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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 28. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), A secret-service episode [from the Richmond, Va., Dispatch, October 21, 1900.] (search)
A secret-service episode [from the Richmond, Va., Dispatch, October 21, 1900.] Affecting the success of the first battle of Manassas. （Captain Louis Zimmer was an early member of the famous F company, of Richmond, which supplied so many officers to the Confederate army from the rank of general, downward. He resided here for many years prior to the war, and was very popular. He has a letter also from Colonel Walter H. Taylor, formerly adjutant-general of the Army of Northern Virginia, confirming his important services to the Southern Confederacy. He was first appointed lieutenant by Governor Letcher, and afterward promoted to captain in the ordnance department.) Virginia military Institute, August 22, 1878. My Dear Sir,—I was very much gratified at the receipt of your letter of the 19th. I well remember you, and how your valuable services to the State in the time of her great peril led the Governor and Council to promote you. But for your services at that time we cou
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 28. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Personal reminiscences of the last days of Lee and his Paladins. (search)
hat it would serve her right to camp right there in her lawn, take what we wanted, and pay for nothing, but that it would be a bad example to set, especially in such lawless times, and that we must go on, which we did, to Charlotte Courthouse, four miles further, the longest four miles that I ever rode. On reaching there, our little party broke up into sections, General Mahone, Captain Patterson, Captain Stevens, I think, and myself, going to Mr. S——'s, who formerly lived at Westover, on James river, but who had sold his place during the war and moved up to Charlotte Courthouse, to be out of reach of the enemy. Its location was such, that it was supposed that not even a Yankee could ever find it. Mr. S—— was not at home, but was out in the woods dodging capture, as Mrs. S—— told us, but she received us as only a patriotic Virginia woman could receive a soldier, gave us supper of hot rolls, broiled chicken and coffee! And such rolls, such chicken and such coffee! The savor o
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 28. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.5 (search)
Charlotte Cavalry. [from the Richmond, Va., Dispatch, May 27, 1900 ] A brief history of the gallant command. Its Record a splendid one From its organization to the end of the war. In the charging Squadron. With roll added. The following sketch of the Charlotte Cavalry has been offered for file in the Charlotte county court, together with the roll of the company: The Charlotte Cavalry left Charlotte Courthouse, Virginia, May 16, 1861, having been called into service bt of ground was contested, and every possible hindrance imposed in the enemy's advance. We made charge after charge, and had many skirmishes. At Buchanan, so closely was the rear guard pursued that some of it could not cross the bridge over James river before we set it afire, and had to swim the river. Hunter and Crook were thus delayed by McCausland until General Early could be sent to save Lynchburg. As a reward for the gallant conduct of this squadron in that march a month's furlough wa
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 28. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.9 (search)
How the Seven days battle around Richmond began. [from the Richmond, Va., Times, July 1, 1900.] The dash and romance of war is supposed to surround the cavalry branch of the service, but at times the red artillery comes in for its share, as was the case in the opening of the Seven Days fight around the capital of the Confederacy. Everyone knows that for a week General Lee, in command of that grand old organization, the Army of Northern Virginia, attacked, defeated and drove the Army of the Potomac, under General McClellan, from one battlefield to another, finally penning him up on the banks of the James River, under shelter of the Federal gunboats, but very few at this late day can recall the incidents preceding the opening of the first day's fight at Mechanicsville, and how General Lee manoeuvered to uncover the heavy works built by McClellan across the road leading from Richmond to and beyond the Chickahominy river. For weeks after the battle of Seven Pines General M
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 28. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.10 (search)
The barn-burners. [from the Richmond, Va., Dispatch, July, 1900.] A Chapter of Sheridan's raid up the Valley. Much fire but little fighting. Scouting in rear of the Enemy—Close calls and hair-breadth escapes Interestingly related by a participant. In September, 1864, Sheridan advanced up the Valley of Virginia as far as Harrisonburg. Here he lay perhaps two weeks or more, falling back on the morning of the sixth of October, burning everything before him—every barn, mill, or other structure containing food for man or beast, driving before him on all roads from mountain to mountain all the live stock that could be found, thus executing that famous order which was intended to make this section a waste, which a crow could not fly over without carrying his rations with him. Behind the lines before the burning. While Sheridan occupied Harrisonburg, his wagon-trains and their escorts were constantly harrassed along the Valley pike by a small, impromptu troop le
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 28. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Glowing tribute to General R. E. Lee. (search)
