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J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, XXIII. February, 1863 (search)
past our batteries the other day, and, after an engagement, sunk her. We captured all the officers and men. February 27 No news from any quarter to-day. Gen. Joseph E. Johnston is discontented with his command in the West. The armies are too far asunder for co-operative action; and, when separated, too weak for decisive operations. There is no field there for him, and he desires to be relieved, and assigned to some other command. I was surprised to receive, to-day, the following very official letter from the Secretary of War: Richmond, Va., Feb. 27th, 1863. J. B. Jones, Esq. Sir :--The President has referred your letter of the 19th inst. to this department. In reply, you are respectfully informed that it is not deemed judicious, unless in the last extremity, to resort to the means of supply suggested. The patriotic motives that dictated the suggestion are, however, appreciated and acknowledged. Your obedient servant, James A. Seddon, Secretary of War.
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 27 (search)
Capitol in this city. If Vicksburg falls, it will be a sad day for us; if it does not fall, it will be a sad day for the war party of the United States. It may be decisive, one way or the other. If we beat them, we may have peace. If they beat usalthough the war will not and cannot terminate — it may degenerate into a guerrilla warfare, relentless and terrible! May 29 A dispatch from Gen. Johnston, dated 27th inst, says fighting at Vicksburg had been in progress ever since the 19th instant, and that our troops have been invariably successful in repulsing the assults. Other dispatches say the unburied dead of the enemy, lying in heaps near our fortifications, have produced such an intolerable stench that our men are burning barrels of tar without their works. But still all is indefinite. Yet, from the persistent assaults of the enemy it may be inferred that Grant is inspired with the conviction that it is necessary for him to capture Vicksburg immediately, and before J
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 32 (search)
rate account of the enemy's loss in prisoners. headquarters army of Northern Virginia, October 23d, 1863. Gen. S. Cooper, A. and I. General. Gen. Imboden, on the 18th, attacked the garrison at Charlestown, Shenandoah Valley, captured 434 prisoners, with their arms, transportation, and stores. To these, add prisoners already forwarded, makes 2462. (Signed) R. E. Lee. Official.: John Withers, A. A. General. And Capt. Warner says he is now feeding them. Gen. Lee writes on the 19th inst., that it is doubtful whether Gen. Meade will remain where he is, behind his fortifications along Bull Run, or make another movement on Richmond. A few days will decide this matter. He says Meade has superior numbers. If he remains, Gen. Lee will advance again, provided he can get quartermaster supplies for his army. But at present, thousands of his men are barefooted, without overcoats, blankets, etc. He says it was the sublimest spectacle of the war to see men in such condition move f
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 40 (search)
indicates the imminency of a battle. Lee has not less than 80,000 men — veterans. I saw, to day, Gen. Beauregard's plan, dated May 14th. It was addressed to Gen. Bragg, Commanding Confederate States armies. He suggested the falling back on the defenses of Richmond, and detaching 15,000 to the south side to crush or drive away Butler. He would then not only return the 15,000 to the north side, but bring over 25,000 additional to crush Grant. This scheme was rejected by Bragg on the 19th, after consultation with the President and the Secretary: the latter indorsing his concurrence in the rejection, the President not committing himself in writing. But Beauregard was ordered to attack Butler without delay, which was done, and successfully; but he was not crushed, and still threatens our railroads with a portion of his army, while the rest has been sent to reinforce Grant. Nevertheless, Beauregard is here with some 20,000, and Lee did fall back to the defenses of Richmond.
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 43 (search)
eard him say it. But I believe a convention in any State or States, if our disasters continue, will lead to reconstruction, if McClellan be elected. If emancipation, confiscation, etc. be insisted on, the war will never terminate but in final separation. September 22 Cloudy; rained much last night. The following is all we know yet of Early's defeat: headquarters army of Northern Virginia, September 20th, 1864. Hon. James A. Seddon. Gen. Early reports that, on the morning of the 19th, the enemy advanced on Winchester, near which place he met his attack, which was resisted from early in the day till near night, when he was compelled to retire. After night he fell back to Newtown, and this morning to Fisher's Hill. Our loss reported to be severe. Major-Gen. Rhodes and Brig.-Gen. Godwin were killed, nobly doing their duty. Three pieces of artillery of King's battalion were lost. The trains and supplies were brought off safely. (Signed) R. E. Lee. The
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 49 (search)
g whatever, diplomatically, with this matter before him, is the very quintessence of diplomacy! He can look at it, read it, handle it, and return it to Lord John, and then diplomatically prove that this government never had any knowledge of its existence! The following official dispatch, from Gen. Lee, was received yesterday: headquarters armies Confederate States, March 20th, 1865. Hon. John C. Breckinridge, Secretary of War. Gen. J. E. Johnston reports that about 5 P. M. on the 19th inst. he attacked the enemy near Bentonsville, routed him, capturing three guns. A mile in rear, the enemy rallied upon fresh troops, but was forced back slowly until 6 o'clock P. M., when, receiving more troops, he apparently assumed the offensive, which movement was resisted without difficulty until dark. This morning he is intrenched. Our loss is small. The troops behaved admirably well. Dense thickets prevented rapid operations. R. E. Lee. March 22 Rained last night; cl