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Varina Davis, Jefferson Davis: Ex-President of the Confederate States of America, A Memoir by his Wife, Volume 2 1,039 11 Browse Search
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 833 7 Browse Search
Varina Davis, Jefferson Davis: Ex-President of the Confederate States of America, A Memoir by his Wife, Volume 1 656 14 Browse Search
The Annals of the Civil War Written by Leading Participants North and South (ed. Alexander Kelly McClure) 580 0 Browse Search
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865 459 3 Browse Search
Hon. J. L. M. Curry , LL.D., William Robertson Garrett , A. M. , Ph.D., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 1.1, Legal Justification of the South in secession, The South as a factor in the territorial expansion of the United States (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 435 13 Browse Search
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 3. 355 1 Browse Search
Edward Alfred Pollard, The lost cause; a new Southern history of the War of the Confederates ... Drawn from official sources and approved by the most distinguished Confederate leaders. 352 2 Browse Search
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) 333 7 Browse Search
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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 8. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 14 (search)
on the morning of the twentieth, against our left and centre. Division after division was pushed forward to resist the attacking masses of the enemy, when, according to General Rosecrans's report, General Wood, overlooking the direction to close upon Reynolds, supposed he was to support him, by withdrawing from the line, and passing in the rear of General Brannan. By this unfortunate mistake, a gap was opened in the line of battle, of which the enemy took instant advantage, and, striking Davis in the flank and rear, threw his whole division into confusion. General Wood claims that the orders he received were of such a character as to leave him no option but to obey them in the manner he did. Pouring in through this break in our line, the enemy cut off our right and right centre, and attacked Sheridan's division, which was advancing to the support of our left. After a gallant but fruitless effort against this rebel torrent, he was compelled to give way, but afterward rallied
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 8. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 16 (search)
t points. Geo. H. Thomas, Major-General. From General Thomas. Chattanooga, Tenn., Nov. 26, 1863--11 P. M. Major-General Halleck, General-in-Chief: General Davis, commanding division, Four-teenth corps, operating with General Sherman, gained possession of Chickamauga depot at half-past 12 to-day. My troops having pursuted, but was brought back in consequence of our attack. On the night of the twenty-third of November, Sherman, with three divisions of his army, strengthened by Davis's division of Thomas's corps, which had been stationed along the north bank of the river, convenient to where the crossing was to be effected, was ready for operat, in which we lost heavily in valuable officers and men, and continued the pursuit that day until near Tunnel Hill, a distance of twenty miles from Chattanooga. Davis's division (Fourteenth corps) of Sherman's column reached Ringgold about noon of the same day. Howard's corps was sent by General Sherman to Red Clay to destroy th
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 8. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 23 (search)
Doc. 21.-message of Jefferson Davis. Delivered December 7, 1863. To the Senate and House of Representatives of the Confederate States: The necessity for legislative action, arising out of the important events that have marked the interval since your adjournment, and my desire to have the aid of your counsel on other matters of grave public interest, render your presence at this time more than ordinarily welcome. Indeed, but for serious obstacles to convoking you in extraordinary see patriotism of the people has proved equal to every sacrifice demanded by their country's need. We have been united as a people never were united under like circumstances before. God has blessed us with success disproportionate to our means, and, under his divine favor, our labors must at last be crowned with the reward due to men who have given all they possess to the righteous defence of their inalienable rights, their homes, and their altars. Jefferson Davis. Richmond, December 7, 1863.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 8. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 35 (search)
cordingly, the next morning — leaving behind a sufficient force to protect the camp — the General started for the Hook, taking with him about four hundred men. A half a mile from the Indiantown Bridge the guerrillas were descried ahead. Colonel Draper, who commanded the advance, at once started his men on the double-quick for them, when, firing a few shots, they turned and fled. The main column, led by General Wild on foot, immediately joined in the chase, and a singular spectacle for Jefferson Davis to contemplate was presented; his unconquerable chivalry — any one of whom used to be called equal to six or eight picked Yankees, running for dear life from the bayonets of despised niggers! O Jeff! At length the fleetfooted guerrillas filed off into a forest path, the colored boys some distance behind, filling the air with eager shouts. A half a mile through the wood, across a corn-field, into a second wood, the pursuit was continued, when the path ended, and all traces of the Stat<
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 8. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 36 (search)
re General Sherman's column. On the twenty-third, Davis's division of the Fourteenth corps, closed up on thewith Crufts's division at Lee's house; Johnson's and Davis's divisions in advance, toward Tunnel Hill, with Booflanking the enemy's battery, forcing it to retire. Davis's division of the Fourteenth corps was started in pu the Fourteenth corps was advanced to the support of Davis. Position on the evening of the twenty-fourth: DaviDavis confronting the enemy at Buzzard's Roost, supported by Johnson's division, posted a short distance west of Tun the pass by threatening his right and rear, whilst Davis, supported by Johnson, attacked him in front. In thunnel Hill, to cover the retirement of Johnson's and Davis's divisions from Buzzard's Roost; Davis being ordereDavis being ordered to take post at his old camp in front of Rossville, leaving one brigade to support Baird, ordered to take posn the night of the twenty-sixth to Catoosa Platform, Davis and Baird and Harrison to Ringgold; and on the twent
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 8. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 73 (search)
estifies they were eminently judicious. General Davis testifies that he is confident they could erve to support that line, and two brigades of Davis's to the left and rear of Sheridan. The otherhat the other brigades had already moved. [General Davis's testimony.] At ten o'clock the attackist the coming attack? Two weak brigades of Davis's — the remnants of the bloody fight of yesternd the brigade of Laibolt, less in number than Davis's two. What is their position? Davis haDavis had the brigade in line which joined Wood, behind breastworks, and the other he is just bringing intoeing on it and the others closing to it. [General Davis's testimony.] Laibolt, who had been held ave for Sheridan, is now ordered to support General Davis's right. Wilder's mounted infantry is in om Laibolt. and a division interval separates Davis from the nearest troops on his left. Througortation. I knew that Generals Sheridan and Davis were in safety and with their men, and compete[9 more...]
