A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital
Chapter 47
Gen. Lee appointed General-in-Chief.--Progress of Sherman.--The markets.--Letter from Gen. Butler.--Return of the peace commissioners.--The situation.--From Gen. Lee.-- Use of negroes as soldiers.--Patriotism of the women.-- Pardon of deserters.--The passport system.--Oh for peace!-- Gen. Lee on negro soldiers.--Conventions in Georgia and Mississippi. 405