The New York Herald May 22, 1862 The last proclamation of President Lincoln, we are sure, from the abundant evidence around us and the testimony of our newspaper exchanges, has greatly strengthened and extended the public confidence of our loyal States in his sagacity, patriotism and firmness of purpose as the head of the government [...]
MAY 22D.–To-day I had, in our office, a specimen of Mr. Memminger’s oratory. He was pleading for an installment of the claims of South Carolina on the Confederacy; and Mr. Walker, always hesitating, argued the other side, merely for delay. Both are fine speakers, with most distinct enunciation and musical voices. The demand was audited [...]
May 22, 1861 A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Ship Island fortifications destroyed to keep them from the rebels. Flag-raising at the Post-office, Washington. Speeches of the President and cabinet officers. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America by Richard Swainson Fisher, New York, Johnson and Ward, 1863
Civil War Era Photographic Portraiture no. 3 Sold at auction June 2015 for $6,875. Heritage Auctions description: “Confederate Soldier Quarter Plate Tintype. Stunning 1861 Melainotype of a Confederate officer. Really, for quality, condition and content one of the finest Confederate images we’ve ever offered. Plate with embossed Melainotype patent information embossed along bottom edge, unquestionably [...]
MAY 21st. – Being in the same room with the Secretary, and seen by all his visitors, I am necessarily making many new acquaintances; and quite a number recognize me by my books which they have read. Among this class is Mr. Benjamin, the Minister of Justice, who, to-day, informed me that he and Senator [...]
May 21, 1861 Missouri declares its neutrality in the Civil War Confederate Congress votes to move its capital from Montgomery to Richmond. Sterling Price signs an agreement with William Harney, essentially handing Missouri over to federal forces. Confederate Congress votes to move its capital from Montgomery to Richmond. A Chronological History of the Civil War [...]
MAY 20th. –Mr. Walker, the Secretary of War, is some forty seven or eight years of age, tall, thin, and a little bent; not by age, but by study and bad health. He was a successful lawyer, and having never been in governmental employment, is fast working himself down. He has not yet learned how [...]
May 20th.—Lunched at Mrs. Davis’s; everything nice to eat, and I was ravenous. For a fortnight I have not even gone to the dinner table. Yesterday I was forced to dine on cold asparagus and blackberries, so repulsive in aspect was the other food they sent me. Mrs. Davis was as nice as the luncheon. [...]
An Ordinance To dissolve the union between the State of North Carolina and the other States united with her, under the compact of government entitled “The Constitution of the United States.” We, the people of the State of North Carolina in convention assembled, do declare and ordain, and it is hereby declared and ordained, That [...]
May 20, 1861 The state of Kentucky proclaims its neutrality, which will last until September 3 when Confederate forces enter the state. Delegates to the North Carolina Secession Convention passes Ordinance of Secession A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 North Carolina State Convention met at Raleigh and passed unanimously an ordinance of [...]
May 19th.—Mrs. Fitzpatrick says Mr. Davis is too gloomy for her. He says we must prepare for a long war and unmerciful reverses at first, because they are readier for war and so much stronger numerically. Men and money count so in war. “As they do everywhere else,” said I, doubting her accurate account of [...]
MAY 19th. – The Secretary of War sent for me this morning, and said he required more assistance in his correspondence, then increasing daily; but the act of Congress limiting salaries would prevent him from offering me an adequate compensation. He could only name some ten or twelve hundred dollars. I told him my great [...]
May 19, 1861 A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Rebels at Harper’s Ferry reinforced. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America by Richard Swainson Fisher, New York, Johnson and Ward, 1863
May 18, 1861.—Letter to Colonel F. P. Blair. Washington, D. C., May 18, 1861. Hon. F. P. Blair My dear Sir: We have a good deal of anxiety here about St. Louis. I understand an order has gone from the War Department to you, to be delivered or withheld in your discretion, relieving General Harney [...]
May 18, 1861.—Letter To Secretary Chase. Executive Mansion, May 18, 1861. Hon. Secretary Of The Treasury. My dear Sir: The suggestions of your note accompanying the commission for Mr. Dennison as naval officer at New York have been considered in the same spirit of kindness in which I know they were offered. They present the [...]
MAY 18th. – To-day I had another interview with the President. He advised me to see the Secretary of the Treasury without delay; but the Treasury would not answer so well for my Diary.
May 18, 1861 A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Rebel batteries at Sewell’s Point, Va., dislodged. This was the first offensive operation of the Government against the rebels. Arkansas admitted as a State of the Confederate States of America. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America by Richard Swainson Fisher, [...]
May 17, 1861. Sun and dust. Hot as ___ the deuce. Lots of drilling and ditto fun. Suits me to a T. Am going in for three years as quick as I can. All chance for fight is given up here. We are getting sharp. We trade off our extra fodder for pies, milk and [...]
MAY 17th. –Was introduced to the President to-day. He was overwhelmed with papers, and retained a number in his left hand, probably of more importance than the rest. He received me with urbanity, and while he read the papers I had given him, as I had never seen him before, I endeavored to scrutinize his [...]
May 17, 1861 A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 C. S. Congress authorized the issue of $50,000,000 8 p. c. 20 years’ bonds. Secession spies arrested in Washington. Rebels fortify Harper’s Ferry. Rebels dispersed at Potosi, Mo. Legislature of Kentucky authorized the suspension of specie payments by the banks. A Chronological History [...]
MAY 16th. –Met John Tyler, Jr., to-day, who, with his native cordiality, proffered his services with zeal and earnestness. He introduced me at once to Hon. L. P. Walker, Secretary of War, and insisted upon presenting me to the President the next day. Major Tyler had recently been commissioned in the army, but is now [...]
May 16, 1861 A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Bridges on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad de stroyed by the rebels. Gen. Scott ordered Arlington Heights to be fortified. Secessionists dispersed at Liberty, Mo. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America by Richard Swainson Fisher, New York, Johnson and Ward, [...]
MAY 15th. –From my window at the top of the house, I see corn in silk and tassel. Three days ago the corn I saw was not three inches high. And blackberries are in season. Strawberries and peas are gone. This city is mostly situated in a bottom on the Alabama River. Being fatigued I [...]
MAY 15, 1861. Colonel Blenker And Gentlemen Of The First Regiment Of Rifles,—I have the honor to present this stand of colors to your regiment. It is the flag which for three-quarters of a century has been hailed in every quarter of the inhabited globe as the emblem of Constitutional liberty, and the beacon [...]
May 15, 1861 Robert Anderson promoted to Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyons [US] occupies Jefferson City, capital of Missouri The First Wheeling Convention closes. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Governor of Maryland issued a proclamation calling for four regiments of volunteers, in response to the President’s demand. Legislature of Massachusetts offered to [...]