7 July 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 800 (July 7, 1863)]

The Battle of Gettysburg, Manuevers near Harrisburg, Rebel Cavalry Within Five Miles of Washington.

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15 July 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 807 (July 15, 1863)]

From General Lee's Army, Official Report of the Attack on Milliken's Bend, A.H. Stephens on a Mission to Washington, his Mission rejected (correspondence between Stephens & Davis.)

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September 17, 1878

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel Julius Walker Adams

Discusses convening of the military commission to reevaluate Porter's actions during Second Manassas. Notes that Asa Gardiner, the lawyer opposing Porter in the trial "has notified 'McDowell & Pope that he will take care of their honor.' before the Board." Generals Irvin McDowell and John Pope, participants in the Battle of Second Manassas, upheld accusations of Porter's insubordination the battle. Written on Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey stationery. Adams was a noted engineer and cousin of President John Quincy Adams.

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February 27, 1879

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Discusses a delay in the meeting of the board. Mentions the arguments of John C. Bullitt and Joseph Hodges Choate, his counsels during hearings. Writes "I know nothing of the Board. My relations with it have been entirely of a formal character & I know nothing of their views. I know what they ought to be." Refers to Pope and McDowell, among others. Notes that he has attempted to keep politics and his case separate, so as to allow the case to stand on its own merit. Remarks that Major Gardiner, the lawyer opposing Porter, "made an ass of himself from the time he and Smith met" (Thomas…

GLC00214.02.02

April 19, 1879

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Discusses whether President Rutherford B. Hayes will support his case, which had been before a military board, concerning his conduct during the Battle of Second Manassas. Discusses his desire to keep the case separate from politics, and remarks that Republicans are defensive about the case. Praises the political practices of James Garfield (Representative 1863-1880). Notes that Mr. Chandler should have taken Garfield's course (Senator Zachariah Chandler). Requests that the recipient send John C. Bullitt and Joseph Hodges Choate, his counsels, a copy of the Express. Written on Central…

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4 August 1862

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 81, no. 11, 517 (August 4, 1862)]

The Battle of Secessionville, Official Report, Organ's Expedition, The War in the West.

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February 21, 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 82, no. 11, 687 (February 21, 1863)]

News from Chattanooga, General Butler for Charleston, The Sea Fight Between the Hatteras & Alabama.

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2 July 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 796 (July 2, 1863)]

Latest News From Richmond and the North, Invasion of Pa. by Confederate Forces, The Rebels within 25 Miles of Harrisburg, A Battle Imminent, The Capture of the Atlanta, Latest from Vicksburg.

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6 July 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 799 (July 6, 1863)]

Raid in North Carolina, News from the West, the Occupation of Carlisle, The Northern Press on the Invasion, Liability of Alien Residents to Conscription in the Confederate Court.

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10 July 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 803 (July 10, 1863)]

The Battle Renewed at Gettysburg, The Threatening Attack on Charleston.

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11 July 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 804 (July 11, 1863)]

The Siege at Vicksburg, Evacuation of Maryland Heights, The Attack on Morris Island.

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13 July 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 805 (July 13, 1863)]

Battle for Morris Island and the City of Charleston, Lee's Army Reported to be in Full Retreat, The Fall of Vicksburg.

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18 July 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 810 (July 18, 1863)]

Bombardment of Charleston Continues, List of S.C. Casualties at the Battle of Gettysburg, Lee's Army Re-crossing the Potomac, Dispatches from Jackson.

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5 August 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 825 (August 5, 1863)]

Members of the Choctaw Tribe Travel to Meet President Davis at richmond, Grant Establishes Garrison of 3,000 Men, Banks Defeated, Loses 6,000 men, including 4,000 Prisoners, Taylor and Magruder's Forces United, News from the Mississippi, Battle of Manassas Gap, Resignation of General Price.

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6 August 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 826 (August 6, 1863)]

Meade Crosses the Rappahannock into Culpepper County, A truce steamer arrives at Fort Morgan from New Orleans with Prisoners, Lincoln issues order, for every Yankee soldier killed, a rebel soldier is to be executed, Severe cavalry fight near Brandy Station, The late assault on Battery Wagner, Letter from General Cooper to General Lee. Letter from President Davis to General Lee, Capture of Morgan Confirmed, Advance of the Confederates into Kentucky under Colonel Pegram, From Morris Island - capture of a Yankee boat and its crew, Address of the President to the soldiers of the Confederate…

GLC05959.43.27

7 August 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 827 (August 7, 1863)]

Telegram states Rebel Raiders captured including Colonel Ashby, An Expedition led by Grant, The Bombardment of Battery Wagner, the Fight of Morris Island, The Fight on James River, Pictures of the Battle of Charleston, From Tennessee - Review of Two Negro Regiments, Another Cavalry Fight at Brandy Station, An Expedition Led by Grant, Letter from Pope Pius IX on the American War, Mr. Davis - A Dictator?, Pictures of the Battle of Charleston by A. Grinevald, Address of the President to the Soldiers of the Confederate States.

GLC05959.43.28

10 August 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 829 (August 10, 1863)]

The Siege of Charleston, The War in Mississippi, Yankee Monitor Disabled by James River Battery, The Pope on the American War, Yankee Raid in Florida, Prisoner Exchange of Major General Stephen D. Lee.

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14 August 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 833 (August 14, 1863)]

Submarine Batteries on James River, From Morris Island, The river above Vicksburg swarming with gun boats, Accounts of the Battle of Manassas, The resignation of Gneral Price.

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February 24, 1864

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 84, no. 11, 993 (February 24, 1864)]

The Victory in Florida Fully Conceded, The Attack on Whitmarsh, Address of Congress to people of Confederate States.

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12 September 1864

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 85, no. 12, 162 (September 12, 1864)]

Troops Massing near Petersburg, The Capitulation of Fort Morgan, The Fate of Atlanta - It Appears Abandoned by Confederate Troops, South Carolina Ladies Offer Aid and Comfort to the Wounded of Charleston.

GLC05959.43.40

20 October 1864

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 85, no. 12, 196 (October 20, 1864)]

From the Trans-Mississippi, Our Army on the Outskirts of Chattanooga, Sherman's report on the Atlanta Campaign.

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10 July 1862

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 81, no. 11, 496 (July 10, 1862)]

The Battles Before Richmond, The Siege of Vicksburg, Recapture of BR, Full Yankee Accounts.

GLC05959.44.19

14 October 1862

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 81, no. 11, 577 (October 14, 1862)]

Defeat at Corinth, Vicksburg in Danger, Van Dorn's Defeat at Corinth, Evacuation of Frankfort & Lexington, Kentucky, The Advance of the Enemy Towards Gordonsville.

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16 October 1862

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 81, no. 11, 579 (October 16, 1862)]

Battle of Corinth, Drilling Negro Regiments, Description of the Confederate Seal, Yankee Force in Middle Tennessee, The Campaign in Maryland, Yankee Atrocities in Florida, The Battle Between Bragg and Buell, .Confederate States Diploamcy, McClellan Suppresses Free Speech in His Amry, Expedition of General Stuart from Maryland to Pennsylvania, Lists of officers appointed to two gunboats, Battle of Perryville.

GLC05959.44.22

4 December 1862

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 81, no. 11, 621 (December 4, 1862)]

The Richmond Campaign of Burnside, Prospect of a Fight at Fredericksburg, The Defense of Mobile, Bombardment of Pt. Lavaca.

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