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ed at Baltimore, D. 53 Whitney, Eli, Int. 30 Whittier, John G., P. 85, 123 Whittingham, Wm. R., Bishop of Md., circular letter of, D. 71; Doc. 252 Whitworth guns, D. 77 Wickliffe, Col., of Ky., D. 95 Wigfall, —, notice of, D. 6; his arrest spoken of, D. 12; on Beauregard's staff, D. 22; at Fort Sumter, D. 24; at Richmond, D. 84; a Boston sculptor's offer for, P. 96; on the capture of Washington, P. 137 Wilkins, —, Judge, at Pittsburg, Pa, D. 25 Wilkinson, Mrs., of Pittsburg, D. 25 Willard, C. M., D. 45 Willey, W. J., D. 94 William Aiken, the revenue cutter, surrendered, D. 7 Williams, John E., Doc. 306 Williams, Samuel L., of Stirling, Ky., P. 99 Williams, Thomas, Doc. 116 Williams, Wm. R., D. D., Doc. 307 Williamsport, Md., D. 73; rebels at, D. 89 Wilmington, Del., patriotism, D. 7; Union meeting at, D. 28; action of the council of, D. 36; North Carolina, forts at, seized by Gov. Ellis, D. 9; eff
Anecdote of General Wadsworth.--The following is one of the most beautiful and pathetic stories of the war. It is told by Mr. Wilkinson, Paymaster Rochester, feeling his lips to be unsealed by the death of General Wadsworth, tells that he always paid him from his entry into the service, and that when the General called on him for money on the eve of starting to the Mississippi Valley on a special mission connected with the arming and organization of the slaves of that region, he casually remarked to him that when he got to New-Orleans he would find there Paymaster Vedder, to whom he would recommend him as a gentlemanly officer to apply for any moneys he might need. No, sir, said General Wadsworth; I shall not apply to Major Vedder. While I am in the service I shall be paid only by you. And my reason for that is, that I wish my account with the Government to be kept with one paymaster only; for it is my purpose at the close of the war to call on you for an accurate statement o
resumed the consideration of the bill, and Mr. Wilkinson's amendment was agreed to. Mr. Wilson moveed would correct the abuses complained of. Mr. Wilkinson, of Minnesota, was opposed to the bill, an and Mr. Wilson, Mr. Lane, of Indiana, and Mr. Wilkinson, were appointed managers. On the fifteenting out of negroes for military purposes. Mr. Wilkinson and Mr. Rice supported that policy. On we, of Wisconsin, Mr. Harlan, of Iowa, and Mr. Wilkinson, of Minnesota, opposed it. On the twelf, Sumner, Ten Eyck, Thomson, Trumbull, Wade, Wilkinson, Willey, Wilmot, Wilson of Massachusetts, anral officers were appointed by selection. Mr. Wilkinson was opposed to the bill and the amendment.ted to the Senate. Mr. Sherman, Mr. Howe, Mr. Wilkinson, and Mr. Hale made speeches in favor of thSalisbury, Mr. Davis, Mr. Foot, Mr. Clark, Mr. Wilkinson, and Mr. Howard. Several amendments were its reference to the Judiciary Committee. Mr. Wilkinson, of Minnesota, hoped it would not be refer[4 more...]
o which he had been assigned, tendered his services as volunteer A. D. C. I found him an energetic and gallant officer, and a most valuable assistant. To him, and Major Sturges Sprague, volunteer A. D. C., who also accompanied me on the field, and was constantly engaged in the transmission of orders, I tender my sincere thanks. Also to Captain James Cooper, Fourteenth Mississippi, who served me as volunteer A. D. C. on the occasion of the battle of Baker's Creek. Captain Barclay and Lieutenant Wilkinson, of Bowen's division, with fifty brave fellows of that command, are entitled to special mention for their gallant conduct on the night of the thirtieth of May, in burning the sunken gunboat Cincinnati, which they accomplished as far as practicable. I have the honor to be, General, Your obedient servant, J. C. Pemberton, Lieutenant-General. General Joseph E. Johnston's report. Meridian, Mississippi, November 1, 1863. General S. Cooper, Adjutant and Inspector-General:
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), General Garland's report of the battle of seven Pines. (search)
panies A, B, E and F are now absent, wounded; they may have names to present hereafter.) Second Florida. Company A--Sergeant Riley (distinguished both at Seven Pines and at Williamsburg); Corporal Rasson; Musician Cushman; Privates Bradley, Bryant, Hooper, Kennedy and Reed (special case). Company B--Lieutenants Jenkins and Thompson; Privates Finley, Crosby, Colson, Tidwell, Parker and Malphus; Sergeant Williams, Color-Bearer. Company C--Corporal J. B. Cason; Privates Gathegan, Wilkinson, Cone and Miller. Company D--Lieutenant Parker (who captured the colors of the Eighth New York); Sergeant Stephens; Privates Rawls, Morrison and Waller. Company E--Captain McCaslin; Lieutenant Reynolds (dead); Sergeant Roberts; Coroporals Howard and Cross; Private Burleson. Company F--Captain Pooser (killed); Privates Irvin (killed), Tillinghast, Pooser and Butler. Company G--Captain Flagg (killed); Lieutenants Brown and Wright, and Seargeant Roberts--wounded; Private Masters.
