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Brig.-Gen. Bradley T. Johnson, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 2.1, Maryland (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 3: Maryland's overthrow. (search)
on Carey Nicholas, Company G, and Second-Lieut. G. M. E. Shearen, Company A, to go to Raleigh via Richmond. At Leesburg they found that Alexandria had that day been occupied by the Federals and thus communication southward cut. Returning, she and her staff went up to Harper's Ferry and thence by Winchester and Strasburg and Manassas Junction to Richmond and Raleigh, where she arrived on the night of the 27th. The next morning, accompanied by her father and her escort, she applied to Gov. Thomas H. Ellis and the council of state for arms for her husband and his men. There were on that council some plain countrymen, in their home spun, but they bore hearts of gold. It was a picturesque incident. Here this elegant, graceful, refined young lady, whose family was known to every man of them, and to some of whom she was personally known—there the circle of grave, plain old men taking in every word she uttered, watching every movement. Her father, Judge Saunders, one of the most illustri
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 19. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Richmond home guard of 1861. (search)
large majority that the reasons which had originally influenced them to join this organization would prevent their volunteering to leave Richmond, or its vicinity, and go with the Army of Northern Virginia. I had several interviews with Governor Letcher, and a correspondence with him on the subject, his replies to my letters being written, presumably under his direction, by Colonel S. Bassett. French, one of his military aids; and there was quite a discussion of the affair in the newspapers, particularly in the Richmond Whig, Mr. John Graeme, one of the associate editors of the Whig, being a member of the organization. The result of it all was that with my consent (though I had throughout favored Colonel Pendleton's proposition) the Home Guard was disbanded, and its guns, horses, harness and entire equipment, completed or in preparation, was turned over to the Governor to be placed at General Johnston's disposal. I have the honor to be your obedient servant, Thomas H. Ellis.
The Daily Dispatch: February 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], The secession question to be Tested in Court. (search)
rnors who were Presidents ex-officio, were James Pleasants, John Tyler, William B. Giles, John Floyd, Littleton Waller Tazewell. The James River and Kanawha Company was incorporated March 16th, 1832, and organized May 25th, 1835. By the charter the whole interest of the Commonwealth in the works and property of the then existing James River Company was transferred to the James River and Kanawha Company; the State being interested in the latter to the extent of three-fifths of its capital stock, and individuals and corporations to the extent of the remaining two-fifths. No change of organization has since been made. The Presidents have been Joseph C. Cabell, from the 28th May, 1835, to the 10th February, 1846; Walter Gwynn, from the 5th March, 1846, to the 7th May, 1847; William B. Chittenden, from the 7th May, 1847, to the 12th February, 1849; John Y. Mason, from the 11th May, 1849, to the 26th October, 1853; Thomas H. Ellis, from the 26th October, 1853, to the present time.
The Daily Dispatch: February 27, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
"--This conclusion as to the disposition of the company to carry out their agreement, seems fully supported by extracts of late letters from Mr. E. de Bellot to Col. Ellis, which are given at considerable length. The report closes by saying: "Your committees take great pleasure, therefore, in saying that, in their opinion, there uld give you also this pointed confirmation of their pretensions. * * * * * * * * * "I remain, dear sir, very truly yours, "Charles Elliot. Jr." "Col.Thomas H. Ellis, &c., &c,. &c" I read also the following letter addressed to me by Col. Charles F. M. Garnett, formerly Chief Engineer of the Virginia and Tennesseee most exact information with reference to the enterprise. "I avail myself of this occasion to assure you of my distinguished consideration. "Henry Mercier. "Mr. Ellis, President, &c." We presume these letters, not only that from Messrs. Ellett and Garnett, detailing conversations with the French Minister, but the las
The Daily Dispatch: May 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], Mr. Russell at Pensacola. (search)
We are informed that a new Artillery company is being formed in this city, of which Col. Thos. H. Ellis is to be Captain. Col. E. formerly commanded the Fayette Artillery.
