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Fortress Monroe (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 40
rces of the Confederate States. To Abraham Lincoln, Commander-in-Chief of the land and naval forces of the United States. Mr. Stephens proceeded as far as Fortress Monroe under a flag of truce; but when he reached Newport News, the admiral of the Federal fleet arrested his further progress. The object of his mission, with a reexed, marked A. I also sent to the Admiral, to be forwarded, another in the same language, addressed to the officer in command of the United States forces at Fortress Monroe. The gun-boat proceeded immediately to the Minnesota with these despatches, while the Torpedo remained at anchor. Between three and four o'clock P. M., anotswer is annexed, marked D. The other boat bore the answer of Lieutenant-Colonel W. H. Ludlow to my note of the 4th, addressed to the officer in command at Fortress Monroe. A copy of this is annexed, marked E. Lieutenant-Colonel Ludlow also came up in person in the boat that brought his answer to me, and conferred with Colonel
Headquarters (Washington, United States) (search for this): chapter 40
lt too horrible to contemplate without making every effort to avoid it. On these and all kindred subjects you will consider your authority full and ample to make such arrangements as will temper the present cruel character of the contest, and full confidence is placed in your judgment, patriotism, and discretion that, while carrying out the objects of your mission, you will take care that the equal rights of the Confederacy be always preserved. Very respectfully, Jefferson Davis. Headquarters, Richmond, July 2, 1863. Sir: As Commander-in-Chief of the land and naval forces now waging as against the United States, I have the honor to address this communication to you, as Commander-in-Chief of their land and naval forces. Numerous difficulties and disputes have arisen in relation to the execution of the cartel of exchange heretofore agreed on by the belligerents, and the commissioners for the exchange of prisoners have been unable to adjust their differences. Their action
Kentucky (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): chapter 40
conduct of Federal officers, in driving from their homes entire communities of women and children, as well as of men, whom they find in districts occupied by their troops, for no other reason than because these unfortunates are faithful to the allegiance due to their States, and refuse to take an oath of fidelity to their enemies. The putting to death of unarmed prisoners has been a ground of just complaint in more than one instance, and the recent execution of officers of our army in Kentucky, for the sole cause that they were engaged in recruiting service in a State which is claimed as still one of the United States, but is also claimed by us as one of the Confederate States, must be repressed by retaliation if not unconditionally abandoned, because it would justify the like execution in every other State of the Confederacy, and the practice is barbarous, uselessly cruel, and can only lead to the slaughter of prisoners on both sides, a result too horrible to contemplate without
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 40
e Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States. This letter is signed by me as Commander-i in a State which is claimed as still one of the United States, but is also claimed by us as one of the ConfedeConfederate States, must be repressed by retaliation if not unconditionally abandoned, because it would justify the l land and naval forces now waging as against the United States, I have the honor to address this communication be engaged in the warfare now waged against the United States, and claimed by the latter as having refused to --in Chief of the land and navalforces of the Confederate States. To Abraham Lincoln, Commander-in-Chief of the land and naval forces of the United States. Mr. Stephens proceeded as far as Fortress Monroe under a flaghat he had orders from Admiral Lee, on board the United States flagship Minnesota, lying below and then in viewure. The reason assigned for the refusal by the United States Secretary of War, to wit: that the customary age
Richmond (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 40
proceed to Washington, and endeavor there to effect satisfactory arrangements. The letter of instructions given by President Davis is herewith submitted: Richmond, Va., July 2, 1863. Honorable Alexander H. Stephens, Richmond, Va. Sir: Having accepted your patriotic offer to proceed as a military commissioner, under flag ofRichmond, Va. Sir: Having accepted your patriotic offer to proceed as a military commissioner, under flag of truce, to Washington, you will herewith receive your letter of authority to the Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States. This letter is signed by me as Commander-in-Chief of the Confederate land and naval forces. You will perceive, from the terms of the letter, that it is so worded as to avoid any polf the navy, was put in readiness as soon as possible, by order of the Secretary of the Navy, and tendered for the service. At noon, on the 3d, she started down James River, hoisting and bearing a flag of truce after passing City Point. The next day (the 4th), at about one o'clock P. M., when within a few miles of Newport News, we
