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Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler, Chapter 4: the call for troops. (search)
I suppose I can detail any brigadier, said the governor. So do I, said I. While this conversation was going on, the Treasurer of the Commonwealth, Gen. Henry K. Oliver, came into the governor's room, and after salutation, said:-- Governor, as you requested, I have been examining the condition of the affairs of the trevery considerably, and we understand by the telegram that there is great urgency for haste in getting troops to Washington. The governor said: What shall we do? Oliver answered: We shall have to call a meeting of the legislature, and get an appropriation, but that will delay matters considerably. Perhaps we can use our current wealth, and that the other banks will answer drafts to that amount, and he recommends that I be selected as the brigadier to take command. Here is his letter. Oliver said:-- Well, Governor, as General Butler has found the means to go, I think he ought to go. I don't know but he had, said the governor; I will take it into
Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler, Index. (search)
inth New Jersey, position at Drury's bluff, 663. Norfolk, Union forces occupy, 617; Butler confers with Porter at, 785; goods received and examined at, 843; yellow fever prevented, 847; needy assisted, 848; Shepley sent to Fortress Monroe, 871. North Anna, reference to battle of, 710. Northumberland Co., Va., Confederate scouts in, 785. Nottingham Square, Butler goes to school at, 44-46. O Odell investigates causes of Butler's removal, 833; Butler's answer to, 833. Oliver, Gen. H. K., 172. One Hundred and Forty-Eighth New York Volunteers' expedition into Chesapeake Bay, 617. Orr, South Carolina secession commissioner, 156. Ord, Major-General, Butler's order to, regarding movement to surprise Confederate forces around Richmond, 722-730; starts on expedition, 730; captures Fort Harrison, 733-734; wounded, 734; reference, 738; ordered to relieve Butler in command, 828; accompanies Butler to Fortress Monroe, 828; report to Grant, 829; opinion of Butler, 829; mon
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 1: (search)
the majority we have already stated, in the largest popular vote ever cast in the State. This, in brief, was the life of Governor Andrew, up to the time he entered upon the duties of Governor of this Common-wealth. Associated with him on the ticket as Lieutenant-Governor was Hon. John Z. Goodrich, of West Stockbridge, who, being afterwards appointed Collector of the Port of Boston, resigned on the 29th of March, 1861. Oliver Warner, of Northampton, was elected Secretary of State; Henry K. Oliver, of Salem, Treasurer and Receiver-General; Dwight Foster, of Worcester, Attorney-General; and Levi Reed, of Abington, Auditor of Accounts. Jacob Sleeper, of Boston; John I. Baker, of Beverly; James M. Shute, of Somerville; Hugh M. Greene, of Northfield; Joel Hayden, of Williamsburg; James Ritchie, of Roxbury; Oakes Ames, of Easton; and Eleazer C. Sherman, of Plymouth,—were elected Councillors. William Schouler, of Lynn, was Adjutant-General, to which office he had been appointed by G
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 5: (search)
it in some practical way. This amendment was carried, and a committee appointed, which subsequently reported, for Lieutenant-Governor, Edward Dickinson, of Amherst; for Secretary of State, Richard Frothingham, of Charlestown; for Treasurer, Henry K. Oliver, of Salem; for Auditor, Levi Reed, of Abington; and for Attorney-General, Dwight Foster, of Worcester. Mr. Dickinson had been, in former years, a Whig; in later years, he was what was called a Conservative. He never had joined the Republican party. Mr. Frothingham had always been a Democrat, of the straightest sect; and was, at this time, one of the editors of the Boston Post. Mr. Oliver, Mr. Reed, and Mr. Foster were Republicans, and incumbents of the offices for which they had been renominated. On taking the vote upon the report of the committee, Mr. Frothingham failed of a nomination; the incumbent of the office, Oliver Warner, being the choice of the convention. The opposition to Mr. Frothingham was led by Mr. Moses Kimbal
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 6: (search)
ht to be restored by the Governor. Before acting upon this request, he wrote to General Doubleday, to make inquiry into the charges, and inform him what he thought of them. From this letter we quote:— While I feel kindly towards Lieutenant-Colonel Oliver, I wish only for exact justice, and would not restore him to the regiment, unless he was unjustly accused. I am jealous of the honor of the Massachusetts corps, sensitive to every thing which affects them, desirous of doing exactly right, hit where it will. The matter lies in a narrow compass; and I wish to reach a speedy conclusion, founded upon a basis of established proofs, which shall satisfy the demands of justice, truth, and honor. Lieutenant-Colonel Oliver was not restored to the regiment from which he resigned, but was afterwards commissioned major in the Second Regiment Heavy Artillery, which shows that the Governor had been satisfied that the charges against him did not affect his standing as an officer and ge
