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A. T. Bledsoe (search for this): chapter 16
person. This may be hailed as the harbinger of bright fortune. June 4 Col. Bledsoe sent word to me to-day by my son that he wished to see me. When I met him hes against having two passport offices, while martial law existed. And so Col. Bledsoe came in and told me to shut up shop. The Secretary had revoked his order. measure suspended, and so I have another holiday. June 8 I learn that Col. Bledsoe has to grant passports to the army, as the pickets have been instructed to lhased passports thither from the Provost Marshal's detectives. June 10 Col. Bledsoe sent for me again. This time he wanted me to take charge of the letter room been appointed to attend to such cases; and he now directed that it be done. Bledsoe came to me immediately, and said: Jones, you'll have to open a passport officees, which had been brought back since the assumption of command by Gen. Lee. Col. Bledsoe denounced the organization as a humbug! Defending the government, or readin
William H. B. Custis (search for this): chapter 16
been brought back since the assumption of command by Gen. Lee. Col. Bledsoe denounced the organization as a humbug! Defending the government, or readiness to defend it, in such times as these, is no humbug! In the fluctuations of a great battle, almost in the suburbs of the city, a squadron of the enemy's horse might penetrate even to the office of the Chief Executive, when a few hundred muskets, in the hands of old men and boys, might preserve the papers. After dinner I repaired, with Custis and a few friends, to my old stand on the hill north of the Jews' Cemetery, and sat down in the shade to listen. Many persons were there as usual-for every day some firing could be heard — who said, in response to my inquiries, that distant guns had been heard in the direction of the Pamunky River. That is Jackson! I exclaimed, as the sounds were distinctly discerned by myself; and he is in their rear, behind their right wing! All were incredulous, and some doubted whether he was
Sam Jones (search for this): chapter 16
g to attack McClellan. The President, who was on the battle-field, is very cheerful. June 19 To-day so many applications were made to the Secretary himself for passports to the armies, and beyond the lines of the Confederate States, that, forgetting the revocation of his former order, he sent a note into the Assistant Secretary, saying he thought a passport agent had been appointed to attend to such cases; and he now directed that it be done. Bledsoe came to me immediately, and said: Jones, you'll have to open a passport office again — I shall sign no more. June 20 Moved once more into the old office. June 21 Gen. Beauregard is doubly doomed. A few weeks ago, when the blackness of midnight brooded over our cause, there were some intimations, I know not whether they were well founded, that certain high functionaries were making arrangements for a flight to France; and Gen. Beauregard getting intimation of an order to move certain sums in bullion in the custody of a
G. W. Randolph (search for this): chapter 16
d an interview, first with Mr. Benjamin, who instructed him what to say; and then bringing forward the Provost Marshal, they had a rather stormy interview with Mr. Randolph, who, as usual, yielded to their protestations against having two passport offices, while martial law existed. And so Col. Bledsoe came in and told me to sd to send the flag of truce to Fortress Monroe as often as could be desired. June 24 Gen. Lee's plan works like a charm Although I have daily orders from Mr. Randolph to send persons beyond our lines, yet the precautions of Lee most effectually prevent any spies from knowing anything about his army. Even the Adjutant-Generacommunicate during the day. This is the day of battle! Jackson is in the rear of McClellan's right wing! I sent this note to the Secretary at once. I suppose Mr. Randolph had been previously advised of Gen. Lee's intention to fight to-day; but I do not know it. I know some of the brigadier-generals in the army do not know it; al
Magruder (search for this): chapter 16
ertain that it was not destined to leave the Confederacy. I have not learned its ultimate destination; but the victory of the Seven Pines intervening, Gen. Beauregard has been relieved of his command, on sick leave. But I know his army is to be commanded permanently by Gen. Bragg. There are charges against Beauregard. It is said the Yankee army might have been annihilated at Shiloh, if Beauregard had fought a little longer. June 23 And Gen. Johnston, I learn, has had his day. And Magruder is on sick leave. He is too open in his censures of the late Secretary of War. But Gen. Huger comes off scotfree; he has always had the confidence of Mr. Benjamin, and used to send the flag of truce to Fortress Monroe as often as could be desired. June 24 Gen. Lee's plan works like a charm Although I have daily orders from Mr. Randolph to send persons beyond our lines, yet the precautions of Lee most effectually prevent any spies from knowing anything about his army. Even the Adjut
A. P. Hill (search for this): chapter 16
