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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 67 1 Browse Search
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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Porto Rico, (search)
eated in the hills near Hormigueros, Aug. 10, and at Rio Canas, Aug. 13, and General Miles was about to advance on San Juan from several directions, when, on Aug. 14, he was notified of the armistice, and further operations at once ceased. Under Article IV. of the protocol of peace the following commission was appointed to arrange and superintend the evacuation of the island by the Spaniards: for the United States: Maj.-Gen. John R. Brooke, Rear-Admiral Winfield S. Schley, and Brig.-Gen. William W. Gordon; for Spain: Maj.-Gen. Ortego y Diaz, Corn. Vallarino y Carrasco, and Judge-Advocate Sanchez del Aguila y Leon. On Oct. 18, the island was formally surrendered to the United States in the city of San Juan. In 1899 a census of the island was taken under the direction of the United States War Department, which by departments gave the following: Aguadilla, 99,645; Arecibo, 162,308; Bayamon, 160,046; Guayamo, 111,986; Humacao, 88,501; Mayaguez, 127,566; and Ponce, 203,191— total
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Sheridan, Philip Henry 1831-1888 (search)
ry, but was not much impeded thereby. He pushed forward, and on the morning of the 11th captured Ashland Station, on the Fredericksburg road, a few miles from Richmond, where he destroyed the railroad for 6 miles and a large quantity of stores. He was charged with menacing Richmond and communicating with the Army of the James, under General Butler. A few miles from Richmond he had another sharp contest with Stuart, and drove him and his cavalry towards Ashland. Stuart was killed, and General Gordon was mortally wounded. Sheridan still pressed on, and made a dash upon the outer works at Richmond. Custer's brigade carried them at that point and made 100 prisoners. The inner works were too strong for cavalry. The Confederates gathered, and in a fight Sheridan was repulsed. He led his command across the Chickahominy, fighting a Confederate force at Meadow Bridge; destroyed a railway bridge; rested three days at Haxhall's Landing, on the James, and procured supplies; and then, by
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Steadman, Fort (search)
Steadman, Fort A National defensive work in front of the 9th Corps, forming a salient, not more than 100 yards from the Confederate intrenchments at Petersburg, Va. Lee assigned to the duty of assaulting the fort the two divisions of Gordon's command, with the larger portion of Bushrod R. Johnston's command in support. Behind these he massed about 20,000 men to break through the National line if the attack should prove successful. They were supplied with provisions and ammunition for a long struggle. The assault began at 4 A. M. (March 25, 1865). The garrison, composed of the 14th New York Artillery, had no suspicion of danger near. The surprise was so complete that the assailants met with no resistance. A part of the garrison fled; the remainder were made prisoners. A brigade of the 9th Corps met the same fate, and abandoned their guns. Now was the moment when Lee's army might have passed through the National line. It did not, and the golden moment was lost forever. The
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Stephenson, Fort, defence of (search)
d, but soon rallied; and the first, led by Lieutenant-Colonel Short, pushed over the glacis, leaped into the ditch, and were about to obey their commander, who shouted, Cut away the pickets, my brave boys, and show the damned Yankees no quarter! when the 6-pounder cannon, mounted and masked in a block-house that commanded the moat, opened a terrible storm of slugs and grape-shot, which swept along the Major Croghan's medal. living wall with awful effect. The second column, led by Lieutenant Gordon, leaped into the ditch, and met with a similar reception. Both leaders and many of their followers were slain, and a precipitate and confused retreat followed. The cowardly Indians, who were always afraid of cannon, had not joined in the assault. The loss of the British in killed and wounded was 121 men; the garrison lost one man killed and several wounded. For this gallant defence Croghan received many honors. The ladies of Chillicothe presented him with an elegant sword. Cong
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Official reports of the battle of Gettysburg. (search)
