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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 27. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), An effort to rescue Jefferson Davis. (search)
An effort to rescue Jefferson Davis. Statement of General Wade Hampton as to the connection of himself and command Therewith. [The following communication was elicited by an article by General Wheeler, which appeared under the caption above in the Century, of May, 1898 (pp. 85-91). Every reference in it to General Hampton seems to be dictated by respect and consideration, and it would scarcely be generally inferred that there was any desire on the part of the gallant General Wheeler to impute dereliction or disaffection in the companions of General Hampton. General Hampton's letter is published by request through a distinguished Confederate cavalry officer.—Editor. ] Daggers Springs, Va., August 16th, 1899. My Dear General,—Your absence on your patriotic mission, where you not only had the opportunity of gaining additional distinction, but availed yourself of it most gallantly, prevented an earlier answer to your article in the Century of May last. I need not tell you