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William Boynton, Sherman's Historical Raid, Chapter 17: (search)
were a burden car, near, and in sight of those of the President. The General and myself were summoned to the President's office in an hour or two, and found Messrs. Benjamin, Mallory, and Reagan with him. We had supposed that we were to be questioned concerning the military resources of our department, in connection with the quesquestion. General Breckinridge, Mr. Mallory, and Mr. Reagan, thought that the war was decided against us; and that it was absolutely necessary to make peace. Mr. Benjamin expressed the contrary opinion. The latter made a speech for war, much like that of Sempronius in Addison's play. The President replied to our suggestion as from us in regard to it, and leaves it subject to the Constitution and Laws of the United States and of the several States just as it was before the war. Mr. Benjamin, Secretary of State, summed up the terms as follows: The Military Convention made between General Johnston and General Sherman is, in substance, an agreeme
William Boynton, Sherman's Historical Raid, Chapter 18: (search)
tanton said our Cabinet did, that subsequently a claim might be made that the North should help pay the rebel war debt. The views of the other members of the Davis Cabinet, submitted in writing at the same time, were as follows: Views of Mr. Benjamin, Secretary of State: Charlotte, N. C., 22d April, 1865. To the President. Sir: I have the honor to submit this paper as the advice in writing which you requested from the heads of the departments of the Government. The military diate 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 prop