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James E. Wolff (search for this): chapter 1.13
at came into my possession. The day after the Federals came in, Max. Marshall, a sutler, who came in with the Federal army, made an arrangement with Captain James E. Wolff, who had for years conducted a hat store on Sycamore Street, whereby Captain Wolff and himself were to go into partnership for carrying on the business of hatCaptain Wolff and himself were to go into partnership for carrying on the business of hatters. Captain Wolff brought him around to my law office on Lombard Street, which was then very much dismantled by the shot and shell that, from time to time, had invaded its walls, and asked me to prepare the articles of agreement, which I did, and received for my work, from the well-to-do-looking sutler, a fee of ten dollars, whiCaptain Wolff brought him around to my law office on Lombard Street, which was then very much dismantled by the shot and shell that, from time to time, had invaded its walls, and asked me to prepare the articles of agreement, which I did, and received for my work, from the well-to-do-looking sutler, a fee of ten dollars, which he paid me with a brand-new ten—dollar greenback—the first, I believe, I ever saw. This stroke of good fortune made me supremely happy, and must have manifested itself in my very countenance, as it was soon noised about among my friends and acquaintances that I had money, and I had numerous applications for loans, which I mad
William R. Johnson (search for this): chapter 1.13
dismantled by the shot and shell that, from time to time, had invaded its walls, and asked me to prepare the articles of agreement, which I did, and received for my work, from the well-to-do-looking sutler, a fee of ten dollars, which he paid me with a brand-new ten—dollar greenback—the first, I believe, I ever saw. This stroke of good fortune made me supremely happy, and must have manifested itself in my very countenance, as it was soon noised about among my friends and acquaintances that I had money, and I had numerous applications for loans, which I made very freely, in sums ranging from twenty-five cents to $1, having first reserved enough to purchase for myself a pound of cheese, a pound of coffee, and a box of sardines. I remember that Colonel William R. Johnson, a man of high position and property, entered a sutler's store, where I was making these purchases, and that I shared with him my good fortune by lending him a dollar. Your friend and comrade, Charles F. Colli
Zzzgeneral Lee (search for this): chapter 1.13
and request protection of the citizens and their property. Zzzgeneral Lee reticent. The committee, which consisted of the Mayor (Hon. ords of the Council do not show who the committee were—waited on General Lee at his headquarters at the Dupuy House (now the suburban residenwest of the city, on the Dupuy road, in the county of Dinwiddie. General Lee was not at his headquarters when the committee arrived, but rode place was suggested as Major Giles B. Cook, who was a member of General Lee's staff, was a kinsman or connection of Mr. Paul, and a frequenttolled by the clock, and a few minutes thereafter, the bearer of General Lee's message (Major Cook) arrived. Not only the committee, but allsisting with suggestions. Zzzall withdrawn. The message of General Lee was to the effect that the military would all be withdrawn by 12myself walked the streets during the entire night, and as we walked, Lee's soldiers, in large bodies, in squads, and singly, passed along thr
John McGill (search for this): chapter 1.13
that, if an evacution is contemplated, said committee be instructed to surrender the city to the commander of the Federal army, and request protection of the citizens and their property. Zzzgeneral Lee reticent. The committee, which consisted of the Mayor (Hon. W. W. Townes), James Boisseau (as well as I can remember), and myself—the records of the Council do not show who the committee were—waited on General Lee at his headquarters at the Dupuy House (now the suburban residence of John McGill, Esq., of this city), situated about a mile west of the city, on the Dupuy road, in the county of Dinwiddie. General Lee was not at his headquarters when the committee arrived, but rode up a short time thereafter, and promptly gave audience to the committee. Our mission was made known. The General was apparently calm and collected, but very reticent, only replying to the committee that he would communicate with us at the residence of Mr. Paul, in the city of Petersburg, that (Sunday) ni
W. W. Townes (search for this): chapter 1.13
of the Federal army, and request protection of the citizens and their property. Zzzgeneral Lee reticent. The committee, which consisted of the Mayor (Hon. W. W. Townes), James Boisseau (as well as I can remember), and myself—the records of the Council do not show who the committee were—waited on General Lee at his headquartr more, and to meet again at 4 o'clock the next morning to take the several routes leading into the city to meet and surrender the city to the Federal forces. Mayor Townes and myself were to take the direction of Cox road and the Dupuy road, and to pass through what was then known as the Model Farm, the open field immediately wesme forward towards us from the Federal earthworks from which they emerged-these works and the Confederate works, at this point, being less than 200 yards apart-Mayor Townes and I attempted to state our mission, but the officers would not take time to stop to hear what we had to say, the men rushing ahead to enter the city, but bad
