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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 2. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Electrical torpedoes as a system of defence. (search)
stroyed in war, by electrical torpedoes, were by the torpedo department operating under my immediate command, and I may add the only ones, that I am aware of. Those who are not well acquainted with the history of our civil war will find ample proof of my statements on file in the Navy Department at Washington, as also by reference to Admirals Porter and S. P. Lee, and Commander W. B. Cushing, United States Navy, for the fact that an efficient system of torpedo defences did exist on the James river, during the war, and to the Hon. S. R. Mallory; Captain J. M. Brooke, inventor of the Merrimac, the Brooke Gun, and the deep-sea sounding apparatus; and also to Captain Wm. H. Parker, formerly Superintendent of the Confederate Naval School, that I organized and commanded these defences, and was the first to make them successful. There are volumes of evidence to this effect that can be produced when necessary. I hold letters from the three last named gentlemen, and from the late Gene
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 2. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The relative strength of the armies of Generals Lee and Grant. (search)
rence to the campaign of 1864 from the Rapidan to James river, General Badeau makes this remarkable statement: s two forces in the Valley of Virginia and on the James river (each at least one hundred miles from the Wilderns two forces in the Valley of Virginia and on the James river are included in the estimate of his strength. Led effective men — to operate on the north side of James river, Richmond being your objective point. To the forBaltimore was added to his army before it reached James River, is shown by the following extract from Mr. Stantthern Virginia, embracing all the troops north of James river, including those usually kept in the Valley, so ta, and the other (Pickett's) to the south-side of James river. The strength of that entire corps was then a liother outlying troops on special service north of James river. So that in reality General Lee's entire force wr Beauregard, against Butler on the south side of James river. These troops did not make up the losses at the
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 2. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), General Lee's final and full report of the Pennsylvania campaign and battle of Gettysburg. (search)
al verbal errors in the printed copy (notably the one to which General Early calls attention, the printing of Newton instead of Pughtown), and supplies several paragraphs which the printed copy omits. These omissions refer to the conduct of our officers and men, and to our captures at Gettysburg. With this explanation we give the report entire as follows: Pennsylvania campaign.headquarters Army of Northern Virginia, January, 1864. General S. Cooper, A. & I. General C. S. A., Richmond, Va.: General — I have the honor to submit a detailed report of the operations of this army from the time it left the vicinity of Fredericksburg early in June to its occupation of the line of the Rapidan in August. Upon the retreat of the Federal army commanded by Major-General Hooker from Chancellorsville, it reoccupied the ground north of the Rappahannock, opposite Fredericksburg, where it could not be attacked except at a disadvantage. It was determined to draw it from this positi
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 2. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Patriotic letters of Confederate leaders. (search)
uished an officer, whose personal acquaintance it has always been my desire to make, and whom Russia will be proud to welcome on her soil. Believe me, my dear Captain Maury, your sincere well wisher, Constantine, Grand Admiral of Russia. Richmond, Va., 29th October, 1861. Admiral — Your letter reached me only a few days ago. It fills me with emotions. In it I am offered the hospitalities of a great and powerful Empire, with the Grand Admiral of its fleets for patron and friend. Induission of only one sentence, which does not affect its general significance. The correspondence will illustrate the relations which prevailed between the two distinguished patriots, and is alike honorable to both: President Davis's answer.Richmond, Va., August 11, 1863. General R. E. Lee, Commanding Army of Northern Virginia: Yours of the 8th instant has just been received. I am glad that you concur so entirely with me as to the wants of our country in this trying hour, and am happy to
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 2. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Resources of the Confederacy in February, 1865. (search)
in no way liable to be interfered with by any one. 3d. That a minimum supply of food and clothing should be furnished by the Subsistence and Quartermaster Departments. The impediments to the importation of such supplies as must still come from abroad, must be overcome, as they arise, by individual energy and resource. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, (Signed) J. Gorgas, Brigadier-General, Chief of Ordnance. Annual report no. 1. [Copy.] Ordnance office, Richmond, Va., October 13, 1864. Hon. J. A. Seddon, Secretary of War: I have the honor to present the following general view of the operations of my department for the year ending September 30, and of its present condition and prospects. I refer briefly to the more important branches of supply: Small Arms--The chief supply has been from importations, which, since the loss of the vessels belonging to this Bureau, have been very light, not to exceed say on this side of the Mississippi 30,000 duri
