Monthly Archives: November 2011

Port Royal

Posted on November 7, 2011 by SUMPTER

I’d urge anyone interested in the American Civil War to check out Civil War Daily Gazette. Eric has recently celebrated the site’s one year anniversary. His site does a great job following the war day-by-day on all fronts and in … Continue reading →

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On to Mobile!

Posted on November 5, 2011 by SUMPTER

A couple days ago we saw George B. McClellan requesting “forbearance, patience and confidence”. Some northern politicians weren’t that patient and were letting the Lincoln administration know it. From the Richmond Daily Dispatch November 5, 1861: The outside Pressure upon … Continue reading →

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Stealing in Wheeling?

Posted on November 4, 2011 by SUMPTER

No, it’s authorized by the Confiscation Act of 1861 From The New-York Times November 5, 1861: … From the Wheeling Intelligencer, Nov. 1. … MORE CONFISCATIONS. Yesterday evening United States Marshal NORTON proceeded to the former residence of Dr. HOUSTON … Continue reading →

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Anticipation: Sword & Torchlit Parade

Posted on November 3, 2011 by SUMPTER

***Correction11-16-2011: According to this report at the Richmond Daily Dispatch the torchlit parade by Blenker’s division occurred on November 11, 1861. Sorry about that. President Lincoln has recently promoted George B. McClellan, a native Philadelphian, to general-in -chief of all … Continue reading →

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Train Ride in Stormy Weather

Posted on November 2, 2011 by SUMPTER

150 years ago today, while a severe Nor’easter ravaged the eastern seaboard, retired General Winfield Scott traveled by train from Washington to New York City. Despite the stormy weather Scott arrived at his son’s home safely that night. From The … Continue reading →

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Shivering in “thin Summer flannel blouses”

Posted on November 1, 2011 by SUMPTER

As Civil War Daily Gazette has reported 150 years ago President Lincoln accepted the retirement of General Winfield Scott and directed that George McClellan take command of the Army of the United States. You can read Lincoln’s order at Classic … Continue reading →

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