had so many more opportunities of judging his worth as a strategist and as a tactician than any mere students of war can ever have, that what you say of him is specially valuable. As a man, he will ever stand out in American history on the same level as Washington, the lofty minded national hero. As a great military genius he will be by future generations classed with the very few world-known leaders of armies who tower above humanity as leaders born of God to lead others. The more one studies his private character as a Christian and as a patriot, the more lovable and estimable he stands out before us; the more we know of his history in public life, the more all men must admire his devotion to country and to duty. And when the scientific soldier, with map before him, analyzes his campaigns, he is struck with his highly cultivated military genius. With many thanks, believe me to be, Very faithfully yours, (Signed) Wolseley. To General T. S. Garnett, Richmond, Virginia.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 28. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Confederate States Navy and a brief history of what became of it. [from the Richmond, Va. Times December 30, 1900.] (search)
The Confederate States Navy and a brief history of what became of it. [from the Richmond, Va. Times December 30, 1900.] Interesting data carefully Compiled from the memoranda of John L. Porter, the distinguished Chief Constructor of the Confederate States Navy. By John W. H. Porter. The following interesting and instruclmico—Side-wheel, two guns. Accidentally sunk at Savannah in 1863. Teaser—Wooden tug, two guns, bought at Richmond in 1861, and captured by the Federals in James river in 1862. Tennessee—Iron-clad, six guns. Built at Mobile and captured in battle of Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864. Thomas Jefferson—Side-wheel merchant steamer, formerly the Jamestown. Seized at Richmond in 1861 and mounted two guns. She was sunk by the Confederates, May, 1862, at Drewry's Bluff to obstruct James river. torpedo—Wooden tug, two guns, burned by Confederates at Richmond. Tuscaloosa—Iron-clad, four guns. Burned by Confederates at at the fall of Mobile in 1865.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 28. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), How Lieut. Walter Bowie of Mosby's command met his end. [from the Richmond, Va., Times, June 23, 1900. (search)
How Lieut. Walter Bowie of Mosby's command met his end. [from the Richmond, Va., Times, June 23, 1900. In the McClure Magazine for December, 1898, an account of the death of Lieutenant Walter Bowie, of Mosby's Command, appears over the signature of Roy Stannard Baker, in which he cleverly shows how Detective Trail secured the Lieutenant's shot-gun from his home in Prince George county, Maryland, and with it followed him and his two comrades while scouting in Maryland during the war ber, 1864. Lieutenant Walter Bowie, Company F, 43d Virginia Battalion (Mosby's Battalion), received intelligence that the White House at Annapolis, Md., was not guarded, and that with a small force the Governor could be captured and conveyed to Richmond, Va. This the Lieutenant reported to Colonel Mosby and asked for permission to capture His Excellency and hold him as a hostage for friends of his in southern Maryland, who had been lodged in the old Capitol prison at Washington, because of their
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 28. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.15 (search)
Efforts made to establish a Central Confederacy in 1861. [from the Richmond, Va., Times June 19, 1900] An important document. Virginia among the States. Active interest taken by Marylands executive and others to form the proposed New Government. A document has recently been published in an obscure portion of the Records of the War Between the States which shows that just prior to the outbreak of the conflict between the States negotiations were begun looking to the formation of a Central Confederacy, in addition to the Southern Confederacy, in event of the dissolution of the Union. The States included in these negotiations were Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, Missouri and Ohio. To most historians the fact that such a Confederacy was in contemplation is a surprise, and for them awaits the task of tracing out the beginning, the progress and the termination of the negotiations. The only document which has thus far come to light
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 28. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The correspondence of Gen. Robt. E. Lee. (search)
do but to retreat. Fears that the time has passed when he can take the offensive with advantage. R. E. Lee, May 30, 1863, page 834, to Seddon. Recommends that troops be brought from South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Cape Fear Department and James river. Asks to be relieved of the command of the Cape Fear Department. R. E. Lee, June 2, 1863, page 848, to Davis.Regrets to lose Jenkins' and Ransom's Brigades, good officers and veteran troops. Comments on D. H. Hill's actions. R. E. Lat any point, compels that of the enemy, and his numbers being limited, tends to relieve all other threatened localities. Page 946.Abstract from the Department of North Carolina, Major General D. H. Hill Commanding, Headquarters near Richmond, Virginia, June 30th, 1863. Permanent force: Clingman's Brigade, Cook's Brigade,Officers, 1,308. Martin's Brigade, Colquitt's Brigade,Aggregate present, 22,822. Jenkins' Brigade. Ransom's Brigade, Unattached Infantry,Pieces of Field arti
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