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Thomas C. DeLeon, Four years in Rebel capitals: an inside view of life in the southern confederacy, from birth to death., Why no pursuit after Manassas. (search)
our pursuit; the strong forces occupying the works near Georgetown, Arlington and Alexandria; the certainty, too, that General Patterson, if needed, would reach Washington with his army of more than 30,000, sooner than we could; and the condition and inadequate means of the army in ammunition, provision and transportation, prevented any serious thoughts of advancing against the Capital. To the second question, I reply, that it has never been feasible for the army to advance further than it has done — to the line of Fairfax Courthouse, with its advanced posts at Upton's, Munson's and Mason's Hills. After a conference at Fairfax Courthouse with the three senior General officers, you announced it to be impracticable to give this army the strength which those officers considered necessary to enable it to assume the offensive. Upon which, I drew it back to its present position. Most respectfully your obedient servant, J. E. Johnston. A true copy: G. W. C. Lee, Col. and A. D. C
General James Longstreet, From Manassas to Appomattox, Chapter 7: Seven Pines, or Fair Oaks. (search)
as early as possible to the point at which the road to New Bridge turns off. Should there be cause for haste, Major-General McLaws, on your approach, will be ordered to leave his ground for you, that he may reinforce General Longstreet. Most respectfully your obedient servant, J. E. Johnston. General Johnston's order for General Huger read: Headquarters Department of Northern Virginia, May 30, 1862, 8.30 P. M. Major-General Huger: General,-- The reports of Major-General D. H. Hill garles City road, learn at once the route to the main roads, to Richmond on your right and left, especially those to the left, and try to find guides. Be ready, if an action should begin on your left, to fall upon the enemy's left flank. Most respectfully your obedient servant, J. E. Johnston. P. S.--It is necessary to move very early. Rebellion Record, vol. XI. part i. p. 938. The Nine Miles road takes the name from the distance by that road from Richmond to Seven Pines. The Wi
General James Longstreet, From Manassas to Appomattox, Chapter28: Gettysburg-Third day. (search)
Emmitsburg road, supported by infantry, in front of Merritt's brigade of cavalry. When satisfied that the work of preparation was all that it could be with the means at hand, I wrote Colonel Walton, of the Washington Artillery,-- Headquarters, July 3, 1863. Colonel,-- Let the batteries open. Order great care and precision in firing. When the batteries at the Peach Orchard cannot be used against the point we intend to attack, let them open on the enemy's on the rocky hill. Most respectfully, James Longstreet, Lieutenant-General, Commanding. At the same time a note to Alexander directed that Pickett should not be called until the artillery practice indicated fair opportunity. Then I rode to a woodland hard by, to lie down and study for some new thought that might aid the assaulting column. In a few minutes report came from Alexander that he would only be able to judge of the effect of his fire by the return of that of the enemy, as his infantry was not exposed to vi
Varina Davis, Jefferson Davis: Ex-President of the Confederate States of America, A Memoir by his Wife, Volume 2, Chapter 80: General Joseph E. Johnston and the Confederate treasure. (search)
take to be an interview. In that conversation, therefore, a good deal was said which nothing could induce me to say for publication, notably what relates to Confederate treasure at Greensborough. Besides this, the narrative is inaccurate, so much so that I will not undertake to correct it, and it contains letters which not only did not come from me, but which have not been in my possession for years. So I beg you to publish this to relieve me of responsibility for the narrative. Most respectfully yours, J. E. Johnston. Washington, December 20, 1881. In this so-called disclaimer, General Johnston shelters himself under the plea that he did not mean to make his slanderous accusation publicly, but he did not deny saying that Mr. Davis appropriated to his own use two millions and a half dollars of Confederate treasure. He wrote nothing could induce me to say for publication what he did say. That he did know that he was being interviewed by a representative of the Press, a
General Joseph E. Johnston, Narrative of Military Operations During the Civil War, Chapter 7 (search)
inion concerning which you questioned me was entirely unfounded. But, whether well founded or unfounded, that opinion was a thing of the past when first brought to your notice, and therefore I cannot feel that the having once entertained it is a military offense, or that the manner in which I attempted to extenuate my misapprehension of the Honorable Secretary's telegram of May 9th, makes me obnoxious to the imputations of your letter, especially those of the concluding paragraph. Most respectfully Your obedient servant, (Signed) J. E. Johnston, General. In a letter from the War Department, dated the 6th, the temporary rebuilding of the railroad-bridge at Jackson was suggested to me — the work to be under the direction of the engineer-officers of the army; its object, the bringing off the rolling-stock and a part of the iron of the Mississippi Central Railroad. A part of that rolling-stock, not in daily use, was then at Grenada, where the principal officers of the railroad c
General Joseph E. Johnston, Narrative of Military Operations During the Civil War, Chapter 14 (search)
note, through the Adjutant-General, which that officer promised to put into his hands next morning. He also promised to obtain a reply as soon as possible. Richmond, December 21, 1864. General: In referring to my report of October 20th, in your office, I saw and read the President's indorsement upon it. I respectfully ask his Excellency to permit the substance, at least, of the communications referred to by him, to be furnished to me, as well as the names of their authors. My object is to meet, as fully as possible, whatever in those letters differs from the statements in my report. I regret the want of fullness in the report, but am gratified to find that the President understands the cause of it. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, J. E. Johnston, General. General S. Cooper, A. & I. General. No reply to this note was ever received, so that I now have no more knowledge of the statements in question than that gained by reading the President's indorsement.
