeting to the officer in command, the train moved on, and we continued our journey to Washington. We found the whole town in a state of most depressing disorder. G
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 53: operations of the West Gulf Squadron in the latter part of 1864, and in 1865.--joint operations in Mobile Bay by Rear-Admiral Thatcher and General Canby. (search)
f their last acts was an attempt to run the blockade with the ram Webb, which had made herself so famous in sinking the Indianola. The Webb was remarkably fast and a good sea-going vessel. She was loaded with cotton by private parties, who at the same time were prepared to fight, and had put on board a crew of forty-five men. Besides the cotton, part of her cargo was made up of rosin and turpentine. No one was thinking of such an attempt, when the Webb appeared above New Orleans on April 24th, 1865, running at full speed, and passed down the river. She was flying the United States flag, and had a torpedo on a pole projecting from the bow. Every one who saw the Webb took her for an army transport, but, being finally recognized by some one, she received two shot in her hull, which, however, did no damage. The Hollyhock, Lieutenant-Commanander Bancroft Gherardi; the Florida, Acting-Volunteer-Lieutenant-Commander Wm. Budd; the Quaker City, Commander Wm. F. Spicer, and the Ossipee,
William Tecumseh Sherman, Memoirs of General William T. Sherman ., volume 2, chapter 25 (search)
e the general, soon learned that my terms with Johnston had been disapproved, was instructed by him to give the forty-eight hours notice required by the terms of the truce, and afterward to proceed to attack or follow him. I immediately telegraphed to General Kilpatrick, at Durham's, to have a mounted courier ready to carry the following message, then on its way up by rail, to the rebel lines: headquarters military division of the Mississippi, in the field, Raleigh, North Carolina, April 24, 1865--6 A. M. General Johnston, commanding Confederate Army, Greensboroa: You will take notice that the truce or suspension of hostilities agreed to between us will cease in forty-eight hours after this is received at your lines, under the first of the articles of agreement. W. T. Sherman, Major-General. At the same time I wrote another short note to General Johnston, of the same date: I have replies from Washington to my communications of April 18th. I am instructed to limit my
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 3: The Decisive Battles. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), Engagements of the Civil war: with losses on both sides: May, 1864--June, 1865 (search)
Union, Fourteenth, Fifteenth, Seventeenth, and Twentieth Corps, and Kilpatrick's Cav.; Confed., Gen. J. E. Johnston's army and Wade Hampton's Cav. Losses: Union, 191 killed, 1168 wounded, 287 missing; Confed., 239 killed, 1694 wounded, 673 missing. March 20, 1865 to April 6, 1865: Stoneman's raid into southwestern Va. And North Carolina. Union, Palmer's, Brown's, and Miller's Cavalry Brigades; Confed. No record found. Losses. No record found. March 22, 1865 to April 24, 1865: Wilson's raid, Chickasaw, Ala., to Macon, Ga. Union, Gen. James H. Wilson's Cav.; Confed., Forrest's Cav., local garrison and State Militia. Losses: Union, 63 killed, 345 wounded, 63 missing; Confed., 22 killed, 38 wounded, 6766 prisoners. March 25, 1865: Fort Stedman, in front of Petersburg, Va. Union, First and Third Divisions Ninth Corps; Confed., Gen. John B. Gordon's Corps, supported by Lee's artillery in the forts. Losses: Union, 70 killed, 424 wounde
James Barnes, author of David G. Farragut, Naval Actions of 1812, Yank ee Ships and Yankee Sailors, Commodore Bainbridge , The Blockaders, and other naval and historical works, The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 6: The Navy. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), Naval chronology 1861-1865: important naval engagements of the Civil war March, 1861-June, 1865 (search)
29, 1865. U. S. monitors Milwaukee and Osage sunk by torpedoes in Mobile Bay. April, 1865. April 8, 1865. Spanish Fort, Mobile, bombarded. The Confederates evacuate at night. April 12, 1865. Mobile occupied by Union forces. April 14, 1865. Anniversary of the capture of Fort Sumter celebrated, by imposing ceremonies at the fort, and replacing the flag by Gen. Anderson. April 22, 1865. Mississippi Squadron flagship Black Hawk burnt at Mound City. April 24, 1865. Confed. ram Webb escapes past the Union fleet on the Red River; is run ashore below New Orleans, deserted, and blown up. May, 1865. May 4, 1865. Surrender by Corn. E. Farrand, C. S. N., of vessels under his command to Acting Rear-Adml. Thatcher, commanding West Gulf Squadron, agreed upon. May 19, 1865. Surrender of the Confed. ram Stonewall to Spanish authorities in Cuba. May 25, 1865. Forts Mannahasset and Griffin, and the defenses of Sabine Pass, occu
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The last telegrams of the Confederacy. (search)
which closed our grand struggle for independence. Neither of these telegrams have ever been published in any form, so far as we know: Charlotte, N. C., April 24, 1865. General J. E. Johnston, Greensboroa, N. C.: The Secretary of War has delivered to me the copy you handed to him of the basis of an agreement between yoursommanding the United States forces to proceed with the arrangement. Jefferson Davis. Official: M. H. Clark, Chief Clerk Executive Office. Charlotte, N. C., April 24, 1865. General J. E. Johnston, Greensboroa, N. C. The President has written a telegram approving your action and the agreement of the 18th instant. I presume you have or will receive it to-day. John C. Breckinridge, Secretary of War. Charlotte, N. C, 24th April, 1865. General B. Bragg, Charleston, S. C.: I hope even the small force with you will be effective in preventing those irregularities to which I suppose you refer, and that your presence will secure good administration, now
William Boynton, Sherman's Historical Raid, Chapter 18: (search)
e, and should resign a trust which it is no longer possible to fulfill. He should further invite the several States to take into immediate consideration the terms of this convention, with a view to their adoption and execution as being the best and most favorable that they could hope to obtain by a continuance of the struggle. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. P. Benjamin, Secretary of State. Views of Mr. Mallory, Secretary of the Navy: Charlotte, N. C., 24th April, 1865. Mr. President: In compliance with your suggestion I have the honor briefly to present the following views upon the propositions discussed in Cabinet council yesterday. These propositions, agreed upon and signed by General Joseph E. Johnston and W. T. Sherman, may fairly be regarded as providing for the immediate cessation of hostilities, the disbandment of our armies, and the return of our soldiers to the peaceful walks of life; the restoration of the several States of our Con
Jefferson Davis, The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government, Chapter 54: (search)
ur people the political rights and safety from pillage, to obtain which I propose to continue the war. I, therefore, with the concurrence of my constitutional advisers, addressed General Johnston as follows: Charlotte, North Carolina, April 24, 1865. General J. E. Johnston, Greensboro, North Carolina. The Secretary of War has delivered to me the copy you handed to him of the basis of an agreement between yourself and General Sherman. Your action is approved. You will so inform Genero be peacefully terminated, was soon dispelled by the rejection of the basis of agreement on the part of the government of the United States, and a notice from General Sherman of termination of the armistice in forty-eight hours after noon of April 24, 1865. General Johnston communicated to me the substance of the above information received by him from General Sherman, and asked for instructions. I have neither his telegram nor my reply, but can give it substantially from memory. It was tha
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Greenleaf, Jonathan 1785-1865 (search)
Greenleaf, Jonathan 1785-1865 Clergyman; born in Newburyport, Mass., Sept. 4, 1785. His publications include Sketches of the ecclesiastical history of Maine; History of New York churches, etc. He died in Brooklyn, N. Y., April 24, 1865.
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