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Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 17. 2 0 Browse Search
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 1. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.) 2 0 Browse Search
The writings of John Greenleaf Whittier, Volume 3. (ed. John Greenleaf Whittier) 2 0 Browse Search
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H. Wager Halleck , A. M. , Lieut. of Engineers, U. S. Army ., Elements of Military Art and Science; or, Course of Instruction in Strategy, Fortification, Tactis of Battles &c., Embracing the Duties of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery and Engineers. Adapted to the Use of Volunteers and Militia. 2 0 Browse Search
Charles Congdon, Tribune Essays: Leading Articles Contributing to the New York Tribune from 1857 to 1863. (ed. Horace Greeley) 2 0 Browse Search
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 23. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 2 0 Browse Search
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott) 2 0 Browse Search
William F. Fox, Lt. Col. U. S. V., Regimental Losses in the American Civil War, 1861-1865: A Treatise on the extent and nature of the mortuary losses in the Union regiments, with full and exhaustive statistics compiled from the official records on file in the state military bureaus and at Washington 2 0 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 2. (ed. Frank Moore) 2 0 Browse Search
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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.12 (search)
inking man, and his bids were generally too high. Thomas McKnight, of New York, under date of February 1st, offered to furnish the State with arms, saying he and his associates had furnished them to Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. He offered Colt's revolvers at from $18 to $25; minie muskets, to use either cap or Maynard primer, for $13; United States rifles, with sword bayonets, $21; Sharp's breech-loading rifles, $40, and carbines, $30. February 2d, Governor Ellis ordered 50,000 pound Merrill rifles, 100,000 percussion caps and 100,000 rifle, 500 each cartridge boxes, belts, etc., cartridges directed to Raleigh, via Norfolk. On the same day he wrote W. B. Hitrtley, secretary of the Colt Arms Company, New York, to send him 500 Colt's navy pistols at $18, to be shipped to Brown, DeRosset & Co., Wilmington, or McPheeters & Ghiselin, Norfolk; the order to be filled before March 1st. Hartlet wrote July 11th, that the pistols would be shipped on the 14th. The Governor wrote him
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 32. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.15 (search)
e Colonel Isaac F. Harrison. Yesterday I proceeded to the camp of the enemy, had an interview with the commanding officer, and procured release on their parole of honor not to bear arms against the Confederate authorities until properly exchanged. I am, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant, Daniel W. Glenney, Acting Master, Commanding. Lieutenant commander Thomas O. Selfridge, Commanding U. S. S. Vindicator and Fifth District. P. S.—I would respectfully mention that three Colt's navy revolvers and seventeen Enfield rifles were captured. Respectfully, D. W. Glenney. U. S. S. Vindicator, Fifth District, September 1, 1864 Sir—Your surprise at the capture of the Rattler's men will not be greater than mine upon Captain Glenney presenting himself to me last evening. Surprised as much at the intelligence of the affair as that he should leave his vessel without permission and come down to me. Some weeks ago Captain Glenney went out back of St. Joseph, with a
The writings of John Greenleaf Whittier, Volume 3. (ed. John Greenleaf Whittier), Anti-Slavery Poems (search)
ing, show On the green prairie like a fleet becalmed. Methinks I hear a voice come up the river From those far bayous, where the alligators Mount guard around the camping filibusters: Shake off the dust of Kansas. Turn to Cuba— (That golden orange just about to fall, O'er-ripe, into the Democratic lap;) Keep pace with Providence, or, as we say, Manifest destiny. Go forth and follow The message of our gospel, thither borne Upon the point of Quitman's bowie-knife, And the persuasive lips of Colt's revolvers. There may'st thou, underneath thy vine and fig-tree, Watch thy increase of sugar cane and negroes, Calm as a patriarch in his eastern tent! Amen: So mote it be. So prays your friend. Burial of Barber. Thomas Barber was shot December 6, 1855, near Lawrence, Kansas. bear him, comrades, to his grave; Never over one more brave Shall the prairie grasses weep, In the ages yet to come, When the millions in our room, What we sow in tears, shall reap. Bear him up the icy hill, W
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 1. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book III:—the first conflict. (search)
s common to all the systems, contributed greatly to their efficiency in the numerous engagements in which those regiments had to fight on foot. With the exception of this mode of loading, they differed greatly in their construction; it would be impossible for us to describe all, for there were no less than eleven of the first class. We shall only mention two belonging to the class called repeating-rifles—that is to say, arms which fire a certain number of shots without being reloaded. The Colt rifle is a long-barrelled revolver with five or six chambers, and the ball is forced into seven grooves forming a spiral which grows more and more contracted. This heavy weapon was formidable in practiced hands, but it required considerable time to reload it. The second was the Spencer rifle, an excellent arm, the use of which became more and more extended in the Federal army. The butt is pierced, in the direction of the length, by a tube containing seven cartridges, which are deposited suc
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 17., Governor Brooks engine company. (search)
to Mr Usher and a five dollar Bill with it. Evidently the Governor Brooks Company was in good humor, as its committee had reported money received, $106.00; amount of bills, $100.52; balance, $5.48; collected by subscription, $3.66. The latter is not added to the balance on the record. Evidently some one had passed round the hat with an eye to making good with Mr. Usher, which was done by the tost Master. Mr. Young's white horse got no thanks, but instead, Mr. Ford, for the use of his Colt. Along with the two books of record is preserved a manuscript of twenty-five pages in Mr. Usher's handwriting—the Speech that enabled them to pass off the time. In its opening sentences we learn that they had listened to the music of the band and heard the music of the choir, whatever the difference may have been. It would seem that Medford had a band at that time, as a little later the company (through Captain Hutchins) invited the Medford Brass Band to partake of its clam chowder.