General Joseph E. Johnston, Narrative of Military Operations During the Civil War, Letters. (search)
tween us, which we must never permit. Most respectfully, Your obedient servant, J. E. Johnston, atever other orders may be necessary. Most respectfully, Your obedient servant, J. E. Johnston, makes the want of them felt the more. Most respectfully, Your obedient servant, J. E. Johnston, ey district from that of the Potomac. Most respectfully, Your obedient servant, J. E. Johnston, good deal to the south of Winchester. Most respectfully, Your obedient servant, J. E. Johnston, my for local service — in the Valley. Most respectfully, Your obedient servant, J. E. Johnston, distributed, Vicksburg is in danger. Most respectfully, Your obedient servant, J. E. Johnston, rters, which I shall reach to-morrow. Most respectfully, Your obedient servant, J. E. Johnston, ell into your hands at Murfreesboroa. Most respectfully, Your obedient servant, J. E. Johnston, Allow me to repeat that suggestion. Most respectfully, Your obedient servant, J. E. Johnston, [20 more...]
The Daily Dispatch: April 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], Vice-President Stephens. (search)
elled to decline the honor: Richmond, Va. April 25, 1861. To the Hon. A. H. Stephens, Commissioner of the Confederate States of America: Sir: The members of the Virginia State Convention, as a compliment to your official mission, and to your high individual character, tender to you a supper at such time as may suit your convenience. Jeremiah Morton, John R. Chambliss, William M. Tredway, J. G. Holladay, Thomas S. Flournoy, Charles K. Mallory. C. R. Slaughter. Most respectfully, Richmond, Va. 25th April, 1861. Gentlemen: Your very kind note, tendering me the compliment of a supper, has just been handed to me. This manifestation of regard for me personally and officially, be assured is very highly appreciated, and under ordinary circumstances it would afford me great pleasure to meet you and the members generally of your Convention around the festive board. But in the present state of public affairs, with the press of demands on my time and
The Daily Dispatch: June 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], Army Hospital Practice. (search)
e of Captain in the United States Navy. For more than a half century it has been the pride of my life to hold office under the Government of the United States. For twenty-five years I have been engaged in active service, and have never seen my flag dishonored or the American arms disgraced by defeat. It was the hope of my old age that I might die, as I had lived, an officer in the navy of a free Government. This hope has been taken from me. In adopting the policy of coercion, you have denied to millions of freemen the rights of the Constitution. In its stead you have placed the will of a sectional party, and now demand submission in the name of an armed force. As one of the oldest soldiers in America, I protest — in the name of humanity — against this "war against brethren." I cannot fight against the Constitution while pretending to fight for it. You will, therefore, oblige me by accepting my resignation. Most respectfully, Isaac Mayo, Captain United States Navy
The Daily Dispatch: August 22, 1861., [Electronic resource], Subscriptions to the Dispatch. (search)
ank you for the flattering terms of your appeal, and need hardly give utterance to the universal appreciation of the warm-hearted sons of your native land, of whom I have no doubt you are an honorable type. Allow me to add that our President has given the official assurance, and our gallant General is too well known to the authorities of the United States for them to doubt, that no effort to lessen the horrors of war and to confine it to the strictest civilized usage will be spared. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, J. E. B. Stewart. Col. First Cavalry C. S. A. Com'dng, To J. H. McCunn, commanding brigade United States forces. General M'Cunn to Captain Jones. Brigade H'quarters, Near Alex. Va., August 13th, 1861. To Capt. Jones. 1st Virginia Cavalry: Dear Sir: --I am perhaps overstepping military custom and usages thus communicating with you. The holy mission in which I am engaged is my only apology. Col. Cameron was a warm personal friend of mine, and f
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