Jefferson Davis Bragg has written:
'Louisiana in the Confederacy' -- subject(s): History, Louisiana Civil War, 1861-1865
Thomas Jefferson Davis has written: 'Our Davis family history' -- subject(s): Genealogy
Varina Davis has written: 'Jefferson Davis' -- subject(s): Biography, Presidents, Statesmen, Politics and government, History
In February of 1863, Jefferson Davis dispatched General Joseph Johnston for an inspection of the Army of Tennessee and to asses the situation with its commander, Braxton Bragg. Davis want Johnson's opinion as to whether Bragg was still fir to command his army. Johnson sent Davis a positive report. He believed Bragg was competent and that his army was in good spirits. This turned out to be contrary to the senior officers in Bragg's army.
Alice S. Morrison has written: 'Jefferson Davis, historical essay'
Melba Manuel Marcantel has written: 'Cheno' -- subject(s): Cheno Cemetery (Jefferson Davis Parish, La.), Genealogy, Inscriptions, Jefferson Davis Parish (La.), Registers of births
After Confederate General Bragg's victory at Chickamauga, he was slow to capitalize on the momentum and this gave the Union forces who had retreated time to reorganize and fortify their position around a key railroad junction at Chattanooga, Tennessee. Bragg's delay caused dissension among his commanding officers. This was so critical that Jefferson Davis took a train from Richmond to meet with Bragg and mediate the situation.
S. Franklin Parks has written: 'Ode to Jefferson Davis' -- subject(s): Poetry
Betty Elise Davis has written: 'Young Tom Jefferson's adventure chest' -- subject(s): Fiction 'Monticello scrapbook' -- subject(s): Family
Major General Braxton Bragg was given a difficult assignment as the commander of the Army of Tennessee. Many historians believe that President Jefferson Davis did not give Bragg the reinforcements and supplies he needed. Despite that, he was asked to carry the heavy burden involved with Tennessee and Kentucky. Jefferson Davis expected Bragg to keep the Union out of Tennessee, which was a Union priority. Bragg had to search for options that would save Tennessee and yet preserve his Army of Tennessee from large losses.
On June 27, 1862, Confederate President Jefferson Davis relieved General Beauregard as the commander of the Army of Tennessee. Beauregard was replaced by General Braxton Bragg.
Confederate President Jefferson Davis selected Thomas Bragg of North Carolina to be his attorney general. This seemed to be a poor choice in that Bragg never showed the optimism nor enthusiasm that a cabinet member was required to have if the South was to its independence from the US. Davis would eventually replace Bragg.
J. G. Totten has written: 'Report addressed to the Hon. Jefferson Davis' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Ordnance