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Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 46: (search)
The Rev. P. J. Shand's testimony before Investigation Committee. And upon another occasion, two years later, in the presence of the Hon. James L. Orr, then Governor of South Carolina, afterwards United States Minister to Russia, and of General John S. Preston, also of South Carolina, General Howard distinctly stated to General Hampton, referring to the burning of Columbia, that no one was authorized to say that the Federal troops did not burn Columbia, as he saw them doing so in numerous instances, and in various localities of the town. See letters of Hon. James L. Orr and of General John S. Preston, in Appendix. The italics are ours. But, what is still more striking, is the fact that General Sherman himself admitted that the burning of Columbia was the act of his own troops, though he endeavored to screen them from odium by declaring them mad and irresponsible from the effects of liquor. To the Rev. A. Toomer Porter, in the bright light of the burning city, and on the day fol
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, chapter 26 (search)
stions contained in your communication of the 8th inst. The Commanding General directs, however, that you will retain Preston's battery, and support the naval expedition against the enemy's ironclads in North Edisto, as originally ordered. Resaid, which may be foiled, it will be but proper to send all disposable infantry from Sullivan's Island, and a section of Preston's or some other battery, without delay-say with ten days rations. Respectfully, your obedient servant, Thomas Jordanhe substance of what he said relative to the destruction of Columbia. Very respectfully, James L. Orr. General John S. Preston's letter to Dr. Trezevante. Columbia, Jan. 2d, 1873. Desr Sir,—I have your note asking me to state m between General Hampton and General Howard, the other persons present saying but very little. Very truly yours, John S. Preston. Extract from the Rev. A. Toomer Porter's testimony before the Committee of citizens, appointed by authority of