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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) 97 1 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore) 28 2 Browse Search
Allan Pinkerton, The spy in the rebellion; being a true history of the spy system of the United States Army during the late rebellion, revealing many secrets of the war hitherto not made public, compiled from official reports prepared for President Lincoln , General McClellan and the Provost-Marshal-General . 28 2 Browse Search
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862., Part II: Correspondence, Orders, and Returns. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott) 25 1 Browse Search
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 3. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.) 14 0 Browse Search
The Daily Dispatch: August 5, 1861., [Electronic resource] 12 0 Browse Search
The Daily Dispatch: may 6, 1861., [Electronic resource] 8 0 Browse Search
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 8: Soldier Life and Secret Service. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller) 7 1 Browse Search
Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them. 5 1 Browse Search
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott) 5 1 Browse Search
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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), Appendix (search)
hat in the early days of the war the Confederates, because of this surreptitious aid, had superior means of warfare. General Scott endorsed the accusation against Secretary Floyd in regard to what has been called the stolen arms, and thus contributy credit a falsehood not only without foundation but against the clearest official evidence. Eighteen months before General Scott's endorsement of the charge it had been condemned as unfounded by the report of the committee on military affairs of with the concerted purpose of writers and politicians to falsify the record and make apology for Northern reverses. General Scott made specific charge that Secretary Floyd removed 115,000 extra muskets and rifles, with all their implements and amme, implicate Governor Floyd. Alas! what becomes of Senator Sherman's conjured up superior preparation for war and of General Scott's good arms stolen? It is of a piece with the rifle pitfalls with which Northern papers, after the Bull Run escapade
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), The South as a factor in the territorial expansion of the United States. (search)
lunteers our people quickly responded. The heart-beat was passionate in all sections but New England— our country right or wrong. (Schouler's History of the United States, vol. 4, p. 528.) In addition to the movements of Generals Taylor and Scott into the heart of Mexico, expeditions were planned to take possession of the northern portions, which were sparsely settled and undefended. The remarkable marches and the bloodless conquests of Fremont and Kearney, with insignificant forces, and the occupation of San Francisco by Commodore Sloat, placed California and all the northern portion of Mexico in the possession of the United States at the close of the war. Her military power had been crushed by Scott and Taylor, and Mexico was helpless. It now remained for the victors to dictate terms. Should these terms be imposed in accordance with the custom of victorious nations, or upon the unusual and American principle of moderation and generous sympathy for a prostrate foe? If th
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), The civil history of the Confederate States (search)
ss throughout the North—yet nothing more. General Scott, being in chief command of the army and lo of the United States troops, as proposed by Gen. Scott, toward the forts and garrisons in the Southrie an act of war Lincoln in December advises Scott to hold the forts or retake them Failures of policy finally adopted by the President. General Scott, the head of the army, had actively urged West, without suspicion. On the same day General Scott directed Colonel Thomas to have three offionvey him secretly into Washington because General Scott feared he would be assassinated. Mr. Linc in Baltimore, which is liable to revolt. Gen. Scott to McDowell: Under the circumstances it seemto Alexandria without firing a shot? Col. Thomas A. Scott to Gen. Mansfield, July 22: Allow me tomed mob. Townsend to McDowell, July 22: General Scott says it is not intended you Should reduce made to cast the blame of the battle upon General Scott, but in his own defense he at once declare[14 more...]
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), Biographical: officers of civil and military organizations. (search)
c and City of Mexico. He was commended by General Scott and brevetted captain for gallantry at Ceto the personal staff of that commander. When Scott landed 12,000 men south of Vera Cruz, Captain the heights and rout the enemy. In his report Scott wrote: I am compelled to make special mention chment. Reverdy Johnson said he had heard General Scott more than once say that his success in Mex of the ablest of his country's soldiers. General Scott said with emphasis: Lee is the greatest mion. Above all others he was the choice of General Scott for the command of the United States army;artermaster-general to succeed General Jesup. Scott had suggested four names from which to make thshared in the many brilliant battles which General Scott fought from Vera Cruz to the City of Mexicnearly every important engagement either under Scott or Taylor, and attracted notice by his conspicTexas; and served in the Mexican war under General Scott. He took part in the siege of Vera Cruz, [9 more...]