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Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Name Index of Commands 13 13 Browse Search
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 2 4 4 Browse Search
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles 3 3 Browse Search
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Mass. officers and men who died. 2 2 Browse Search
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories 2 2 Browse Search
A Roster of General Officers , Heads of Departments, Senators, Representatives , Military Organizations, &c., &c., in Confederate Service during the War between the States. (ed. Charles C. Jones, Jr. Late Lieut. Colonel of Artillery, C. S. A.) 2 2 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 7. (ed. Frank Moore) 2 2 Browse Search
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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 7. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 145 (search)
Doc. 143.-President Lincoln's letter. Executive Mansion, Washington, August 16, 1863. Hon. James C. Conkling: My dear sir: Your letter inviting me to attend a mass meeting of unconditional Union men, to be held at the capital of Illinois on the third of September, has been received. It would be very agreeable to me thus to meet my old friends at my own home, but I cannot just now be absent from this city so long as a visit there would require. The meeting is to be composed of all those who maintain unconditional devotion to the Union; and I am sure that my old political friends will thank me for tendering, as I do, the nation's gratitude to those other noble men whom no partisan malice or partisan hope can make false to the nation's life. There are those who are dissatisfied with me. To such I would say, you desire peace, and you blame me that we do not have it. But how can we obtain it? There are but three conceivable ways. First, to suppress the rebellion by forc
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 7. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 164 (search)
Doc. 161.-battle of White Stone Hill, Dakota Territory. General Sully's report. headquarters Indian expedition, camp at mouth of Lttle Sheyenne River, Sept. 11, 1863. Major: The last report I had the honor to send you was from the mouth of this Little Sheyenne River, bearing date August sixteenth, 1863; since which time my movements have been too rapid and the danger of sending any communication such that it has been impossible for me to do so. I therefore have the honor to report my movements from last report up to date. On the morning of the nineteenth the steamer I was waiting for with supplies finally arrived. She was immediately unloaded, and all the baggage of the officers and men of the command was sent down by her to the depot at Fort Pierre, together with every man who was in the least sick or not well mounted. By this I reduced my force considerably, and was enabled to transport with the wretched mules that had been furnished me about twenty-three days rati
Horace Greeley, The American Conflict: A History of the Great Rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-65: its Causes, Incidents, and Results: Intended to exhibit especially its moral and political phases with the drift and progress of American opinion respecting human slavery from 1776 to the close of the War for the Union. Volume II., chapter 27 (search)
e over the issue of the struggle, will be rapidly summed up, preliminary to the narration of Gen. Sherman's memorable Atlanta campaign. Several detachments of cavalry or mounted infantry, about 1,600 strong, sent out by Gen. Hurlbut, commanding in West Tennessee, under Lt.-Col. J. J. Phillips, 9th Illinois (infantry), Lt.-Col. W. R. M. Wallace, 4th Ill. cavalry, and Maj. D. E. Coon, 2d Iowa cavalry, raided through northern Mississippi to Grenada; where they captured and destroyed Aug. 16, 1863. over 50 locomotives and about 500 cars of all kinds. At 9 1/2 P. M., Col. Winslow arrived from Gen. Sherman's army near Vicksburg, with orders not to destroy but save the rolling stock; and, he being the ranking officer, some effort was made to obey those orders; but fire had already done its work pretty effectually. Each party returned the way it came. They encountered little resistance, and their losses were inconsiderable. Gen. McPherson, with Tuttle's and Logan's divisions of
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 6 (search)
heartily responded to, the Government had better make up its mind to letting the South go. Don't misunderstand me; I am nothing of a copperhead. I am for a vigorous prosecution of the war; but the war cannot be prosecuted with any hope of success, not only without men, but a great many willing men; men who have their hearts in the business and who are determined to fight and to conquer, or die. I have had Warren made a major general, and George's friend, Colonel Ganard, a brigadier. August 16, 1863. I had a very quiet journey back, arriving at my headquarters about 10 P. M. I found that important despatches had been sent to me at 4 P. M., indicating a probable movement on the part of the enemy; so that it was very well that I returned. This information, brought by a scout, does not seem up to this moment to have been confirmed, and the stampede produced by it has pretty nearly passed away. I hope you had a pleasant journey to Philadelphia, and found them all well at home.
