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Jefferson Davis, The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government, Chapter 28: (search)
by General Duncan of the mutiny in the forts and of the fact that the enemy had passed through a channel in rear of Fort St. Philip and had landed a force at the quarantine, some six miles above, and that, under the circumstances, it was deemed necessary to surrender the forts. As the naval forces were not under the orders of the general commanding the coast defenses, it was optional with the naval commander to do likewise or not as to his fleet. After consultation with his officers, Captain Michell decided to destroy his flagship, the Louisiana, the only formidable vessel he had, rather than allow her to fall into the hands of the enemy. The crew was accordingly withdrawn, and the vessel set on fire. Commodore Porter, commanding the fleet below, came up under a flag of truce to Fort Jackson, and while negotiations were progressing for the surrender, the Louisiana, in flames, drifted down the river and, when close under Fort St. Philip, exploded and sank. The defenses afloat
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Roster of the Nineteenth regiment Massachusetts Volunteers (search)
‘62; 24; died of woundeds May 13, ‘63, Washington, D. C. Merrill, DeWitt, C. priv., (D), Feb. 14, ‘62; 20; disch. disa. Oct. 26, ‘62; see Co. A, 4th Cav.; transf. to Navy. Merritt, Chas. M., 1st segt. (A), Aug. 3, ‘61; 28; hon. disch. June 19, ‘64 to accept appointment as asst. Q. M., U. S. Vols. with rank of capt. Merritt, Conwell, priv., (B), July 26, ‘61; 20; killed in action Dec. 13, ‘62, Fredericksburg Va. Merrow, Mark M., priv., (H), Dec. 9, ‘61; 40; dishc. disa. May 28, ‘62. Michell, John, priv., (I), June 2, ‘64; 21; sub. J. K. Pettingill, abs. pris. June 22, ‘64. Mihan, Patrick, priv., (H), Aug. 20, ‘61; 18; pris. June 22, ‘64 to May 17, ‘65; disch. June 5, ‘65. Millen, David, priv., (I), Jan. 26, ‘65; 22; M. O. June 30, ‘65. Miller, Henry, priv., (—), Aug. 4, ‘63; 20; sub. Davis J. Abel; N. F.R. Miller, Isaac W., priv., (D), July 25, ‘61; 28; deserted as Isaac N., July 21, ‘62; correct name Isaac N. Miller. Miller, Charles
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, Chapter 6: civil History. (search)
, whereof 400 is granted by the town to his own person and heirs, to enjoy freely forever, and the other 100 acres for the use of Harvard College. Item, unto Mr. Daniell Googine 500 acres. Item, unto Mr. Edward Collins, in lieu of his small farm within the town bounds, with some addition in respect of his place in the Deacon's office, it was agreed that he should have 500 acres. June 9, 1652. It was agreed by the Church that Shawshine should be divided as followeth:— To Mr. Michell, five hundred acres. To Edw. Okes, three hundred acres. To Thomas Okes, one hundred and fifty acres. It was agreed that these three above named should have their lots laid out by a committee with as little prejudice to any lot as may be, and so not to draw any lot. Also, the Church doth agree that although the land be, by grant of the General Court, peculiar to the Church only, yet the whole town, viz., such as are owners of house and land in the town, shall come into the div
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, Chapter 7: civil History. (search)
best means seriously to discuss and rightly to understand our liberty and duty, thereby to beget unity amongst ourselves in the due observance of obedience and fidelity unto the authority of England and our own just privileges, for the effecting whereof it is ordered by this Court, that Mr. Symon Bradstreet, Mr. Samuell Symonds, Major General Denison, Mr. Danforth, Major Win. Hauthorne, Capt. Tho. Savage, Capt. Edward Johnson, Capt. Eliazer Lusher, Mr. Mather, Mr. Norton, Mr. Cobbet, and Mr. Michell, be and hereby are appointed a committee, immediately after the dissolution or adjournment of the Court, to meet together in Boston on second day next, at twelve of the clock, to consider and debate such matter or thing of public concernment touching our patent, laws, privileges, and duty to his Majesty, as they in their wisdom shall judge most expedient, and draw up the result of their apprehensions, and present the same to the next session for consideration and approbation, that so (if
