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J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, XXIX. August, 1863 (search)
sums for contracts, pay of troops, etc. will not be paid, immediately. Exchange on London, I learn by a letter written by Mr. Endus to his agent in London, detained by Gen. Whiting and sent to the Secretary of War, is selling in Richmond at a premium of fifteen hundred per cent. The post-office clerks have returned to duty, the Postmaster- General promising to recommend to Congress increased compensation. August 25 Hon. A. R. Boteler, after consultation with Gen. Stuart and Capt. Moseby, suggests that the Secretary of War send up some of Gen. Rains's subterra torpedoes, to place under the track of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, in possession of the enemy. Gen. Stuart suggested that a man familiar with their use be sent along with them, as they are dangerous weapons. We have a report, to-day, that our expedition from this city has succeeded in boarding and capturing two of the enemy's gun-boats in the Rappahannock. August 26 H. C.---, a mad private, and No
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 35 (search)
er, if we keep Richmond. January 11 The snow has nearly vanished — the weather bright and pleasant, for midwinter; but the basin is still frozen over. Gen. E. S. Jones has captured several hundred of the enemy in Southwest Virginia, and Moseby's men are picking them up by scores in Northern Virginia. Congress recommitted the new Conscript bill on Saturday, intimidated by the menaces of the press, the editors being in danger of falling within reach of conscription. A dwelling-hoern Neck, by securing our people within his lines from molestation; and even by allowing them to buy food, clothing, etc. from Northern traders, on a pledge of strict neutrality. The object is to prevent the people from conveying intelligence to Moseby, who has harassed his flanks and exposed detachments very much. It is a more dangerous policy for us than the old habit of scourging the non-combatants that fall in their power. January 19 A furious storm of wind and rain occurred last nig
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 42 (search)
and cloudy. There are movements of interest of the armies below, from the fact that we have as yet no authentic account of the fighting during the last few days. I fear we have not been so successful as usual. The enemy is reported to be in force on this side (north) of the river, and marching toward this city. The local (clerks) troops have been called out to man the fortifications. But the blow (if one really be meditated) may fall on the other (south) side of the river. Col. Moseby has taken 200 of the enemy near Berryville, burning 75 wagons, and capturing 600 horses and mules. His loss trifling. August 17 Cloudy, and slight showers. In the afternoon dark clouds going round. We have nothing from below but vague rumors, except that we repulsed the enemy yesterday, slaughtering the negro troops thrust in front. From Atlanta, it is said the enemy have measurably ceased artillery firing, and it is inferred that their ammunition is low, and perhaps their
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 43 (search)
atch from Gen. Lee. defeat of Gen. Early. from Gov. Vance. from Gov. Brown, of Georgia. Gen. Lee's indorsement of Col. Moseby. Ion. Mr. Foote. attack on Fort Gilmer. indiscriminate arrest of civilians. September 1 Clear, bright, and c it, and sends the bill to the Secretary for instructions. The following is a copy of Gen. Lee's indorsement on Lieut.-Col. Moseby's report of his operations from the 1st of March to the 11th of September, 1864: headquarters, army of Northern Vijutant and InspectorGen-eral for the information of the department. Attention is invited to the activity and skill of Col. Moseby, and-the intelligence and courage of the officers and men of his command, as displayed in this report. With the les, 230 beef cattle, and 85 wagons and ambulances, without counting many smaller operations. The services rendered by Col. Moseby and his command in watching and reporting the enemy's movements have also been of great value. His operations have be
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 44 (search)
that point to within a short distance of Tunnel Hill, and about four miles of the Cleaveland Railroad, capturing Dalton and all intermediate garrisons, with their stores, arms, and equipments, and about 1000 prisoners. The main body of Sherman's army seems to be moving toward Dalton. J. B. Hood, General. The following was received from Gen. Lee yesterday: headquarters army of Northern Virginia, Oct. 16th, 1864. Hon James A. Seddon, Secretary of War. On the 14th instant, Col. Moseby struck the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Duffield, and destroyed a United States mail train, consisting of a locomotive and ten cars, and securing twenty prisoners and fifteen horses. Among the prisoners are two paymasters, with one hundred and sixty-eight thousand dollars in government funds. R. E. Lee. It is reported also that Gen. Early has gained some advantage in a battle; not authentic. Gen. Bragg is going away, probably to Wilmington. The combination against him was
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 7. (ed. Frank Moore), Doc. 57.-guerrillas in Virginia. (search)
armon's regiment, of General Jones's command. Moseby, according to the statements of men of his sinlock in the evening, picked up two or three of Moseby's men, and learned that Moseby had taken quartMoseby had taken quarters in the neighborhood. This was decidedly refreshing news. The next question under discussion wa in this succeeded admirably. He learned that Moseby's rendezvous and principal headquarters had be nook from basement to attic was explored; but Moseby had left a few minutes before we reached the pcient time to make good his exit. We found Mrs. Moseby here with her two children — in no pleasant had discovered her husband's whereabouts. As Moseby's departure had been somewhat hurried, he leftvaluable horses behind. Besides those left by Moseby, we brought away with us several U. S. horsesnterprise. With one hundred men he penetrated Moseby's chosen haunts and has broken up his favorited to Fairfax Court-House with one hundred men. Moseby, with a choice battalion, watched his return, [7 more...]
