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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864 (ed. Frank Moore), 1863, December (search)
December 19. Mrs. Patterson Allan, charged with carrying on a treasonable correspondence with persons in the North, was arraigned before Commissioner Watson, at Richmond, Va. The letter which she was charged with writing, was inclosed in a box, and directed to Rev. Morgan Dix; both were then placed in a buff envelope, and addressed to Miss H. Harris, New York.--Captain George Washington Alexander, commandant at Castle Thunder, was relieved from command at that point, and confined to his quarters, under arrest, charged with malfeasance in office. It was alleged that he extorted large sums of money from prisoners confined in that institution, by promising to use his influence for their benefit, and in some cases permitting the prisoners to go at large, upon paying him large sums of money. He was also charged with trading largely in greenbacks.--Colonel A. D. Streight, and his Adjutant, Lieutenant Reed, in attempting to escape from Libby Prison, at Richmond, Va., were detected,
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Blake, Lillie Devereux umstead, 1835-1859 (search)
Blake, Lillie Devereux umstead, 1835-1859 Reformer; born in Raleigh, N. C., in 1835. In 1869 she became active in the woman suffrage movement, and was president of the New York State Woman Suffrage Association for many years. She first married Frank G. Quay Umstead (died in 1859), and then in 1866 Grenfill Blake (died in 1896). Her writings include Southwold; Rockford; Fettered for life; Woman's place to-day, a reply to Dr. Morgan Dix's Lenten lectures on women, etc. In 1901 she was president of the Civic and Equality Union.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 26. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), William Henry Chase Whiting, Major-General C. S. Army. (search)
onfederate service, and General Stone, Major Trowbridge, Major Prime and Lieutenant Mowry, of the United States service, and Mr. S. L. Merchant.—C. B. D.] The Rev. Dr. Morgan Dix, Rector of Trinity, was the officiating minister, assisted by Rev. Dr. Ogilvie. The corpse of the deceased was brought from Governor's Island about 12.ends of the deceased placed upon the lid two beautiful crosses of white camelias, fringed with evergreen, and a wreath of the same. Shortly after 1 o'clock, Drs. Dix and Ogilvie began the solemn service, in accordance with the prescribed ritual of the Episcopal Church. The coffin was then placed in front of the altar, and as itpon the coffin, by a young lady, a beautiful cluster of camelias, bound with a black ribbon. After the usual services, the prayer of the commitment was read by Dr. Dix, at the foot of the coffin. After the benediction, the body was borne to the waiting hearse, and the solemn cortege of carriages passed down Broadway en route
The Daily Dispatch: July 20, 1863., [Electronic resource], Gen. Lee's army. (search)
ays ago two disloyal letters were intercepted on the Peninsular, and the evidence in the case pointed to Mrs. A. as the writer. One of them was addressed to "Rev. Morgan Dix," the father of Gen. Dix, and the other to her sister in Cincinnati. In that to her sister she speaks of Gen. Stoneman as the "white gloved" General, and criGen. Dix, and the other to her sister in Cincinnati. In that to her sister she speaks of Gen. Stoneman as the "white gloved" General, and criticises his leniency towards the Confederates; his not destroying the dwelling and farm of Hon. James A. Seddon, Secretary of War, on his raid through Goochland. The letter written to Dix is represented to have furnished the names of a lady in Washington city and two ministers in New York who are gravely accused of sympathy wDix is represented to have furnished the names of a lady in Washington city and two ministers in New York who are gravely accused of sympathy with the rebellion, and advises their arrest. The letter also alludes to the mission to Europe of Rev. Dr. Hoge, of Richmond — that the statement of his having gone abroad to purchase Bibles is but a pretext, and declares that his real business is to exercise his influence in furthering the interests of the South. It also disclose
The Daily Dispatch: December 18, 1863., [Electronic resource], Averill's raid. (search)
hem through to the North. Miss. Hoge, daughter of Rev. Moses D. Hoge, of this city, was intimately acquainted with Mrs. Allan. Never heard her mention the Rev. Morgan Dix's name [the individual at the North to whom the letter purporting to contain treasonable language was directed] till after her arrest. Was informed that DiDix was an Episcopal Minister, living in New York city, and the son of Gen. Dix. --Mrs. Allan was an inmate of her father's family; was looked upon as one of them, and was regarded by all with the greatest esteem and friendship. During an intimate acquaintance of three years, the most of which time they were together, Mrs. Allan manGen. Dix. --Mrs. Allan was an inmate of her father's family; was looked upon as one of them, and was regarded by all with the greatest esteem and friendship. During an intimate acquaintance of three years, the most of which time they were together, Mrs. Allan manifested the kindest feelings towards every member of her father's family. She had never heard her express any other than the most loyal sentiments towards the South. While on a visit to Mrs. Allan's country seat in Goochland, some time in June last, and while her father was in Europe, she (Miss Hoge) had several conversations wi
The Daily Dispatch: December 21, 1863., [Electronic resource], The raid into Southwestern Virginia--depredations of the enemy. (search)
servant man John a letter [marked "A"] in the Second Market, addressed to Rev. Morgan Dix, of New York,) was arrested by him upon suspicion of being disloyal to thelan; she denied positively to Mr. A. all knowledge of the letter addressed to Morgan Dix, but when he drew forth the envelope addressed to "Miss Haynes," which covered the one to Dix, together with the note accompanying it which she had sent to Dr. Powell, Mrs. Allan recollected it, but solemnly protested against knowing anythinghad enclosed it in an envelope to "Miss Haynes," but knew nothing of what was in Dix's letter; she (the accused) had a slight acquaintance with Dix — met with him onDix — met with him once in a foreign country. Lt. Leonard Mackall was then called to testify as to the similarity of the hand writing of the letter signed "Sante Trinita" to that of [This letter was enclosed in a white envelope, and directed to "Rev. Morgan Dix." Both were then placed inside of a buff envelope and addressed to "Miss H
The Daily Dispatch: February 12, 1864., [Electronic resource], Confederate States Congress. (search)
North by blockade runners. Believed that Mrs. Allan wrote the letters to Rev. Morgan Dix, and Miss Haynes, in New York, but could not tell what were their contents alleges her servant received in the Second Market the letter addressed to Rev. Morgan Dix, which was signed "Santa Trinita." [This is the letter which caused Mrs. Allan's. The witness knew Gen. Dix and family some sixteen years ago; believed Morgan Dix was the son of General Dix. Had never met with Mrs. Allan before. Dr. MGeneral Dix. Had never met with Mrs. Allan before. Dr. McCabe and Capt. Morfet knew from reputation that the Rev. Morgan Dix was the son of General John A. Dix. Capt. Philip Cashmeyer, who was commissioned by Gen. Withe Rev. Morgan Dix was the son of General John A. Dix. Capt. Philip Cashmeyer, who was commissioned by Gen. Winder to visit Mr. Allan's residence, a few miles from the city, and bring down all of her correspondence received since the war, stated that Mr. Allan afforded him es own buggy. There were two letters among those left behind which were signed "M. Dix,; " but they were anterior to the war when he informed Gen. Winder of this fact