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 6 (search)
y with the action of Messrs. Wade and Chandler, and on the very same day, Senator Wilkinson, of Minnesota, made a furious onslaught upon him from his place in the Se from Reverdy Johnston, saying he had assumed the responsibility of denying Mr. Wilkinson's statement, and asking me if he was not right. This act of courtesy I congment, so I replied to Mr. Johnston, and explained to him wherein I thought Mr. Wilkinson had been misled. This letter, it appears, Mr. Johnston showed to his friend that Sickles had overreached himself. I also ascertained that Chandler and Wilkinson were my foes on the committee, that Wade was rather friendly, and that Hardinith the army several Senators and Representatives; among others, Chandler and Wilkinson of Minnesota. The latter individual was at General Crawford's. He was very sl that has yet been done with me. Undoubtedly, when my name came up, either Mr. Wilkinson, of Minnesota, or Anthony, of Rhode Island, has objected, and under the rul
shop, I, 3. White, Gen., II, 19. White, William, I, 384. White, William R., I, 8. Wiedrich, M., II, 49, 54, 92. Wilcox, Alexander, I, 274. Wilcox, C. M., Gen., I, 287, 290-295; II, 69, 75, 88. Wilcox, O. B., II, 266, 346, 349. Wilderness, battle of, May 5-7. 1864, II, 194, 202. Wilkes, II, 147, 164. Wilkes, Charles, I, 234, 239, 240, 381. Wilkeson, Mr., I, 363. Wilkeson, Senator, II, 165, 169, 219. Wilkeson, B., II, 51. Wilkins, Wm., I, 350. Wilkinson, Senator, II, 174, 177, 178, 212. Willard, G. L., II, 87, 88. Willcox, Col., I, 232, 244. Willcox, Gen., I, 324. Williams, A. S., I, 329; II, 55, 56, 64, 65, 88, 90, 91, 93, 95, 98, 163, 304, 409, 410, 415, 419, 422. Williams, J. M., II, 90, 91. Williams, John W., I, 266, 322, 356. Williams, Seth, I, 197, 299, 302, 308, 310, 337; II, 10, 15, 16, 17, 31, 37, 38, 40, 121, 123, 128, 163, 184, 304, 352, 382, 383, 387, 388, 393, 394, 413-415, 420, 422. Williams, W. G., I, 111
ich was the case when the British attacked New Orleans in 1814-15. With regard to the persons who may be of use to you, I will suggest the following names: 1. Messrs. I. Freret, Philip Guesnon, Norton, McClusky; Coms. Fellows, Thomas B. Lee, W. C. C. Claiborne, Charles Denegre, and I. A. Deblanc, who are merchants of high positions and means, and know all about the environs and resources of New Orleans. 2. Messrs. S. R. Proctor (my brother-in-law), parish of St. Bernard, Dr. J. B. Wilkinson, and Charles J. Villere (another brother-in-law), parish of Plaquemines, ditto for their parishes. 3. Mr. S. K. Wharton, Superintendent of the N. C. House, is very competent; J. M. Roy, assistant architect N. C. House, a practical mechanic, very superior and full of resources; J. H. Reid and son, and Henry Dart, for many years overseers and superintendents of the forts already named by me, are very reliable as military executive engineers; William Baily, chief-engineer Os. Railroad; th
ed their brief careers. The Nashville, a coasting steamer, made a voyage across the ocean in 1863, under Captain Pegram, and was run ashore on the coast of Georgia, to save her from capture. In 1864 the Shenandoah was bought in England, and placed under command of Captain Waddell; the Georgia, under Captain Maury. The Tallahassee and the Chickamauga—blockade-running screw-propellers had run into Wilmington—were also bought, and sent out with the Confederate flag, under Captains Wood and Wilkinson respectively, in 1864. What was done by the Confederate government to raise the blockade, on the one hand, and to sweep the commerce of the North from the ocean, on the other, was accomplished, almost exclusively, by the few ships mentioned. Such were the tardy and feeble efforts made, which show the extent of the failure to procure a navy. Meanwhile, we had naval officers of superior ability—one admiral, twelve captains, thirty commanders, and one hundred and twelve lieutenants—all re
Doc. 18. regular and Volunteer forces. In the Senate of the United States, on December fourth, 1861, Mr. Wilkinson asked, and by unanimous consent obtained leave, to bring in the following bill, which was read twice, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed: A bill, To abolish the distinction now existing between the regular and volunteer forces of the United States. Section 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That all officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians, and privates of volunteer regiments or corps now in military service of the United States for the period of three years, or during the war, or who may hereafter enter the said service for said period, shall hereafter have all the rights, privileges, and benefits hereafter granted to the officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians, and privates of the regular army of the United States, and said
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