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Varina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 107
he following communication to Major John E. Mulford, Assistant Agent of Exchange, in charge of the flag-of-truce boat, which on the same day I delivered to him at Varina, on James River: war Department Richmond, Va, August 10, 1864 Major John E. Mulford, Assistant Agent of Exchange: sir: You have several times proposed to obedient servant, Ro. Ould, Agent of Exchange. On the afternoon of the thirtieth August, I was notified that the flag-of-truce steamer had again appeared at Varina. On the following day I sent to Major Mulford the following note, to wit: Richmond, Va., August 31, 1864. Major John E. Mulford, Assistant Agent of Exchangectfully, your obedient servant, Ro Ould, Agent of Exchange. In a short time I received the following response, to wit: flag-truce steamer New York, Varina, Va., August 31, 1864. Honorable R. Ould. Agent for Exchange: sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of to-day, requesting answer, &c., to
Washington (United States) (search for this): chapter 107
versation with him I asked him if he had any reply to make to my communication, and his answer was, that he was not authorized to make any. So deep was the solicitude which I felt for the fate of the captives in Northern prisons, that I determined to make another effort. In order to obviate any objection which technically might rise as to the person to whom my communication was addressed, I wrote to Major-General E. A. Hitchcock, who is the Federal Commissioner of Exchange, residing in Washington city, the following letter, and delivered the same to Major Mulford on the day of its date. Accompanying that letter was a copy of the communication which I had addressed to Major Mulford on the tenth of August: Richmond, Va., August 22, 1864. Major-General E. A. Hitchcock, United States Commissioner of Exchange: sir: Enclosed is copy of a communication which, on the tenth instant, I addressed and delivered to Major John E. Mulford, Assistant Agent of Exchange. Under the circumsta
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 107
ed the same to Major Mulford on the day of its date. Accompanying that letter was a copy of the communication which I had addressed to Major Mulford on the tenth of August: Richmond, Va., August 22, 1864. Major-General E. A. Hitchcock, United States Commissioner of Exchange: sir: Enclosed is copy of a communication which, on the tenth instant, I addressed and delivered to Major John E. Mulford, Assistant Agent of Exchange. Under the circumstances of the case, I deem it proper to forwjor John E. Mulford, Assistant Agent of Exchange: sir: On the tenth of this month I addressed you a communication, to which I have received no answer. On the twenty-second I also addressed a communication to Major-General E. A. Hitchcock, United States Commissioner of Exchange, enclosing a copy of my letter to you of the tenth instant. I now respectfully ask you to state in writing whether you have any reply to either of said communications; and, if not, whether you have any reason to give
Richmond (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 107
residing in Washington city, the following letter, and delivered the same to Major Mulford on the day of its date. Accompanying that letter was a copy of the communication which I had addressed to Major Mulford on the tenth of August: Richmond, Va., August 22, 1864. Major-General E. A. Hitchcock, United States Commissioner of Exchange: sir: Enclosed is copy of a communication which, on the tenth instant, I addressed and delivered to Major John E. Mulford, Assistant Agent of Exchange.t servant, Ro. Ould, Agent of Exchange. On the afternoon of the thirtieth August, I was notified that the flag-of-truce steamer had again appeared at Varina. On the following day I sent to Major Mulford the following note, to wit: Richmond, Va., August 31, 1864. Major John E. Mulford, Assistant Agent of Exchange: sir: On the tenth of this month I addressed you a communication, to which I have received no answer. On the twenty-second I also addressed a communication to Major-Gene
John E. Mulford (search for this): chapter 107
, I addressed the following communication to Major John E. Mulford, Assistant Agent of Exchange, in charge of twar Department Richmond, Va, August 10, 1864 Major John E. Mulford, Assistant Agent of Exchange: sir: You hathe grave. On the twentieth of the same month Major Mulford returned with the flag-of-truce steamer, but bro the following letter, and delivered the same to Major Mulford on the day of its date. Accompanying that lettepy of the communication which I had addressed to Major Mulford on the tenth of August: Richmond, Va., Aug tenth instant, I addressed and delivered to Major John E. Mulford, Assistant Agent of Exchange. Under the cireared at Varina. On the following day I sent to Major Mulford the following note, to wit: Richmond, Va., August 31, 1864. Major John E. Mulford, Assistant Agent of Exchange: sir: On the tenth of this month I addr, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, John E. Mulford, Major, and Assistant Agent for Exchange.
