Arthur Crew Inman was born to Henry Arthur and Roberta Sutherland (Crew) Inman in Atlanta, Georgia. He is best known today as the author of The Inman Diary: A Public and Private Confession, though he was primarily known in his own time as a poet, publishing twelve volumes of poems that failed to attract critical attention. A member of a prominent Southern family, he also edited the letters of Confederate General George Edward Pickett for publication.
Of himself, Inman wrote, "As for my own life, here are the main facts. I was born in Atlanta on May 11, 1895, I went to school to Miss Emma Tuller in Atlanta first, then to the Donald Fraser school in Decatur. After that, I went to boarding school outside of Philadelphia, and to Haverford College at Haverford, Pennsylvania. During my junior year at college I was taken ill, and was obliged to leave college for good. That was in 1916, and I have been forced to be rather saving of my physical strength since then. Until recently, most of the summers were spent at Southwest Harbor, Maine. And since 1917, I have made Boston my headquarters, with occasional trips to New York. In 1923, I was married to Evelyn Yates of Washington, D. C., a Wellesley graduate. Mrs. Inman travels to a considerable extent, but I have not done so for the last ten or twelve years, on the theory that the game is not worth the candle."
As these lines reveal, Inman was something of a troubled soul. He had many deep eccentricities, and after 1916 lived largely as a recluse in Boston. He died by his own hand on December 5, 1963.
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Foreword, Table of Contents, Notes
Assessment of Confederate officers, including Pickett, G.E. This letter is an incomplete fragment.
Describes his resignation from the United States Army in San Francisco, California, his journey to New York, New York, his danger of arrest, his journey home to Richmond, Virginia via Canada, his enlistment in the Confederate Army, and his commission as a captain.
Argues in favor of secession. Disapproves of illegal warfare conducted by a fellow officer.
Expresses disappointment at not receiving letters from Sallie. They are near Richmond, Virginia; she could come in on the train and he would meet her. They will probably continue toward Fredericksburg, Virginia and all hope of meeting soon will be lost.
1700 of Pickett's brigade were killed or wounded in the Battle of Seven Pines. General Longstreet ordered him to report to D.H. Hill. On the way to Hood they met Confederate troops retreating, attacked immediately, and had to withdraw because Hill delayed sending more troops. Wishes war had ended today.
Received word Sallie has left Richmond, Virginia to care for sick brother. Warns her against enemies where she is. They have changed, and plunder and rapine are now their weapons. He will use every possible avenue to get letters to her. His only hope on earth is to be with her.
His brigade moved from catonments on Williamsburg Road this morning. This evening are bivouacked on guns in road before Mechanicsville, Virginia. Believes if either side had forseen this cruel war there would have been a compromise. Holds Virginia blameless regarding war.
Is inactive because of wounded arm. Expresses grief at death of Union General Kearney. Praises valor of ragged Confederate soldiers. Looks forward to Sallie's next visit.
RESOLVE QUESTION ABOUT THIS NOTE BEFORE PUBLISHING FINDING-AID. Is back in camp, but wounded arm is not well yet. Yankees won the battle but T.J. (Stonewall) Jackson captured Harper's Ferry, Virginia (now in West Virginia). Lincoln, in issuing Emancipation Proclamation, has won a victory. South has now lost hope of foreign intervention. Could end war by also issuinng emancipation proclamation.
Promoted to Major General. Brief history of R.B. Gannett, who commands his old brigade. Sketch of T.J. (Stonewall) Jackson in battle.
Describes battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia. His division lost chance of attack through Hood's caution. Praises gallantry of Union's Irish Brigade.
Won't be moving immediately. Hopes Sallie can get to Petersburg, Virginia where he can see her. Doesn't want to go to Fredericksburg, Virginia, "that miserable, eaten up country", unless they advance further.
Will see Sallie Friday. Received orders this morning to return. Yankees crossed Rappahannock while Confederates were on wild goose chase. Has been surrounded by bouquets, friends, invitations, etc.
NEED APPROVAL OF CHANGES NOTED BEFORE FINDING-AID IS PUBLISHED. Stopped at his home, got provisions. Since capture of Roanoke Island, North Carolina, all Norfolk and Suffolk in hands of enemy. Gen. Longstreet plans to secure stores of corn and bacon in North Carolina. Praises ragged, hungry soldiers who, after 60-mile march over slushy roads, marched through Richmond, Virginia without a halt, though it is the home of many.
Begs Sallie to come to camp and marry him. Cause of Confederacy seems lost. Their losses are permanent; the North, defeated and despairing recently, moves a huge new army under Hooker toward Richmond, Virginia, and Pickett with Hood, Dearing and Henry is ordered near Petersburg, Virginia.
Hopes Sallie took his advice to move to safety. Hood joins Lee after his (Lee's) Chancellorsville, Virginia victory. Pickett proceeds to Petersburg, Virginia.
Will cross the Potomac River today on way to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Is overwhelmed at thought of price of victory (blood of his countrymen) and responsibility for deaths of youth under him.
After victory has a feeling of loss and grief. Little Yankee girl waved flag, called, "Traitors!" Pickett led soldiers in lifting cap and cheering.
Expresses anxiety for Sallie's safety. Things go well so far.