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 2. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Resources of the Confederacy in February, 1865. (search)
No. 6. Office Chief Commissary of North Carolina, Greensboroa, 8th February, 1865. Major S. B. French, C. S., Richmond, Virginia: Major — Herewith I hand semi-monthly statement of subsistence stores on hand in the State on 31st ultimo. Pork. Office Chief Commissary for Alabama, Mobile, 25th January, 1565. Colonel L. B. Northrup, Commissary-General, Richmond, Virginia: Colonel — On the 15th of December, Major French dispatched me that the Secretary of War had authorized payment Chief Commissary of North Carolina, Greensboroa, 2d February, 1865. Colonel L. B. Northrup, Commissary-General, Richmond, Virginia: Colonel--* * * My officers are without funds, and their efforts to secure subsistence are paralyzed in consequency, (Signed) Frank G. Ruffin, Lieutenant-Colonel and C. S. Foreign supplies. Bureau of foreign supplies, Richmond, Va., February 9, 1865. General John C. Breckinridge, Secretary of War: General — I have the honor to acknowledge the r<
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 2. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Editorial paragraphs. (search)
incerer regard for General Gardner than myself, from what I knew of him in Mexico, where he made at Telegraph Hill the most glorious fight of the war. We have deemed it but just to make this explanation, that a gallant, though unfortunate soldier, may not rest under the shadow of even unintentional censure. We take pleasure in inserting the following, as we esteem it a privilege to do anything in our power to promote the noble object contemplated: Lee monument Association, Richmond, Va., July, 1876. To stimulate collections for the Lee Monument Fund, the Board of Managers will send by mail, to any college, school, lodge, club, military or civic association, which shall contribute $10, a lithograph of General Lee on Traveler, 18x14 inches. A small weekly contribution will secure a handsome ornament for the school, lodge, club room or armory. These lithographs might be acceptably used as rewards of merit in lieu of medals, books, &c., to which end they will be suppli
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 2. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 3.16 (search)
Sims, Lieutenant-Colonel Quartermaster. Brigadier-General Lawton, Quartermaster-General. Confederate States of America, War Department, Engineer Bureau, Richmond, Virginia, 16th February, 1865. Hon. J. C. Breckinridge, Secretary War: Sir — I have somewhat delayed answering the circular from your office of the 7th instant, i With great respect, Your obedient servant, J. F. Gilmer, Major-General and Chief of Bureau. Confederate States of America, Surgeon-General's Office, Richmond, Virginia, February 9th, 1865. Sir — In reply to the circular of the 7th instant, from your office, I have the honor to submit the following report: By recent ithrough our lines in Mississippi and Alabama, no fear need be entertained that the sick and wounded of the army will suffer for the want of any of the essential articles of the supply table. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, S. P. Moore, Surgeon-General C. S. A. Hon. John C. Breckinridge, Secretary of War, Richmond, Va.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 2. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Defence of Charleston from July 1st to July 10th, 1864. (search)
navy, for his ready and efficient co-operation. Besides his vigilance in watching the approaches to the harbor, he placed at my diposal a naval battalion armed as infantry (Lieutenant Dozier, Confederate States Navy, commanding), which served well and faithfully in the works on James' island, and he also reinforced Fort Johnston with a small detachment. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, Sam. Jones, Major-General Commanding. To General S. Cooper, A. & I. General C. S. A., Richmond, Va. Report of General W. B. Taliaferro. headquarters 7TH military district, South Carolina, James' Island, July 23d, 1864. Major Stringfellow, A. A. G.: Major — I have the honor to report the operations of the troops under my command for the eight days commencing on the 2d instant, during which time the enemy made several attacks at various points of this district, and a determined and persistent effort to reduce our Stono batteries, turn our southern lines of works, and to hold
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 2. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Editorial paragraphs. (search)
eneral Henry A. Wise, General J. D. Imboden, and W. H. Parker. From General A. L. Long, Charlottesville, Virginia--Letter explaining previous paper on the Seacoast defences of South Carolina and Georgia. From Captain John K. Mitchell, Richmond, Virginia--Letter on the capture of New Orleans, enclosing Finding and opinion of a Naval Court of Inquiry exonerating him from all blame in that affair. From Captain A. F. Warley--A paper in reply to portions of Captain C. W. Read's Recollections of the Confederate Navy. From Carlton McCarthy, Richmond, Virginia--Paper No. 3 on Detailed Minutiae of soldier life. Our annual meeting comes off on Thursday evening, November the 2d, and we cordially invite the attendanee of our members from every section. The Virginia Division of the Association of the Army of Northern Virginia will have its Reunion on the night of the 2d of November, and the two meetings will attract a number of old Confederates, with whom it will be pleasant to m
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