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), Appendix F (search)
e, mentioned in letter of September 5, 1863: see page 147, Vol. II （Wilkes' Spirit of the Times of August 29, 1863） Singular revelations in regard to> the army of the Potomac (The following letter comes from a distinguished military writer who has had much observation in the Army of the Potomac, and whose opinions we can assure the readers of the Spirit are well worth noting. It was written to a personal friend in this city, and from his hands we obtain it.) Washington, August 16, 1863. my dear Sir: The Army of the Potomac—that army which has so often elevated men from mediocrity into greatness — that army which has marched, fought and bled to no purpose—now lies in sweet repose along the line of the Rappahannock, patiently waiting, as Micawber says, for something to turn up. The history of this army is one of barren toil, suffering and death. Its successes are magnified by venal letter-writers into great victories, and its defeats are represented as splen
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, chapter 26 (search)
l who, by reason of age, sex, or infirmity, may be incapable of taking part in the defence of the city. Respectfully, your obdt. servt., G. T. Beauregard, Genl. Comdg. Headquarters, Department S. C., Ga., and Fla., Charleston, S. C., August 16th, 1863. Lieut.-Col. D. B. Harris, Chief-Engineer, etc., etc.: Colonel,—I am instructed to direct the following work to be done by your department of the Staff: To arrange the batteries at Fort Johnson, with platforms, etc., for two additiona works inspected by him. This should be avoided as far as possible, and it may be well to impose tasks. Respectfully, your obdt. servt., Thomas Jordan, Chief of Staff. Headquarters, Department S. C., Ga., and Fla., Charleston, S. C., August 16th, 1863. Brig.-Genl. R. S. Ripley, Comdg. First Mil. Dist., Charleston, S. C.: General,—As you were informed yesterday, it is the wish of the Commanding General that one of the mortars at Fort Sumter should be transferred with the utmost despatc
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Arkansas, 1863 (search)
ty.; 22d and 77th Infantry. WISCONSIN--27th and 28th Infantry. Aug. 3-8: Scout to Yellville(No Reports.) Aug. 3-16: Expedition up White and Little Red RiversIOWA--32d Infantry (Cos. "A," "D," "F," "G"); U. S. Gunboats "Lexington," "Cricket" and "Marmora." Aug. 14: Engagement, West Point, White RiverIOWA--32d Infantry (Cos. "A," "D," "F," "G"); U. S. Gunboats "Lexington" "Cricket" and "Marmora." Union loss, 2 killed, 7 wounded. Total, 9. Aug. 15: Skirmish, BentonvilleKANSAS--2d Cavalry. Aug. 16: Skirmish, Harrison's LandingILLINOIS--13th Cavalry. IOWA--32d Infantry (Cos. "A," "D," "F," "G"). Aug. 17: Skirmish, Grand PrairieILLINOIS--10th and 13th Cavalry. OHIO--25th Indpt. Battery Light Arty. MISSOURI--2d, 7th and 8th Cavalry. Loss, 1 wounded. Aug. 22-23: Actions, PocahontasARKANSAS--2d Cavalry. MISSOURI--2d State Militia Cavalry. Aug. 23: Skirmish, FayettevilleARKANSAS--2d Cavalry (Detachment); 1st Infantry (Detachment). KANSAS--2d Cavalry (Detachment). Union loss, 5 missing.
