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The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 1: The Opening Battles. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), The Seven days Battles: the Confederate capital saved. (search)
The net military result of the Seven Days was a disappointment to the South. Although thankful that the siege of Averell — the colonel who bluffed an army. Colonel W. W. Averell and Staff.--This intrepid officer of the Third Pennsylvania Colonel W. W. Averell and Staff.--This intrepid officer of the Third Pennsylvania Cavalry held the Federal position on Malvern Hill on the morning of July 2, 1862, with only a small guard, while McClellan completed the withdrawal of his army to Harrison's Landing. It was his duty to watch the movements of the Confederates and hot before they expired, Frank's Battery arrived to his support, with the news that the Army of the Potomac was safe. Colonel Averell rejoined it without the loss of a man. Richmond had been raised, the Southern public believed that McClellan shhdrawal. The Third and Fourth Pennsylvania cavalry made a reconnaisance to Charles City Court House and beyond, and General Averell reported on July 11th that there were no Southern troops south of the lower Chickahominy. His scouting expeditions
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 2, chapter 2 (search)
Army, June 16, 1846. Discharged, June 30, 1848. First Lieutenant, 3d Infanty, M. V. M., in service of the U. S., Apr. 23, 1861. Mustered out, July 22, 1861. Private, 1st Mass. Cavalry, Sept. 6, 1861. Captain, Nov. 25, 1861. Wounded seven times while serving with the regiment; at Poolesville, where he was also captured; Kelly's Ford (severely wounded), Brandy Station, St. Mary's Church, Malvern Hill, Reams's Station and Boydtown Plank Road. Major, Oct. 30, 1862. Chief of staff to General W. W. Averell. Lieut. Colonel, March 5, 1864. Colonel, Sept. 30, 1864; not mustered. Mustered out as Lieut. Colonel, July 28, 1865. In command of Camp Parole. Colonel, 5th Mass. Cavalry, July 26, 1865. Mustered out, Nov. 28, 1865. Brevet Brig. General, U. S. Volunteers, Feb. 24, 1865. Chapman, George Henry. Born in Massachusetts. Major, 3d Ind. Cavalry, Nov. 2, 1861. Lieut. Colonel, Oct. 25, 1862. Colonel, Mar. 12, 1863. Brig. General, U. S. Volunteers, July 21, 1864. Brevet Maj. Gene
Col. Robert White, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 2.2, West Virginia (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 6: (search)
of White Sulphur Springs and Droop mountain Averell's raid to Salem. During the early part of verell, with a large force, was in Monterey. Averell had crossed to that point from Huttonsville ubut was soon convinced of the real purpose of Averell. Arnett fell back skirmishing, and Jackson moved to Gatewood. Averell occupied Huntersville and Camp Northwest, burning the stores, while Jackn turn, he followed toward Camp Northwest. Averell, meanwhile, had made a rapid movement againstnce of Federal cavalry in east Tennessee, General Averell set out from Beverly and General Duffie f,700 men in the fight. The total strength of Averell's brigade was about 5,000, and his force in blso arriving and taking command on the 14th. Averell meanwhile, making feints to confuse Jackson arought up at Clifton Forge near Covington. Averell attempted to re-enter western Virginia by the50 men, three times during the night repulsed Averell's attempts to get the remainder of his cavalr[14 more...]
