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The Daily Dispatch: December 28, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
o apprehension for its safety. The report, current yesterday, that Fort Fisher had been captured, was not confirmed by any official intelligence received up to last night, and our telegrams from Wilmington go far to assure us of its safety. General Bragg says he has opened communication with the fort, which had been interrupted by the force landed by the enemy. It seems the enemy landed with only three days rations, expecting, evidently, to carry the fort by assault. We stated yesterday thaes at the mouth of the river; Colonel Lamb, commanding the fort, and the officers and men composing the garrison, deserve especial commendation for the gallantry, efficiency and fortitude displayed under very trying circumstances. "[Signed] Braxton Bragg." From Southwestern Virginia. There was no news from Southwestern Virginia yesterday. Stoneman has made good his retreat, and has gone. The damage he inflicted upon us, though not so great as at one time feared, is serious. Perso
The Daily Dispatch: January 23, 1865., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
l intelligence. Mr. James A. Seddon has resigned the Portfolio of War. We have not been able to learn that his successor has been appointed, though several prominent gentlemen are spoken of as likely to be appointed. Among these are General Braxton Bragg, General Breckinridge, and Senator Hill, of Georgia. There is a report that the place had been offered to General Breckinridge, but that he declined to accept unless he was allowed to select his Commissary-General. It is understood thatave charge of the armies of the Confederacy. Whether this implies the power to select the generals who shall command those armies is a matter of doubt. It also repeals the law providing a staff for the general assigned to duty at Richmond. General Bragg now holds the position referred to. The bill has not, as yet, been approved by the President. The other measure is the resolution recommending the assignment of General Joseph E. Johnston to the command of the Army of Tennessee. Five hu
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