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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
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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
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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
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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 31. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.13 (search)
etter and asked him to give it his serious attention, and on the following morning advise him (General Lee) what he ought to do in the matter. The letter from General McClellan proposed an interview between himself and General Lee. General Longstreet said to me: I told General Lee that in my judgment there was no other construction to be placed on it save one, and that was that General McClellan wanted to end the war then and there. General Lee said: That idea occurs to me also, but President Davis, and not General Lee, is the one to whom such a message must be sent. General Longstreet took the letter to his own quarters, where he found General T. R. R. Cobb, of this State. He gave it to General Cobb, pledging him to observe secrecy with regard to it, but not saying a word as to the construction he placed on it. After reading the letter attentively General Cobb said there was no doubt in his mind that General McClellan wanted General Lee to help in the restoration of the Un
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 31. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.14 (search)
arest place in telegraphic communication with Richmond. Here, in reply to a dispatch to Richmond, I was directed to assume command of the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, etc., with headquarters at Meridian, Miss., and was informed that President Davis would, at an early day, meet me at Montgomery, Ala. The military situation was as follows: Sherman occupied Atlanta, Hood lying some distance to the southwest; Farragut had forced the defenses of Mobile bay, capturing Fort Morgan, etc. Directing this latter officer to move his command across the Tennessee river, and use every effort to intercept Sherman's communications south of Nashville, I proceeded to Mobile to inspect the fortifications; thence to Montgomery, to meet President Davis. The interview extended over many hours, and the military situation was freely discussed. Our next meeting was at Fortress Monre, where, during his confinement, I obtained permission to visit him. The closing scenes of the great drama
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 31. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.15 (search)
Jefferson Davis, privateer. [from the Savannah News, December 1, 1908.] Thrilling story ofsonville. Soon after leaving Charleston the Davis reaped a rich harvest in capturing Federal ves an estimated value of over $225,000. When the Davis captured the John Welsh, off Hatteras, Captaindered South. On the following Sunday the Jefferson Davis captured the schooner S. J. Waring, of retained their crews as prisoners of war, the Davis, on July 9, took the ship Mary Goodell, bound n command of Captain Howard, to search for the Davis and destroy her, and it is a fact that the DavDavis turned the tables in capturing the ship Crawfordand burning her, after having taken aboard the ew of twenty-two persons. The career of the Davis was ended off the coast of Florida on August 1ace Smith, and three others of the crew of the Davis, who were captured by the Federals, were conviin other waters. Captain Coxeter, of the Jefferson Davis, after the wreck of his vessel, went into[5 more...]
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 31. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Last Capitol of the Confederacy at Danville. (search)
Last Capitol of the Confederacy at Danville. The recent serious illness of Mrs. Jefferson Davis has had the effect of creating much interest in the history of the Confederacy. Mrs. Davis is one Mrs. Davis is one of a very few now alive who were closely connected with the Confederate government. The history of Danville as a seat of the Confederate government, which is recalled by the mention of Mrs. Davis' naMrs. Davis' name, has a unique interest. On Sunday, April 2, 1865, General Lee, in command of the forces defending Richmond, notified President Davis that the main line of his defences had been broken, that it wouPresident Davis that the main line of his defences had been broken, that it would not be judicious for him to attempt to longer hold the fortifications guarding the city, and that it would be advisable for the government to evacuate simultaneously with him. The government, therre than any other place offering suitable accommodations that could be reached, and because President Davis thought that he could direct a military coup which he had planned to the best advantage fro
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 31. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Robert Edward Lee. (search)
earted of America's public men, championed it nobly in a speech of great eloquence the other day, and said he did so not to plead the cause of the Confederacy, but the cause of the Union. In a letter to me about the present bill he says: It is certainly the right thing for Virginia to do. In New York the picture of Lee hangs on the walls of the Hall of Fame, and the statue of one ex-Confederate, that of John E. Kenna, of West Virginia, already stands in Statuary Hall. The portrait of Jefferson Davis, for a time disappearing, has reappeared in the War Department among those of the other ex-Secretaries without creating any hysterical excitement in the army, and so that of General Samuel Cooper, a New Yorker, who became adjutant-general and ranking general in the Confederate army, also hangs in the War Department. A pretty incident showing the change of Northern feeling on this subject is related by Mr. Charles Hallock, a Brooklyn gentleman, in a recent communication to one of the
