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Henniken (search for this): chapter 39
n, and about the best-looking man in the Confederacy. Indeed! Do you believe it? I don't know, of course; and his looks asked for an answer. We gave none, for all such information is contraband. We might have told him that Grant, Butler, and Foster examined their position from Mrs. Grover's house — about four hundred yards distant--two hours after the rebel cannon-ball danced a break-down on the Lieutenant-General's dinner-table. We were then introduced to the other officials--Major Henniken of the War Department, a young man formerly of New York, but now scorning the imputation of being a Yankee, and Mr. Charles Javins, of the provost guard of Richmond. This latter individual was our shadow in Dixie. He was of medium height, stoutly built, with a short, thick neck, and arms and shoulders denoting great strength. He looked a natural-born jailer, arid much such a character as a timid man would not care to encounter, except at long range of a rifle warranted to fire twenty
R. B. Hatch (search for this): chapter 39
. You don't suppose they saw your flag? No. It was hidden by the trees; but a shot came uncomfortably near us. It struck the water, and ricochetted not three yards off. A little nearer, and it would have shortened me by a head, and the Colonel by two feet. That would have been a sad thing for you; but a miss, you know, is as good as a mile, said the Judge, evidently enjoying the joke. We hear Grant was in the boat that followed yours, and was struck while at dinner, remarked Captain Hatch, the Judge's adjutant — a gentleman, and about the best-looking man in the Confederacy. Indeed! Do you believe it? I don't know, of course; and his looks asked for an answer. We gave none, for all such information is contraband. We might have told him that Grant, Butler, and Foster examined their position from Mrs. Grover's house — about four hundred yards distant--two hours after the rebel cannon-ball danced a break-down on the Lieutenant-General's dinner-table. We were then
Abraham Lincoln (search for this): chapter 39
acceptable to Mr. Davis. If they at all harmonize with Mr. Lincoln's views, we will report them to him, and so open the door for official negotiations. Are you acquainted with Mr. Lincoln's views? One of us is, fully. Did Mr. Lincoln, in aMr. Lincoln, in any way, authorize you to come here? No, sir. We came with his pass, but not by his request. We say, distinctly, we have n Union at every sacrifice. The majority are in favor of Mr. Lincoln, and nearly all of those opposed to him are opposed to hion Bill-and the people are more radical than the House. Mr. Lincoln, I know, is about to call out five hundred thousand moreNo Confiscation, and Universal Amnesty — the terms which Mr. Lincoln authorized you to offer us? No, sir, Mr. Lincoln didMr. Lincoln did not authorize me to offer you any terms. But I think both he and the Northern people, for the sake of peace, would assent t As we were leaving the room, he added: Say to Mr. Lincoln from me, that I shall at any time be pleased to receive
Haman (search for this): chapter 39
nd most successful enterprise: When the far-away Boston bells were sounding nine on the morning of Saturday, the sixteenth teenth day of July, we took our glorious Massachusetts general by the hand, and said to him: Good-bye. If you do not see us within ten days, you will know we have gone up. If I do not see you within that time, he replied, I'll demand you; and if they don't produce you, body and soul, I'll take two for one--better men than you are — and hang them higher than Haman. My hand on that. Good-bye. At three o'clock on the afternoon of the same day, mounted on two raw-boned relics of Sheridan's great raid, and armed with a letter to Jeff. Davis, a white cambric handkerchief tied to a short stick, and an honest face — this last was the Colonel's — we rode up to the rebel lines. A ragged, yellow-faced boy, with a carbine in one hand, and another white handkerchief tied to another short stick in the other, came out to meet us. Can you tell us, my man, w<
James F. Jaquess (search for this): chapter 39
Doc. 15. visit of Messrs. Gilmore and Jaquess to Richmond, Va. On the sixteenth of July, 1864, J. R. Gilmore, a well-known author, and Colonel James F. Jaquess, of the Seventy-third Illinois volunteers, obtained a pass through the rebel lines, and visited Jefferson Davis at Richmond. This visit, in many respects, was one of Colonel James F. Jaquess, of the Seventy-third Illinois volunteers, obtained a pass through the rebel lines, and visited Jefferson Davis at Richmond. This visit, in many respects, was one of the most extraordinary incidents of the war. With no safe conduct, and no official authority, these gentlemen passed the lines of two hostile armies, gained access to the leaders of the rebellion, and came away in safety; bringing with them information which was of great importance at the time, and proved of vast service to the Unir homes, I have felt I could risk my life to save them. For that reason I am here; and I am grieved, grieved, that there is no hope. I know your motives, Colonel Jaquess, and I honor you for them; but what can I do more than I am doing? I would give my poor life, gladly, if it would bring peace and good — will to the two coun
J. R. Gilmore (search for this): chapter 39