imity as to startle some of the anxious listeners. These were followed by three or four more, and then the fire continued with increasing rapidity. This was Gen. A. P. Hill's division in front of the enemy's right wing, and Lee's plan of battle was developed. Hill was so near us as to be almost in sight. The drums and fifes of Hill was so near us as to be almost in sight. The drums and fifes of his regiments, as they marched up to the point of attack, could be easily heard; how distinctly, then, sounded his cannon in our ears And the enemy's guns, pointed in the direction of the city, were as plainly discerned. I think McClellan is taken by surprise. One gentleman, who had been incredulous on the subject of a battle two guns farther to the right,--from Longstreet's division, I suppose. And they were followed by others. This is Lee's grand plan of battle: Jackson first, then Hill, then Longstreet — time and distance computed with mathematical precision! The enemy's balloons are not up now. They know what is going on, without further invest
G. T. Beauregard (search for this): chapter 16
killed and wounded. Lee assumes command. Lee prepares to attack McClellan Beauregard watches the gold. our generals scattered. hasty letter from Gen. Lee. open no more. June 20 Moved once more into the old office. June 21 Gen. Beauregard is doubly doomed. A few weeks ago, when the blackness of midnight broodedin high functionaries were making arrangements for a flight to France; and Gen. Beauregard getting intimation of an order to move certain sums in bullion in the cust its ultimate destination; but the victory of the Seven Pines intervening, Gen. Beauregard has been relieved of his command, on sick leave. But I know his army is to be commanded permanently by Gen. Bragg. There are charges against Beauregard. It is said the Yankee army might have been annihilated at Shiloh, if Beauregard hadBeauregard had fought a little longer. June 23 And Gen. Johnston, I learn, has had his day. And Magruder is on sick leave. He is too open in his censures of the late Secreta
McCall (search for this): chapter 16
de, was thus accosted by one of our functionaries, who knew him before the war began: General, this is in accordance with McClellan's prediction; you are in Richmond. Yes, sir, responded the general, in bitterness; and d-n me, if it is not precisely in the manner I anticipated. Where is McClellan, general? I know not exactly; his movements have been so frequent of late. But I think it probable he too may be here before night! I doubt that, said his fellow-prisoner, Gen. McCall; beware of your left wing! Who commands there? Gen. Jackson. Stonewall Jackson? Is he in this fight? Was it really Jackson making mince-meat of our right? Then your left wing is safe! Four or five thousand prisoners have arrived. June 29 The battle still rages. But the scene has shifted farther to the east. The enemy's army is now entirely on this side of the Chickahominy. McClellan is doggedly retiring toward the James River. June 30 Once more all men are exec
McClellan (search for this): chapter 16
rages. streets crowded with blue Jackets. McClellan retires. June 1 The ambulances are nowfied with the present posture of affairs-and McClellan has no idea of attacking us now. He don't sall be no more fighting around Richmond until McClellan digs his way to it. The moment fighting ceasthe day of battle! Jackson is in the rear of McClellan's right wing! I sent this note to the Secreny a Yankee will breathe his last this night McClellan must be thunderstruck at this unexpected ope's corps, like the march of Fate, still upon McClellan's right flank and rear. Jackson's horse, an the north side of the Chickahominy, leaving McClellan's center and left wing on the south side, wily in the manner I anticipated. Where is McClellan, general? I know not exactly; his movemenentirely on this side of the Chickahominy. McClellan is doggedly retiring toward the James River.it, which would have prevented the escape of McClellan. If this be so, who is responsible, after h[4 more...]
J. H. Winder (search for this): chapter 16
generals in the field refused to permit the relatives of the sick and wounded in the camps to pass with orders from Brig.-Gen. Winder or his Provost Marshal. June 5 I reopened my office in the department. June 6 Gen. Winder getting wind Gen. Winder getting wind of what was going on, had an interview, first with Mr. Benjamin, who instructed him what to say; and then bringing forward the Provost Marshal, they had a rather stormy interview with Mr. Randolph, who, as usual, yielded to their protestations again. Bledsoe has to grant passports to the army, as the pickets have been instructed to let no one pass upon the order of Gen. Winder or his Provost Marshal. June 9 It is now apparent that matters were miserably managed on the battle-field, untile their regiments are! They are referred to me for passports to Gen. Lee's headquarters. No man with a passport from Gen. Winder, or from his Provost Marshal, can pass the pickets of Gen. Lee's army. This is the harbinger of success, and I predic
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