The War of the Rebellion: v. 1-53 [serial no. 1-111] Formal reports, both Union and Confederate, of the first seizures of United States property in the southern states, and of all military operations in the field, with the correspondence, order and returns relating specially thereto. 1880-1898. 111 vU.S. Government Printing Office, 1882 - Confederate States of America Official records produced by the armies of the United States and the Confederacy, and the executive branches of their respective governments, concerning the military operations of the Civil War, and prisoners of war or prisoners of state. Also annual reports of military departments, calls for troops, correspondence between national and state governments, correspondence between Union and Confederate officials. The final volume includes a synopsis, general index, special index for various military divisions, and background information on how these documents were collected and published. Accompanied by an atlas. |
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Page 35
... GALVESTON , TEX . , November 30 , 1861 . SIR : I have the honor to report that Capt . J. B. Barry , of my regi- ment , writes me that he attacked a party of Indians on Peosi River , a branch of the Red River , on the first day of this ...
... GALVESTON , TEX . , November 30 , 1861 . SIR : I have the honor to report that Capt . J. B. Barry , of my regi- ment , writes me that he attacked a party of Indians on Peosi River , a branch of the Red River , on the first day of this ...
Page 92
... Galveston Island , four or five 8 - inch columbiads , in addition to their present supply , and , relying upon the volunteers of the city , three com- panies would suffice . I would , however , recommend five if they could be granted ...
... Galveston Island , four or five 8 - inch columbiads , in addition to their present supply , and , relying upon the volunteers of the city , three com- panies would suffice . I would , however , recommend five if they could be granted ...
Page 94
... Galveston ; consequently it is at the mercy of the enemy . My aide- de - camp , Capt . E. Higgins , late of the U. S. Navy , a most energetic and accomplished officer , volunteers to take to Galveston , via Berwick Bay , one or more 9 ...
... Galveston ; consequently it is at the mercy of the enemy . My aide- de - camp , Capt . E. Higgins , late of the U. S. Navy , a most energetic and accomplished officer , volunteers to take to Galveston , via Berwick Bay , one or more 9 ...
Page 97
... Galveston , for the defense of that island and city , and that I have appointed , subject to the approval of the President , the following field officers : Capt . J. C. Moore , C. S. Army , colonel ; Mr. J. T. Ward , lieutenant ...
... Galveston , for the defense of that island and city , and that I have appointed , subject to the approval of the President , the following field officers : Capt . J. C. Moore , C. S. Army , colonel ; Mr. J. T. Ward , lieutenant ...
Page 98
... Galveston and report to General Earl Van Dorn for duty as superintendent in charge of the works for the defense of the coast of Texas . * * * * * * * XVII . Gen. Earl Van Dorn will turn over the command of the De- partment of Texas to ...
... Galveston and report to General Earl Van Dorn for duty as superintendent in charge of the works for the defense of the coast of Texas . * * * * * * * XVII . Gen. Earl Van Dorn will turn over the command of the De- partment of Texas to ...
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ammunition arms arrived artillery Assistant Adjutant-General attack battery Baylor Bowling Green Brig brigade Brigadier-General Buckner C. S. Army Camp Dick Robinson Captain cavalry Colonel Comdg Commanding Department companies Confederate Cumberland Gap defense Department of Texas direction E. R. S. Canby East Tennessee enemy F. K. ZOLLICOFFER Fillmore force Fort Bliss Fort Brown Fort Craig Fort Fillmore Fort Hatteras Fort Monroe Galveston Government governor guard guns Hatteras HDQRS HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT inclose Indians infantry instant instructions J. P. BENJAMIN Johnston Kentucky Lieut Lieutenant Lieutenant-Colonel Louisville Major Lynde Major-General ment Mesilla Mexico miles military movement mustered Nashville November obedient servant October officers ordnance organized POLK position R. S. CANBY railroad re-enforcements received regiment respectfully Richmond River road Roanoke Island Santa Fé Secretary Secretary of War sent September soon supplies Tenn Territory Texans tion troops Virginia volunteers Yorktown