cloud of skirmishers, moved upon our batteries—the right company of my command annoyed these very much, holding their position steadily until our infantry came up. Against the centre there was no movement by any force heavier than a double line of sharpshooters, whom our men invariably drove back, charging them once in gallant style. On the extreme left the enemy advanced in three lines, and drove in my men there posted behind the trees—these retired firing from tree to tree until they met Gordon's brigade advancing, after which they were rallied on the centre at the sound of my bugle. The whole command then moved up the pike, and passing through the town took up its position on the left of Ramseur's brigade then lying in the Fairfield road. After dark I reported to the colonel commanding brigade. July 2d. About 9 o'clock my corps was deployed in front of the Fairfield road, where it remained until dark, when I took position in the suburbs of Gettysburg, as near the enemy's lin
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), From the Rapidan to Spotsylvania Courthouse. (search)
ed. Daniel's brigade, of Rodes' division, and Gordon's, of Early's, were soon brought up and regainStafford's (Johnson's division), Pegram, Hays, Gordon (Early's division); Battle's left and Steuart'on's brigade to Early's division, of which General Gordon came in command. After a very distressingy the Chief Engineer and built and occupied by Gordon's division. Heavy skirmishing took place. Geteries getting an enfilade and reverse fire on Gordon's line, he was withdrawn and placed in rear of line already mentioned. Battle's brigade and Gordon's division were rapidly brought up and the forrn the artillery to the entrenchments, and General Gordon ordered to be prepared to support Johnson.lasted far into the following night.—C. B. General Gordon was heavily engaged, one brigade broken anhe troops of Johnson's division, now under General Gordon, on Grimes's left, were flanked and retreat. During the day the enemy made an attack on Gordon's brigade, which was on our extreme left. Som[6 more...]
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Evacuation of Richmond. (search)
eral Anderson's corps, and was followed by General Gordon, who brought up the rear of the trains, cowhile I hurried to General Anderson's aid. General Gordon's corps turned off after the trains. Genele after sunrise the next day. From this point Gordon's corps marched in rear. About 10 o'clock th General Anderson, and followed by that of General Gordon, much impeded by the wagon-trains, moved t miles apart. Word was also received from General Gordon that the enemy was pressing him heavily. To cover the wagon-train and prevent General Gordon from being cut off, line of battle was formed al's skirmishers and held him in check until General Gordon came up in the rear of the wagons, which mter the skirmishing commenced. So soon as General Gordon closed up, my division, following General y report) to protect the train and prevent General Gordon, who was bringing up the rear of the wagonuppose, beyond Sailor's Creek.) As soon as General Gordon closed up on General Ewell's rear (Kershaw[3 more...]
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Battle of Chickamauga. (search)
f their conspicuous bravery, and that the appropriate rewards of valor be conferred on them. The following staff officers were with me on the field: Colonel C. W. Adams, Assistant Adjutant and Inspector General and Chief of Staff; Major I. P. Wilson, Assistant Adjutant-General; Captain Walker Anderson, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General; Lieutenant B. F. Williams, Aide-de-Camp; Captain D. D. Waters, Acting Chief of Artillery; Captain I. F. Walton, Provost Marshal; Captain Lenoir and Lieutenants Gordon and Lee, of my cavalry escort, also acted on my staff during the engagement. The conduct of all these officers was in the highest degree soldierly, and their services most valuable. They have my thanks and deserve the confidence of their superiors. Colonel Adams, especially, by his greater experience, his cool courage, and his admirable promptness and precision, has placed me under lasting obligations and amply shown his fitness for higher rank, which I earnestly hope will be give
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The affair at Frederick city. (search)
ber of the Southern Historical Society papers, and feel it my duty to correct the total inaccuracy of his account of the little dash at Frederick City. Lieutenant William W. Gordon, myself and four other members of the Georgia Hussars, Company F, Jeff. Davis Legion, were ordered to report to headquarters. I am now informed by Mr.ordered some support, and I think it likely the Second South Carolina was that reserve, as Colonel Butler, from the rear, sent me word through my Lieutenant, William W. Gordon, to charge. Not being under his jurisdiction, but under the direct orders of General Hampton, I considered that I was acting on my own responsibility, and aond South Carolina engaged in that dash, they did not legitimately belong there, but had straggled to the front, as our gallant boys had a habit of doing. Lieutenant Gordon captured Colonel Moore, of Ohio (commander of the advance), and his coal-black steed, but, as the brigade of infantry were firing upon us, he gathered what m