Doc. 15. visit of Messrs. Gilmore and Jaquess to Richmond, Va. On the sixteenth of July, 1864, J. R. Gilmore, a well-known author, and Colonel James F. Jaquess, of the Seventy-third Illinois volunteers, obtained a pass through the rebel lines, and visited Jefferson Davis at Richmond. This visit, in many respects, was one of the most extraordinary incidents of the war. With no safe conduct, and no official authority, these gentlemen passed the lines of two hostile armies, gained access toway in safety; bringing with them information which was of great importance at the time, and proved of vast service to the Union cause in the election which soon followed. As it will be matter of history, we condense from the Atlantic Monthly Mr. Gilmore's account of this singular and most successful enterprise: When the far-away Boston bells were sounding nine on the morning of Saturday, the sixteenth teenth day of July, we took our glorious Massachusetts general by the hand, and said to h
U. S. Grant (search for this): chapter 39
Judge, evidently enjoying the joke. We hear Grant was in the boat that followed yours, and was son is contraband. We might have told him that Grant, Butler, and Foster examined their position frhout money, and at the end of your resources. Grant has shut you up in Richmond. Sherman is befor that is in danger, not ours. Some weeks ago, Grant crossed the Rapidan to whip Lee, and take Rich. Lee drove him in the first battle, and then Grant executed what your people call a brilliant fla again. Lee drove him a second time, and then Grant made another flank movement; and so they kept on, Lee whipping, and Grant flanking, until Grant got where he is now. And what is the net result? Grant got where he is now. And what is the net result? Grant has lost seventy-five or eighty thousand men--more than Lee had at the outset--and is no neaGrant has lost seventy-five or eighty thousand men--more than Lee had at the outset--and is no nearer taking Richmond than at first; and Lee, whose front has never been broken, holds him completelyitions shall govern their rulers. Let Lee and Grant, meanwhile, agree to an armistice. This would
Franklin Pierce (search for this): chapter 39
by some sharp instrument. He wore a suit of grayish-brown, evidently of foreign manufacture, and, as he rose, I saw that he was about five feet ten inches high, with a slight stoop in the shoulders. His manners were simple, easy, and quite fascinating; and he threw an indescribable charm into his voice, as he extended his hand, and said to us: I am glad to see you, gentlemen. You are very welcome to Richmond. And this was the man who was President of the United States under Franklin Pierce, and who is now the heart, soul, and brains of the Southern Confederacy! His manner put me entirely at my ease — the Colonel would be at his, if he stood before Caesar — and I replied: We thank you, Mr. Davis. It is not often you meet men of our clothes, and our principles, in Richmond. Not often — not so often as I could wish; and I trust your coming may lead to a more frequent and a more friendly intercourse between the North and the South. We sincerely hope it may. <
Caesar (search for this): chapter 39
t stoop in the shoulders. His manners were simple, easy, and quite fascinating; and he threw an indescribable charm into his voice, as he extended his hand, and said to us: I am glad to see you, gentlemen. You are very welcome to Richmond. And this was the man who was President of the United States under Franklin Pierce, and who is now the heart, soul, and brains of the Southern Confederacy! His manner put me entirely at my ease — the Colonel would be at his, if he stood before Caesar — and I replied: We thank you, Mr. Davis. It is not often you meet men of our clothes, and our principles, in Richmond. Not often — not so often as I could wish; and I trust your coming may lead to a more frequent and a more friendly intercourse between the North and the South. We sincerely hope it may. Mr. Benjamin tells me you have asked to see me, to ---- And he paused, as if desiring we should finish the sentence. The Colonel replied: Yes, sir. We have asked thi<
R. E. Lee (search for this): chapter 39
not ours. Some weeks ago, Grant crossed the Rapidan to whip Lee, and take Richmond. Lee drove him in the first battle, and Lee drove him in the first battle, and then Grant executed what your people call a brilliant flank movement, and fought Lee again. Lee drove him a second time, andLee again. Lee drove him a second time, and then Grant made another flank movement; and so they kept on, Lee whipping, and Grant flanking, until Grant got where he is nLee drove him a second time, and then Grant made another flank movement; and so they kept on, Lee whipping, and Grant flanking, until Grant got where he is now. And what is the net result? Grant has lost seventy-five or eighty thousand men--more than Lee had at the outset--and is Lee whipping, and Grant flanking, until Grant got where he is now. And what is the net result? Grant has lost seventy-five or eighty thousand men--more than Lee had at the outset--and is no nearer taking Richmond than at first; and Lee, whose front has never been broken, holds him completely in check, and has mLee had at the outset--and is no nearer taking Richmond than at first; and Lee, whose front has never been broken, holds him completely in check, and has men enough to spare to invade Maryland, and threaten Washington! Sherman, to be sure, is before Atlanta; but suppose he is, aLee, whose front has never been broken, holds him completely in check, and has men enough to spare to invade Maryland, and threaten Washington! Sherman, to be sure, is before Atlanta; but suppose he is, and suppose he takes it? You know, that the farther he goes from his base of supplies, the weaker he grows, and the more disahich of the two propositions shall govern their rulers. Let Lee and Grant, meanwhile, agree to an armistice. This would she
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