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Maj. Jed. Hotchkiss, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 3, Virginia (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 95 1 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864 (ed. Frank Moore) 54 0 Browse Search
Horace Greeley, The American Conflict: A History of the Great Rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-65: its Causes, Incidents, and Results: Intended to exhibit especially its moral and political phases with the drift and progress of American opinion respecting human slavery from 1776 to the close of the War for the Union. Volume I. 49 3 Browse Search
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 1. 44 0 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore) 40 0 Browse Search
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary 38 0 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore) 36 0 Browse Search
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 35 5 Browse Search
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 1. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 34 6 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 2. (ed. Frank Moore) 22 2 Browse Search
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The Daily Dispatch: April 27, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 4 (search)
From Harper's Ferry.[Special Correspondence of the Dispatch.] Harper's Ferry, April 23, 1861. The population of this village having increased about three hundred per cent, in the last single week, it now claims to be of importance enough to have a place in the "Correspondence of the Dispatch." Under telegraphic orders from Governor Letcher, received in Staunton on Wednesday, the 17th instant, Major General Harper immediately started with such of his command as could be called so suddenly in the field, and himself and staff traveling all night, reached this place about 12 o'clock on the night of the 18th instant, just in time to be too late to save the loss of 15,000 stand of the most improved arms, which were set on fire by the United States force in command of the Arsenal, on their abandoning the post. So much for not having a railroad from Winchester to Strasburg. Volunteer companies have been arriving daily, and now number over 3,000 select troops, composed of t
The Daily Dispatch: April 27, 1861., [Electronic resource], Culpeper county. (search)
Governor Letcher. The Staunton Vindicator pays a glowing tribute to the energy and fidelity with which General Letcher is performing his responsible duties. Governor Letcher. The Staunton Vindicator pays a glowing tribute to the energy and fidelity with which General Letcher is performing his responsible duties.
The Daily Dispatch: April 27, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
owing communication, which he proceeded to read: Richmond, April 26, 1861. B. F. Ficklin, Quartermaster: It is necessary and important that the Railroads in Richmond and Petersburg should be connected so as to give increased facilities for the transmission of troops and supplies. You will see the proper authorities and request the necessary arrangements to be made for this object. H. Heth, Lieut. Col. and Act'g Quartermaster Gen'l. This arrangement must be carried out. John Letcher, Governor of Virginia. Mr. Grattan offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That the authorities of the State of Virginia be authorized to connect the railroads coming into the city, or any of them, by laying tracks through the streets of the city; said tracks to be used only for the purposes of the State of Virginia or of the Confederated States during the war, and to be removed when no longer required for these purposes. Adjourned.
The Daily Dispatch: April 27, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
erated States of America;" and has agreed to a "Convention between the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Confederated States of America," which it is proper should be made known to the people of this Commonwealth and to the world: Therefore, I, John Letcher, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, do hereby publish and proclaim that the following are authentic copies of the Ordinance and Convention aforesaid. Given under my hand as Governor, and under the seal of the Commonwealth, at Richmond, this 25th day of April, 1861, and in the 85th year of the Commonwealth. John Letcher. By the Governor: George W. Munford, Secretary of the Commonwealth. An Ordinance For the Adoption of the Constitution of the Provisional Government of the Confederate States of America. We, the delegates of the people of Virginia, in Convention assembled, solemnly impressed by the perils which surround the Commonwealth, and appealing to the Searcher of hearts for the rectitude of our i
The Daily Dispatch: April 27, 1861., [Electronic resource], Pruntytown, Taylor Co., Va., April 23d, 1861. (search)
rights and powers granted under said Constitution;" and by the schedule thereto annexed, required polls to be opened for the ratification or rejection of the same by the people of this State, on the 4th Thursday in May next: Now, therefore, I, John Letcher, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, do hereby proclaim that the annexed is an authentic copy of said Ordinance and Schedule, and that all officers designated therein are required to conform to its provisions, in every respect. Given under my hand, as Governor, and under the seal of the Commonwealth, at Richmond, this 24th day of April, 1861, and in the 85th year of the Commonwealth. John Letcher. By the Governor: George W. Munford, Secretary of the Commonwealth. An Ordinance To repeal the Ratification of the Constitution of the United States of America, by the State of Virginia, and to resume all the rights and powers granted under said Constitution. The people of Virginia, in their ratification of t
The Daily Dispatch: April 27, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 4 (search)
by the authorities of the State, or officers acting under patriotic motives without authority, and it is proper that such vessels and property should be promptly restored to the masters in command, or to the owners thereof: Therefore, I, John Letcher, Governor of the Commonwealth, do hereby proclaim that all private vessels and property so seized or detained, with the exception of the steamers Jamestown and Yorktown, shall be released and delivered up to the said masters or owners. Proper laws be administered and executed by the tribunals especially assigned for the purpose. Given under my hand, as Governor, and under the seal of the Commonwealth, at Richmond, 24th April, 1861, and in the 85th year of the Commonwealth. John Letcher. By the Governor: George W. Munford, Sec'y of the Commonwealth. The following officers of the State Navy are assigned to the duties required by this Proclamation; For James River--Capt. Cocke and Commander Tucker. For
The Daily Dispatch: April 27, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 5 (search)
ervices, in person, from all parts of the State, without waiting for orders, as they were required to do by a former proclamation, and are repairing to Richmond, without previous notice, at great expense to the Commonwealth, and before suitable provision has been made for their accommodation, and before their services are required; these are, therefore, to require all companies not now in Richmond and not ordered here or elsewhere, to remain at their homes, holding themselves simply in readiness for service, until ordered by competent authority. All persons engaged in making artillery harness or other equipments, or on any other special duty for the State, are exempted from military service, without express orders to the contrary. --And no company will be mustered into service unless the complement of men prescribed by law shall have been obtained. Given under my hand, &c. John Letcher. By order of the Governor: George W. Munford, Sec'y of the Commonwealth. ap 25--d&c3t