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e within thirty days, Philip H. Sheridan is appointed a major-general in the United States Army. The direct result of the battle was the recapture of all the artillery, transportation, and camp equipage we had lost, and in addition twenty-four pieces of the enemy's artillery, twelve hundred prisoners, and a number of battle-flags. But more still flowed from this victory, succeeding as it did the disaster of the morning, for the re-occupation of our Executive Mansion. Washington, Oct. 22, 1864 Major General Sheridan. with great pleasure I render to you and your brave army the thanks of the nation, and my own personal admiration and gratitude, for the month's operations in the Shenandoah Valley, and especially for the splendid work of October 19, 1864. your Obt. Servt. Abraham Lincoln. old camps at once re-established a morale which for some hours had been greatly endangered by ill-fortune. It was not till after the battle that I learned fully what had taken place be
James Barnes, author of David G. Farragut, Naval Actions of 1812, Yank ee Ships and Yankee Sailors, Commodore Bainbridge , The Blockaders, and other naval and historical works, The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 6: The Navy. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), The organization of the Confederate Navy (search)
of the James River. She was commanded by Commodore R. B. Pegram, C. S. N., and was the flagship of Commodore John K. Mitchell, C. S. N., who with two other gunboats opposed the Federal fleet that was attempting to work its way up to Richmond. The pierced and battered smokestack of the Virginia shows how bravely she stood up to the fire of the Federal monitors and the Howlett's house batteries. The Virginia and her consorts were active in shelling General Butler's Dutch Gap canal. On October 22, 1864, the Virginia discovered a new Federal masked battery nearly two miles below Chaffin's Bluff. With her consorts she stood up for two hours against the fire of the 100-pounder Parrott rifles on the shore, at a range of 500 yards. On the night of January 23, 1865, Commodore Mitchell of the Virginia and his fleet attempted to pass below the Federal obstructions in the river, but both the Virginia and the Richmond grounded and were exposed all the next day to a ruinous fire from the Federa
John M. Schofield, Forty-six years in the Army, Chapter XVI (search)
., and Selma, not absolutely to reach these points, but to divert or pursue according to the state of facts. If, however, Hood turns on you, you must act defensively on the line of the Tennessee. . . . I do not fear that the Southern army will again make a lodgment on the Mississippi. . . . The only hope of a Southern success is in the remote regions difficult of access. We have now a good entering wedge, and should drive it home. . . . Sherman to Grant. Gaylesville, Ala., October 22, 1864. I feel perfectly master of the situation here. I still hold Atlanta and the road, with all bridges and vital points well guarded, and I have in hand an army before which Hood has retreated precipitately down the valley of the Coosa. It is hard to divine his future plans; but by abandoning Georgia, and taking position with his rear to Selma, he threatens the road from Chattanooga to Atlanta, and may move to Tennessee by Decatur. He cannot cross the Tennessee except at Muscle Shoa
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Treaties. (search)