The Daily Dispatch: December 29, 1860., [Electronic resource], Local matters. (search)
er will be in times of peril — impelled by honor, by duty and by patriotism to action. He then invited the persons present to give utterance to such sentiments as may be called for by the occasion. Mr. David J. Burr nominated as Vice Presidents the following gentlemen, and they were chosen by acclamation: R. B. Haxall, James Dunlop, Abram Warwick, R. G. Morriss, Wm. Palmer, Jas. A. Cowardin, Robt. A. Paine, Ambrose Carlton, Jos. R. Anderson, R. O. Haskins, Thos. H. Ellis, John Jones, Lewis Webb, Chas. W. Purcell, John A. Belvin. Mr. John Purcell nominated as Secretaries the following gentlemen, and they were elected: R. Milton Cary, John H. Montague, John Thompson Brown, John H. Claiborne, J. Adair Pleasants. Mr. George W. Randolph offered a resolution, which was adopted, for the appointment of a committee of twenty-five, to prepare and report business for the action of the meeting. the Chairman thereupon appointed the following g
The Daily Dispatch: July 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], Ranaway (search)
Death of Gov. Ellis. Information was received here yesterday of the death of Gov. Ellis, of North Carolina. The sad event occurred at the Red Sulphur Springs, whither he had gone in the hope of restoration to health. Death of Gov. Ellis. Information was received here yesterday of the death of Gov. Ellis, of North Carolina. The sad event occurred at the Red Sulphur Springs, whither he had gone in the hope of restoration to health.
The Daily Dispatch: July 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], Ranaway (search)
o confer with the authorities of the Confederate States for the purpose of making some arrangements for the erection of redoubts around the city, if they are considered necessary. The committee to whom was referred the proposition of Col. Thos. H. Ellis that the city should bear a portion of the expense connected with the formation of a battery of mounted artillery, presented a report and the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That the sum of $11,000 be appropriated to purchase horses and harness, and provide stables for the use of the Richmond Home Artillery, commanded by Col. Thos. H. Ellis, the purchase so made to be the property of the city, and to be returned to the city when required by the Council. Mr. Wynne, as Chairman of the Committee on Defences, made a lengthy report on the progress, condition and location of the works being erected around the city, stating that the efforts to work the factory negroes had proven, with few exceptions, almo
The Daily Dispatch: August 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], Five Dollars reward (search)
"Home Artillery." --It has been intimated that a meeting of the battalion of Home Artillery, commanded by Col. Thomas H. Ellis, and numbering some three hundred men, was recently held to take into consideration the fact that they had received orders to prepare for active duty in the field. It will be remembered that the City Council, some time ago, voted $11,000, to be used in buying horses and harness for the use of the "Home Artillery," under the supposition that they would be wanted for use. The money was expended in the manner designed, the horses and harness having been procured on fair terms. It was a knowledge of the latter fact, no doubt, that caused the Confederate authorities to supply the battalion with a dozen or more excellent cannon of various calibres, both smooth-bore and rified. It has been said that the members of the "Home Artillery" enlisted therein with the distinct understanding that they were to be employed in home defence. On the other hand, it has
The Daily Dispatch: August 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], $100 reward. (search)
ts motives in declining to enter active service: After the organization of the battalion Col. Ellis applied to the City Council for an appropriation to aid in the equipment of the battery. The ttee on Arms, and was favorably considered. At the instance of the Chairman of the Committee, Col. Ellis prepared a report, setting forth the plan of the organization, etc., which was concurred in byted to the Council as follows: "The committee to whom was referred the proportion of Col. Thos. H. Ellis, that the city should bear a portion of the expense connected with the formation of a batattery of mounted artillery for the defence of the city of Richmond, under the command of Col. Thos. H. Ellis, Colonel of the 4th Regiment of Artillery, with the understanding that they are not to beave the honor to be, Colonel, with great respect and esteem, your obedient servant, Thos. H Ellis, Colonel, Com'g Richmond Home Artillery. To Col. Wm. N. Pendleton, Chief of Art'y.
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