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, Chapter 15: ecclesiastical History. (search)
eacons, were not resumed until near the close of his ministry. A very few items may be reproduced:— 20. 3. 67. to Mr. Michell in silver when he went to Rehoboth.0.6.0 20. 3. 67 to bro. Okes Edward Oakes, father of President Oakes. when he went to Rehoboth with Mr. Michell in silver0.4.0 22. 4. 67 Payd to Daniell Cheavrs for veall to Mr. Chauncy when he was sick0.5.0 3. 12. 67-8 Payd to Mrs. Danforth in her husband's absence in silver the sume of 25 shillings for wine sugar and spf two hundred and forty pounds for the maintenance this year, and for the payment of the debts of our reverend pastor, Mr. Michell. 27, 1. 1665, The selectmen Ordered, that all persons that do contribute to the ministry of this place do, upon the ff disbursement: To goodman Orton of Charlestown for making a terpaluing Tarpauling, cloth smeared with tar. to wrap Mr. Michell, and for doing something to his coffing that way 4s. And what would be more natural than to adopt the custom, which c
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, Genealogical Register (search)
ge 15 Ap. 1765, and had Joseph, bap. 25 Jan. 1766, prob. m. Mary Tapley of Chs. 3 Dec. 1788; Isaac, bap. 29 Nov. 1767; William, bap. 25 Feb. 1770; James, bap. 16 Feb. 1772; Thomas, bap. 12 Feb. 1774. Humphrey, m. Elizabeth Smith 12 Sept. 1677. Thomas, m. Polly Frothingham 4 Dec. 1794. Minott, Hepzibah, granddaughter of Elijah Corlett, m. Daniel Champney 9 June 1684. Mirick, John, m. Elizabeth Trowbridge 9 Feb. 1681-2. Mitchell, Jonathan (otherwise written Mitchel, Micthel, and Michell), came to New England about 1635 with his father, Jonathan Mitchell, who died at Stamford, Conn., in 1645, a. 54. He grad. H. C. 1647, and commenced preaching at Hartford 24 June 1649, where he was desired to remain. He returned however and preached here, 12 Aug. 1649. On the 25th day of the same month, Rev. Thomas Shepard died, and Mr. Mitchell was invited to become his successor; which invitation he accepted, and was ordained 21 Aug. 1650. During the same year he was also elected Fel
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, M. (search)
ge 15 Ap. 1765, and had Joseph, bap. 25 Jan. 1766, prob. m. Mary Tapley of Chs. 3 Dec. 1788; Isaac, bap. 29 Nov. 1767; William, bap. 25 Feb. 1770; James, bap. 16 Feb. 1772; Thomas, bap. 12 Feb. 1774. Humphrey, m. Elizabeth Smith 12 Sept. 1677. Thomas, m. Polly Frothingham 4 Dec. 1794. Minott, Hepzibah, granddaughter of Elijah Corlett, m. Daniel Champney 9 June 1684. Mirick, John, m. Elizabeth Trowbridge 9 Feb. 1681-2. Mitchell, Jonathan (otherwise written Mitchel, Micthel, and Michell), came to New England about 1635 with his father, Jonathan Mitchell, who died at Stamford, Conn., in 1645, a. 54. He grad. H. C. 1647, and commenced preaching at Hartford 24 June 1649, where he was desired to remain. He returned however and preached here, 12 Aug. 1649. On the 25th day of the same month, Rev. Thomas Shepard died, and Mr. Mitchell was invited to become his successor; which invitation he accepted, and was ordained 21 Aug. 1650. During the same year he was also elected Fel
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 4, 15th edition., Chapter 10: (search)
ussia had insisted, that, by the law of nations, the goods of an enemy cannot be taken from on board the ships of a friend; that free ships make free goods. Against this interpretation of public law, the learning of Murray had been called into service; and, pleading ancient usage against the lessons of wiser times, he gave the elaborate opinion which formed the basis of English policy and Admiralty law, Representation to the King (drawn by Murray), 18 January, 1753. Duke of Newcastle to Michell, Secretary to the Prussian Embassy at London, 8 February, 1753. that the effects of an enemy can be seized on board the vessel of a friend. This may be proved, said Murray, by authority; and the illustrious jurist did not know that humanity appeals from the despotic and cruel precedents of the past chap. X.} 1756. to the more intelligent and more humane spirit of advancing civilization. Neutral nations believed in their right to carry in their vessels, unmolested, the property of bellig