Col. Robert White, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 2.2, West Virginia (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 7: (search)
brigades of Tibbits and Wynkoop. Second cavalry division, Brig.-Gen. W. W. Averell, 5,000 men: brigades of Duffiee, Schoonmaker and Oley. sions of his army down the Shenandoah valley to Cedar creek, while Averell should make a dash into southwest Virginia, destroy New river bridnt, with Blazer's scouts, was sent by Lewisburg. At the same time Averell with 2,000 men was sent by way of Logan Court House to Saltville, ap mountain with Jackson and reaching Meadow Bluff on the 19th. Averell, with the other Federal column, had captured some of the Eighth Vi McCausland and Jackson gallantly opposed the advance of Crook and Averell, delaying their junction with Hunter, and meanwhile Lynchburg was efore Lynchburg, Hunter retreated to Salem. His rear guard, under Averell, was defeated at Liberty, and near Salem two of his batteries werear where they were attacked in camp about daylight, August 7th, by Averell's cavalry, surprised and routed, losing 27 officers and 393 enlist
Col. Robert White, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 2.2, West Virginia (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Appendix. (search)
ent cavalry encounters. Returning to the South Branch in August, the Rangers performed one of their most famous feats in making a night attack upon a column of Averell's cavalry, which was carrying away a number of citizens, utterly routing the enemy, and restoring the prisoners to liberty. They were with Imboden during AverellAverell's raid, and subsequently the Rangers, with 40 men under Capts. Frank Imboden and Hobson, successfully surprised the Federal camp of 500 men at Moorefield, on the morning of September 10th, driving the enemy from the town and capturing 150 prisoners, 11 wagons, 40 horses, 250 guns, and the supplies and equippage of the camp. To serce fight followed, in which the Rangers were so fortunate as to escape without loss and inflict severe punishment upon their enemy. In May, 1864, when Crook and Averell were raiding in southwestern Virginia, McNeill advanced against Piedmont, on the Baltimore & Ohio railroad. While he with 40 men demanded and received the surren
Col. Robert White, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 2.2, West Virginia (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Biographical (search)
within the lines of the enemy in West Virginia. Early in April he had his regiment, the Nineteenth Virginia cavalry, organized, and was elected colonel. His command was brigaded under Gen. A. G. Jenkins, in the army of Western Virginia, under Gen. Sam Jones. He joined in the expedition against the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, in April, under General Imboden, and secured 300 or 400 recruits. In July he commanded a second expedition to Beverly, where and at Huttonsville he was engaged with Averell's Federal force. He continued in the department of Western Virginia, frequently opposing Federal incursions, his command increasing to the dimensions of a small brigade of cavalry, during the remainder of 1863. In the spring of 1864 he was stationed at Warm Springs, and in the organization under Breckinridge he was given command of a brigade of several cavalry regiments. In May he was engaged against Crook's expedition; in June he took part in the defense of Lynchburg, and in July he par
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 34. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.19 (search)
al George Stoneman and the other under General W. W. Averell, and were designed to operate on two dral Lee with his small force fell back before Averell's advance, one squadron only being kept near M. U. F., was taken into the presence of General Averell, who questioned him closely as to the trohat effect this answer had on the mind of General Averell, cannot be definitely stated. All the cille battle, General Hooker sent a dispatch to Averell, through Captain Chandler, which read in parng at Rappahannock Station. To this message, Averell replied at 7:20 A. M. next morning: I have thand of the division now commanded by Brigadier-General Averell. Upon being relieved, Brigadier-GenBrigadier-General Averell will report for orders to the Adjutant-General of the army. In explanation and justthe Adjutant-General of the army, stated: General Averell's command numbered about 4,000 sabers andto me for instructions. I could excuse General Averell in his disobedience if I could any where [1 more...]
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Index (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), A (search)
, 139. Austin, Ark., II., 342. Autocrat of the Breakfast table, O. W. Holmes, IX., 33. Avary, M. L., Recollections of A. H. Stephens, VI., 28. Avengers, VIII., 91. Averell, W. D., cavalry, III., 324, 326, 332. Averell, W. W., I., 317; with staff, I., 339; III., 148, 150; IV., 233, 244. Averell's raid in Western Virginia, II., 342, in Southwestern Virginia, II., 348. Avery House I., 32, 34. Averysboro, N C., III., 248, 344. Ayres, R. B., X Austin, Ark., II., 342. Autocrat of the Breakfast table, O. W. Holmes, IX., 33. Avary, M. L., Recollections of A. H. Stephens, VI., 28. Avengers, VIII., 91. Averell, W. D., cavalry, III., 324, 326, 332. Averell, W. W., I., 317; with staff, I., 339; III., 148, 150; IV., 233, 244. Averell's raid in Western Virginia, II., 342, in Southwestern Virginia, II., 348. Avery House I., 32, 34. Averysboro, N C., III., 248, 344. Ayres, R. B., X., 221.