Following the American Civil War Sesquicentennial with day by day writings of the time, currently 1863.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

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“Kentucky has refused to call a convention as required by the secessionists.”—Horatio Nelson Taft.

January 25, 2011

Diary of US patent clerk Horatio Nelson Taft.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1861.

The weather has been moderate today without rain, or sunshine. Political excitement appears to be subsiding in a measure. The conservative feeling in the border States is now relied upon to save the Union, or Civil War. Many prominent men are here now from different sections of the U.S. Kentucky has refused to call a convention as required by the secessionists. It is a good omen for the future. I was down at the “National” and at “Willards” tonight, could learn no news of importance. The condition of the country is still the absorbing topic of conversation.

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The three diary manuscript volumes, Washington during the Civil War: The Diary of Horatio Nelson Taft, 1861-1865, are available online at The Library of  Congress.

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A Diary of American Events – January 25, 1861

January 25, 2011

The American Civil War,The Rebellion Record—A Diary of American Events; by Frank Moore

—A large Union mass meeting was held at Portland, Me., this evening; Chief Justice Shepley presided, and the meeting was addressed by many of the ablest speakers of all parties. Union resolutions were passed.

—A correspondence between Senator Toombs, of Georgia, and Fernando Wood, mayor of New York, relative to the seizure of arms by the police of that city, creates comment and surprise.—(Doc. 26.)

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Augusta arsenal surrendered—The Secession of Georgia

January 25, 2011

War of the Rebellion: a Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies

AUGUSTA ARSENAL, GA., January 25, 1861.

SIR : I have the honor to report that this post was surrendered to the authorities of the State of Georgia on a demand made by the governor in person, backed by a very superior force of the military of the State. The company of Second U. S. Artillery stationed here is under orders for New York, and as we are required to evacuate the post as soon as practicable, I would respectfully recommend the immediate discharge of the detachment of Ordnance, and would request that four or six months’ leave of absence be granted to me. It may be well in making the application for leave of absence to say that I have had none for fourteen years, with one exception, which I did avail myself of. Full and complete receipts will be taken for all the public property in my charge.

…………I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JOHN M. GALT,
Military Storekeeper of Ordnance.

Col. H. K. CRAIG, Ordnance Office, Washington, D. C.

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“Capt. L Vogdes, First Artillery, will embark with his company (A, First Artillery), filled to the maximum by attached men from the other companies of this post, on board the sloop-of-war Brooklyn…,”—Operations in Florida

January 25, 2011

The American Civil War,War of the Rebellion: a Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies

HEADQUARTERS FORT MONROE, VA.,
January 25, 1861.

Lieut. Col. L. THOMAS,  Assistant Adjutant-General,

Headquarters of the Army, New York City:

COLONEL: I have the honor to report that in compliance with instructions from the General-in-Chief, Captain Vogdes’ company (A, First Artillery) left this post yesterday between 4 and 5 o’clock p.m. to embark on board the U. S. sloop-of-war Brooklyn. A return of Captain Vogdes’ command is herewith transmitted. I also inclose copies of orders issued by me relative to Captain Vogdes’ movement.

I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. DIMICK,
Lieut. Col., Second Artillery, and Bvt. Col, Comdg. Post.

[Inclosure]

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Extract.

HEADQUARTERS FORT MONROE,
January 23, 1861.

In compliance with instructions from the General-in-Chief, Capt. L Vogdes, First Artillery, will embark with his company (A, First Artillery), filled to the maximum by attached men from the other companies of this post, on board the sloop-of-war Brooklyn, as soon as the commanding officer of that ship reports himself in readiness to receive him. The following number of privates will be detailed from the companies at the post, to be attached to Captain Vogdes’ company, viz: From Company C, First Artillery, 5; from Company B, Second Artillery, from Company L, Second Artillery, 6; from Company F, Third Artillery, 6; from Company K, Third Artillery, 5; from Company D, Fourth artillery, 6; from Company L, Fourth Artillery, 6.

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The assistant commissary will furnish this command with three months’ provisions, it being all that can be transported on the Brooklyn. Fifteen thousand rounds of musket-ball cartridges will be issued. Four mountain howitzers and two 12-pounder field howitzers will be taken, with such a supply of ammunition, not to exceed one hundred rounds for each gun, as can be supplied from this post and arsenal.

Bvt. Second Lieutenant Whittemore, Second Artillery, will proceed with the command.

Sealed orders received from the General-in-Chief have been furnished Captain Vogdes, to be opened when at sea.

By order of Colonel Dimick:

T. J. HAINES, Adjutant.