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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 45 7 Browse Search
The Daily Dispatch: July 27, 1864., [Electronic resource] 26 0 Browse Search
The Daily Dispatch: November 12, 1861., [Electronic resource] 24 0 Browse Search
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) 13 1 Browse Search
Hon. J. L. M. Curry , LL.D., William Robertson Garrett , A. M. , Ph.D., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 1.1, Legal Justification of the South in secession, The South as a factor in the territorial expansion of the United States (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 8 0 Browse Search
Edward Alfred Pollard, The lost cause; a new Southern history of the War of the Confederates ... Drawn from official sources and approved by the most distinguished Confederate leaders. 6 0 Browse Search
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 5 1 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.) 4 0 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore) 4 0 Browse Search
John G. Nicolay, A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln, condensed from Nicolay and Hayes' Abraham Lincoln: A History 4 0 Browse Search
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John G. Nicolay, A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln, condensed from Nicolay and Hayes' Abraham Lincoln: A History, Chapter 32. (search)
o be indefinitely prolonged, the President telegraphed him: I was not expecting you to send me a letter, but to bring me a man or men. Mr. Greeley then went to Niagara, and wrote from there to the alleged commissioners, Clement C. Clay and James P. Holcombe, offering to conduct them to Washington, but neglecting to mention the two conditions-restoration of the Union and abandonment of slavery-laid down in Mr. Lincoln's note of the ninth and repeated by him on the fifteenth. Even with this great advantage, Clay and Holcombe felt themselves too devoid of credentials to accept Mr. Greeley's offer, but replied that they could easily get credentials, or that other agents could be accredited, if they could be sent to Richmond armed with the circumstances disclosed in this correspondence. This, of course, meant that Mr. Lincoln should take the initiative in suing the Richmond authorities for peace on terms proposed by them. The essential impossibility of these terms was not, however, a
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 4. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Editorial Paragraphs. (search)
the death of Hon. John Tyler, Jan'y 20th and 21st, 1862. . Addresses of Hon. D. W. Voorhees, of Indiana, on the trial of John E. Cook, Nov. 8th, 1859, and before the Literary Societies of the University of Virginia, July 4th, 1860. Life and services of Hon. R. Barnwell Rhett, of South Carolina. The character and influence of Abolitionism. A Sermon by Rev. Henry J. Van Dyke, of Brooklyn, preached Dec. 9th, 1860. Address before the Society of Alumni of the University of Virginia, by Hon. Jas. P. Holcombe. The South, her Peril and her duty. A thanksgiving sermon preached Nov. 29th, 1860, by Rev. B. M. Palmer, D. D. God, our refuge and strength in this war, a fast day sermon, by Rev. T. V. Moore, D. D., of Richmond. The oath of allegiance to the United States, by the Rev. B. M. Palmer, D. D. A large number of Religious Tracts published in the Confederacy during the War. This contribution by Judge Perkins is one of great value, and indicates the character of the publications we are
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 1., Chapter 16: Secession of Virginia and North Carolina declared.--seizure of Harper's Ferry and Gosport Navy Yard.--the first troops in Washington for its defense. (search)
. Speech at Richmond, April 28, 1861, cited by Whitney in his History of the War for the Union, i. 402. Compare what Stephens said at Milledgeville, in November, 1860, and in the Georgia Convention, in January 1861, pages 54 to 57, inclusive. Stephens, as we have observed, was in Richmond for the purpose of negotiating a treaty for the admission of Virginia into the Southern Confederacy. The Convention appointed Ex-President John Tyler, William Ballard Preston, S. McD. Moore; James P. Holcombe, James C. Bruce, and Lewis E. Harvie, Commissioners to treat with him. They entered upon the business at once, and on the 24th of April agreed to and signed a Convention between the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Confederate States of America, which provided that, until the union of Virginia with the league should be perfected, the whole military force and military operations, offensive and defensive, of said Commonwealth, in the impending conflict with the United States, should be u
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., Xxx. Political Mutations and results.—the Presidential canvass of 1864.< (search)
tween the belligerents were made during this gloomy period. One of these originated with certain Confederates then in Canada, one of whom wrote July 5, 1864. to the author of this work, averring that Messrs. Clement C. Clay, of Alabama, James P. Holcombe, of Virginia, and Geo. N. Sanders (the writer) would proceed to Washington in the interest of Peace, if full protection were accorded them. Being otherwise confidentially assured that the two former had full powers from Richmond, Mr. Greelered by the Executive Government of the United States, and will be met by liberal terms on substantial and collateral points; and the bearer or bearers thereof shall have safe conduct both ways. (Signed) Abraham Lincoln. Messrs. Clay and Holcombe made the most of this in a public manifesto, intended to fire the Southern heart, and to disaffect those in the loyal States who were anxious for honorable peace at the earliest moment. And there was a very widespread impression that the overtu
