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Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862., Part II: Correspondence, Orders, and Returns. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott), Confederate correspondence, Etc. (search)
iffith's brigade961,3611,4151,7362,320 Hogg's brigade1182,0552,0612,4083,750 Little's brigade1952,2962,3613,0104,512 Whitfield's (Texas) Legion486967139601,239 32d Mississippi31407407488791 Cavalry3314,6727,37810,25413,318 Artillery1192,290 Tkansas Infantry446477 Hebert's regiment, 3d Louisiana Infantry636759 Greer's regiment Texas Dismounted Cavalry707989 Whitfield's Legion Texas Dismounted Cavalry1,0071,239 MacDonald's battery (Missouri) artillery100100  3,3274,371 -----Brigade.d: Capt. R. M. Hooe, assistant adjutant and acting inspector general. Surg. F. M. Hereford, chief surgeon. Capt. George Whitfield, chief quartermaster. First Lieut. M. B. Ruggles, aide-de-camp. Maj. E. S. Ruggles, volunteer aide-de-camp. isiana). 16th Arkansas.Greer's regiment Texas Dismounted Cavalry. Gates' Missouri Dismounted Cavalry. Wade's battery.Whitfield's regiment Texas Dismounted Cavalry.  MacDonald's battery. Third Brigade. Col. A. Macfarlane commanding. McCulloch'
General Joseph E. Johnston, Narrative of Military Operations During the Civil War, Chapter 7 (search)
toward Grenada; and another, of equal strength, advancing from the vicinity of Grand Junction, as if to meet it. Brigadier-General from sent his nearest troops (Whitfield's brigade) in pursuit of the party from Yazoo City; and Major-General Lee took prompt measures to unite Chalmers's and Ferguson's brigades with them. BrigadiBrigadier-General Whitfield pressed forward rapidly to Duck Hill; but, having learned there that the two Federal parties had united at Grenada, he turned back, and destroyed, in his retreat along the railroad, all the rolling-stock that was found on it. The two Federal parties united were at the same time moving to the north, after luring regiments of Federal cavalry, with a field-battery, advanced toward Canton from the direction of Vernon; but General Jackson, coming from Livingston, interposed Whitfield's brigade of his division, upon which the Federal troops retired. The following telegram from General Bragg, dated the 29th, came to me in Oxford on that day
General Joseph E. Johnston, Narrative of Military Operations During the Civil War, Telegrams. (search)
he paroled troops from Vicksburg offers a hard alternative under the pressure of our present condition. Jefferson Davis. Savannah, Georgia, July 27, 18l1. Immediately after our return to Jackson after its occupation by the forces under General Grant, I was ordered by General Johnston to furnish the Southern Railroad authorities all the means within the power of my department to rebuild the bridge across Pearl River, and repair the railroad-track beyond it. I at once assigned Major George Whitfield, then on duty with me (afterward assigned to the important duty of repairs of railroads destroyed by the enemy), to this special duty. Negroes in large numbers were impressed, sufficient transportation afforded, materials furnished, and mechanics and skilled laborers employed, and placed under control of the railroad authorities. The work was vigorously prosecuted, and would have been completed in a few days but for the occupation by the forces under General Sherman. L. Mimms, M
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 46 (search)
yself to have been particularly fortunate in the selection of Chief Quartermaster of the Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana. Major L. Mims entered upon the duties of that office immediately on my assuming command, and has proved himself eminently qualified for the position; his energy and capacity I have rarely seen equalled. I believe that no man could have done more with the means at his disposal. Major Mims was greatly aided by that most excellent and efficient officer, Major Geo. Whitfield, Quartermaster, in charge of the transportation department. Major Johnston, Chief of Subsistence, has been untiring in his efforts to provide for so large a command; he had great difficulties to contend with, and generally has met them successfully. I am also greatly indebted to my Chief Paymaster, Major A. B. Cooke, for the ability and energy he has displayed in the execution of the business of his office. To Major G. L. Gillespie, Chief Commissary of General Stevenson's division,
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 61 (search)
ng has been heard of him since. I also have the gratification to name the members of my staff who served with me on this occasion, viz.: Lieutenant L. D. Sandidge, corps artillery Confederate States army, A. A. A. and Inspector-General; Captain George Whitfield, Chief Quartermaster; Major E. S. Ruggles, acting Ordnance Officer, and Acting Chief Commissary of Subsistence; First Lieutenant M. B. Ruggles, Aide-de-Camp. Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Jones, who was severely wounded, and Colonel J. O. Fn, as nothing has been heard of him since. I also have the gratification to name the members of my staff, who served with me on this occasion, viz.: Lieutenant L. D. Sandige, corps. artillery, C. S. A., A. A. A., and Inspector-General, Captain George Whitfield, Chief Quartermaster, Major E. S. Ruggles, acting ordnance officer, and acting chief commissary of subsistence, First Lieutenant M. B. Ruggles, aide-de-camp, Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Jones, who was severely wounded, and Colonel J. O. F
