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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864 (ed. Frank Moore), 1863, December (search)
December 19. Mrs. Patterson Allan, charged with carrying on a treasonable correspondence with persons in the North, was arraigned before Commissioner Watson, at Richmond, Va. The letter which she was charged with writing, was inclosed in a box, and directed to Rev. Morgan Dix; both were then placed in a buff envelope, and addressed to Miss H. Harris, New York.--Captain George Washington Alexander, commandant at Castle Thunder, was relieved from command at that point, and confined to his quarters, under arrest, charged with malfeasance in office. It was alleged that he extorted large sums of money from prisoners confined in that institution, by promising to use his influence for their benefit, and in some cases permitting the prisoners to go at large, upon paying him large sums of money. He was also charged with trading largely in greenbacks.--Colonel A. D. Streight, and his Adjutant, Lieutenant Reed, in attempting to escape from Libby Prison, at Richmond, Va., were detected, a
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 8. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 145 (search)
forces which approached on the Brook road are under General Kilpatrick, and that the column which went into Goochland is commanded by General Gregg. The main body of Kilpatrick's forces crossed the Chickahominy at Meadow Bridges, late in the afternoon. The rear-guard went into camp last night at the junction of the Mechanicsville and Meadow Bridges roads. Whilst in Groochland, Gregg's force burned the barn of Hon. J. A. Seddon. It is also reported that they carried off with them Mrs. Patterson Allan, who is under indictment for treason in the confederate court. This is only rumor, and should be received with allowance. Kilpatrick's party visited the premises of Mr. John P. Ballard, about three miles from the city, and stole from his stables a pair of valuable carriage-horses. Richmond Dispatch, March 1st and 2d. Another account. Richmond, March 2, 1864. Our last notice of the movements of the enemy closed with their appearance at Frederickshall, on the Central
The Daily Dispatch: July 25, 1863., [Electronic resource], A fourth of July Celebration in Paris. (search)
An explanation. --We learn that the delays in the examination of Mrs. Patterson Allan, upon the charge of treason, have arisen from no desire of the Government to shield her from justice. She is now confined to her bed, threatened with brain fever, and in charge of a military surgeon, by whose reports of her case the authorities are necessarily governed. The District Attorney, Mr. Aylett, has long since been instructed to proceed with her examination before Commissioner Watson, as soon as the surgeon reports that her physical condition renders such a step possible. Mr. Lyons has been retained by the accused.
The Daily Dispatch: December 18, 1863., [Electronic resource], Averill's raid. (search)
Tuesday, the preliminary examination of Mrs. Patterson Allan, who stands, charged with treasonable co'clock the parties entered the court room. Mrs. Allan was accompanied by her husband, and during tof this city, was intimately acquainted with Mrs. Allan. Never heard her mention the Rev. Morgan Diin New York city, and the son of Gen. Dix. --Mrs. Allan was an inmate of her father's family; was lo, the most of which time they were together, Mrs. Allan manifested the kindest feelings towards everents towards the South. While on a visit to Mrs. Allan's country seat in Goochland, some time in Juhown by Mrs. A. She was well acquainted with Mrs. Allan's writing, and did not see the slightest resr in question. Mrs. Hoge testified that Mrs. Allan was at her house but twice during the absencfamily, more especially Mr. Hoge. Had known Mrs. Allan six or seven years, and during that time hadctor that the letter had been sent to him by Mrs. Allan; then took it again to Judge Ould, who took [9 more...]
The Daily Dispatch: December 19, 1863., [Electronic resource], Averill's Raid. (search)
. Commissioner's Court — examination of Mrs. Patterson Allan continued. --At a quarter-past 11 oo Mr. Hoge's and told Mrs. H. his business. Mrs. Allan was sent for by Mrs. Hoge, and he (Winner) wUpon examination by counsel Gen. Winder said Mrs. Allan knew nothing of the lame man's being a correas to the handwriting of Mr. --, the man who Mrs. Allan alleged had given her servant the letter in the matter, had heard through his own sister Mrs. Allan had said about the war in his father's housed by his father's family in Washington about Mrs. Allan's conversation while there. The attorney foout her when Mr. --entered the parlor, which Mrs. Allan had an hour before left.] Mr. --then proceedsoner here he received through the mail from Mrs. Allan, who was then in Ohio, a letter tendering himpany. Captain G. received other notes from Mrs. Allan, and when he was about to leave for the Souttponed till this morning at 11 o'clock. Mrs. Allan was then conducted back to the asylum, as he[23 more...]
The Daily Dispatch: December 21, 1863., [Electronic resource], The raid into Southwestern Virginia--depredations of the enemy. (search)
tion of Mrs. Mary Caroline Allan, wife of Patterson Allan, of this city, for alleged treasonable co to the time when Phillips (the lame man who Mrs. Allan asserted had given her servant man John a lek place at her house between Gen. Winder and Mrs. Allan. Soon after introducing them she left the pe parlor where Gen. W. and the accused were; Mrs. Allan appealed to her to know whether she believedat an interview between Mr. P. H. Aylett and Mrs. Allan; she denied positively to Mr. A. all knowleds, the man who it is said sent the letter to Mrs. Allan through the hands of her servant. After a cld have written the one attributed to him by Mrs. Allan's servant. Dr. Powell was again called Mrs.--, of --, a sister or near relative of Mrs. Allan, and what were the relations between them. y way friendly towards each other, had heard Mrs. Allan express herself very unkindly towards her. we subjoin the warrant of arrest, notes from Mrs. Allan to Dr. Powell, and the intercepted letter, ([4 more...]
The Daily Dispatch: January 26, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 8 (search)
Trial postponed. --The trial of Mrs. Patterson Allan, charged with treasonable correspondence with the enemy, which was set for yesterday, was again postponed. It has been adjourned over till Monday next.
The Daily Dispatch: February 01, 1864., [Electronic resource], Affairs in Portsmouth. (search)
The examination of Mrs. Allan. --Before Commissioner Wm. F. Watson, to day, it is expected that the trial of Mrs. Patterson Allan, charged with disloyal correspondence with the enemy, will be resumed. Gen. Geo. W. Randolph, one of her counsel, will probably finish his argument in defence of Forde, in Judge Lyons's Court, in time to appear in her behalf before the Commissioner at 11 o'clock. The examination of Mrs. Allan. --Before Commissioner Wm. F. Watson, to day, it is expected that the trial of Mrs. Patterson Allan, charged with disloyal correspondence with the enemy, will be resumed. Gen. Geo. W. Randolph, one of her counsel, will probably finish his argument in defence of Forde, in Judge Lyons's Court, in time to appear in her behalf before the Commissioner at 11 o'clock.
The Daily Dispatch: February 2, 1864., [Electronic resource], Invasion of North Georgia and Western North Carolina (search)
Examination postponed. --The examination of Mrs. Patterson Allan, on the charge of treasonable correspondence with the enemy, which was to have taken place before Commissioner Wm. F. Walson yesterday, was further continued to Thursday next.
The Daily Dispatch: February 5, 1864., [Electronic resource], The recent fight at Smithfield. (search)
Postponed. --The examination of Mrs. Patterson Allan, which has been continued from time to time for the last two months, was again put off yesterday till next Thursday. It is understood that no other continuance will take place unless from severe indisposition of the lady herself.
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