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United States (United States) (search for this): article 3
en--Under cover of the houses of your city, shots have been fired upon the troops of my command. Your mills and manufactories are furnishing provisions and the material for clothing for armed bodies in rebellion against the Government of the United States. Your railroads and other means of transportation are moving supplies to the depots of such troops. This condition of things must terminate, and by direction of Major- General Burnside, commanding this army, I accordingly demand the surrendhave to say that this communication did not reach me in time to convene the Council for the consideration and to furnish a reply by the hour indicated, 5 P. M. It was sent to me through the hands of the commanding officer of the army of the Confederate States near this town, to whom it was first delivered by consent of General Patrick, who bore it from you, as I am informed, and I am authorized by the Commander of the Confederate army to say that there was no delay in passing it through his hand
J. L. Harye (search for this): article 3
it impossible to remove the women and children, sick, wounded, and aged, I am authorized to say to you that our batteries will not open upon the town at the hour designated. General Patrick will meet a committee or representatives from your town tomorrow morning at o'clock, at the Lacey House. Very respectfully, your ob't serv't, E. V. Sumner, Brevet Major-General Commd'g Division. An interview having thus been invited, at 9 A. M. Mayor Slaughter, Dr. J. G. Wallace, J. L. Harye, Jr., W. A. Littele, and W. S. Scott, on the part of the citizens, and Gen. Kershaw, on behalf of the military, proceeded, at the hour named, to the opposite shore, but were not received, as the following note will explain. It will also be seen that an apology was made for firing on the train which left carrying out the departing citizens: Headquarters Right Grand Division, Near Falmouth, Va., Nov. 22, 1862. to the Mayor of Fredericksburg, Va.: The invitation given to you in m
G. F. Chew (search for this): article 3
n utter impossibility. I have convened the Council, which will remain in session, awaiting any further communication you may have to make. Very respectfully, your ob't servt, M. Slaughter,Major. A true copy from the original — Tests: G. F. Chew, C. C. This communication was sent across the river at 12 o'clock at night. About 3 A. M. the following communication was received: Headq'rs Right Grand Division, Camp near Falmouth, Nov. 21, 1862. The Mayor and Common Counwill not be I have also to say that there will be no firing upon the cars before 11 o'clock A. M. to-morrow. I am, gentlemen, Your obedient servant, R. V. Sumner, Brevet Major-General, U. S. A., Comd'g. A copy from the original — Tests. G. F. Chew, C. C. It is proper to add that a unanimous vote of the Council sanctioned the reply made by the Mayor, and that a large and deeply interested attendance of spectators testified, by their applause, their full measure of responsibilit
John Grant (search for this): article 3
Affairs at Fredericksburg. the threat to shell the town — reply of the Council — Compromise of the Federal--firing into the Trains — Explanations, &c. Fredericksburg, Va., Nov. 24, 1862. John Grant, Jr., Agent Associated Press: In company with many refugees and others from Fredericksburg, we got aboard the midnight train for the doomed city on Friday night last, and proceeded to Fredericksburg, where we arrived last at dawn. Here a sight met our case such as we never before witnessed, and hope and believe that its like shall never again be seen during this war. Women and children were leaving in every direction, old and infirm men were bearing on their backs such of their household goods as they possessed. Every avenue leading from the town was lined with those who were thus giving the highest proofs of their devotion to the cause and fidelity to principle in turning their backs upon their homes without any reasonable expectation that they would eve<
Associated Press (search for this): article 3
Affairs at Fredericksburg. the threat to shell the town — reply of the Council — Compromise of the Federal--firing into the Trains — Explanations, &c. Fredericksburg, Va., Nov. 24, 1862. John Grant, Jr., Agent Associated Press: In company with many refugees and others from Fredericksburg, we got aboard the midnight train for the doomed city on Friday night last, and proceeded to Fredericksburg, where we arrived last at dawn. Here a sight met our case such as we never before witnessed, and hope and believe that its like shall never again be seen during this war. Women and children were leaving in every direction, old and infirm men were bearing on their backs such of their household goods as they possessed. Every avenue leading from the town was lined with those who were thus giving the highest proofs of their devotion to the cause and fidelity to principle in turning their backs upon their homes without any reasonable expectation that they would ever<
