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Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., Chapter XI (search)
on the morning of the 20th, I received the following telegram from Gen. Banks's Headquarters: Darnestown, Oct. 20, 1861. Sir: The signal station at Sugar Loaf telegraphs that the enemy have moved away from Leesburg. All quiet here. R. M. Copeland, Assist. Adj.-Gen. Gen. Marcy. Whereupon I sent to Gen. Stone, at Poolesville, the following telegram: camp Griffin, Oct. 20, 1861. Gen. McClellan desires me to inform you that Gen. McCall occupied Dranesville yesterday, and is sti M. Gen. Banks's adjutant-general sent the following: Darnestown, Oct. 21, 1861, 2 P. M. Gen. Stone safely crossed the river this morning. Some engagements have taken place on the other side of the river-how important is not known. R. M. Copeland, Act. Assist. Adjt.-Gen. Gen. R. B. Marcy. Gen. Stone sent the following despatches: Edward's Ferry, Oct. 21, 1861, 2 P. M. There has been sharp firing on the right of our line, and our troops appear to be advancing there under Bak
George H. Gordon, From Brook Farm to Cedar Mountain, Chapter 1: from Massachusetts to Virginia. (search)
an the fourteenth of May, for then, by the history of the Second, Captain Savage had but 42 men; but the whole record showed such numbers of enlisted men on the ninth of May, that an encampment became a necessity. To my letter of the ninth, Mr. Copeland replied, that he would immediately start out to find an encampment; and shall get into Boston sometime this afternoon, h added, with one found. Fortunately the ground on which Mr. Copeland happened was the historic Brook Farm, in West RoxburyMr. Copeland happened was the historic Brook Farm, in West Roxbury. Easily accessible, though isolated, its surface diversified with bill and vale, the spot was admirably adapted to all the requirements of an encampment. I can bring before me now the commanding eminence for the officers; the level ground for the companies; the even and ample parade-ground for a thousand men; the extensive drill-ground; the appropriate buildings, from the protecting hospital to the instructive guard-house. I can recall them in all the poetry of a romance which the pen of Haw
George H. Gordon, From Brook Farm to Cedar Mountain, Chapter 6: battle of Winchester (continued)—Federal retreat across the Potomac to Williamsport. (search)
daily Advertiser, of which C. F. Dunbar was then editor, on the 26th of May, 1862. As soon as it came to his notice, Banks, in a telegram to Dunbar, offered up Copeland as a propitiatory sacrifice, as follows :-- Williamsburg, Md., June 2, 1862. To Mr. C. F. Dunbar, Boston, Mass. Major Copeland should secure some position inMajor Copeland should secure some position in the Massachusetts regiments of equal rank to that he now holds. It is not consistent that he should return to his post here after his proclamation in Boston. Please convey to him this information. N. P. Banks, A. A. C. See Statement of R. M. Copeland, p. 17. from Major R. Morris Copeland, Banks's adjutant-general, who hthe order, that I know of, until to-day, though of course it has been laid before me and received my official sanction. Statement of R. M. Copeland, p. 32. why Copeland's hands, during the remainder of the war, held nothing more belligerent than the pen, the ruler, and the hammer. See a letter vindicating Secretary Stanton, w
George H. Gordon, From Brook Farm to Cedar Mountain, Chapter 7: the Army of Virginia under General Pope—Battle of Cedar Mountain. (search)
some kind of a cipher you made up; but we've got some very cute fellows in the telegraph office, and one of them found it out and sent it to me to read, and I could see plainly enough that you belonged to that class of men who are trying to make all the mischief for the Government that they can. Fact is, I believe you want to help run this Government; and because you don't get as much notice as you think you deserve, you are trying to make trouble. Statement of R. M. Copeland, p. 32. As Copeland was formerly quartermaster of the Second Regiment, this extract is part of the history I am following. My own experience with Banks, in an interview after his return from Washington, in which I labored hard to get some hope out of our heavy despair from disastrous reports, was so intensely satisfactory that I cannot forbear giving it in this history. It was on the evening of the fifth of July, the day Banks arrived at the headquarters of his corps, that I rode to his tent, dismounte
The Daily Dispatch: October 19, 1863., [Electronic resource], Secret history of the subjugation of Maryland. (search)
ral: Enclosed I have the honor to send you an order regarding the Legislature of Maryland. Will you do me the favor to acknowledge its receipt by the bearer? Very respectfully, your ob't serv't, R B. Marcy, Col. and Chief of Staff. Copeland's report — Legislature, Sept. 16. Frederick, Sept. 16, 1861. Major-General Banks: Dear Sir: I find that there is some probability of no quorum; this is particularly Gen. S.'s opinion. He thinks the whole thing is crushed by the arrest. g affected, the members that are to be detained will be placed on board a special train for Annapolis, where a steamer will await them. Everything in the execution of the orders is confided to your secrecy, discretion, and promptness. Copeland's report--Maryland Legislature, September 17. Frederick, Md., Sept. 17, 1861. Dear Sir: The arrests in Baltimore have entirely broken down and disorganized the secession element in the Legislature, and much less than a quorum have assemb