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Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 3., Chapter 22: prisoners.-benevolent operations during the War.--readjustment of National affairs.--conclusion. (search)
blic, would allow. As a consequence of that friendliness, it was perceived that the politicians who had worked in the interest of the rebellion, and newspapers which had advocated the cause of the Conspirators, had assumed a belligerent tone toward Congress and the loyal people, which disturbed the latter by unpleasant forebodings. Meanwhile measures for perfecting peaceful relations throughout the Republic had been taken. The order for a blockade of the Southern ports was rescinded; June 23, 1865 more of the rigid restrictions on internal commerce were removed; Aug. 29. State prisoners were paroled, Oct. 12. and the act suspending the privilege of the writ of Habeas Corpus was annulled. Dec. 1. The provisional governors appointed by the President were diligent in carrying out his policy of reorganization, and before Congress met, in December, conventions in five of the disorganized States had ratified the Amendment of the Constitution concerning slavery, formed new Constit
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 52: operations about Charleston, 1865.--fall of Charleston, Savannah, etc. (search)
that had brought upon him so much labor and care, without his having accomplished what the Navy Department desired, the capture of Charleston by the fleet, a thing which under the circumstances was almost, if not quite, impossible. On the 23d of June, 1865, the Admiral was relieved from his command, and received the following complimentary letter from the Secretary of the Navy: Navy Department, June 23, 1865. Sir — Your dispatch of the 21st instant, reporting your arrival in WashingtoJune 23, 1865. Sir — Your dispatch of the 21st instant, reporting your arrival in Washington in pursuance of the authority of the Department, has been received. On the receipt hereof, you will haul down your flag and regard yourself as detached from the command of the South Atlantic Squadron, which you have conducted with ability and energy for two years. The Department takes the occasion to express to you its approbation of your services, and of the services of those who have been associated with you in efficient blockade of the coast and harbors at a central and important pos
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 9: roster of general officers both Union and Confederate (search)
dson, Mar. 13, 1865. Leake, Jos. B., March 13, 1865. Le Duc, Wm. G., Mar. 13, 1865. Lee, Horace C., Mar. 13, 1865. Lee, Edward M., Mar. 13, 1865. Lee, John C., March 13, 1865. Lee, Wm. R., March 13, 1865. Le Favour, H., March 13, 1865. Le Gendre, C. W., Mar. 13, 1865. Leech, Wm. A., Mar. 13, 1865. Leib, Herman, March 13, 1865. Leiper, Chas. L., Mar. 13, 1865. Lewis, Chas. W., Mar. 13, 1865. Lewis, John R., March 13, 1865. Lewis, W. D., Jr. , Mar. 13, 1865. Lincoln, Wm. S., June 23, 1865. Locke, Fred'k. T., April 1, 1865. Lockman, J. T., March 13, 1865. Loomis, Cyrus O., June 20, 1865. Lord, T. Ellery, Mar. 13, 1865. Love, George M., Mar. 7, 1865. Lovell, Frederick S., Oct. 11, 1865. Lindley, J. M., March 13, 1865. Lippincott, C. E., Feb. 17, 1865. Lippitt, Francis J., Mar. 3, 1865. Lister, Fred. W., Mar. 13, 1865. Litchfield, A. C., Mar. 13, 1865. Littell, John S., Jan. 15, 1865. Littlejohn, De Witt C., Mar. 13, 1865. Littlefield, M. S., Nov. 26, 1865. Li
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Dupont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (search)
Dupont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 Naval officer; born in Bergen Point, N. J., Sept. 27, 1803; entered the United States navy as midshipman at twelve years of age, and became commander, Oct. 28, 1842. He saw much active service on the California coast during the war with Mexico, clearing the Gulf of California of Mexican vessels. He was promoted to captain in 1855; and in October, 1861, he proceeded, in command of the South Atlantic squadron, to capture Port Royal Island, on the South Carolina coast, to secure a central harbor and depot of supplies on the Southern shores. In July Commodore Dupont was made a rear-admiral, and in April, 1863, he commanded the fleet which made an unsuccessful effort to capture Charleston. Admiral Dupont assisted in organizing the naval school at Annapolis, and was the author of a highly Samuel Francis Dupont. commended report on the use of floating batteries for coast defence. He died in Philadelphia, June 23, 1865.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America. (search)
une 13, 1865 Proclamation of President removing restrictions on trade east of the Mississippi after July 1, and declaring insurrection in Tennessee suppressed......June 13, 1865 Gen. A. J. Hamilton appointed provisional governor of Texas by President......June 17, 1865 James Johnson appointed provisional governor of Georgia......June 17, 1865 Lewis E. Parsons proclaimed provisional governor of Alabama......June 21, 1865 Proclamation of the President rescinding the blockade June 23, 1865 Restriction of trade west of the Mississippi removed by proclamation of President......June 24, 1865 Benjamin F. Perry proclaimed provisional governor of South Carolina......June 30, 1865 Execution of Lewis Payne, G. A. Atzerodt, David E. Harold, and Mary E. Surratt, implicated in the assassination of Lincoln......July 7, 1865 William Marvin proclaimed provisional governor of Florida......July 13, 1865 Confederate privateer Shenandoah (Captain Waddell) destroys about thirt
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Wilkins, William 1779-1865 (search)
Wilkins, William 1779-1865 Statesman; born in Carlisle, Pa., Dec. 20, 1779; admitted to the bar in Pittsburg, Pa., where he practised for many years; was president-judge of the 5th Pennsylvania judicial district in 1820-24, when he was made judge of the United States district court for western Pennsylvania; elected United States Senator in 1831; reported the bill which was adopted by Congress giving the President power to employ the army against the nullification movement (see Jackson, Andrew). In 1833 the Pennsylvania electoral vote was cast for him for Vice-President; in 1834 he was made minister to Russia; and on Jan. 19, 1844, Secretary of War. He died in Homewood, Pa., June 23, 1865.
