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Tag Archives: Jefferson Davis
23 Febrary 1865: “There is one thing sertain this war cannot last many months longer”
Item Description: A letter from Theodore W. Skinner to his family regarding his thoughts on Wilmington, Jefferson Davis, the War, and the moral of his fellow soldiers in the aftermath of the Battle of Wilmington. Item Citation: Unit 45, in the Federal Soldiers’ … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection
Tagged Battle of Wilmington, Civil War, Jefferson Davis, marching, soldiers, William Sherman, Wilmington
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5 February 1865: “We learned from them that the message of President Lincoln to the Congress of the United States, in December last, explains clearly and distinctly his sentiments as to the terms, conditions and method of proceeding, by which peace can be secured to the people…”
Item Description: Report, “Message of the President : to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Confederate States of America (with an Extract from Mr. Lincoln’s message of December last, referred to in the foregoing report)”. [Scans courtesy of Internet Archive … Continue reading
Posted in Rare Book Collection
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Alexander H. Stephens, Confederate States of America, J.A. Campbell, Jefferson Davis, peace, R.M.T. Hunter, reports
Comments Off on 5 February 1865: “We learned from them that the message of President Lincoln to the Congress of the United States, in December last, explains clearly and distinctly his sentiments as to the terms, conditions and method of proceeding, by which peace can be secured to the people…”
8 January 1865: “That army had suffered much in its morale by the long succession of retreats from Dalton”
Item Description: Letter from Jefferson Davis to his nephew Hugh. He writes about issues with the Confederate military and government. Item Citation: From Folder 1, in the Mary Stamps Papers, #1453-z, Southern Historical Collection, Wilson Library, University of North Carolina … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection
Tagged Civil War, Confederate Army, Confederate Congress, Jefferson Davis, Mary Stamps Papers, morale, Sherman's March to the Sea
Comments Off on 8 January 1865: “That army had suffered much in its morale by the long succession of retreats from Dalton”
10 June 1864: “Soon their spirit would rise with the occasion, . . .”
Item Description: editorial, The Daily Journal (Wilmington, N. C.), 10 June 1864. Transcription: THE DAILY JOURNAL. CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA WILMINGTON, N. C., FRIDAY JUNE 10, 1864. THE YANKEES and the Yankee papers, who are, to a great extent their … Continue reading
Posted in North Carolina Collection
Tagged Confederacy, General Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, newspapers
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8 June 1864: “Foreign Generals.”
Item Description: “Foreign Generals,” (editorial), The Daily Journal (Wilmington, N. C.), 8 June 1864. Transcription: THE DAILY JOURNAL. CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA. WILMINGTON, N. C., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1864. Foreign Generals. It is a somewhat noticeable fact that of the … Continue reading
Posted in North Carolina Collection
Tagged Brigadier General Joseph Finnegan, Celtic, Collett Leventhorpe, foreigners, General P.G.T. Beauregard, George St. Leger Grenfell, Germans, Irish, Jefferson Davis, John Mitchell, Major General Patrick Cleburne, Michael Corcoran, Red Republicans, Thomas Francis Meagher
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22 February 1864: “…being called thither on business with his Excellency the President.”
Item description: Letter, dated 22 February 1864, from Major Charles Scott Venable to Lieutenant General Richard Stoddert Ewell. The letter informs Major Ewell that his commanding General (General Robert E. Lee) would be leaving his position to visit President Jefferson … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection
Tagged Charles S. Venable, Gen. Richard Stoddert Ewell, General Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, Richmond (V.A.)
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19 October 1863: “…preparing for the decisive struggle which is generally believed to be not far in the future.”
Item description: Entry, dated 19 October 1863, from the diary of Samuel A. Agnew. He discusses a case of horse-stealing, the activities surrounding a visit from CSA President Jefferson Davis, and recent operations of General James Chalmers. [transcription available below … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection
Tagged Collinsville, Gen. James Chalmers, horses, Jefferson Davis, newspapers, railroad, Samuel A. Agnew, wagon trains
Comments Off on 19 October 1863: “…preparing for the decisive struggle which is generally believed to be not far in the future.”
14 October 1863: “The President has been here for some time…”
Item Description: Letter, dated 14 October 1863, from Lafayette McLaws to his wife. He discusses a visit from President Jefferson Davis, family affairs, weather, and troop movements. [transcription available below images] Item citation: From folder 8 of the Lafayette McLaws … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection
Tagged Chattanooga (T.N.), Chicamauga River, children, food shortage, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette McLaws, rain, rations, shoes, Tennessee River, weather
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18 May 1863: “We shall look for further news from that quarter with much interest.”
Item: editorials and advertisements, The Daily Journal (Wilmington, N. C.), 18 May 1863, page 2, columns 1 and 2. Notes: 1) The Siege of Vicksburg began on 18 May 1863. 2) Colonel Thomas Purdie, of the 18th North Carolina Regiment, … Continue reading
Posted in North Carolina Collection
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Clement Vallandigham, CSS Emma, CSS Eugenie, education, Gen. Stonewall Jackson, home industry, homespun, Jefferson Davis, Major General Evans, Matthew Fontaine Maury, newspapers, political advertiement, prisoners-of-war, text books, Thomas Purdie, Union Leagues, William J. Houston, Wilmington (N.C.) Daily Journal
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16 April 1863: “Many of the commissioned officers, of the provisional army have obtained high rank of election and promotion, before attaining the age of twenty-one years.”
Item description: Message, dated 16 April 1863, from President Jefferson Davis concerning his approval of a bill from the Confederate Congress entitled, “An act to allow minors to hold commissions in the army.” Item citation: “Message of the President,” Confederate … Continue reading
Posted in Rare Book Collection
Tagged bills, commissions, Confederate Congress, Confederate House of Representatives, Jefferson Davis, minors
Comments Off on 16 April 1863: “Many of the commissioned officers, of the provisional army have obtained high rank of election and promotion, before attaining the age of twenty-one years.”