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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Spring Hill, engagement at (search)
Hill, in Maury county, Tenn., 10 miles from Franklin and 12 miles north of Columbia, between National troops under General Schofield and a Confederate army under General Hood. Hood had made a rapid march upon Columbia in the hope of gaining the rear of Schofield, then at Pulaski; but Schofield returned to Columbia, thus checking Hood's plan. For several days the two armies remained near each other at Columbia. On the 28th Hood made another attempt to gain Schofield's rear by a movement toSchofield returned to Columbia, thus checking Hood's plan. For several days the two armies remained near each other at Columbia. On the 28th Hood made another attempt to gain Schofield's rear by a movement to Spring Hill; but General Stanley, who was sent with his division and a large part of his artillery to Spring Hill, reached that place in time to prevent the Confederates from occupying it. During the afternoon of Nov. 29 Stanley's and Hood's advancSchofield's rear by a movement to Spring Hill; but General Stanley, who was sent with his division and a large part of his artillery to Spring Hill, reached that place in time to prevent the Confederates from occupying it. During the afternoon of Nov. 29 Stanley's and Hood's advanced troops had a considerable engagement, which resulted in further checking Hood's plans. At night the National troops left Spring Hill for Franklin, where a notable battle was fought. See Franklin, Battle of..
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America. (search)
, 1865 Fort Anderson captured by Federals under General Cox......Feb. 18, 1865 Wilmington, N. C., captured by General Schofield......Feb. 22, 1865 Secretary of the Treasury authorized to borrow $600,000,000 on bonds at not exceeding 6 per courns sine die......March 18, 1865 Battle of Bentonville, N. C.......March 19, 1865 Armies of Sherman, Terry, and Schofield join at Goldsboro, N. C.......March 23, 1865 Battle of Five Forks, Va.......March 31–April 1, 1865 Richmond evacue die by vote of 34 to 16......May 26, 1868 Mr. Stanton resigns as Secretary of War, May 26, and is succeeded by General Schofield......May 30, 1868 Ex-President James Buchanan, born 1791, dies at Wheatland, Pa.......June 1, 1868 Gen. George Stoneman assigned to 1st Military District, to replace Schofield......June 1, 1868 Gen. Irvin McDowell appointed to command 4th Military District, Dec. 28, 1867, assumes his duties......June 4, 1868 Arkansas admitted to representation by Co
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), North Carolina, (search)
is rejected at Washington, April 21; General Grant arrives at Raleigh......April 24, 1865 Gen. J. E. Johnston surrenders to Sherman; agreement signed at Bennett's house, near Durham station......April 26, 1865 Maj.-Gen. J. M. Schofield, appointed to command the Department of North Carolina, makes his headquarters at Raleigh......April, 1865 William W. Holden proclaimed provisional governor of the State by President Johnson......May 29, 1865 Maj.-Gen. Thomas H. Ruger succeeds Schofield in command of the Department of North Carolina......June, 1865 Convention called by Provisional Governor Holden meets at Raleigh, Oct. 2, repeals the ordinance of secession, adopts an ordinance prohibiting slavery, Oct. 9, and adjourns......Oct. 19, 1865 People ratify the repeal of the ordinance of secession by 20,506 to 2,002, and the ordinance prohibiting slavery by 19,039 to 3,039......Nov. 7, 1865 Governor Holden is relieved of his trust by President Johnson, and Governor Wort
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Tennessee, (search)
ttanooga.......Nov. 23-25, 1863 Longstreet repulses Federals under Gen. J. M. Shackelford at Bean's Station, east Tennessee......Dec. 14, 1863 Fort Pillow captured by Confederates under Gen. N. B. Forrest, and garrison of colored troops annihilated......April 12, 1864 Federals under Gen. A. C. Gillem surprise the Confederate Gen. John H. Morgan at the house of a Mrs. Williams in Greeneville, east Tennessee. In attempting to escape he is killed......Sept. 4, 1864 Federals under Schofield repulse Confederates under Hood at Franklin......Nov. 30, 1864 Federals retire from Franklin and occupy Nashville Dec. 1; Hood advances and partially invests Nashville......Dec. 3-14, 1864 Thomas defeats Hood at Nashville......Dec. 15-16, 1864 Constitutional amendment abolishing slavery framed by a convention which sits at Nashville, Jan. 9 to Jan. 26, 1865, ratified by a vote of the people, 21,104 to 40......Feb. 22, 1865 Legislature ratifies the Thirteenth Amendment......Apri
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Virginia, (search)
Fourteenth Amendment rejected by Virginia......1866 By act of Congress the federal government assumes the government of Virginia......March 2, 1867 General Schofield assigned to the 1st Military District......March 13, 1867 General Schofield prescribes regulations for registering voters for a State convention......May General Schofield prescribes regulations for registering voters for a State convention......May 13, 1867 Election for a convention to frame a constitution......Oct. 22, 1867 [Vote for, 107,342; against, 61,887.] Convention meets Dec. 3, adjourns Dec. 20, 1867, to......Jan. 2, 1868 Convention reassembles......Jan. 2, 1868 Convention adopts a constitution by 51 to 36......April 17, 1868 General Schofield relieGeneral Schofield relieved, and Gen. George Stoneman assigned to the command......June 1, 1868 Gen. George Stoneman relieved, and Gen. E. R. S. Canby assumes command......April 20, 1869 Virginia adopts new constitution by a majority of 39,957......July 6, 1869 [Gilbert C. Walker elected governor.] Legislature assembles at Richmond......Oct.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Wherry, William M. 1836- (search)
Wherry, William M. 1836- Military officer; born in St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 13, 1836; received a public school education, and studied law; served through the Civil War; took part in the battles of Wilson's Creek, Dallas, Kenesaw Mountain, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Franklin, Nashville, and others; aide-de-camp to General Schofield in 1862-66 and 1867-85; served in Cuba during the American-Spanish War, taking part in the battle at San Juan Hill and in the capture of Santiago; was promoted brigadier-general, United States army, Jan. 7, 1899, and retired at his own request, Jan. 18, 1899. He is the author of Battle of Wilson's Creek, Mo.; Death of General Lyon; Battles and leaders of the Civil War; and Lyon's campaign in Missouri in the Journal of the Ohio Commandery, Loyal Legion, vol. III., 1896-97.