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 8. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Sherman's Meridian expedition and Sooy Smith's raid to West point. (search)
id not fulfill his orders, which were clear and specific. . . . I waited at Meridian till the 20th to hear from General Smith, but hearing nothing whatever, and having utterly destroyed the railroads in and around that junction, I ordered General McPherson to move slowly back towards Canton. It is necessary for General Sherman to explain the object, for otherwise it might not be discovered by the military student. He did strike the roads inland, but did not utterly destroy them. Major George Whitfield, now at Columbus, Mississippi, in twenty-six working days had the trains on the Mobile and Ohio railroad running the same through Meridian as before Sherman's trip. Major Pritchard, in about the same working time, had the other road in running order. There was no infantry in Mississippi to receive supplies from these roads, and the cavalry did not need them. The Rebel forces were not paralyzed, but kept out of the way to let the General enjoy the breezes of the piney woods. The 9,
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Wheatley, Phillis 1753-1784 (search)
Wheatley, Phillis 1753-1784 Poet; born in Africa, of negro parents, presumably in 1753; was purchased as a slave by John Wheatley, of Boston, in 1761. She received a private education, and developed marvellous powers of acquisition. On Oct. 26, 1775, she sent a letter to Washington enclosing some lines written in his honor, which were afterwards published in the Pennsylvania magazine. These were highly praised by Washington in a letter addressed to her, Feb. 2, 1776. Thomas Jefferson also referred to her poetry in high terms. Her other publications include An Elegiac poem on the death of George Whitfield, chaplain to the Countess of Huntingdon; The negro equalled by few Europeans (poems, 2 volumes); Elegy sacred to the memory of Dr. Samuel Cooper, etc. She died in Boston, Mass., Dec. 5, 1784.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 26. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), War Diary of Capt. Robert Emory Park, Twelfth Alabama Regiment. January 28th, 1863—January 27th, 1864. (search)
14th, lost.) While in camp near Fredericksburg obtained a week's furlough to visit Richmond, and went there with Dr. Geo. Whitfield, our beloved surgeon. Stopped at Hatton's, on Mayo street between Franklin and Broad. Escorted Miss E. U. to Mis Our division drove the enemy through the town, capturing many prisoners, including nearly all of their wounded. Surgeon Geo. Whitfield was very busy and kind. July 2. Limped inside barn and saw Preskitt's body, and urged a decent burial of ambu4. A memorable, historic day! All able to walk were sent towards Maryland, and the badly wounded were hauled away. Dr. Whitfield was very kind and placed me in his first ambulance, driven by Sam Slaton, of my company, in company with Lieutenant Wgular channels to General S. Cooper, Adjutant and Inspector General, C. S. A. Dec. 17 and 18. Rainy and cold. Dr. George Whitfield, our popular surgeon, being sick, got leave of absence. We regret even his temporary absence. Dec. 19. Lieuten
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 26. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Index. (search)
entertained at White Hall, S. C , in 1791, 78. Wells, Capt. E. L., 235. West Virginia meeting at Clarksburg in 1861, Constitution of the Wheeling Convention adopted, 40; U. S Senators Williams, Trumbull, Willey and Powell, on admission of, 42, 43; Representatives Conway, Colfax, Crittenden, Dawes, Segar and Stevens, on, 44, 45; vote on, 48; government at Alexandria, 50; U. S. Supreme Court on validity of government of, 51. Wheeler, Gen., Joseph, 185, 219; visit of, to Richmond, 291; his tribute to Pelham, 296; physique of, 302. Whitfield, Surgeon, George, 5. Whiting, General W. H C., Address on by C. B. Denson, 129; his heroic death, 174. Whittle, William C., 315. Wickham, General W. C., 242. Wilcox, Colonel J. J., Eulogies of, 3. Williams, Benjamin J , 333. Williams, Rev. John G., 37. Winder, General John H., 242. Wirz, Captain, Henry, 337. Women of the South, Tributes to, 186, 213, 304, 331 Wright, honored, Private, 10. Wright, Judge T. R. B., 347.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 32. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Sherman's expedition from Vicksburg to Meridian, Feb. 3, to March 6, 1864 [from the New Orleans, la., Picayune, July 27, 1904.] (search)
used in the next Georgia campaign, at the same time I wanted to destroy General Forrest, etc. He did destroy over fifty miles of railroads, but he did not destroy Forrest, although his column of 7,000 men was the best equipped veteran cavalry that ever went into the field, and outnumbered Forrest's freshly raised men two to one. The railroads in twenty-six working days were thoroughly repaired and in as good running order as they were before his campaign, and this work was done by Major George Whitfield and Major Pritchard, of the Confederate Quartermaster Department. The campaign, however, did demonstrate how few troops the Confederacy had, and that it was a mere shell, all the fighting men being in the armies at the front, and only helpless women and children and negroes occupied the interior; that the few troops in Mississippi had to fall back until the armies at the front could be awakened to meet any new army not in front of the main armies; that General Sherman could easily
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