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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 14. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Address of honorable B. H. Hill before the Georgia branch of the Southern Historical Society at Atlanta, February 18th, 1874. (search)
ults, and heroes because of success. Davis and Lee, because of qualities in themselves, are great historian shall come to survey the character of Lee, he will find it rising like a huge mountain abny peculiarities in the habits and character of Lee, which are but little known, and which may be splied with a firm dignity that belonged only to Lee. That I will never permit. Whatever talents I one like him, if not even greater, is here. Lee sometimes indulged in satire, to which his greaased to command the Army of Tennessee, an event Lee deplored. What mistake is that, General? ferson Davis was as great in the cabinet as was Lee in the field. He was more resentful in temper, and more aggressive in his nature than Lee. His position, too, more exposed him to assaults from o the concurrence of, and, often originated with Lee, the opposition of malcontents was directed at however you may be sustained in such action by Lee and all the Cabinet, and even the Congress, the
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 14. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The campaign from the Wilderness to Petersburg—Address of Colonel C. S Venable (formerly of General R. E. Lee's staff), of the University of Virginia, before the Virginia division f the Army of Northern Virginia, at their annual meeting, held in the Virginia State Capitol, at Richmond, Thursday , October 30th, 1873. (search)
The campaign from the Wilderness to Petersburg—Address of Colonel C. S Venable (formerly of General R. E. Lee's staff), of the University of Virginia, before the Virginia division f the Army of Northern Virginia, at their annual meeting, held in the Virginia State Capitol, at Richmond, Thursday evening, October 30th, 1873. [This address ought ere this to have been put in our records, and would have been but for the delay of the distinguished and busy author to furnish the Ms., and the subsequent pressure upon our pages. Our readers will recognize it as a valuable and interesting contribution to our history.] Comrades and Friends. Warmly appreciating the kindness and good will of the Executive Committee in extending to me the honor of an invitation to address you on this occasion, and recognizing the duty of every Confederate soldier in Virginia to do his part in the promotion of the objects of this Association, I am here in obedience to your call. Fellow-soldiers, we are no
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 14. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Campaign of 1864 and 1865. (search)
olonel Jack Brown, of Georgia, my aide-de-camp, Lieutenant W. Roy Mason, badly wounded, falling into the hands of the enemy, and General Gregg's aide de-camp killed. Brigadier-General Girardy was killed early in the action, at the time his brigade broke. He had only a few days before been raised from the rank of Major and assigned to that brigade, and fell in his first action with his new rank. He was said to be a gallant, meritorious officer. Previous to this battle being fought General R. E. Lee had arrived from Petersburg; but he did not take command, and was simply a looker-on. I should have stated that on the day previous (August 15th), General W. H. F. Lee's cavalry, on the Charles City road, being hard pressed, I sent to his assistance Gary's cavalry brigade, and the Texas infantry brigade, and, with their assistance, he drove the enemy back and re-established his position. Hampton, who some days before had started for the Valley to join Early, returned and took posit
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 14. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Long's memoir of General R. E. Lee. (search)
Long's memoir of General R. E. Lee. A review by J. Wm. Jones. Memoirs of Robert E. Lee: His Military and Personal History. Embracing a large amount of Information Hitherto Unpublished. By A. L.Robert E. Lee: His Military and Personal History. Embracing a large amount of Information Hitherto Unpublished. By A. L. Long, formerly Military Secretary to General Lee, afterwards Brigadier-General and Chief of Artillery Second Corps Army of Northern Virginia. Together with incidents relating to his private life suGeneral Lee, afterwards Brigadier-General and Chief of Artillery Second Corps Army of Northern Virginia. Together with incidents relating to his private life subsequent to the War, collected and edited with the assistance of Marcus J. Wright, formerly Brigadier-General Army of Tennessee, and Agent of the United States for the Collection of Confederate Recorto read with interest any and everything which can shed light on the life and character of General R. E. Lee, and hail with peculiar delight any new contribution to our knowledge of this superb soldien freely used—e.g.: No one who has read Personal Reminiscences, Anecdotes, and Letters of General R. E. Lee, by J. Wm. Jones, can fail to see that nearly every chapter of this book draws largely on
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 14. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Field telegrams from around Petersburg. (search)
e entire line from Howlett's to Dunn's Mill. R. E. Lee, General. Official: W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. when railroad is again in running order. R. E. Lee, General. headquarters Drewry's Bluff, 10ements and intentions as far as practicable. R. E. Lee, General. Drewry's Bluff, 3:30 A. M., 18t plan or move upon Petersburg without delay. R. E. Lee. Petersburg, 10:34 A. M., June 21, 1864. enior brigadier. Will do so if you approve. R. E. Lee, General. Petersburg, Va., 10th August, 1r pickets. Call at headquarters for orders. R. E. Lee, General. 10th August, 1864. Colonel S. Wou attacked it. They will soon be fortified. R. E. Lee, General. headquarters, 11th August, 1864he Adjutant and Inspector-General, Richmond. R. E. Lee, General. headquarters, 11th August, 1864 to General Anderson. Communicate with him. R. E. Lee, General. General G. W. C. Lee, A. D. C. d reach you the 15th. Keep him apprised and keep in communication with Early. R. E. Lee, General. [6 more...]
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