Commd (search for this): article 3
e, and that your town shall not be occupied by any of the enemy's forces, and your assertion that a lack of transportation renders it impossible to remove the women and children, sick, wounded, and aged, I am authorized to say to you that our batteries will not open upon the town at the hour designated. General Patrick will meet a committee or representatives from your town tomorrow morning at o'clock, at the Lacey House. Very respectfully, your ob't serv't, E. V. Sumner, Brevet Major-General Commd'g Division. An interview having thus been invited, at 9 A. M. Mayor Slaughter, Dr. J. G. Wallace, J. L. Harye, Jr., W. A. Littele, and W. S. Scott, on the part of the citizens, and Gen. Kershaw, on behalf of the military, proceeded, at the hour named, to the opposite shore, but were not received, as the following note will explain. It will also be seen that an apology was made for firing on the train which left carrying out the departing citizens: Headquarters Ri
W. A. Littele (search for this): article 3
remove the women and children, sick, wounded, and aged, I am authorized to say to you that our batteries will not open upon the town at the hour designated. General Patrick will meet a committee or representatives from your town tomorrow morning at o'clock, at the Lacey House. Very respectfully, your ob't serv't, E. V. Sumner, Brevet Major-General Commd'g Division. An interview having thus been invited, at 9 A. M. Mayor Slaughter, Dr. J. G. Wallace, J. L. Harye, Jr., W. A. Littele, and W. S. Scott, on the part of the citizens, and Gen. Kershaw, on behalf of the military, proceeded, at the hour named, to the opposite shore, but were not received, as the following note will explain. It will also be seen that an apology was made for firing on the train which left carrying out the departing citizens: Headquarters Right Grand Division, Near Falmouth, Va., Nov. 22, 1862. to the Mayor of Fredericksburg, Va.: The invitation given to you in my letter of last
M. Slaughter (search for this): article 3
I have convened the Council, which will remain in session, awaiting any further communication you may have to make. Very respectfully, your ob't servt, M. Slaughter,Major. A true copy from the original — Tests: G. F. Chew, C. C. This communication was sent across the river at 12 o'clock at night. About 3 A. Muse. Very respectfully, your ob't serv't, E. V. Sumner, Brevet Major-General Commd'g Division. An interview having thus been invited, at 9 A. M. Mayor Slaughter, Dr. J. G. Wallace, J. L. Harye, Jr., W. A. Littele, and W. S. Scott, on the part of the citizens, and Gen. Kershaw, on behalf of the military, proceeded, at stified, by their applause, their full measure of responsibility for, and endorsation of, the course pursued by their legal representatives. It is but due to Mayor Slaughter to say that during Yankee occupation, until arrested, and since the present troubles, he has man aged the arduous and responsible duties of his office w
Burnside (search for this): article 3
62. To the Mayor and Common Council of Fredericksburg: Gentlemen--Under cover of the houses of your city, shots have been fired upon the troops of my command. Your mills and manufactories are furnishing provisions and the material for clothing for armed bodies in rebellion against the Government of the United States. Your railroads and other means of transportation are moving supplies to the depots of such troops. This condition of things must terminate, and by direction of Major- General Burnside, commanding this army, I accordingly demand the surrender of the city into my hands, as the representative of the Government of the U. States, at or before 5 o'clock this afternoon, (5 o'clock P. M. to-day) Falling an affirmative reply to this demand by the time indicated, sixteen (16) hours will be permitted to elapse for the removal from the city of the women and children, the sick, wounded and aged, which period having elapsed, I shall proceed to shell the town. Upon obtaini
E. V. Sumner (search for this): article 3
laws and policy of the United States Government. I am, very respectfully. E. V. Sumner, Brevet Major-General U. S. A, Com'g. This communication, so soorities: Mayor's Office,Fredericksburg. Nov. 22, 1862. To Brevet Major General E. V. Sumner, Comd'g U. S. Army: Sir: I received at twenty minutes beforing at o'clock, at the Lacey House. Very respectfully, your ob't serv't, E. V. Sumner, Brevet Major-General Commd'g Division. An interview having thusto learn that any departing families had been injured. Very respectfully, E. V. Sumner, Brevet Major-General U. S. Army. At 2 o'clock, pursuant to invi the committee returned with word that a final answer might be expected from Gen. Sumner during the evening. --About 6 P. M., the following note was received from GeGen. Sumner, which up to this writing closes all conferences, and the town still stands: Headq'rs Right Grand Division, November 22d, 1862. To the Mayor and C
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