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Official correspondence of Confederate State Department. (search)
in. Department of State, Richmond, 24th February, 1864. Hon. J. P. Holcombe, Special Commissioner, &c., Richmond: Sir — You will recervant, J. P. Benjamin, Secretary of State. Letter from Hon. J. P. Holcombe. Wilmington, February 29, 1864. Hon. J. P. Benjamin, Seng article it contains. With great esteem, I am, &c., &c., James P. Holcombe. Letter from Hon. J. P. Holcombe. Saint George's, MaHon. J. P. Holcombe. Saint George's, March 12th, 1864. Hon. J. P. Benjamin, Secretary of State, C. S. A.: Sir — I avail myself of the earliest opportunity to inform you of the ctified to have your opinion. I remain, with great respect, James P. Holcombe. Letter from Hon. J. P. Holcombe. Halifax, Nova ScoHon. J. P. Holcombe. Halifax, Nova Scotia, April 1st, 1864. Hon. J. P. Benjamin, Secretary of State, C. S. A.: Sir — In the communication which I had the honor to transmit fromo bring to your attention. With the highest consideration, James P. Holcombe. P. S.--It may not be improper to add that the conclusi<
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Official correspondence of Confederate State Department. (search)
Department of State, Richmond, 20th April, 1864. Hon. James P. Holcombe, &c., &c.: Sir — I have the honor to acknowledg, J. P. Benjamin, Secretary of State. Letter from Mr. Holcombe. Halifax, Nova Scotia, April 26th, 1864. Hon. J. Pon and that of the President. I remain, &c., &c., James P. Holcombe. Letter from Mr. Holcombe. April 28, 1864.Mr. Holcombe. April 28, 1864. Hon. J. P. Benjamin, Secretary of State, C. S. A.: Sir — The season has thus far rendered it impracticable to forward thshall use most expedition in my power. I am, &c., James P. Holcombe. Letters from Hon. Jacob Thompson. WilmingAlmon. Halifax, Nova Scotia, May 26, 1864. To Hon. James P. Holcombe, Special Commissioner of C. S. A.: My Dear Sir , yours very truly, William J. Almon. Letter from Mr. Holcombe. Halifax, Nova Scotia, May 27, 1864. Hon. J. P. Be. On reaching Canada I will write more fully. With the highest consideration, I remain yours, &c., James P. Holcombe
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 6.51 (search)
Official correspondence of Confederate State Department. [continued]. Letters from Honorable J. P. Holcombe. Montreal, June 16, 1864. Hon. J. P. Benjamin, Secretary of State, C. S. A.: Sir — I have very little to communicate since my last dispatch. Some ten or twelve more men have been sent on to take the boat which this a tedious and somewhat troublesome task. As soon as it has been accomplished I shall return via Bermuda to the Confederacy. I have the honor, &c., James P. Holcombe. Clifton house, Niagara Falls, C. W., August 11, 1864. Hon. J. P. Benjamin, Secretary of State, C. S. A.: Sir — Since my last dispatch I have visited a I have availed myself of the interim of every opportunity to co-operate with those gentlemen and think that I have been able to render useful service. My present expectation is to return in September. A distinct communication from Mr. Clay and myself is sent by this mail. With the highest respect, &c., James P. Holcombe
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 7.61 (search)
ate, Richmond, Va., C. S. A.: Sir — I deem it due to Mr. Holcombe and myself to address you in explanation of the circumsing to do us full justice. Soon after the arrival of Mr. Holcombe, Mr. Thompson and myself in Canada West, it was known iresenting all parties in the United States, came to see Mr. Holcombe and myself--Mr. Thompson being at Toronto and less accentil heard on our own defence. I am much indebted to Mr. Holcombe, Mr. Sanders and Mr. Tucker for the earnest and active on's and my mission. Mr. Thompson is at Toronto, and Mr. Holcombe is at the Falls. If here, or if I could delay the traninducing, attending and following the correspondence of Mr. Holcombe and myself with the Hon. Horace Greeley. Subsequent evverything was determined save the time of execution. Mr. Holcombe will, probably, carry this communication to you and cansked for and more than I shall probably employ. When Mr. Holcombe left the result of the measures for the release of our
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Peabody, Selim Hobart 1829- (search)
Later in the year, Messrs. Clement C. Clay, of Alabama, Jacob Thompson, of Mississippi, Prof. James P. Holcombe, of Virginia, and George N. Sanders, of Kentucky, arrived in Canada via the Bermudas, amissioners to Washington. In an exchange of letters between Mr. Greeley and Messrs. Clay and Holcombe, the latter stated that the safe conduct of the President of the United States had been tenderets 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 W bearer thereof shall have safe conduct both ways. Abraham Lincoln. In the absence of any official authority on the part of Messrs. Clay, Holcombe, Sanders, and Thompson, all negotiations ceased.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America. (search)
, 1864 Battle of Monocacy, Md.......July 9, 1864 Repulse of General Early at Fort Stevens, 6 miles from Washington......July 12, 1864 Gold reaches 285 per cent., the maximum......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 Virginia, and the writer, Confederates in Canada, would proceed to Washington in the interest of peace if full protection were accorded them. Greeley referred this letter to the 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..
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