The world Does move. --Here are a few curious points in the news by the Asia: Universal suffrage is given to the people of Naples. They are requested to vote by ballot, yea or nay, upon the question of a union of all the Italian States, with Victor Emanuel as constitutional king. A serious proposition is made to the Pope to sell out or commute. An attempt is being made to carry out About's idea of a palace and a garden for the Holy Father. One of the old Bourbons writes to the London Times and claims the throne of Spain. A Bourbon appealing to the world through a free press is one of the wonders of the age. Garibaldi takes a railway train as a conveyance to the scene where he fights against another Bourbon, and opposes a Colt's revolver to the old-fashioned stiletto.
Fast day in California. --The proclamation of the President, setting apart the 4th of January for a day of humiliation, fasting and prayer, only reached San Francisco for publication on the day named; consequently, but little preparation was made for its observance. The congregation of Cavalry Church assembled in the evening and listened to addresses from the Rev. Drs. Colt, Buell and Williams. The Custom-House, Post-Office, and other public buildings were closed, and the Courts refrained from business.
The Daily Dispatch: January 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], Citizens' State-rights ticket.-- Peachy R. Grattan, P. H. Aylett, Geo. W. Randolph. (search)
elow the actual military force of the State, from causes stated in the report of the Adjutant General. The State owns the following arms, &c.: Of brass cannon, 1 four-pounder, 60 six-pounders, 6 thirty-two-pounders, 2 sixteen-inch mortars, 10 twelve-pounder howitzers — total, 79. Of iron cannon, 44 four-pounders, 134 six-pounders, 36 twelve-pounders, 5 twenty-four pounders, 2 eight and ten-inch mortars-- total, 221. The State also owns 50,000 pounds of powder, 226,917 ball cartridges, of all kinds; 422 rifle muskets 2,659 percussion muskets, 53,988 flint-lock muskets, 56,014 bayonets, 4,805 cartridge boxes and belts, 80 cavalry musketoons, 90 artillery musketoons, 31 sappers' and miners' musketoons, 725 carbines, 1,020 percussion rifles, 3,293 flint-lock rifles, 94 Sharpe's rifles, 246 Colt's rifles, 185 rifles with sword bayonets, 1,317 revolving pistols, 1,347 horseman's pistols, 3,675 cavalry swords, 703 artillery swords, 3 bugles and trumpets, 31 drums and fifes, 6 colors.
Cavalry. --A very large number of troops of cavalry have been commissioned since the inspection returns of 1860, contained in the Adjutant General's report of 15th Dec. last, heretofore alluded to. A number of them have not yet been "mustered and inspected in uniform," as the law requires; still it is believed that all of the companies are uniforming. Thirty of the ninety-two troops in commission are armed with sabres and pistols; twenty with sabres only — leaving to be armed, (when uniformed according to law,) forty-two troops. Only one hundred of the Deane and Adams pistol, bought for cavalry service, remain in the Armory. The Commissioners for arming the State lately purchased 500 Colt's cavalry pistols, which are daily expected here. The average rank and file of each of the State troops is estimated at fifty men — the minimum required by law. Some of the companies exceed that number considerabl
A sight of the war. --Twenty cases of Minnie rifles, and ten cases of Colt's revolvers, which are intended for the Republic of Mississippi, reached Lynchburg, Va., Friday, via the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, under charge of the Adams Express Company. They were immediately forwarded to Jackson, Miss., their ultimate destination.