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 7. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 191 (search)
s took place. Poor Kilpatrick was completely ruined. His command was killed, captured, or dispersed. When last heard from, he was at Alexandria, where he is supposed to have opened a recruiting-office for the enlistment of his command. To add to his misery, the confederates have caught his race-horse. General Kilpatrick is fond of racing, and had a thoroughbred mare, called Lively, which he ran on every occasion. The other day Lively flew the track, and took to the woods, where some of Moseby's men took possession of her. Two soldiers were sent after her; and these, too, were gobbled up. It would thus appear that the campaign, taken altogether, has been unfavorable to General Kil patrick. Driven out of Culpeper, ruined at Buck land's, the loss of his favorite mare must appear to him the unkindest cut of all. At Buckland's, General Stuart captured a number of wagons and mules, and the headquarter baggage of General Custer; his papers, clothes, every thing. The papers revea
William F. Fox, Lt. Col. U. S. V., Regimental Losses in the American Civil War, 1861-1865: A Treatise on the extent and nature of the mortuary losses in the Union regiments, with full and exhaustive statistics compiled from the official records on file in the state military bureaus and at Washington, Chapter 15: Confederate losses — strength of the Confederate Armies--casualties in Confederate regiments — list of Confederate Generals killed — losses in the Confederate Navy. (search)
nts which served a short time only; neither does it include disbanded or consolidated regiments; nor State militia, Junior Reserves, Senior Reserves, Home Guards, Local Defense regiments, and separate companies. And, yet, these miscellaneous organizations rendered effective service at times, and took the place of regular troops. The Petersburg intrenchments on June 15, l864, were held successfully by militiamen during the first assault, until the arrival of Lee's army. Partisan bands like Moseby's and John Morgan's kept ten times their number of Union cavalry employed in protecting the territory in which they operated, or in watching their movements. The question arises, next, as to the average enrollment of the Confederate regiments. That known, the strength of their armies could be soon computed. The rolls of the North Carolina regiments have been printed and,--with the eight regiments of Junior and Senior Reserves not included in the foregoing list,--slow a total enrollment
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 6. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 195 (search)
rtion of Stahel's cavalry, under command of Colonel De Forrest, and Moseby's guerrillas. The rebels, numbering about three hundred, succeededprisoners is the notorious bushwhacker, Dick Moran. Moran has been Moseby's right bower for a long time. He says he told Moseby not to make Moseby not to make this attack, that our force was too large, and that they would be whipped. He thinks Moseby threw the command into a fight which he had no buMoseby threw the command into a fight which he had no business to undertake, and so sacrificed his men. Moran is badly wounded. Templeton, a rebel spy, who has been in Washington within a week, a Black Horse cavalry, Hampton's legion, Richardson's battalion, and Moseby's battalion. One of them, formerly a Major in the Quartermaster's t of the C. S. A., resigned his position for the purpose of joining Moseby. His name is S. P. Lushane, and He has from Washington, Pa. The mais, of the First Virginia, and Captain Bean, of the First Vermont. Moseby begins to understand by this time that guerrilla fighting has its r
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Civil War in the United States. (search)
6. General Hunter ordered the drafting of negroes in the Department of the South. Confederates capture Franklin, Tenn.—8. Brigadier-General Stoughton captured by Moseby's cavalry at Fairfax Court-House, Va. Twenty-three Confederate steamers captured on the Yazoo River.—11. Governor Cannon, of Delaware, declared the national authornor Bramlette, of Kentucky, proclaims protection to slaves from claims by Confederate owners.—22. Michael Hahn elected governor of Louisiana by the loyal vote. Moseby defeats Union cavalry at Drainesville.—23. Admiral Farragut began a six days bombardment of Fort Powell, below Mobile.—March 2. Ulysses S. Grant made lieutenant-g000 in number, express, by resolutions, their abhorrence of the assassination of President Lincoln.—22. General Hancock reported that nearly all of the command of Moseby, the guerilla chief, had surrendered, and some of his men were hunting for him to obtain the $2,000 reward offered for him.—26. Booth, the murderer of Pre
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