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 7: (search)
on nominated Governor Andrew and the old State officers for re-election by acclamation, with the exception of the Lieutenant-Governor. Hon. John Nesmith had declined to be again a candidate; and Joel Hayden, of Williamsburg, was nominated Lieutenant-Governor in his stead, on the first ballot. This completed the ticket, which was as follows: For Governor, John A. Andrew, of Boston; Lieutenant-Governor, Joel Hayden, of Williamsburg; Secretary of State, Oliver Warner, of Northampton; Treasurer, Henry K. Oliver, of Salem; Auditor, Levi Reed, of Abington; AttorneyGen-eral, Dwight Foster, of Worcester. The Democratic party proper did not hold a convention to nominate candidates for State officers this year; but a convention was held in Faneuil Hall on the 7th of October, composed of Democrats and conservative Republicans, at which Brigadier-General Charles Devens, Jr., was nominated for Governor; Thomas F. Plunket, of Adams, for Lieutenant-Governor; and Henry W. Paine, of Cambridge, for
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 11: (search)
were serving. Many of the officers neglected to forward the rolls as required, which prevented the Adjutant-General from making the pay-rolls; and, as many of the men had arranged, before leaving the State, to have their families draw their monthly pay, considerable disappointment and suffering ensued. These officers had been frequently written to, and blank rolls forwarded for them to fill up; nevertheless, the business was not attended to by them as promptly as it should have been. General Oliver, the State Treasurer, complained to the Governor, that persons coming to his office expecting to receive the bounty could not be paid, because the rolls were not made out, which caused much dissatisfaction and disappointment to the persons who expected to receive the money. On the 15th of October, the Adjutant-General addressed a letter to the Governor upon this subject:— I have used and shall use every proper means in my power, to have returns made regularly and promptly; and, in
The Cambridge of eighteen hundred and ninety-six: a picture of the city and its industries fifty years after its incorporation (ed. Arthur Gilman), Financial and manufacturing. (search)
of $50,000 has been placed in my hands by his Excellency Governor Andrew for reply. He desires me to express to your board of directors his sincere gratitude for the intelligent patriotism which has prompted your liberality. No immediate necessity existing for its instant acceptance, I am directed to say, as has already been done in the case of similar offers, that with your permission he will hold your offer in reserve for such future emergencies as may arise. Very truly yours, Henry K. Oliver, Treasurer and Receiver General. The bank paid its first dividend October 1, 1861. On December 30 of the same year, in common with all banks in Boston and vicinity, this bank suspended specie payment. April 28, 1864, articles of association as First National Bank of Cambridge were adopted, and the bank fully organized as a national bank May 16, 1864. On May 24 it was appointed a depository and financial agent of the United States, and began business under this new organization Ju
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 2, Chapter 28: the city Oration,—the true grandeur of nations.—an argument against war.—July 4, 1845.—Age 34. (search)
rd, who occupied seats at the left of the orator.—Boston Post. One passage, mentioned in General Oliver's reminiscences, and supposed to refer to the uniform of the Boston Light Infantry, naturall15. The same comparison appears in his earlier correspondence. Ante, Vol. II. p. 278. Henry K. Oliver, then Adjutant-General of the State, who was present in uniform as a guest, writes:— ks, the principles of the orator of the day will be susceptible of practical application. General Oliver, who had listened to the orator with more equanimity than the rest of his brethren in unifornor striving for the last word, left a favorable impression even on his harshest critics. General Oliver, after describing the toasts and speeches made at Faneuil Hall, writes:— Mr. Sumner stong, I know not. With my love to your wife, Ever sincerely yours, Charles Sumner. To Henry K. Oliver, Adjutant-General, Boston. Court Street, Aug. 20, 1845. my dear Sir,—I should be very