Description of march after crossing Potomac River, and of faith and confidence of army, and their interpretation of Lee's planned strategy. Description of Pennsylvania Dutch population.
Pennsylvania is rich and prosperous. Lee preached against looting to army. Officers have gold and buy presents to take home to ladies
Happy to hear Sallie's mother is better. Is afraid to write fully.
Weary march from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. After conference at dawn, Pickett summoned by Longstreet. Description of positions taken on Cemetery Ridge before Battle of Gettysburg.
Description of loss and carnage on field at Battle of Gettysburg. His anguished memory of trusting response of his men and the failure of promised support. Is retreating with 4,000 prisoners to guard.
Lists casualties of the battle, and describes his action under most withering fire he'd ever known. Recrossing river with prisoners to Winchester, Virginia.
Encloses letter from Gen. Lee. Cites reverential adoration of men for Lee. Details of plans for his attack on Cemetery Ridge at Battle of Gettysburg, reasons for failure, names of casualties in his company.
Description of miseries and hardships of retreat, humiliation of acting as guard to prisoners, his treatment of prisoners. News of the surrender of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Prisoners destined for Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia. Received explanatory note from Gen. Lee.
Leave for Front Royal, Virginia tomorrow, cannot tell her next destination. News of her relatives in the army. This letter is an incomplete fragment.
On this side of Blue Ridge. Wishes army had never crossed the Potomac River. If he'd had support, army would be in Washington, DC. Has had no letters, worries about Sallie. This letter is an incomplete fragment.
Has received letters since seeing Sallie. Mentions lack of humanity and civilization of foes. Happy her aunt's house was spared. His company is off for Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Must go with Gen. Longstreet to Tennessee to reinforce Gen. Bragg. Therefore Sallie must meet him at Petersburg, Virginia to be married immediately. Details of wedding plans.
His conference at the White House of the Confederacy was satisfactory. Surprised at Jefferson Davis's optimistic words. Repeats anecdotes by Mr. Davis, Miss Howell, J.P. Benjamin, Dr. Minnegerode.
Has invited three officers to dine with them at three. Plans for and advice about dinner.
Plans for capture of Newbern, Virginia miscarried. Details of plans and reasons for failure.
Has line laid out on his right flank. Grant says he will have Fourth of July dinner in Richmond, Virginia. Troops are changed so often it's impossible to do anything with them. She must get better so she can join him.
Reinforcements have arrived fortunately, for Butler's whole force landed at undefended City Point, Hopewell, Virginia. Thanks wife for food, etc.
Description of looting and burning of Pickett's home by Butler. Reminiscences of home, family, traditions, etc.
Anderson commands Pickett's division; Gen. Longstreet was wounded in Battle of the Wilderness, "now one vast graveyard." Describes second Battle of Cold Harbor. Wishes for immediate end of war. Reminsces about visit of Lt. Gen. T.J. (Stonewall) Jackson.
Reminisces about ride with troops from Petersburg with Sallie in rear when, ambushed by Butler's men, Pickett's troops retook line lost by Beauregard. Encloses Lee's note of congratulations.
Gives words and orgins of two old songs. Lines are so close Yankees and Confederates converse
Emotion at birth of son. Lee (rightly) refused Pickett pass for Richmond.
Emotion at birth of son.
His men lighted bonfires for baby's birth. At Grant's suggestion, Ingalls sent note of congratulations through lines.
Conversation of officers as reported by Pickett's Black cook. Gen. Lee visited camp. Description of shelling. Butler's men digging canal. Description of canal, and its permanent advantage to Southerners as well as to Butler's troops.
Sends food, discusses exorbitant prices, will get in sometime this week
Because of failure of Hampton Roads Conference, new gloom has settled everywhere. Will be "war to the knife" now. Had high hopes because of his knowledge of Mr. Lincoln.
Description of the battle of Five Forks with praises for the bravery of his men and pity for the families of the dead.
Lee will surrender tomorrow. Description of march from Five Forks to Sailor's Creek, and of battle at Sailor's Creek. Through the sacrifice of his men he escaped alive.
He refused the offer of Khedive of Egypt to be a member of his army.
Is lonesome with wife away. News of crops, animals, flowers, etc. Description of cottage which has replaced mansion burnt by Butler, and expression of contentment with simple life.
Regrets having had to leave wife. Urges resignation and acceptance of son's death.
Questions wisdom of leaving wife with sick child. Description of reunion with old army comrades, parade and ceremonies honoring the dead of Battle of Gettysburg, dinner at the home of Gen. J.R. Anderson.
"Introductory note", Typescript
Captain's commission of George E. Pickett
The Arthur Crew Inman papers consist of approximately 1600 items, including correspondence, poems, fiction, drama, essays, galley proofs, and printed notices or reviews of Inman's published work. Correspondents include George P. Baker, Alice H. Bartlett, Gamaliel Bradford, Abbie F. Brown, Edgar Guest, DuBose Heyward, Walter Lippmann, Josephine Peabody, H. L. Mencken, Bliss Perry, and Edward A. Robinson. The collection also contains 20th-century transcripts of mid-19th-century correspondence of Confederate Gen. George Pickett and his wife, LaSalle Corbell Pickett.
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