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The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley) 1,463 127 Browse Search
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories 1,378 372 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore) 810 42 Browse Search
John Bell Hood., Advance and Retreat: Personal Experiences in the United States and Confederate Armies 606 8 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 11. (ed. Frank Moore) 565 25 Browse Search
William Tecumseh Sherman, Memoirs of General William T. Sherman . 473 17 Browse Search
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 3: The Decisive Battles. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller) 373 5 Browse Search
Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buell, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Volume 4. 372 0 Browse Search
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 3. 277 1 Browse Search
William F. Fox, Lt. Col. U. S. V., Regimental Losses in the American Civil War, 1861-1865: A Treatise on the extent and nature of the mortuary losses in the Union regiments, with full and exhaustive statistics compiled from the official records on file in the state military bureaus and at Washington 232 78 Browse Search
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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 3 (search)
tars and Stripes and the Confederate battle-flag. Portraits of General Lee were also numerously displayed. The Stars and Stripes were carried in line by nearly all of the parading organizations. Captain Daniel M. Lee was chief marshal. Atlanta, Georgia. In Atlanta the day was generally observed, markedly by the Virginia Society composed of natives of Virginia. Saturday evening, January 17th, Captain W. Gordon McCabe, reached the city. He came as the guest of the Virginia Society, anAtlanta the day was generally observed, markedly by the Virginia Society composed of natives of Virginia. Saturday evening, January 17th, Captain W. Gordon McCabe, reached the city. He came as the guest of the Virginia Society, and as the orator of the day. At the Capitol. The exercises at the Capitol were held in the House of Representatives, and commenced promptly at 8 o'clock. President Hamilton Douglas called the society to order, and after prayer by the chaplain, the Rev. Mr. Funsten, Captain McCabe was introduced. His address was upon the Life of Lee and The Defence of Petersburg. The hall was crowded with an enthusiastic audience, which was in full sympathy with the theme of the speaker. Captain McCabe
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 4 (search)
nearly Lee's campaign resembled in method and results Johnston's fighting march from Dalton to Atlanta. But there was this striking difference. When Lee reached Richmond and Petersburg, his adversbase and a shorter line of communications than he ever before possessed. When Johnston reached Atlanta his army was in as high a state of vigor, cohesion, and military devotion as Lee's, and Shermanhis aspect of his genius shone with resplendent brightness in his fighting march from Dalton to Atlanta. Compared with Lee's last campaign. The brilliancy of this campaign, the speaker continuend a shorter line of communication than he had ever before possessed; but when Johnston reached Atlanta he was nearer his own base of supplies, while Sherman, in the language of a brilliant military s friends. This trait of his character is strikingly illustrated in his retreat from Dalton to Atlanta. Both the Government and the people clammored for battle. But he knew better than either that
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 5 (search)
es. While commanding the Department of the Gulf I occasionally sent him supplies of provisions, troops, and some siege-pieces, which he mounted on the works of Atlanta, declaring thereby his intention to keep that place. After his removal from command I received this very interesting letter from him: Macon, Ga., September 1, Just before I left the army we thought the odds against us had been reduced almost six to four. I have not supposed, therefore, that Sherman could either invest Atlanta or carry it by assault. Very truly yours, J. E. Johnson. Major-General Maury. Since the great war between the States we have been often so associated as mmanders? Oh, sir, we are mightily cut down about it! The bomb-proofs and the newspapers complain of his retreats. Why, we did not miss a meal from Dalton to Atlanta, and were always ready for the fight. We never felt we were retreating. Grants opinion. During that campaign Bishop Lay went to City Point to get a pass
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Memorial services in Memphis Tenn., March 31, 1891. (search)
ine and retired south of the river and took a position in front of Atlanta, where, during his preparations to attack Sherman as he crossed throm Dalton, Georgia, until he crossed the Chattahoochie river near Atlanta. On the 6th day of May, 1864, General Sherman, with an army of niced Johnston beyond the Chattahoochie river to a point in front of Atlanta, which city was then fortified and garrisoned by several thousand State troops of Georgia, and from which position in front of Atlanta General Johnston informed the speaker soon after the war that he intendetachoochie river, leaving the State troops in the works to protect Atlanta; and that if he failed to demolish or defeat him he then intended to fall back to the fortifications around Atlanta, and hold the place as long as possible. But just as this movement was about to be inaugurfter it had been beaten, battered and broken by the battles around Atlanta, Jonesboroa, Franklin and Nashville, and he had been recalled by t
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), United Confederate Veterans. (search)
: Resolved, That in commemoration of the decease of General Joseph E. Johnston this convention desires to place on record an expression of its appreciation of the exalted character of this illustrious Confederate chieftain. 2. That as a leader of its armies in the campaigns, which in Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia have, by their achievements, made a name and fame as enduring as time, the credit is largely due to the skill and efficiency of his leadership. His retreat from Dalton to Atlanta marks him as the peer of the great historic captains, whose qualities have shone the brightest under difficulties that seemed the greatest. 3. That in the confession of that renowned General, before whose outnumbering forces he conducted his retreat, that is it was a dark day for the Federal arms when they confronted this Confederate leader on the Chattahoochie, we have the highest tribute to his soldierly capacity and skill. 4. That the peculiar fitness of such a record by this conve
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Monument to the Confederate dead at Fredericksburg, Virginia, unveiled June 10, 1891. (search)
ney, an ex-Confederate navy officer who served with distinction throughout the war. Graves Garnished with garlands. The graves of the dead were elaborately decorated, while the band, under the leadership of Professor Andrew Bowering, discoursed sweet music familiar to every Southern soldier. At the conclusion of the exercises a salute of thirteen guns was fired under the direction of Comrade G. T. Downing, who served in the Army of Northern Virginia in the Milledge artillery of Atlanta, Georgia, Nelson's battalion, Jackson's corps. As the echo of the last gun died away up the valley the sun sank to rest in a bed of gold and crimson clouds, and the heroes who responded to their country's call and followed Lee, Jackson and Stuart, conquering, yet unconquering, and gave their life in the defence of their country, were left alone in their bed of glory, covered with flowers of fidelity wet with the tears of love. The monument unveiled. The monument was erected by the Ladie
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Index. (search)
commands the Sixteenth Va. Infantry, 7. Kilmer, Geo. L., his article The Dash into the Crater, 25. Lane, Gen. James H., 51; his brigade, Glimpses of Army Life in 1864, 406. Lee, Gen., Fitz., orders disbanding of cavalry, 387, Lee, Gen. G. W. C., 72. Lee, Capt. James K., 431. Lee, Gen. R. E., on battle of Malvern Hill, 62; mentioned, 81; first observance of his birthday at Richmond, 133; Petersburg. 148; Portsmouth, 150; Alexandria, 151; Norfolk, 152; Fredericksburg, 153; Atlanta, Ga., 153; Baltimore, Md.. 15; New York City, 157; war horses of, 388. Lee Camp, Action on the Death of Gen. J. E. Johnston, 159 Lee. Gen. W. H. F., 126. Ledlie. Gen., 53, 26. Letcher, Gov., John, Burning of the home of, 393. Lincoln County, N. C., Birth-place of heroes, 223. Littlepage, Capt. H. B., 364. Loehr, Col. Charles T., on Point Lookout., 97. Long, Gen. A. L., Death of, 81. Lovenstein, Hon., Wm., 364. McCabe, Capt., W. Gordon, Addresses by, 22, 35, 37, 153.