William H. Platt (search for this): chapter 1.13
or connection of Mr. Paul, and a frequent visitor at his house. The sadness and solemnity of that Sabbath day can never be forgotten. The hours passed slowly, but night finally came. The hour of 10 was tolled by the clock, and a few minutes thereafter, the bearer of General Lee's message (Major Cook) arrived. Not only the committee, but all the councilmen, were now at Mr. Paul's house, so great was the interest felt in whatever was to be done. I remember also as present, the Rev. Dr. William H. Platt, then rector of St. Paul's Church, assisting with suggestions. Zzzall withdrawn. The message of General Lee was to the effect that the military would all be withdrawn by 12 o'clock that night, and the city left in charge of the civil authorities. The Council, informally assembled at Mr. Paul's, then agreed to divide up into squads of two or more, and to meet again at 4 o'clock the next morning to take the several routes leading into the city to meet and surrender the city
Giles B. Cook (search for this): chapter 1.13
was apparently calm and collected, but very reticent, only replying to the committee that he would communicate with us at the residence of Mr. Paul, in the city of Petersburg, that (Sunday) night at 10 o'clock. This place was suggested as Major Giles B. Cook, who was a member of General Lee's staff, was a kinsman or connection of Mr. Paul, and a frequent visitor at his house. The sadness and solemnity of that Sabbath day can never be forgotten. The hours passed slowly, but night finally came. The hour of 10 was tolled by the clock, and a few minutes thereafter, the bearer of General Lee's message (Major Cook) arrived. Not only the committee, but all the councilmen, were now at Mr. Paul's house, so great was the interest felt in whatever was to be done. I remember also as present, the Rev. Dr. William H. Platt, then rector of St. Paul's Church, assisting with suggestions. Zzzall withdrawn. The message of General Lee was to the effect that the military would all be withdr
Max Marshall (search for this): chapter 1.13
ere required to report to the provost marshal and resume their allegiance. Federal sutlers soon engaged in business, occupying many of our stores for the purpose, and a good time was experienced by the few citizens so fortunate as to have greenbacks with which to purchase cheese, coffee, and such like articles, of which they had been so long deprived. Zzzhis first greenback. I shall never forget the first greenback that came into my possession. The day after the Federals came in, Max. Marshall, a sutler, who came in with the Federal army, made an arrangement with Captain James E. Wolff, who had for years conducted a hat store on Sycamore Street, whereby Captain Wolff and himself were to go into partnership for carrying on the business of hatters. Captain Wolff brought him around to my law office on Lombard Street, which was then very much dismantled by the shot and shell that, from time to time, had invaded its walls, and asked me to prepare the articles of agreement, which
James Boisseau (search for this): chapter 1.13
consisting of the Mayor and two members, be appointed to wait on General Lee and request that he inform said committee, at such time as he may deem necessary, whether he contemplates evacuating the city; and that, if an evacution is contemplated, said committee be instructed to surrender the city to the commander of the Federal army, and request protection of the citizens and their property. Zzzgeneral Lee reticent. The committee, which consisted of the Mayor (Hon. W. W. Townes), James Boisseau (as well as I can remember), and myself—the records of the Council do not show who the committee were—waited on General Lee at his headquarters at the Dupuy House (now the suburban residence of John McGill, Esq., of this city), situated about a mile west of the city, on the Dupuy road, in the county of Dinwiddie. General Lee was not at his headquarters when the committee arrived, but rode up a short time thereafter, and promptly gave audience to the committee. Our mission was made known
2nd (search for this): chapter 1.13
rsburg, Va., May 24, 1894. George S. Bernard, Esq., Petersburg, Va.: Dear Sir: As requested, I give you my recollections of the evacuation of Petersburg by the Confederate and its occupation by the Federal forces in the early days of April, 1865, for publication in your second volume of War Talks of Confederate Veterans. On Saturday, the 1st of April, 1865, rumors were in general circulation throughout the city of Petersburg that General Lee would soon evacuate the city. On Sunday, the 2d, these rumors crystalized into full assurance that the evacuation was imminent; the fact that the military authorities were engaged in the destruction (by burning) of tobacco and other articles within the city limits in the early hours of that day being the basis of this assurance. A special meeting of the Common Council was convened, and, after consultation, it was determined that the best and, indeed, the only thing that could be done was to appoint a committee to be charged with the dut
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