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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 2 (search)
f the slain. The slaughter of the Confederates had been terrific. Let General Jubal A. Early here speak. In his report he says: As soon as it was light enougouse on the 12th of May, but his claim was never recognized by Generals Lee and Early. He claimed two pieces of artillery captured by Cooke's, McRae's, and Lane's bmmes' Brigade178 —— 7,189 Second corps. Gordon's Headquarters147 Early's Division (Walker's, Lewis' and Johnston's Brigades）1,127 Gordon's Division (Wilcox's troops did not hold their own on the 12th of May at Spotsylvania. General Early, however, is of a different opinion, for in his Memoir of the Last Year of iable army reputation. James H. Lane, Late Brigadier-General, C. S. A. General Early's Valley campaign. by General A. L. Long, Chief of artillery Second corps, doing justice to all concerned.] In compliance with his instructions, General Early, on the 13th of June, withdrew his corps, consisting of about eight thousan<
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 3 (search)
n re-formed and marched to the Courthouse square where the orator of the day, Senator John W. Daniel, made an eloquent address, from which the following extracts were published: Mr. Chairman, comrades, Ladies and gentlemen: Not long ago General Early addressed me a letter, and in doing so he used the same kind expression as the chair did in his flattering introduction, that the proudest distinction I have ever known, and the grandest title any of us have ever worn, is that of Confederate g generation to know from what gallant loins they came. That the cause makes all, and that it alone honors or degrades in the fall; and these brave soldiers did nothing which neither you nor I need be ashamed. They did their simple duty, as old Early said, and have not apologized for it since. Did there ever stand upon the battle-field an army of such people? There in those ranks you would have seen the young student of the ministry, touching elbows with the blacksmith, the rich man's son
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 9 (search)
sailed, and in person reported the fact to General Early, who said he would not attack until the whe Battle of Winchester. Of this movement Early says that, having been informed that a force w had been reliably informed that the next time Early should make the mistake of separating his commral Rodes, who replied: I know it. I have told Early as much; and with much irritation of manner, se, who was with Early, approached and said General Early was feeling badly; that we had lost but ons as much, for his troops outnumbered those of Early more than three to one. His cavalry was in fipated, for he heard that Longstreet had joined Early, and it was their purpose to destroy him. Earl What General Lee said in his letter to General Early, dated September 22, 1864, in regard to hirred. It will be asked if the criticisms of Early's valley campaign are just, why did not Genera of Early's cavalry during the time I was with Early. Whenever I had opportunity to see Ramseur hi[23 more...]
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 14 (search)
he time. November 14th, 1864.—Camped near Mt. Jackson after an all-day's march. 15th.—Near Strasburg, all the company but our detachment ordered back to Mt. Solon; out with Rosser's brigade on a scout. They capture fifty prisoners. Tuesday, 19th.—Gordon's magnificent victory; Kendall, Stewart, and myself on leave; went in with the infantry, captured two fine black mules, gloves, hats, clothes, gum blankets, plenty to eat, and a case of whiskey with a medical wagon. This battle ended in Early's rout, caused by allowing the men to straggle and plunder the immense captures of wagons, camps, etc. November 28th.—Back with battery. Captain W. R. Lyman brought ten dismounted cavalry for batallion duty. Tuesday, December 8th.—Marching. 19th.—Still marching. 10th.—Moving three batteries, Shoemaker's, Johnston's and ours, with the cavalry. 11th.— Within two miles of Newtown. 12th.—Battle opened on Cedar Creek line; some hard fighting; enemy in very heavy force; Generals C
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 18 (search)
Operations on the Rio Grande, February 21, 1862. report of Lieutenant-Colonel W. R. Scurry, commanding Fourth regiment Texas mounted volunteers. Val Verde, New Mexico, February 22, 1862. H. M. Jackson, A. A. G. Army New Mexico: Major: Early on the morning of yesterday, while the army was encamped on the east side of the Rio Grande, opposite Fort Craig, I received orders to march with my command (Fourth regiment T. M. V.) and take possession at as early an hour as practicable of some point on the river above Fort Craig, at which water might be obtained. By 8 o'clock the reigiment took up the line of march, accompanied by Captain George Frazier, of Major Pyron's battallion, with his company acting as guide for the command. Supposing that we were the advance of the army, to prevent surprise I ordered Major Raguet to take the advance with four companies (and Captain Frazier's company), throwing out at the same time front and flank patrols. In a short time I learned that M
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Southern Historical Society: its origin and history. (search)
tem. Dr. J. W. Caldwell was elected Secretary and Treasurer of the Society. At a meeting held October 9, 1871, General Jubal A. Early was elected Vice-President for the State of Virginia, vice General R. E. Lee, deceased. At a meeting held Juneiam Preston Johnston, Colonel Robert T. Preston, F. R. Farrar, General B. H. Robertson, Captain J. W. C. Davis and General J. A. Early. The Committee on Permanent Organization recommended the following officers, who were unanimously elected: Pds, songs, photographs of distinguished Confederates, etc. The following officers were elected: President—General Jubal A. Early, of Virginia. Vice-President—Hon. R. M. T. Hunter, of Virginia. Secretary and ex-officio Treasurer—Colonel. M., October 29, 1873. After prayer by Rev. George Woodbridge, D. D,, of the Episcopal Church, the President, General Jubal A. Early, introduced with eulogistic remarks, General Wade Hampton, of South Carolina, who delivered an eloquent address,<
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Index. (search)
L., Death of, 81. Lovenstein, Hon., Wm., 364. McCabe, Capt., W. Gordon, Addresses by, 22, 35, 37, 153. McGuire, Dr., Hunter, 249. Mcllvane, Bishop C. P., 371. McKinney, Gov. P. W., Address of, 142. McMaster, Col. F. W., 36 McRae. Gen. Wm., 325. Mahone's Brigade, 3, 4; time of charge of, at the Crater, 33, 61. Malvern Hill, Battle of, account of by Geo. S. Bernard, 56; Gen. McGruder's, 58, 62; Gen. Lee's, 62: Gen. F. J. Porter on, 64; Gen. McClellan, 65; Gen. Couch, 66; Gen. Early, 69. Manship, Mrs., Luther, her Sentinel Song, 312. Marshall, Col. Charles, his contributions to history, 73 Marshall, Col. Thos.. Death of, 282. Marshall, Thos. F., Biographical sketch of by Henry M. Rowley, 39; his plea for temperance, 41; intellectual powers of, 44; his eulogy of R. H. Menefee, 46; his wit, 48; his idea of oratory, 50. Maryland. Invasion of, 83. Maury, Gen. D. H., His Reminiscences of Gen. J. E. Johnston, 171; mentioned, 349, 353, 354, 355, 362. Mau