Rev. John Riddle Warner was a Presbyterian minister and the grandfather of the poet Marianne Moore. During the Civil War, he lived in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. His letters are preserved as part of Marianne Moore’s family papers.
Citation: Office of the Committee on Labor, Income, an revenue, typed form letter to “Reverend and Dear Sir.” Philadelphia, 18 May 1864. Moore VI:06:05
Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard was a Louisiana-born general of the Confederate States Army. He had graduated second in his class from West Point in 1838 and was an admirer of Napoleon. He achieved fame early in the Civil War for commanding the Fort Sumter bombardment and as the victor of the first battle of Manassas. He later served in the Western Theater (including Shiloh and Corinth), Charleston, and the defense of Richmond, but his career was hampered by friction with Jefferson Davis and other generals.
This is one of approximately 1000 military telegrams in P.G.T. Beauregard’s papers at the Rosenbach.
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Petersburg
May 17/64
Scout has just arrived from Old Point and reports very small force on the Peninsula. No reinforcements have been sent Butler since Friday—which were in five Ocean Steamers and estimated at about twenty five hundred. The force at Fort Powhatan are under Genl [Wilde?] and composed of negroes numbering about 2,000. The Enemy have also a small force at Berkley on the North Side of James River.
The Yankees have repaired all the wharves from Berkley down To grove Wharf on the North Shore of James River.
Jas H. Mullyan
Citation:James H. Mullyan, telegram about enemy troop strength. Petersburg, 17 May 1864. AMs 1168/11
Rev. John Riddle Warner was the grandfather of the poet Marianne Moore and during the Civil War, he lived in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. These letters are preserved as part of Marianne Moore’s family papers.
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Rev J. R. Warner –
The draft was made in our district last week. Copperheads growl loudly about it, but are going to raise their money and save their men. It suits poor me exactly it took more than one fourth the men in our township but I am unpopular and was not elected.
Our congregation is falling very much quite a number moved away this spring, their loss is much felt in society. Our pastor is so bitter against copperheads that they will not attend church. He intends either going to the army in the Christian Comm., or as chaplain. He has been elected by two regiments but has not answered yet. […]
Most truly yours, J.W. Hill
Citation: J. W. Hill, autograph letter signed to John Riddle Warner. Monroe, Ohio, 16 May 1864. Moore VI:6:5
John Henry Brown was a painter of portrait miniatures, living and working in Philadelphia. He had met Lincoln in August of 1860 when he was commissioned to paint Lincoln’s portrait for a supporter, but although Brown liked Lincoln personally, he did not agree with Republican policies.
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Commenced Lillie Newbolds picture. Terrible fighting in Va. this week.
Citation: John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 573/14.1
Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard was a Louisiana-born general of the Confederate States Army. He had graduated second in his class from West Point in 1838 and was an admirer of Napoleon. He achieved fame early in the Civil War for commanding the Fort Sumter bombardment and as the victor of the first battle of Manassas. He later served in the Western Theater (including Shiloh and Corinth), Charleston, and the defense of Richmond, but his career was hampered by friction with Jefferson Davis and other generals.
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Hd. Qrs. Dept N.C. & So Va.
Drurys Bluff. May 14th 1864
Genl. Braxton Bragg
Comd’g
General,
Considering the vital importance of the questions involved and resting upon the success of the plan I suggested to you this morning, I have deemed it desirable and appropriate that their substance should be briefly communicated in writing. Genl. Lee’s Army at Guinea Sta. and my command at this place are on nearly a right line passing thro’ Richmond. Grant’s Army is on the left flank and Butler on the right. Our lines are thus interior; Butler’s aim in unquestionably to invest and turn Drury’s Bluff threatening and holding the Petersburg and Danville R.R. opening the obstructions in the river at Fort Drury, for the passage of War Vessels, necessitating then the return of Genl. Lee to the lines about Richmond. With the R.R. held by the enemy Grant in front and Butler in rear of the works around Richmond, the Capitol would be practically invested and the issue may well be dreaded. The plan suggested is that Genl. Lee should fall back to the defensive lines of the Chikahominy even to the intermediate lines of Richmond sending temporarily to this place 15,000 men of his troops. Immediately upon the accession to my present force I would take the offensive and attack Butler vigorously. Such a move would throw me directly upon Butler’s communications and as he now stands, on his right flank, well towards the rear. Genl. Whiting should also move simultaneously. Butler must necessarily be crushed or captured and all the stores of that Army would then fall in our hands, an amount probably that would make an interruption in our communications, for a period of a few days, a matter of no serious inconvenience. The proposed attacks should be accomplished in two days at furthest, after receiving my reinforcements. This done I would move with 10,000 more men to the assistance of Genl. Lee, that I drew from him, and then Grant’s fate would not long remain doubtful. The destruction of Grant’s forces would open the way for the recovery of most of our lost territory, as already submitted to you in General terms.
