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St. Joseph, Mo. (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.15
that three Colt's navy revolvers and seventeen Enfield rifles were captured. Respectfully, D. W. Glenney. U. S. S. Vindicator, Fifth District, September 1, 1864 Sir—Your surprise at the capture of the Rattler's men will not be greater than mine upon Captain Glenney presenting himself to me last evening. Surprised as much at the intelligence of the affair as that he should leave his vessel without permission and come down to me. Some weeks ago Captain Glenney went out back of St. Joseph, with a party from the Benton, and narrowly escaped capture. When I learned of it I told him positively that I wished him to confine himself to the vessel, and not to send parties ashore. It would seem to me a plan laid to entrap him, the story of the negroes that there were to be officers at Mr. James' house that evening, and the improbabilty of there being such a large force close to the banks of the river at that time of night without reason. Unhappily, their plans worked very wel
Enfield (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.15
day I proceeded to the camp of the enemy, had an interview with the commanding officer, and procured release on their parole of honor not to bear arms against the Confederate authorities until properly exchanged. I am, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant, Daniel W. Glenney, Acting Master, Commanding. Lieutenant commander Thomas O. Selfridge, Commanding U. S. S. Vindicator and Fifth District. P. S.—I would respectfully mention that three Colt's navy revolvers and seventeen Enfield rifles were captured. Respectfully, D. W. Glenney. U. S. S. Vindicator, Fifth District, September 1, 1864 Sir—Your surprise at the capture of the Rattler's men will not be greater than mine upon Captain Glenney presenting himself to me last evening. Surprised as much at the intelligence of the affair as that he should leave his vessel without permission and come down to me. Some weeks ago Captain Glenney went out back of St. Joseph, with a party from the Benton, and narrowly e
Mexico (Mexico, Mexico) (search for this): chapter 1.15
4. Remarkable episode in the operations on the Mississippi. Desertion of Lieutenant D. W. Glenney, U. S. N., in 1863. Planned to deliver part of the gunboat fleet to the Confederate Officials—Scheme came to Naught—Glenney's escape to Mexico. The attempted sale by Lieutenant Daniel W. Glenney, of the United States Navy, of a portion of the gunboat fleet in the Missippi river to the Confederate authorities, in May, 1863, has not been heretofore fully given to the public. The correney, and was to have been sold for $50,000 gold. Arrangements were all agreed upon, but failed when the delivery was about to be made, through some misunderstanding between Captain Glenney and the Confederate commander, Colonel J. F. Harrison, of the Third Louisiana cavalry. Glenney, as before shown, was put in irons, but made his escape, went to New Orleans, and was assisted by Confederates in that city to go to Mexico, and has not since been heard from. Marcus J. Wright. Washington, D.
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 1.15
n cannot be wisely prescribed by the Secretary without a more thorough knowledge of all the circumstances. J. J. Pettus. The proposed purchase of the stores, etc., at Helena thus failed, but as to the negotiations for the purchase of the United States gunboat Rattler and the results, the following correspondence will explain: U. S. S. Rattler. September 5, 1864. Sir,—It is with deep regret that I make the following report: Receiving information that two Confederate officers were srom the two pilots of the Forest Rose. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. L. May, Acting Rear Admiral. S. P. Lee, Commanding Mississippi Squadron. All that can be ascertained relative to the proposed purchase of the United States gunboat of the iron-clad fleet stationed between Natchez and Vicksburg during 1863-64 is that the boat was commanded by Captain Glenney, and was to have been sold for $50,000 gold. Arrangements were all agreed upon, but failed when the deliv
Mississippi (United States) (search for this): chapter 1.15
Attempted Sale of the Federal fleet. [from the New Orleans, la , Picayune, Sunday, December 11, 1904. Remarkable episode in the operations on the Mississippi. Desertion of Lieutenant D. W. Glenney, U. S. N., in 1863. Planned to deliver part of the gunboat fleet to the Confederate Officials—Scheme came to Naught—Glenney's escape to Mexico. The attempted sale by Lieutenant Daniel W. Glenney, of the United States Navy, of a portion of the gunboat fleet in the Missippi river to the Confederate authorities, in May, 1863, has not been heretofore fully given to the public. The correspondence which follows gives all details which are attainable. On the 7th of May, 1863, John J. Pettus, Governor of Mississippi, addressed a letter from Jackson to Hon. Jefferson Davis, as follows: Mr. President,—Allow me to consult you on a matter we deem of great interest. A private citizen, unconnected with the army, some four weeks ago conceived the plan of buying out a considerab<
White River (Arkansas, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.15
ble agent, with an assurance that the government would approve and indorse the project. The gentleman then procured a shrewd political man, of character and property, whose proximity to the fleet gave him unusual facilities for success. The negotiations have now become so far perfected that we are informed six boats, all north of Vicksburg and south of Memphis, can be had for a consideration not exceeding one-half or two-thirds original cost. The boats will be delivered at the mouth of White river, with all their equipments and armaments. The condition of success now is the government's indorsement and the money with which to pay. Confederate money will not answer the purpose; it must be either specie or sterling exchange. It will require about $1,000,000 to complete the purchase. It must be done at the earliest practicable moment. I need not advert to the advantages to our cause of such an arrangement. We could capture north of Vicksburg ten times the value of the boats.