Ro Ould (search for this): chapter 107
any reply to either of said communications; and, if not, whether you have any reason to give why no reply has been made? Respectfully, your obedient servant, Ro Ould, Agent of Exchange. In a short time I received the following response, to wit: flag-truce steamer New York, Varina, Va., August 31, 1864. Honorable R. Honorable R. Ould. Agent for Exchange: sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of to-day, requesting answer, &c., to your communication of the tenth instant, on question of exchange of prisoners. To which, in reply, I would say I have no communication on the subject from our authorities, nor am I yet authorized to makns are precious to you, and I have made this publication, not only as an illustration of Federal bad faith, but also that you might see that your Government has spared no effort to secure the release of the gallant men who have so often fronted death in the defence of our sacred cause. Ro Ould, Agent of Exchange. August 31, 1864.
Robert Ould (search for this): chapter 107
fficers and men who have been longest in captivity will be first delivered, where it is practicable. I shall be happy to hear from you, as speedy as possible, whether this arrangement can be carried out. Respectfully, your obedient servant, Ro. Ould, Agent of Exchange. I accompanied the delivery of the letter, with a statement of the mortality which was hurrying so many Federal prisoners at Andersonville to the grave. On the twentieth of the same month Major Mulford returned with thrward this paper to you, in order that you may fully understand the position which is taken by the Confederate authorities. I shall be glad if the proposition therein made is accepted by your Government. Respectfully, your obedient servant, Ro. Ould, Agent of Exchange. On the afternoon of the thirtieth August, I was notified that the flag-of-truce steamer had again appeared at Varina. On the following day I sent to Major Mulford the following note, to wit: Richmond, Va., August
E. A. Hitchcock (search for this): chapter 107
ake another effort. In order to obviate any objection which technically might rise as to the person to whom my communication was addressed, I wrote to Major-General E. A. Hitchcock, who is the Federal Commissioner of Exchange, residing in Washington city, the following letter, and delivered the same to Major Mulford on the day of anying that letter was a copy of the communication which I had addressed to Major Mulford on the tenth of August: Richmond, Va., August 22, 1864. Major-General E. A. Hitchcock, United States Commissioner of Exchange: sir: Enclosed is copy of a communication which, on the tenth instant, I addressed and delivered to Major Jo the tenth of this month I addressed you a communication, to which I have received no answer. On the twenty-second I also addressed a communication to Major-General E. A. Hitchcock, United States Commissioner of Exchange, enclosing a copy of my letter to you of the tenth instant. I now respectfully ask you to state in writing whe
22nd (search for this): chapter 107
pted by your Government. Respectfully, your obedient servant, Ro. Ould, Agent of Exchange. On the afternoon of the thirtieth August, I was notified that the flag-of-truce steamer had again appeared at Varina. On the following day I sent to Major Mulford the following note, to wit: Richmond, Va., August 31, 1864. Major John E. Mulford, Assistant Agent of Exchange: sir: On the tenth of this month I addressed you a communication, to which I have received no answer. On the twenty-second I also addressed a communication to Major-General E. A. Hitchcock, United States Commissioner of Exchange, enclosing a copy of my letter to you of the tenth instant. I now respectfully ask you to state in writing whether you have any reply to either of said communications; and, if not, whether you have any reason to give why no reply has been made? Respectfully, your obedient servant, Ro Ould, Agent of Exchange. In a short time I received the following response, to wit: fl
August 10th, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 107
rt of the Federal Government to violate its own agreement, the Confederate authorities, moved by the sufferings of the brave men who are so unjustly held in Northern prisons, determined to abate their fair demands, and accordingly, on the tenth of August, 1864, I addressed the following communication to Major John E. Mulford, Assistant Agent of Exchange, in charge of the flag-of-truce boat, which on the same day I delivered to him at Varina, on James River: war Department Richmond, Va, AugAugust 10, 1864 Major John E. Mulford, Assistant Agent of Exchange: sir: You have several times proposed to me to exchange the prisoners respectively held by the two belligerents, officer for officer, and man for man. The same offer has also been made by the other officials having charge of matters connected with the exchange of prisoners. This proposal has heretofore been declined by the Confederate authorities, they insisting upon the terms of the cartel, which required the delivery of the e
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