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 8. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 82 (search)
Doc. 80.-proclamation of Jefferson Davis to the rebel armies, Feb. 9, 1864. Soldiers of the Armies of the Confederate States: In the long and bloody war in which your country is engaged, you have achieved many noble triumphs. You have won glorious victories over vastly more numerous hosts. You have cheerfully borne privations and toil to which you were unused. You have readily submitted to restraints upon your individual will, that the citizen might better perform his duty to the hildren's children in long generations to come will enjoy the blessings derived from you, that will preserve your memory ever living in their hearts. Citizen-defenders of the homes, the liberties, and altars of the Confederacy: That the God whom we all humbly worship, may shield you with his fatherly care, and preserve you for safe return to the peaceful enjoyment of your friends and the associations of those you most love, is the earnest prayer of your Commander-in-Chief, Jefferson Davis.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 8. (ed. Frank Moore), Battle of Olustee. (search)
s wounded in the foot; Major Walrath's shoulder-strap was cut away by a bullet. He will soon replace it with a device proper to a lieutenant-colonel. With the imperturbable cheerfulness and the cool courage which distinguished him, he moved along the line, cheering and encouraging his soldiers. They lost dreadfully. Among the killed were Second Lieutenant Schaeffer, company G, and Second Lieutenant W. Tompkins, company C. Captain G. Vanderbeer was wounded in the leg and breast; Second Lieutenant J. Davis, of company A, was fatally wounded in the breast, and was left on the retreat at Sanderson, to be treated by the rebels. Second Lieutenant E. Smith, of company B, got a shot in his right shoulder. Captain W. W. French, of company F, had his ankle shattered; Second Lieutenant Clark, of company H, was hurt in the shoulder. As an instance of what the One Hundred and Fifteenth endured, company F may be cited. Out of fifty-nine men brought into the fight, three were killed and twent
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 8. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 113 (search)
s which we have been called upon to endure, as administered by a fatherly hand for our improvement, and with resolute courage and patient endurance let us wait on him for our deliverance. In furtherance of these objects, now therefore, I, Jefferson Davis, President of the confederate States of America, do issue this, my proclamation, calling upon the people of the said States, in conformity with the desire expressed by their representatives, to set apart Friday, the eighth day of April, as an the greatness of his goodness and in the majesty of his power, that we may secure the blessings of an honorable peace and of free government, and that we, as a people, may ascribe all to the honor and glory of his name. Given under my hand and the seal of the confederate [L. S.] States of America, at the city of Richmond, on this twelfth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-four. Jefferson Davis. By the President: J. P. Benjamin, Secretary of State.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 8. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 134 (search)
. B. M.‘S Legation, Washington, D. C., April 1, 864. Mr. Jefferson Davis, etc., etc., Richmond, Va.: Sir: I have been inste servant, Lyons. [copy.] You will also convey to Mr. Davis at Richmond, through such channel as shall be available, Her Majesty's Government, in taking this course, desire Mr. Davis to rest assured that it is adopted entirely in that spirily rely on the frankness, courtesy, and discernment which Mr. Davis has displayed in the difficult circumstances in which he y are so, and her Majesty's Government are satisfied that Mr. Davis would not deny that they are so. Constructed as rams, as presumed by her Majesty's Government, will be conceded by Mr. Davis, without further argument or illustration in support of icrown, and admitted, as they are convinced it must be, by Mr. Davis, and by every other person of sound and impartial judgmenour Lordship's obedient servant, Russell. Reply of Jefferson Davis. Richmond, Va., C. S. A., April 6, 1864. To the R
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