Tag Archives: John C. Breckenridge

A “Visionary” Plan? The Proposed March 1865 Peace Conference, Part 3

Posted on August 12, 2017 by

(Part 1 and Part 2 are available.) So why was Ord’s idea even considered, and actually supported, at the highest levels of a Confederate government steeped in a patriarchal culture? Porter offered an answer in that “it must be remembered … Continue reading →

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Confederate Paymaster Charles Jarrett

Posted on June 15, 2016 by

Today, we are pleased to welcome back guest author Roger Futrell You may view part one here Charles F. Jarrett, whose iron paymaster’s chest was featured in a previous post, was instrumental in raising the funds needed to create a … Continue reading →

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A new man in town

Posted on February 8, 2015 by

On February 7, 1865, Major General John C. Breckinridge accepted the position of Secretary of War, Confederate States of America—the fifth and final man to hold that job. He assumed the duties of his new office amid desperate times. The … Continue reading →

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