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George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade) 18 0 Browse Search
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) 4 0 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore) 2 0 Browse Search
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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 2 (search)
Karnes, wounded slight; Corporal P. O'Conner, slight; Corporal J. F. Fudge, severe; privates A. Staff, severe; A. J. Barrow, severe; George Myers, severe; William Baggage, severe; John Miller, slight; E. Piper, severe; John Sawyers, slight; James Gluver, slight; Isaac Swindle, slight; R. Martin, slight; William Newcomer, slight; M. Clemm, slight; H. Loch, severe; A. McCarty, slight; J. Hawkins, severe; John O'Niel, slight; W. Allemong, severe; John McCarty, slight; Joseph Grim, slight; John Cadwalader, slight; Joseph Anderson, missing. Ten horses killed and four disabled. George McKendree, Lieutenant, commanding Battery. Report of Colonel Warren. headquarters Taliaferro's brigade, December 19, 1862. Major Taliaferro, Assistant Adjutant-General Jackson's Division: Major: In obedience to orders, I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by this brigade in the recent action near Fredericksburg: The brigade left its encampment Friday morning about
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Cadwalader, John 1742-1786 (search)
Cadwalader, John 1742-1786 Military officer; born in Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 10, 1742; was an active patriot before the war for independence broke out. He was made colonel of one of the city battalions, and as a brigadier-general afterwards he was placed in command of the Pennsylvania militia, co-operating with Washington in the attack on Trenton, and participating in the battle of Princeton. He was in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth. He challenged Gen. Thomas Conway in command of the Pennsylvania militia, co-operating with Washington in the attack on Trenton, and participating in the battle of Princeton. He was in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth. He challenged Gen. Thomas Conway to fight a duel because of offensive words the latter used towards Wash- John Cadwalader. ington. They fought, and Conway was badly wounded. After the war Cadwalader lived in Maryland, and was in its legislature. He died in Shrewsbury, Pa., Feb. 11, 1786.
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 1 (search)
achers and scholars. On the removal of the family to Washington, George was placed, in 1826, at a boarding-school at Mount Airy, a few miles from Philadelphia, known as the American Classical and Military Lyceum. The principals of the school were M. Constant and A. L. Roumfort, the latter a graduate of the Military Academy at West Point. They were both men of marked ability and were assisted by a corps of excellent instructors. Among those constituting the board of examiners were General Cadwalader, General Bernard, U. S. Engineers; Dr. Chapman, Joseph Hopkinson, Charles J. Ingersoll, Nicholas Biddle, Thomas Camac, and Richard Worsam Meade, the father of George. The institution was modelled upon West Point, the boys being instructed in the manual of arms and in company drill, and at certain times they performed sentry duty. An officer of the day was regularly appointed, whose duty it was to report any breach of discipline, and the report was read aloud after breakfast to the
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 2 (search)
gh another battle than make a speech in reply to them. When the occasion came, I assure you the old man was a great deal more excited and embarrassed than at any period of the action. I cannot express to you how thankful I am you refused John Cadwalader's John Cadwalader, of Philadelphia, afterward judge of the U. S. District Court. request to publish my letter, and I have mentioned your good sense and prudence with great pride throughout the camp. It is the more appreciated, as many goJohn Cadwalader, of Philadelphia, afterward judge of the U. S. District Court. request to publish my letter, and I have mentioned your good sense and prudence with great pride throughout the camp. It is the more appreciated, as many good people similarly situated have not exercised the same discretion, and many letters have been published which their authors would have given a great deal to have revised before meeting the eyes of their brother officers. Instances of individual valor which were never known before the letters came here in the papers, extraordinary feats performed by persons who were never near the reputed scene of action, and all kinds of lies and absurdities have been sent forth, the poor devils writing them
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 6 (search)
e with the usages of war. Headquarters army of the Potomac, April 24, 1864. Cram and John Cadwalader arrived yesterday afternoon. To-day Cram went to church with me, where we heard an exceller. Adams, a distinguished Presbyterian clergyman from New York. After church I drove Cram and Cadwalader to Culpeper, where we paid a visit to General Grant. After coming away, I plainly saw Cram waotomac, April 26, 1864. I have had a very satisfactory time with Cram, and am sorry he and Cadwalader are going back. I have sent by Mr. Cadwalader, who will stop in Philadelphia and give it to Mr. Cadwalader, who will stop in Philadelphia and give it to you, a copy of my testimony before the committee. You must keep this private and sacred. If anything should happen to me, you will have the means of showing to the world what my defense was. My rdays I suppose will tell. George Son of General Meade. continues quite well; Jim Biddle, Cadwalader Charles E. Cadwalader. and all the rest are in fine health and spirits. To Mrs. George G.
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), Index. (search)
min F., II, 196, 204, 214, 226, 231-233,239-241,247, 248, 253,255, 256, 342, 343. Butler, Margaret Coats, I, 4. Butler, W. O., I, 130, 153, 165, 168, 173, 233. Butterfield, Daniel, I, 329, 332, 339, 341, 342, 351, 352, 354; II, 37, 38, 40, 71, 108, 123, 125, 164, 181-183, 185-188, 249, 318-320, 326, 337, 340, 352, 361, 389, 390-395, 397, 398, 403, 408, 409, 416-420, 422. C Cadwalader, Gen., I, 8, 355, 376, 378, 381. Cadwalader, Charles E., I, 220, 384; II, 209, 394. Cadwalader, John, I, 113; II, 191. Cadwaladers, I, 3. Caesar, I, 352. Caldwell, John C., I, 293; II, 65, 69, 77, 86, 89, 100. Calef, J. H., II, 32. Camac, Thomas, I, 8. Cameron, Simon, I, 236, 241, 243, 265. Campbell, Mr., II, 258, 259. Campbell, Archibald, I, 12. Campbell, Wm. B., I, 140, 164, 165. Canales, Gen., I, 98. Canaliso, Gen., I, 144, 145. Canby, Gen., II, 242. Candy, C., II, 94, 101. Carr, J. B., I, 293; II, 83, 190. Carroll, Misses, I, 364. Car