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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Army. (search)
nder call of Oct. 17, 1863 (including drafted men of 1863), and call of Feb. 1, 1864, for 500,000 for three years317,092 Under call of March 14, 1864, for 200,000 for three years259,515 Militia for 100 days, mustered in between April 23 and July 18, 186483,612 Under call of July 18, 1864, for 500,000 (reduced by excess credits of previous calls) for one year, two years, three years, and four years385,163 Under call of Dec. 19, 1864, for 300,000 men for one year, two years, three years, fourJuly 18, 1864, for 500,000 (reduced by excess credits of previous calls) for one year, two years, three years, and four years385,163 Under call of Dec. 19, 1864, for 300,000 men for one year, two years, three years, four years211,752 Other troops furnished by States and Territories which, after first call, had not been called upon for quotas when general call for troops was made182,357 By special authority granted May and June, 1862, New York, Illinois, and Indiana furnished for three months15,007   Total2,772,408 Number of men who paid commutation86,724   Grand total2,859,132   Aggregate reduced to a three years standard2,320,272 actual strength of the army between Jan. 1, 1860, and May 1, 1865.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Maine, (search)
led by treaty in 1842, each party making concessions. Maine was twice invaded by Confederates during the Civil War. On the night of June 29, 1863; the officers and crew of a Confederate privateer entered the harbor of Portland, captured the revenue-cutter Caleb Cushing, and fled to sea with her, sharply pursued by two steamers manned by armed volunteers. Finding they could not escape with the cutter, they blew her up, and, taking to their boats, were soon made prisoners. At mid-day on July 18, 1864, some Confederates came from St. John, N. B., and entered Calais to rob the bank there. Having been forewarned by the American consul at St. John, the authorities were prepared, arrested three of the party, and frightened the remainder away. During the Civil War Maine contributed its full share of men and supplies in support of the government. In 1872 a Swedish colony was planted on the Aroostook, at a place called New Sweden, where, in one year, about 600 Swedes, aided by the State,
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Mobile, Ala. (search)
nded. The Confederate squadron was destroyed. The forts were assailed by land and water the next day, and the three were surrendered, the last (Fort Morgan) on the morning of Aug. 23. With this victory the government came into possession of 104 guns and 1,464 men, and effectually closed the port of Mobile to blockade-runners. This victory, and that at Atlanta, soon afterwards, together with the hearty response given by the people of the free-labor States to the call of the President (July 18, 1864) for 300,000 men, gave assurance that the Civil War was nearly ended. Capture of Mobile. Gen. J. E. Johnston said Mobile was the best-fortified place in the Confederacy. It was garrisoned by 15,000 men, including troops on the east side of the bay and 1,000 negro laborers subject to the command of the engineers. The department was then (1865) in command of Gen. Richard Taylor, son of President Taylor. For several months after the harbor of Mobile was sealed there was comparative
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Peabody, Selim Hobart 1829- (search)
of peace; that they were, however, in the confidential employ of their government, and entirely familiar with its wishes and opinions. Under the circumstances, Mr. Greeley declined to meet Messrs. Clay and Holcombe without further instructions from the President of the United States. July 20 Mr. Greeley and Major Hay, President Lincoln's private secretary, crossed the Niagara and met Messrs. Clay and Holcombe, to whom the following letter was handed: executive mansion, Washington, July 18, 1864. To Whom It May Concern: Any proposition which embraces the restoration of peace, the integrity of the whole Union, and the abandonment of slavery, and which comes by and with an authority that can control the armies now at war against the United States, will be received and considered by the executive government of the United States, and will be met by liberal terms on other substantial and collateral points; and the bearer thereof shall have safe conduct both ways. Abraham Linco
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America. (search)
.July 16, 1864 Hood supersedes Johnston in defence of Atlanta......July 17, 1864 President calls for 500,000 volunteers for one, two, or three years......July 18, 1864 On July 5 Horace Greeley received a letter from George N. Sanders, Clifton, Canada, averring that Clement C. Clay, of Alabama; James P. Holcombe, of Virginihe President, suggesting with it a plan of adjustment. The President requested him to proceed to Niagara Falls and communicate with the parties in person......July 18, 1864 [A fruitless conference was the result.] Battle of Peach Tree Creek, Ga.......July 20, 1864 Battle of Decatur, or Atlanta, Ga.......July 22, 1864 B..Dec. 13, 1864 Thomas defeats Hood at Nashville, Tenn......Dec. 15-16, 1864 President Lincoln calls for 300,000 volunteers to make up deficiency in call July 18, 1864. If not obtained before Feb. 15, 1865, a draft to be made......Dec. 19, 1864 Savannah, evacuated by Confederates Dec. 20, occupied by Sherman......Dec. 21,
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Maine. (search)
29, 1863 Foreign Emigrant Association of Maine incorporated, to which the State agrees to give $25 for every able-bodied foreign emigrant introduced into Maine by them......1864 William Pitt Fessenden, Secretary of the Treasury......July 1, 1864 A small party of Confederate raiders from St. John's, N. B., led by one Collins, of Mississippi, attempt the robbery of a bank in Calais; but, the authorities being forewarned by the American consul at St. John's, the attempt fails......July 18, 1864 Great fire in Portland, burning over an area 1 1/2 miles long by 1/4 of a mile wide; 1,500 buildings burned; loss between $10,000,000 and $15,000,000.....July 4, 1866 Legislature passes a stringent prohibitory liquor law, and appoints a State constable to enforce its provisions......1867 State agricultural college established at Orono......1868 Constabulary law of 1867 repealed......1868 James G. Blaine, speaker House of Representatives......1869 State temperance conven