4, 1881 Japan: Treaty of Peace, amity, commerce, etc.KanagawaMar. 31, 1854 Treaty of Commercial; ports openedSimodaJune 17, 1857 Principal treaties and conventions of the United States with other powers—Continued. Foreign Power and Object of Treaty.Where Concluded.Date. Japan—Continued: Treaty of Peace, amity, and commerceTokioJuly 29, 1858 Convention of Reducing import dutiesTokioJan. 28, 1864 Convention of Indemnities. (U. S., Great Britain, France, and Holland sign)YokohamaOct. 22, 1864 Convention of Regarding expense of shipwrecksTokioMay 17, 1880 Treaty of ExtraditionTokioApril 29, 1886 Korea: Treaty of Peace, amity, commerce, navigationYin-ChuenMay 22, 1882 Loo-Choo: Convention of Permitting unobstructed tradeNapaJuly 11, 1854 Liberia: Treaty of Commerce and navigationLondonOct. 21, 1862 Luxemburg: Treaty of ExtraditionBerlinOct. 29, 1883 Madagascar: Treaty of CommerceAntananarivoFeb. 14, 1867 Mexico: Treaty of ExtraditionMexicoDec. 11, 1861 Convention
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 6 (search)
igned. These foolish reports were doubtless gotten up for political purposes and to affect the elections. To-day Robert Meade Nephew of General Meade. went down the river in the flag-of-truce boat, having been exchanged. I saw a young navy officer who was captured at the same time and exchanged with Robert. He said Robert was well, but thin, as he had felt his captivity a good deal. His mother will be delighted to have him once more at home. Headquarters army of the Potomac, October 22, 1864. Since I wrote to you we have received the news of Sheridan's last victory—this time over Longstreet, and with an army that had been surprised and driven in disorder for four miles. This certainly is very remarkable, and if not modified by any later intelligence, will prove one of the greatest feats of the war, and place Sheridan in a position that it will be difficult for any other general to approach. We are now anxiously waiting to hear of his having followed up his success and
Respectfully, your obedient servant, A. R. Chisolm, A. D. C. Appendix to chapter XL. Jacksonville, Ala., Oct. 22d, 1864. Lieut.-Genl. Taylor, Selma: General Beauregard desires to see you at Gadsden as early as practicable. The comd to supply you with a conveyance from that point. Geo. Wm. Brent, Col., and A. A. G. Jacksonville, Ala., Oct. 22d, 1864. Major Molloy, Chief Subsistence, Care Commandant Post, Selma: General Beauregard desires to see you at Gadsden axford, Ala. Geo. Wm. Brent, Col., and A. A. G. Headquarters, Military Division of the West, Jacksonville, Oct. 22d, 1864. Major-Genl. M. L. Smith, Chief-Engineer: General,—I am just in receipt of a note from General Beauregard, in whill leave to join the General at Gadsden in the morning. Geo. Wm. Brent, Col., and A. A. G. Gadsden, Ala., Oct. 22d, 1864. Lieut.-Genl. R. Taylor, Comdg. Dept., etc., Jacksonville, Ala.: General,—In order to save time, I desire you sho
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Arkansas, 1864 (search)
Oct. 19: Skirmish, Crawford CountyARKANSAS--1st Cavalry. Oct. 19-23: Reconn. from Little Rock to PrincetonARKANSAS--4th Cavalry. IOWA--1st Cavalry. KANSAS--9th Cavalry. MISSOURI--1st and 3d Cavalry. UNITED STATES--3d Cavalry. Union loss, 3 killed, 10 wounded. Total, 13. Oct. 20: Skirmish, Benton CountyARKANSAS--1st Cavalry. Oct. 20: Skirmish, FayettevilleARKANSAS--1st Cavalry. Oct. 20: Skirmish, Van BurenARKANSAS--1st Cavalry. Oct. 21: Skirmish, Devall's BluffILLINOIS--54th Infantry. Oct. 22: Skirmish, White River near St. CharlesUNITED STATES--53d Colored Infantry. Union loss, 4 killed, 17 wounded. Total, 21. Oct. 23: Skirmish, PrincetonMISSOURI--3d Cavalry. Union loss, 1 killed, 8 wounded. Total, 9. Oct. 23: Skirmish, Hurricane CreekIOWA--1st Cavalry. KANSAS--9th Cavalry. Oct. 24: Skirmish, Training PostKANSAS--6th Cavalry. Oct. 24-27: Scout from Pine Bluff toward Mt. ElbaILLINOIS--13th Cavalry (Detachment). Oct. 25: Skirmish near Half Way HouseILLINOIS--13th Cavalry (De
