DEPARTMENT OF ANNAPOLIS, Federal Hill, Baltimore, May 14, 1861. A detachment of the forces of the Federal Government under my command have occupied the city of Baltimore for the purpose,…
HEADQUARTERS C. 8S. ARMIES, March 29, 1865. Respectfully referred to General J. E. Johnston. The need of ammunition is as great as the need of men. _ It is necessary…
HEADQUARTERS, Petersburg, November 14, 1864. Secretary of War, Richmond, Va.: Sir: Brig. Gen. J. G. Martin, who has been on duty at Salisbury for some days, informs me fyom the…
HEADQUARTERS, Near Petersburg, August 1, 1864. There was a cessation of hostilities this morning from 6 to 10 a. m. at the request of the enemy for the purpose of…
HEADQUARTERS, Clay’s House, June 17, 1864. At 11 o’clock last night took breast-works at Howlett’s house. Other portions of same line were retaken. Pickett’s division now occupies trenches from Howlett’s…
FREDERICKSBURG, V. A. FREDERICKSBURG, V. A., December 21, 1862. General Hampton, who was sent to the rear of enemy, penetrated Occoquan ; reports Slocum at Fairfax, Geary at Manassas, and…
FREDERICKSBURG, V. A. FREDERICKSBURG, V. A., December 13, 1862. General Hampton reports that he entered Dumfries at daylight yesterday ; captured 50 prisoners and 20 wagons, with stores; brought them…
HEADQUARTERS, December 16, 1862. December 16, 1862—10.20. As far as can be ascertained this stormy morning, the enemy has disappeared in our immediate front, and has recrossed the Rappahannock. I…
HEADQUARTERS, December 15, 1862. December 15, 1862—7.15. Yesterday was spent by the enemy in caring for his wounded and burying his dead. He retains his position under cover of his…
HEADQUARTERS ARMY, December 14, 1862. December 14, 1862. I think it best to draw all re-enforcements you propose and all available torces from North and South Carolina. Keep guards to…