Respy. &c
Signed G. T. Beauregard
Citation: G. T. Beauregard (1818-1893), telegram to Braxton Bragg. Drewry’s Bluff, Va.; 14 May 1864. AMs 358/26
Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard was a Louisiana-born general of the Confederate States Army. He had graduated second in his class from West Point in 1838 and was an admirer of Napoleon. He achieved fame early in the Civil War for commanding the Fort Sumter bombardment and as the victor of the first battle of Manassas. He later served in the Western Theater (including Shiloh and Corinth), Charleston, and the defense of Richmond, but his career was hampered by friction with Jefferson Davis and other generals.
This is one of approximately 1000 military telegrams in the Rosenbach’s collection of papers from P.G.T. Beauregard.
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Received at May 13 1864
By telegraph from Nottoway River to Capt. J M Oley
Twelve O clock shipped all the ammunition & troops from this point by train[. T]he Bridge builders from Charlotte road & those from here busy with Rail Road Bridge will be [illeg.] tomorrow night.
E. Willis
Citation: E. Willis, telegram to John M. Oley. 13 May 1864. AMs 1168/11
Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard was a Louisiana-born general of the Confederate States Army. He had graduated second in his class from West Point in 1838 and was an admirer of Napoleon. He achieved fame early in the Civil War for commanding the Fort Sumter bombardment and as the victor of the first battle of Manassas. He later served in the Western Theater (including Shiloh and Corinth), Charleston, and the defense of Richmond, but his career was hampered by friction with Jefferson Davis and other generals.
This is one of approximately 1000 military telegrams to and from Beauregard in the Rosenbach collection.
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Received Petersbg May 12 1864
By telegraph from Drewry’s Bluff to Genl Beauregard
11 45 AM Enemy advanced by New River Road crossing [Thomasville?] Just ahead of [illeg.]
At Eight a.m. attacked. Dispatches delivered to me by Genl Hoke for you. I will come through tomorrow, Genl Bragg desires me to say he would like to see you in Richmond upon your arrival here.
Richmond May 12th Genl Beauregard or Genl Hoke 5.10 a.m. Your Dispatches of yesterday about troops still in North Carolina just now Rec.d You must judge of what is essential to hold our line of rail road its safety is vital to us . Position of [Dearings?] Cavalry will no doubt be necessary to secure Petersburg & Weldon Road_That part of South Carolina Cavalry which was en route to join Hamptons if with you should come here. Signed Braxton Bragg Genl
Citation: Braxton Bragg (1817-1876), telegram to G. T. Beauregard. Drewry’s Bluff, Va.; 12 May 1864. AMs 1168/11
This dispatch was written from Ashland, several miles north of Yellow Tavern, where Stuart would be fatally wounded later that day.
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Military Dispatch
Hd. Qrs. Ashland
May 11th 6 ½ o’clock A.M. 1864
To Gen’l Bragg No 1.
Gen’l—
The enemy reached the point just before us but were promptly whipped out after a sharp fight by Col. Mumford (Fitz Lee’s advance) killing & capturing quite a number. Gen Gordon is in the immediate rear of the enemy. I intersect the road the enemy is marching at Yellow Tavern (Head of the Turnpike 6 miles of Richmond). My men & horses though tired hungry & jaded are all right.
Most Respy
JEB Stuart
Citation: Jeb Stuart (1833-1864), autograph letter signed to Braxton Bragg. Ashland, Va., 11 May 1864. AMs 532/14
Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard was a Louisiana-born general of the Confederate States Army. He had graduated second in his class from West Point in 1838 and was an admirer of Napoleon. He achieved fame early in the Civil War for commanding the Fort Sumter bombardment and as the victor of the first battle of Manassas. He later served in the Western Theater (including Shiloh and Corinth), Charleston, and the defense of Richmond, but his career was hampered by friction with Jefferson Davis and other generals.
This is one of approximately 1000 military telegrams in P.G.T. Beauregard’s papers at the Rosenbach.
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Petersburg May 9th, 1864
To Genl Beauregard
Your presence is much needed—force everything to yield to that and get here—We have had some good fortune that is all though we are hopeful—Harris agrees with me—our troops are arriving but we may have enough to suit your presence.
Saml B Paul
A.A.G.
Citation: Samuel B. Paul, telegram to G. T. Beauregard. Petersburg, 9 May 1864. AMs 1168/11
Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard was a Louisiana-born general of the Confederate States Army. He had graduated second in his class from West Point in 1838 and was an admirer of Napoleon. He achieved fame early in the Civil War for commanding the Fort Sumter bombardment and as the victor of the first battle of Manassas. He later served in the Western Theater (including Shiloh and Corinth), Charleston, and the defense of Richmond, but his career was hampered by friction with Jefferson Davis and other generals.
This is one of approximately 1000 military telegrams in P.G.T. Beauregard’s papers at the Rosenbach.
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Received at Weldon May 8 at 11 o’clock 15 minutes
By telegraph from Belfield May 8 To Gen Beauregard
The enemy have burned Nottoway bridge & are reported as retreating in the direction of Petersburg. I am afraid our troops there have suffered badly but have not learned particulars.
P. R. Page Col. Cmdg
Citation: P. R. Page, telegram to G. T. Beauregard. Belfield, 8 May 1864. AMs 1168/11