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Georgia, 1864 (search)
try. Oct. 17: Skirmish, RomeOHIO--46th Infantry. Oct. 18: Action near SummervilleILLINOIS--Chicago Board of Trade Battery Light Arty.; 98th and 123d Mounted Infantry. INDIANA--17th and 72d Infantry. KENTUCKY--4th, 6th and 7th Cavalry. MICHIGAN--4th Cavalry. OHIO--1st and 3d Cavalry. PENNSYLVANIA--7th Cavalry. Oct. 19: Skirmish near Turner's and Howell's FerryINDIANA--70th Infantry (Detachment). Oct. 19: Skirmish, Ruff's Station(No Reports.) Oct. 21: Skirmish, DallasOHIO--10th Cavalry. Oct. 22: Skirmish, AdairsvilleILLINOIS--56th Infantry. Oct. 24: Skirmish near South River(No Reports.) Oct. 25: Skirmish, Coosa RiverIOWA--6th Infantry. Oct. 26-29: Exp. from Atlanta to Tuckum's Cross RoadsILLINOIS--81st and 101st Infantry. MICHIGAN--9th Cavalry. NEW JERSEY--33d Infantry. NEW YORK--60th, 102d, 119th, 134th, 137th, 143d, 149th and 154th Infantry. OHIO--61st and 82d Infantry. PENNSYLVANIA--29th, 73d, 109th and 111th Infantry. WISCONSIN--31st Infantry. Oct. 27: Skirmish, Tuckum's
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Kansas, 1864 (search)
11th Cavalry (Detachment). MISSOURI--4th State Militia Cavalry. Aug. 16: Skirmish, Smoky Hills CrossingIOWA--7th Cavalry (Co. "H"). Union loss, 4 killed. Aug. 19-24: Scout on Republican RiverKANSAS--11th Cavalry (Detachment); 14th and 15th Militia (Detachments). Sept. 21: Affair near Council GroveKANSAS--17th Cavalry (1 man, Co. "C"). Sept. 25: Skirmish, Walnut CreekCOLORADO--2d Cavalry. Union loss, 2 killed, 7 wounded. Total, 9. Sept. 26: Skirmish, Osage MissionWISCONSIN--3d Cavalry. Oct. 22: Skirmish, Fort ScottKANSAS--6th Cavalry. Oct. 23: Skirmish, Cow CreekKANSAS--6th Cavalry. Oct. 25: Engagement, Mine Creek, Little Osage River, Marias des CygnesARKANSAS--2d Cavalry. COLORADO--2d Cavalry; 1st Battery Light Arty. INDIANA--7th Cavalry. IOWA--1st, 3d and 4th Cavalry. KANSAS--5th, 7th, 11th, 14th, 15th and 16th Cavalry. MISSOURI--1st, 2d, 4th, 10th, 13th, 15th and 16th Cavalry; 2d, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th State Militia Cavalry. WISCONSIN--3d Cavalry; 9th Indpt. Battery Lig
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Missouri, 1864 (search)
h, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th State Militia Cavalry; Batteries "H" and "L," 2d Light Arty. WISCONSIN--3d Cavalry; 9th Battery Light Arty. Union loss, 18 killed, 83 wounded, 14 missing. Total, 115. Oct. 21: Skirmish, LexingtonMISSOURI--13th Cavalry. Oct. 22: Action, IndependenceCOLORADO--2d Cavalry. INDIANA--7th Cavalry. IOWA--3d and 4th Cavalry. KANSAS--5th, 7th, 11th, 15th and 16th Cavalry. MISSOURI--13th Cavalry; 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th State Militia Cavalry. Union loss, 14 killed, 58 wounded, 11 missing. Total, 83. Oct. 22: Actions, Byram's Ford, Big Blue, State LineARKANSAS--2d Cavalry. COLORADO--2d Cavalry. INDIANA--7th Cavalry. IOWA--3d and 4th Cavalry. KANSAS--5th, 7th, 11th, 14th, 15th and 16th Cavalry. MISSOURI--2d, 4th, 10th, 15th and 16th Cavalry; 1st, 2d, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th State Militia Cavalry; Batteries "H" and "L," 2d Light Arty. WISCONSIN--3d Cavalry; 9th Battery Light Arty. Oct. 23: Engagement, Westport, Big BlueARKANSAS--2d Cavalry. COLO