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Mississippi, 1863 (search)
RipleyALABAMA--1st Cavalry. Aug. 5: Skirmish, Mt. PleasantILLINOIS--3d Cavalry. Aug. 8: Skirmish, RienziOHIO--5th Cavalry. Aug. 10-22: Raid from Big Black River on Miss. Central R. R. and to Memphis, TennILLINOIS--5th Cavalry. IOWA--3d and 4th Cavalry. Union loss, 1 killed, 5 wounded, 5 missing. Total, 11. Aug. 12: Skirmish, Big Black River BridgeIOWA--4th Cavalry. Aug. 13: Skirmish, JacintoMISSOURI--10th Cavalry. Aug. 14: Skirmish, Craven's PlantationILLINOIS--4th Cavalry (Co. "M"). Aug. 16: Skirmish near CorinthKANSAS--7th Cavalry. Aug. 17: Action, GrenadaILLINOIS--3d, 4th, 9th and 11th Cavalry; 9th Mounted Infantry. IOWA--2d Cavalry. MICHIGAN--3d Cavalry. Aug. 17: Skirmish near PanolaILLINOIS--6th Cavalry (Detachment). Aug. 18: Skirmish, Payne's Plantation near GrenadaILLINOIS--5th Cavalry. IOWA--3d and 4th Cavalry. Aug. 20: Skirmish, PanolaILLINOIS--5th Cavalry. IOWA--3d and 4th Cavalry. Aug. 20-Sept. 2: Exp. from Vicksburg to Monroe, La. (Stephenson's)ILLINOIS--4th Ca
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Virginia, 1863 (search)
, N. C.NEW YORK--7th Cavalry (1st Mounted Rifles). PENNSYLVANIA--11th Cavalry (Cos. "G," "I," "K"). Union loss, 1 killed, 1 wounded. Total, 2. Aug. 14: Scout in Bull Run MountainsNEW YORK--2d Cavalry (Detachment). Aug. 14: Scout to WinchesterNEW YORK--1st Cavalry (Detachment). Aug. 15-19: Scout from Centreville to AldieMASSACHUSETTS--2d Cavalry. NEW YORK--2d Cavalry (Detachments). Aug. 15: Skirmish, Hartwood ChurchMICHIGAN--7th Cavalry. Aug. 15: Action, Beverly FordMAINE--1st Cavalry. Aug. 16: Skirmish, Fall's ChurchNEW YORK--111th Infantry. Aug. 18: Skirmish, Bristoe StationPENNSYLVANIA--6th Cavalry. Aug. 22: Skirmish, Stafford Court HouseNEW YORK--9th Cavalry. Aug. 24: Skirmish, King George Court HouseMICHIGAN--1st, 5th, 6th and 7th Cavalry. VERMONT--1st Cavalry. Aug. 24: Skirmish, Coyle's Tavern, near Fairfax Court HouseMASSACHUSETTS--2d Cavalry. Union loss, 2 killed, 3 wounded, 9 missing. Total, 14. Aug. 24: Scout to Barbee's Cross RoadsMASSACHUSETTS--1st Cavalry. Aug.
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Name Index of Commands, S. M. Alford (search)
S. M. Alford Col. 3d N. Y. InfantryApr. 28, 1864, to May 2, 1864. 2d Division, Tenth Army Corps, Army of the James Col. 3d N. Y. InfantryAug. 16, 1863, to Oct. 16, 1863. Alford's 2d Brigade, Foster's 1st Brigade, U. S. Forces North end of Folly Island., Department of the South Col. 3d N. Y. InfantryFeb., 1864, to March , 1864. 2d Brigade, 1st Brigade, Gordon's Division, Northern District, Department of the South Col. 3d N. Y. InfantryJan. 15, 1864, to Feb. 25, 1864. 2d Brigade, Vodges' Division, Department of the South Col. 3d N. Y. InfantryMay 2, 1864, to May 28, 1864. 1st Brigade, 2d Division, Tenth Army Corps, Army of the James Col. 3d N. Y. InfantryNov. 17, 1863, to Jan. 15, 1864. Alford's 2d Brigade, Foster's 1st Brigade, U. S. Forces North end of Folly Island., Department of the South Col. 3d New York InfantryJuly 15, 1863, to Aug. 1, 1863. 1st Brigade, Getty's Division, District of Virginia., Eighteenth Army Corps, Department of Virginia and North Carolina Col.
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