Washington, Ga. (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 40
Chapter 40: Vice-President Stephens's commission to Washington. As General Lee's army was marching through Pennsylvania it was thought by the Confederate Authorities that the time was auspicious To promote these efforts, President Davis appointed Vice-President Stephens to proceed to Washington, and endeavor there to effect satisfactory arrangements. The letter of instructions given g accepted your patriotic offer to proceed as a military commissioner, under flag of truce, to Washington, you will herewith receive your letter of authority to the Commander-in-Chief of the Army and ested his further progress. The object of his mission, with a request for permission to go to Washington, was made known to that officer, who by telegraph communicated with the Government at WashingtWashington. The reply of that Government was: The request is inadmissible. The customary agents and channels are adequate for all needful military communications and conferences between the United State
Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 40
Chapter 40: Vice-President Stephens's commission to Washington. As General Lee's army was marching through Pennsylvania it was thought by the Confederate Authorities that the time was auspicious for renewed efforts to adjust, with the Federal Government, the difficulties which prevented the execution of the cartel for the exchange of prisoners of war. To promote these efforts, President Davis appointed Vice-President Stephens to proceed to Washington, and endeavor there to effect satisfactory arrangements. The letter of instructions given by President Davis is herewith submitted: Richmond, Va., July 2, 1863. Honorable Alexander H. Stephens, Richmond, Va. Sir: Having accepted your patriotic offer to proceed as a military commissioner, under flag of truce, to Washington, you will herewith receive your letter of authority to the Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States. This letter is signed by me as Commander-in-Chief of the Confederate land and
Minnesota (Minnesota, United States) (search for this): chapter 40
we were met by a small boat of the enemy, carrying two guns, which also raised a white flag before approaching us. The officer in command informed Lieutenant Davidson that he had orders from Admiral Lee, on board the United States flagship Minnesota, lying below and then in view, not to allow any boat or vessel to pass the point near which he was stationed, without his permission. By this officer I sent to Admiral Lee a note stating my objects and wishes, a copy of which is hereunto annexed, marked A. I also sent to the Admiral, to be forwarded, another in the same language, addressed to the officer in command of the United States forces at Fortress Monroe. The gun-boat proceeded immediately to the Minnesota with these despatches, while the Torpedo remained at anchor. Between three and four o'clock P. M., another boat came up to us, bearing the Admiral's answer, which is hereunto annexed, marked B. We remained at or about this point in the river until the 6th instant, wh
City Point (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 40
ng: Richmond, July 8, 1863. His Excellency, Jefferson Davis: Sir: Under the authority and instructions of your letter to me, on the 2d instant I proceeded on the mission therein assigned without delay. The steamer Torpedo, commanded by Lieutenant Hunter Davidson, of the navy, was put in readiness as soon as possible, by order of the Secretary of the Navy, and tendered for the service. At noon, on the 3d, she started down James River, hoisting and bearing a flag of truce after passing City Point. The next day (the 4th), at about one o'clock P. M., when within a few miles of Newport News, we were met by a small boat of the enemy, carrying two guns, which also raised a white flag before approaching us. The officer in command informed Lieutenant Davidson that he had orders from Admiral Lee, on board the United States flagship Minnesota, lying below and then in view, not to allow any boat or vessel to pass the point near which he was stationed, without his permission. By this of
Jefferson Davis (search for this): chapter 40
with the Federal Government, the difficulties which prevented the execution of the cartel for the exchange of prisoners of war. To promote these efforts, President Davis appointed Vice-President Stephens to proceed to Washington, and endeavor there to effect satisfactory arrangements. The letter of instructions given by PrPresident Davis is herewith submitted: Richmond, Va., July 2, 1863. Honorable Alexander H. Stephens, Richmond, Va. Sir: Having accepted your patriotic offer to proceed as a military commissioner, under flag of truce, to Washington, you will herewith receive your letter of authority to the Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy od channels are adequate for all needful military communications and conferences between the United States forces and the insurgents. This, subsequently wrote Mr. Davis, was all the notice ever taken of our humane propositions. We were stigmatized as insurgents, and the door was shut in our faces. Does not this demonstrate an
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