Category Archives: Military Matters

Seat of War

Posted on May 27, 2011 by admin

Best wishes to everyone for a great weekend and a good Memorial Day. Here’s a map of the Seat of War from the May 26, 1861 issue of The New-York Times

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Invading Virginia’s “Sacred Soil”

Posted on May 25, 2011 by admin

Civil War Daily Gazette has reported on the Union capture of Alexandria and the death and martyrdom of Elmer Ellsworth. The Union advance brings back memories of Virginia Governor John Letcher’s message on January 7, 1861 that Virginia would not … Continue reading →

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“Shabby Gray” Gray Review?

Posted on May 24, 2011 by admin

Having enlisted shortly after President Lincoln’s first call for Volunteers on April 15, 1861, the 19th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment has had a few challenges since it arrived in Elmira, NY on April 29th: Cold, dreary weather; constant marching … Continue reading →

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More Self-Help – from Across The Pond

Posted on May 23, 2011 by admin

“From loyal Americans in Europe to the United States Government, 1861.” From The New-York Times May 24, 1861: PATRIOTIC AMERICANS ABROAD.; A BATTERY OF WHITWORTH GUNS PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNMENT. A battery of the celebrated Whitworth guns, twelve-pounders, with ammunition … Continue reading →

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Food Fight

Posted on May 20, 2011 by admin

Last month Seven Score and Ten posted a humorous story about Confederate troops near Pensacola having a funeral procession and ceremony to bury some bad beef. I respected the equanimity of the Confederate troops and their ability to make lemonade … Continue reading →

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Off Cape Henry

Posted on May 19, 2011 by admin

From The New-York Times May 19, 1861: LETTER FROM ON BOARD THE QUAKER CITY. The following letter from a person on board the Quaker City, has been handed to us for publication: UNITED STATES STEAMSHIP QUAKER CITY, OFF CAPE HENRY, … Continue reading →

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“Beans kill more than bullets.”

Posted on May 17, 2011 by admin

Scurvy in the Army In addition to urging the government to procure its own bandages and vaccinate its soldiers against small pox, the editors at The New-York Times on May 17, 1861 urged the U.S. Army to improve the diet … Continue reading →

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Oh, To Be a Zouave!

Posted on May 16, 2011 by admin

I found out yesterday that I was wrong to say that no Zouaves from Seneca Falls volunteered as a Zouave unit. 150 years ago this month they made their appearance at the great organizing and training encampment for New York … Continue reading →

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Mary Risks Maryland

Posted on May 11, 2011 by admin

And, “Hunger Is the Best Sauce” Apparently Mrs. Lincoln is going to visit Robert Todd at Harvard. Here’s a story about her trip from the White House to Astor House. From The New-York Times May 12, 1861: FROM WASHINGTON TO … Continue reading →

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Cock(e)s Crow

Posted on May 9, 2011 by admin

The New-York Times of May 9, 1861 continues its war of words by brashly putting down General Cocke and his brash words: A Cocke in Search of a Fight. … Brig. Gen. COCKE (we never saw Gen. COCKE. We never … Continue reading →

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