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The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 8: Soldier Life and Secret Service. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), Military information and supply (search)
proclivity for early news that should advise our enemy days in advance? The newspaper correspondents pitched their tents in the wake of the army, but they themselves were more than likely to be found with the advance-guard. Not a few of the plucky newspaper men fell on the field of battle, while others, like Richardson of the Tribune, endured imprisonment. at Amelia Court House. The courier had to ride southward across a dozen miles of dubious country. It was nip and tuck whether Yank or Reb first laid hands on him, and when he finally reached the wearied leader, and, rousing to the occasion, Grant decided to ride at once through the darkness to Sheridan's side, and set forth with only a little escort and the scout as guide, two staff-officers, thoroughly suspicious, strapped the latter to his saddle, linked his horse with theirs, and cocked their revolvers at his back. That scout rode those long miles back to Jetersville with these words occasionally murmured into his ears, At
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 8: Soldier Life and Secret Service. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), Glimpses of the Confederate army (search)
Gettysburg campaign. Among the amusements in camp, card-playing was of course included; seven--up and vingt-et-un, I believe, were popular. And the pipe was Johnnie Reb's frequent solace. His tobacco, at any rate, was the real thing—genuine, no makebelieve, like his coffee. Often there were large gatherings of the men, night hen time lay heavy on their hands. Among the amusements in camp, card-playing was of course included. Seven-up and Vingt-et-un were popular. And the pipe was Johnnie Reb's frequent solace. His tobacco, at any rate, was the real thing—genuine, no make-believe, like his coffee. Often one might see large gatherings of the men nigtaken early in the war is indicated by the presence of the Negroes. The one with an axe seems about to chop firewood for the use of the cooks. A little later, Johnnie Reb considered himself fortunate if he had anything to cook. they march into Pennsylvania, in June, 1863. See how many of them are barefooted-literally hundreds i
John G. B. Adams, Reminiscences of the Nineteenth Massachusetts Regiment, Chapter 9: regiment ordered home.--receptions.--my first call upon Governor Andrew.--return to the front. (search)
ake a turn in the rope. It was a horrible sight, and set me forever against execution by hanging. After he was pronounced dead by the surgeon he was taken down, placed in his coffin, and lowered in a grave that had been prepared. The troops marched past and looked into the grave. I presume that the impressions desired were produced upon the minds of the men, but the remarks were that it was too bad to hang men when they were so hard to get, and if they had let him alone a few weeks Johnnie Reb would have saved them the trouble. The monotony of camp life was relieved by details for three days picket duty. Our ranks were being increased by the return of detailed men and the arrival of recruits. Many were ordered to the ranks who had not carried a musket since the day they enlisted. The transportation being reduced to one wagon to a brigade, several who were ordered back were drivers of the festive mule. Among this number was Will Curtis of Company A. One day in passing the
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 3 (search)
the rest. The Doctor said that in point of service he was the oldest man in the regiment, and that counting by seniority he was entitled to ride five yards in front of Colonel Jones. Referring to the governor's fifty-year prophecy, he said that at the end of that time Norfolk would be a Liverpool, Lynchburg an Edinboroa, Richmond a Paris, and Farmville a London. The Doctor concluded by comparing Lee's memory to the brightly-shining morning star. After this Judge F. R. Farrar (Johnnie Reb.) and others spoke. At Barton Heights. The Lee-birthday ball, which took place at Barton Heights at night, was one of the most brilliant social events that has ever enlivened the pretty little suburban town. The dance took place in the Wigwam, which was handsomely decorated for the occasion, and nearly fifty couples were present. Music was furnished by string and brass bands, and a splendid supper was served. Judge Flournoy's speech. Hon. Henry W. Flournoy was the orator of
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 20 (search)
d Nashville penitentiary, with some forty others captured at the same place. My experience at these points was about the same as yours. In some instances great kindness was shown me. One cavalryman as he passed by me said: Poor little Johnnie (I was seventeen years old), here's a coat; you'll need it where you're going; and another pitched me a Bible, saying: Read this and be a good boy. But as we got further away from the front our troubles began. At Nashville an Irishman wanted to killa Reb, and when some one suggested he could find a few where we came from he lost his temper entirely, and cursed the whole South generally, and our little squad particularly. We remained one night in the penitentiary, where the hard rock floors in the halls of the prison were not conducive to sleep; but thanks to the kind United States soldier who gave me the overcoat, I was better off than the others, and managed to catch a few hours' sleep. The trip the rest of the way was without incident, ex
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Index (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), J (search)
Jenkins Ferry, Ark., II., 352. Jennings, Bob, I., 179. Jericho Ford, Va., III., 71, 322. Jericho Mills, Va., pontoon bridge at, approaches to, V., 220. Jerome, signal officer receiving signals at Elk Mountain, Md. , VIII., 320, 321. Jesup, T. S., IX., 285. Jetersville, Va.; scouts ride to, III., 309; V., 268. Jewett, J. H., IX., 330, 331. John brown's body, IX., 17, 154. John Burns of Gettysburg, Francis Bret Harte, IX., 35, 206. Johnnie Reb, VIII., 124. Johnnie Rebs, VIII., 121. Johnny Rebs, IV., 190. Johns, a surgeon, VII., 222. Johns Island, S. C., III., 326. Johnson, A.: VII., 205, 207 seq., 208; IX., 128; X., 19, 48. Johnson, A. R.: II., 322, 352; IV., 318; X., 269. Johnson, B. R.: I., 34, 360; II., 256, 257, 282, 396; III., 330; IX., 311; X., 295. Johnson, B. T.: I., 342; III., 328; V., 108. Johnson, E.: III., 57, 62, 64, 70, 160, 306, 320; VII., 171; IX., 213; X.,