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 31. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.28 (search)
in her hair; engraved by B. Duncan, Richmond. Fifties. The following are the $50 bills: $50, portrait of President Jefferson Davis, the groundwork nearly all green, with the figures 50 repeated scores of times (this bill was receivable for al Duncan. The $20 has the Capitol of Nashville, and was engraved by Keatinge and Ball. The $50 has the head of President Jefferson Davis; engraved by Keatinge & Ball. The $100 bears the head of Mrs. Davis; engraved by Keatinge & Ball. The $50 andMrs. Davis; engraved by Keatinge & Ball. The $50 and $100 bills are said to have been engraved by De La Rue, of London, and the plates sent over. The next issue is dated April 6, 1863, and consists of bills, the 50 cents appearing for the first time. This is on rose-colored paper and bears a medallion portrait of Jefferson Davis; engraved by Archer & Daly, of Richmond. The other bills are from the same dies as those of December 2, 1862, these being $2, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. The bills are not nearly so handsome as those of December 2,
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 31. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Captain Don P. Halsey, C. S. A. (search)
al Rodes' left, and General Doles, who commanded the left Brigade of Rodes' Division, being thus relieved, attacked the enemy in front with unsurpassed gallantry, and drove them before him, achieving on the left of the division the same brilliant success which attended Ramseur in the centre and Daniel on the right. O'Neal's troops, shattered, but brave, still rushed forward in the charge, and then. General Rodes says: The 12th North Carolina, which had been held well in hand by Lieutenant-Colonel Davis, and the shattered remnants of Iverson's Brigade, which had been rallied and organized by Captain D. P. Halsey, assistant adjutant-general of the brigade, made under his guidance a dashing and effective charge just in time to be of considerable service to Ramseur and Daniel, and with them pressed closely after the enemy. （Records, Vol. XXVII, Pt. 2, p. 554). Here, then, we see war at its finest. Where upon history's page do we find the record of a deed more inspiring? In the
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 31. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.36 (search)
Maryland and the South. [from the Baltimore sun, January 19, 1904.1 Some of the State's claims advanced for column in Davis monument. Her aid to the Confederacy. Nine Generals in her army were among the State's Contributions— notable heroism of some of her sons. Following is the text of the address made by Mrs. Daughters at Charleston, in which several matters of deep interest to our Maryland Division were discussed, and notably among them the design of the proposed Jefferson Davis memorial, which was approved by the committee and presented to the convention. It is not proper that I should speak further at present on this subject, which on the waters from the steamer St. Nicholas in Chesapeake bay? Colonel Richard Thomas Zarvona and Commodore Hollins—two Maryland men. And who was it that Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederacy—he to whom this memorial is to be erected—who was it he called to his side in the flush of victory at glorious first Manass
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 31. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.37 (search)
is division; that if not permitted to command, he could at least do his duty in the ranks. After the lapse of some weeks the paper was returned endorsed by President Davis, substantially, if not verbatim, as follows: While recognizing the patriotic motives of its distinguished author, I deem it inexpedient, at this time, to gef sources of weakness. The enemy already opposes us at every point with superior numbers, and it is endeavoring to make the preponderance irresistible. President Davis, in his recent message, says the enemy has recently ordered a large conscription and made a subsequent call for volunteers, to be followed, if ineffectual, byttle-line to wake it, like a torpid serpent, into venomous activity. In view of the state of affairs, what does our country propose to do? In the words of President Davis: No effort must be spared to add largely to our effective force as promptly as possible. The sources of supply are to be found in restoring to the army al
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 31. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.43 (search)
killed. Sledge, Private Henry. Thompson, Sergeant Robert G. Company D —Petersburg Lafayette guard. Clark, Private John H. Hardy, Private James. Harber, Private Charles; killed. Laughton, Lieutenant John E., Jr.; seriously wounded. Smith, Private George; wounded. Company E —Petersburg Riflemen. Butts, Private R. Emmett; killed. Bernard, Private George S. Bernard, Private D. Meade. Blakemore, Private James H. (courier). Crow, Sergeant John E. Davis, Private Richard B.; wounded. Fitzgerald, Private Henry W. Farley, Private James W.; killed. Harrison, Sergeant Marcellus W.; killed. Harrison, Sergeant Hartwell B. Hatcher, Private Robert. Henry, Private Robert R. (courier). Johnson, Sergeant William C. Stith, Private Putman; wounded. Scott, Private William H. Turner, Sergeant John R. Tayleure, Orderly Sergeant W. W. Company F —Huger Grays. Barnes, Private Hezekiah. Barnes, Private John R. Car<
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