Washington (United States) (search for this): chapter 1.15
be made of Acting-Master Glenny's case, was received on the 12th inst. I have the honor to be, sir, Very respectfully yours, S. P. Lee, Acting Rear-Admiral, Commanding Mississippi Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. Natchez, November 7, 1864. Captain French, of the transport Brown had a friend to visit him at Vicksburg (on his last trip down) who was a prisoner at some place back of Vicksburg. While confined one night in a room adjoining one occey, and was to have been sold for $50,000 gold. Arrangements were all agreed upon, but failed when the delivery was about to be made, through some misunderstanding between Captain Glenney and the Confederate commander, Colonel J. F. Harrison, of the Third Louisiana cavalry. Glenney, as before shown, was put in irons, but made his escape, went to New Orleans, and was assisted by Confederates in that city to go to Mexico, and has not since been heard from. Marcus J. Wright. Washington, D. C.
Hurricane Island (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.15
e a lawyer already engaged, who is in direct communication with me. The events of the last few weeks have made me nearly brokenhearted. I have been treated unjustly, but I will not complain, convinced as I am that an impartial court will honorably acquit me of any wrong. You will excuse me for not going into details at present, but at a favorable opportunity I will tell you all. Hoping to hear from you soon, I will close, remaining, your friend, Dan'l W. Glenney, U. S. Navy, off Hurricane Island. Enclosure. U. S. S. Benton, Natchez, November 7, 1864. Sir,—There is no doubt about the treachery of Acting Master Glenney. By the letter (marked A) it will be seen that he and his friend Nellis escaped from the steamer Rattler on the 4th instant. I learn that Glenney had much influence over Nellis, who was young and romantic. I did not know of their intimacy before, or I would have had Glenney brought to the Benton. I ordered him in close arrest when I first came down
Cairo, Ill. (Illinois, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.15
usion, I would respectfully state that to-morrow I shall endeavor to recover my men, even if I am obliged to give myself in ransom for them. I should undoubtedly have been with them now if illness had not prevented my so doing. I am very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant, Daniel W. Glenney, Acting Master, Commanding. Lieutenant commander Thomas O. Selfridge, Commanding U. S. S. Vindicator and Fifth District. P. S.—The thirteen boxes of tobacco which I captured I shall send to Cairo by the dispatch boat. U. S. S. Rattler, September 6, 1864. Sir,—In my dispatch to you of the 5th inst., I gave an account of the capture of a number of men by the enemy, under the command of one Colonel Isaac F. Harrison. Yesterday I proceeded to the camp of the enemy, had an interview with the commanding officer, and procured release on their parole of honor not to bear arms against the Confederate authorities until properly exchanged. I am, very respectfully, sir, your obedient
Missouri (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.15
arms, etc. If you approve the plan please include Helena with the boats, and give us, by telegraph, a knowledge of your indorsement in words, say, plan approved. General Pemberton, the Confederate Treasurer, Mr. Dellow and others might be ordered in general terms to confer with me and furnish all facilities to accomplish an understood purpose. There must not be delay or all may be frustrated. We ought not, of course, be restricted much as to reasonable sums of money. General Parsons, of Missouri, with a good command, is now encamped a few miles west of Helena, and could co-operate with the boats on the river in the bloodless capture of Helena. Awaiting your earliest advices, and begging to urge your prompt action, I beg to subscribe. President Davis on the back of this letter wrote: Confidential letter of Governor Pettus. The record shows nothing farther of the proposed transaction until June 24, when a dispatch from Governor Pettus was sent to Mr. Davis. This dispatch sh
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