When was it published?

August 9, 1864 in Shreveport News

Domestic News August 9, 1864

Shreveport News

Q: What keywords are associated?

Confederate Authorities, Flag Of Truce, James River, Grant, Butler, Richmond, Petersburg

Shreveport, Caddo County, Louisiana

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What is this article about?

Confederate exchange authorities notify Union officials at Fortress Monroe that no flag-of-truce steamers will ascend the James River until Generals Grant and Butler are defeated near Richmond and Petersburg.

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We understand that the Confederate exchange authorities have notified the similar authorities at Fortress Monroe that no more flag of truce steamers will be allowed to ascend the James river, until Grant and Butler shall have been defeated and driven from before Richmond and Petersburg, and this hurly burly's done. This is perfectly right and proper. No yankees under a flag of truce, should be allowed "nosing" around our defences on the James in these times, when even the very walls have ears and eyes.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military

What keywords are associated?

Confederate Authorities Flag Of Truce James River Grant Butler Richmond Petersburg

What entities or persons were involved?

Grant Butler

Where did it happen?

James River

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

James River

Key Persons

Grant Butler

Outcome

no more flag-of-truce steamers allowed to ascend the james river until grant and butler are defeated and driven from richmond and petersburg.

Event Details

Confederate exchange authorities notify authorities at Fortress Monroe that flag-of-truce steamers will not be permitted to ascend the James River amid ongoing military pressures near Richmond and Petersburg, deeming it improper to allow Union personnel near Confederate defenses.