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Name Index of Commands, J. W. Ames (search)
J. W. Ames Bvt. Brigadier GeneralJune 23, 1865, to Sept. 20, 1865. District of Wilmington., Tenth Army Corps, Department of North Carolina. Col. 6th U. S. Colored InfantryDec. 31, 1864, to Jan. 20, 1865. 2d Brigade, 1st Division, Twenty-Fifth Army Corps, Army of the James Col. 6th U. S. Colored InfantryDec. 31, 1864, to Jan. 6, 1865. 2d Brigade, 3d Division, Twenty-Fifth Army Corps, Army of the James Col. 6th U. S. Colored InfantrySept. 29, 1864, to Dec. 3, 1864. 3d Brigade, 3d Division, Eighteenth Army Corps, Army of the James Col. 6th U. S. Colored InfantryTemporarily in Sept., 1864. 2d Brigade, 3d Division, Eighteenth Army Corps, Army of the James Col. 6th U. S. Colored TroopsJan. 6, 1865, to Feb. 27, 1865. 2d Brigade, 3d Division, 2d Division, 24th Corps, Terry's Provisional Corps, Department of North Carol
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Name Index of Commands, J. R. Hawley (search)
J. R. Hawley Brigadier GeneralDec. 3, 1864, to Jan. 1, 1865. 2d Brigade, 1st Division, Twenty-Fourth Army Corps, Army of the James Brigadier GeneralJan. 1, 1865, to Feb. 2, 1865. 1st Division, Twenty-Fourth Army Corps, Army of the James Brigadier GeneralMarch 1, 1865, to June 23, 1865. District of Wilmington., Tenth Army Corps, Department of North Carolina. Brigadier GeneralNov. 18, 1864, to Dec. 3, 1864. 2d Brigade, 1st Division, Tenth Army Corps, Army of the James Brigadier GeneralOct. 12, 1864, to Oct. 20, 1864. 2d Brigade, 1st Division, Tenth Army Corps, Army of the James Brigadier GeneralOct. 20, 1864, to Oct. 29, 1864. 3d Division, Tenth Army Corps, Army of the James Brigadier GeneralOct. 29, 1864, to Nov. 4, 1864. 2d Brigade, 1st Division, Tenth Army Corps, Army of the James Col. 7th Conn. InfantryApr. 28, 1864, to May 2, 1864. 3d Brigade, 1st Division, Tenth Army Corps, Army of the James Col. 7th Conn. InfantryDec., 1863, to Feb. 5, 1864. U. S. Forces St. He
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories, Connecticut Volunteers. (search)
Battery Light Artillery Organized at New Haven August to October, 1864. Moved to City Point, Va., November 16-19, 1864. Attached to defenses of City Point, Va., Dept. of Virginia and North Carolina, to December, 1864. Siege artillery Army of the James and Army of the Potomac to June, 1865. Service. Duty in the defenses of City Point, Va. Occupying redoubts 2, 5, 7 and 8 till June, 1865. Repulse of attack on City Point by rebel ironclads January 24-25. Mustered out June 23, 1865. Battery lost during service 4 Enlisted men killed and 1 Enlisted man by disease. Total 5. 1st Connecticut Regiment Infantry. Organized at Hartford April 22, 1861. Left State for Washington, D. C., May 18. Attached to Mansfield's command, Dept. of Washington, to June, 1861. Key's 1st Brigade, Tyler's Division, McDowell's Army of Northwestern Virginia, to August, 1861. Service. Duty at Camp Corcoran. Defenses of Washington, D. C., till June 1, 1861. Advance on
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories, Illinois Volunteers. (search)
30, 1865. Moved to Bull's Gap March 30, thence to Nashville April 22, and duty there till June. Mustered out June 12 and discharged at Camp Butler, Ill., June 23, 1865. Regiment lost during service 4 Officers and 81 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 211 Enlisted men by disease. Total 297. 80th Tennessee March 20-April 22. Moved to Nashville, Tenn., and duty there till June. Mustered out at Nashville June 11 and discharged at Camp Butler, Ill., June 23, 1865. Regiment lost during service 6 Officers and 58 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 147 Enlisted men by disease. Total 213. 116the Gulf, to October, 1864. Defenses of New Orleans, La., to January, 1865. Consolidated with 77th Illinois Infantry January 25, 1865. Regiment revived June 23, 1865. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 13th Army Corps (New), Military Division Dept. West Mississippi, to August, 1865. Service. Duty at Fort Pickering, Memphis
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