Montgomery, May 13, 1861. The Congress of the Confederate States of America: I lay before Congress, for their consideration and action in relation thereto, copies of a convention between the Confederate States and the State of Tennessee, which was concluded and signed by the commissioners of both parties at the city of Nashville on the [...]
Executive Department, Milledgeville, Ga. , May 13 , 1861. Hon. L. P. Walker, Secretary of War, Montgomery, Ala.: Sir: In reply to your note of the 7th instant, in which you say “I wish to know if Your Excellency will feel authorized to transfer to the Confederate Government the sulphur and saltpeter purchased some time [...]
Montgomery, May 10, 1861. The Congress of the Confederate States of America: It is with sincere pleasure that I inform you that the government of North Carolina has accredited the Hon. Thomas L. Clingman as commissioner to represent that Commonwealth near the Government of the Confederate States. Mr. Clingman presented to me this day his [...]
A RESOLUTION in reference to money in the hands of the Superintendent of Indian Affairs and Indian agents. Resolved, That no money or property of any kind whatever, now in the hands of the Superintendent of Indian Affairs or of any Indian agent, being placed there or designed for the Indians on the western frontier [...]
Columbia, May 8, 1861. His Excellency President Davis: My Dear Sir: I see that you make a call for 3,000 more troops from this State, and I write to say that if you think it desirable I can easily add to the strength of the Legion . In answer to my call , made on [...]
Lynchburg, Va., May 8, 1861. Hon. L. P. Walker, Montgomery, Ala.: My Dear General: The Reverend Mr. Chadick, a member of Captain Tracy’s company, now encamped here, requests me to mention his name favorably to you for the chaplaincy of the Fourth Regiment of Alabama Volunteers. He is under the impression provision for such appointments [...]
Pl. CXXI (121): Views of forts in Charelston Harbor (SC) Atlas Title The War of the Rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies. Other Title Official records of the Union and Confederate armies Atlas to Accompany the Official Records (Image 146 of 203) ___________ Mike’s notes: Note – This [...]
Pl. CXXI (121): Views of forts in Charelston Harbor (SC) Atlas Title The War of the Rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies. Other Title Official records of the Union and Confederate armies Atlas to Accompany the Official Records (Image 146 of 203) ___________ Mike’s notes: Note – This [...]
Pl. CXXI (121): Views of forts in Charelston Harbor (SC) Atlas Title The War of the Rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies. Other Title Official records of the Union and Confederate armies Atlas to Accompany the Official Records (Image 146 of 203) ___________ Mike’s notes: Note – This [...]
Pl. CXXI (121): Views of forts in Charelston Harbor (SC) Atlas Title The War of the Rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies. Other Title Official records of the Union and Confederate armies Atlas to Accompany the Official Records (Image 146 of 203) ___________ Mike’s notes: Note – This [...]
Pl. CXXI (121): Views of forts in Charelston Harbor (SC) Atlas Title The War of the Rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies. Other Title Official records of the Union and Confederate armies Atlas to Accompany the Official Records (Image 146 of 203) ___________ Mike’s notes: Note – This [...]
Pl. CXXI (121): Views of forts in Charelston Harbor (SC) Atlas Title The War of the Rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies. Other Title Official records of the Union and Confederate armies Atlas to Accompany the Official Records (Image 146 of 203) ___________ Mike’s notes: Note – This [...]
Pl. CXXI (121): Views of forts in Charelston Harbor (SC) Atlas Title The War of the Rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies. Other Title Official records of the Union and Confederate armies Atlas to Accompany the Official Records (Image 146 of 203) Mike’s notes: Note – This image [...]
AN ACT to admit the Commonwealth of Virginia as a member of the Confederate States of America. The Commonwealth of Virginia having, in a convention of her people, ratified and adopted the Constitution for the Provisional Government of the Confederate States of America: Therefore, The Congress of the Confederate States of America do enact, That [...]
Pl. CXXI (121): Views of forts in Charelston Harbor (SC) Atlas Title The War of the Rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies. Other Title Official records of the Union and Confederate armies Atlas to Accompany the Official Records (Image 146 of 203) ___________ Mike’s notes: Note – This [...]
New Orleans, May 7, 1861. L. P. Walker: You called upon me to raise 8,000 twelve-months’ volunteers, to be drilled, equipped, and held in readiness the most perfect, and that the emergency was so pressing that my attention was particularly directed to the thorough preparation of these men, especially in regard to instant capacity to [...]
Confederate States of America, War Department, Montgomery, Ala., May 7, 1861. Hon. Howell Cobb, President of the Congress: Sir: In answer to the inquiry contained in the resolution adopted by the Congress May 4, asking whether “any measures have been taken to promote and induce manufactures of arms and of powder within the States of [...]
Confederate States of America, War Department, Montgomery, May 7, 1861. His Excellency A. B. Moore, Governor of Alabama, & c .: Sir: I have the honor to inform you that two additional regiments of infantry are required, one of which shall be a rifle regiment; both, after being mustered into the Confederate service for the [...]
Floyd, Carroll Parish, La., [May –, 1861.] Dear Sir: The undersigned, who are now raising a company for the purpose of privateering on the Mississippi River, are desirous of the issuance to them of letters of marque and reprisal from our Government for that purpose. The first name signed hereto would respectfully refer you to [...]
HEADQUARTERS TROOPS OF CONFEDERATE STATES, Near Pensacola., Fla., May 6, 1861. Hon. L. P. WALKER, Secretary of War, Montgomery: From the tenor of my orders and instructions there has existed no doubt in my mind that the Department desired me first to secure the defense of my position here, and then the reduction of Fort [...]
HEADQUARTERS TROOPS AT KEY WEST, Fort Taylor, May 5, 1861. Col. L. THOMAS, Adjutant-General U. S. Army: COLONEL: The Illinois, from Fort Pickens, is in coaling, and knowing the anxiety of the Government with respect to the insulated forts, Taylor and Jefferson, I communicate direct. This key is in an excellent state for defense. The [...]
New Orleans, May 4, 1861. Dear Sir: Since my interview with you, I have made arrangements to prosecute the contemplated enterprise on a large scale. And as in the nature of things the Gulf will soon be cleared of Yankee merchantmen, my intention is to cripple Northern commerce on foreign seas. To do this effectually [...]
Charleston, May 4 , 1861. Dear Sir: I enclose a letter which I have addressed to the Secretary of the Navy; if this is the proper department, please forward for me. We want to fit out the Nashville and can give her an armament that will, with her speed, make her quite formidable, but desire [...]
Confederate States of America, War Department, Ordnance Office Montgomery, May 4, 1861. Honorable Secretary of War: General: Permit me to suggest that in order to relieve the central Government of the multiplied calls made upon it for arms, ammunition, &c. , the Governors of States be notified that arms and ammunition will be supplied to [...]
FORT TAYLOR, FLA., May 4, 1861. J. P. BALDWIN, Esq., Mayor, Key West City : MY DEAR SIR: I proposed on yesterday to print an address to the citizens of the United States on Key West. The address was delayed, and I take the opportunity to say to you, in continuation of the conversation had [...]