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Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler 38 2 Browse Search
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Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buell, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Volume 4., The opposing forces at the beginning of Grant's campaign against Richmond. (search)
. Aaron F. Stevens; 118th N. Y., Col. Oliver Keese, Jr. Third Brigade, Col. Horace T. Sanders: 92d N. Y., Lieut.-Col. Hiram Anderson, Jr.; 58th Pa., Lieut.-Col. Montgomery Martin; 188th Pa., Lieut.-Col. George K. Bowen; 19th Wis., Lieut.-Col. Rollin M. Strong. Artillery Brigade, Maj. Theodore H. Schenck: 4th Wis., Capt. George B. Easterly; L, 4th U. S., Lieut. John S. Hunt; A, 5th U. S., Lieut. Charles P. Muhlenberg. Second division, Brig.-Gen. Godfrey Weitzel. First Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Charles A. Heckman: 23d Mass., Col. Andrew Elwell; 25th Mass., Maj. Cornelius G. Atwood; 27th Mass., Col. Horace C. Lee; 9th N. J., Col. Abram Zabriskie. Second Brigade, Col. Griffin A. Stedman: 11th Conn., Lieut.-Col. Wm. C. Moegling; 2d N. H., Col. Edward L. Bailey; 12th N. H., Maj. John F. Langley; 148th N. Y., Col. George M. Guion. Artillery Brigade, Capt. Frederick M. Follett: 7th N. Y., Capt. Peter C. Regan; E, 3d N. Y., Capt. George E. Ashby; F, 1st R. I., Capt. James Belger; D, 4th U. S., L
Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buell, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Volume 4., Butler's attack on Drewry's Bluff. (search)
During the afternoon of the 15th I went with Generals Weitzel and Heckman to a farm-house about one hundred yards to the right and front of Heckman's command, forming Weitzel's right. This house [Willis's?] was situated on a knoll opposite the flank of the bastion before mentione claimed the credit for the use of the wire, and intimated that in Heckman's case his order with reference to it was not carried out. The facwere so near the enemy that I was fearful they might be run over. Heckman was not in such danger of a sudden rush, and so the wire was used d me to watch out for my right; and having rallied those troops of Heckman's brigade that had not been captured, I ordered an advance which, s. General Weitzel says, May 22d, 1864: The four regiments of Heckman's brigade were crushed by the attack, but there was no surprise onlists. They have about five hundred of my own men prisoners. General Heckman, who was captured in the fight, sends word that Gillmore could
Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler, Chapter 14: in command of the Army of the James. (search)
's tardiness of movement, and knowing that he was before the Senate for confirmation to the grade which he filled, I wrote a note to the Chairman of the Gen. Charles A. Heckman. Military Committee of the Senate, asking that he bring his name before the Senate at once and have it rejected by that body, giving my reasons for maher my military or political conduct. On the 7th General Smith struck the railroad near Port Walthall Junction, and began its destruction. Generals Brooks and Heckman of his corps had severe fighting, with some loss, but with more damage to the enemy. Colonel West, of the colored cavalry, had most successfully performed his y substantial particular misleading and untrue. There was severe fighting on the night of the 9th, the enemy making an attack in force upon Generals Brooks and Heckman, but were handsomely repulsed. On the 10th the plan of withdrawal of the troops from Swift Creek was carried out without loss, and the railroad wholly destroye
Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler, Chapter 15: operations of the Army of the James around Richmond and Petersburg. (search)
ntre divisions of the Eighteenth Corps line. Heckman's brigade and Weitzel's division held the ext greatest security, was neglected in front of Heckman's brigade, the extreme and exposed right of that no wire was ordered to be put in front of Heckman's brigade, and Heckman in his report speaks oHeckman in his report speaks of no order to put the wire in his front. If there was no order given to have it done, it is very clear the order should have been given, as Heckman's brigade was on the right, in a position which m wire a considerable distance to the right of Heckman's brigade. Before dark there were two f which would have covered the assumed gap on Heckman's right. I give Heckman's account of the aHeckman's account of the attack:-- In the afternoon General Smith visited my line and everything having been explained to military man could help doing, and exclaimed: Heckman, this is fearful! Belger's battery and a serate in what attempts they did make. General Heckman also makes some very severe strictures up[2 more...]
Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler, Chapter 16: capture of fortifications around Richmond, Newmarket Heights, Dutch Gap Canal, elections in New York and gold conspiracy. (search)
great pain. As will be remembered, for the purpose of having a surprise the orders for the movement were intrusted only to the commanders of corps. Ord's staff, in their anxiety for the condition of their chief, immediately got him into an ambulance and took him to Deep Bottom, some miles down the river, where he could have proper facilities for surgical care, but very unfortunately, he not being in condition to remember about it himself, carried away in his pocket his orders, so that General Heckman who succeeded him in command knew not what to do. Meanwhile General Grant, in natural concern as to the success of the expedition, rode over from City Point, arriving after a delay of some hours, and found my troops occupying Fort Harrison. DeKay had ridden to find me and given me information of the condition of affairs. I asked him by what road he came. He said: By the Varina road, and I said to him: That is covered by the enemy's line of fortifications. He said: They had all
Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler, Appendix. (search)
1864. Major-General Butler, Commanding Department: General:--I have the honor to state that yesterday evening I requested Major-General Gillmore to relieve General Heckman's brigade, which has been fighting three days out of the four that we have been here, by a brigade of General Turner's division, stating at the time that I had no troops not actually in the presence of the enemy, and that I was anxious to give General Heckman a chance to make some coffee for his men, which they could not do on the front. This request was denied. Later in the evening, upon being informed by General Gillmore that our rear was threatened by infantry and cavalry, I requesto aid General Brooks to maintain that position. I have therefore, now, respectfully to request, that in accordance with the usages of military service, that General Heckman's brigade be relieved by troops that have not been to the front, at once. Very respectfully, Wm. F. Smith, Major-General. headquarters Tenth Army Corps,
Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler, Index. (search)
ference to, 984. Harvard College, why son Paul was sent there, 81-82; bodies of Tewksbury paupers sold to, 939; reference to, 973; incident of 975, 976, 981. Hatteras Inlet, expedition to, 281-286; Butler's expedition against, 281-285. Haxall's, Sheridan arrives at, 653. Hayes, President, reform adminstration of, 446; reference to, 860, 926, 967. Hay, John, remarks concerning, 243,260,264,421. Haseltine, Colonel, report regarding Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 369. Heckman, Gen. C. A., engagement of, near Port Walthall Junction, 645; repulses enemy, 648; brigade position at Drury's Bluff, 658; position at Drury's Bluff, 664; account of attack at Drury's Bluff, 663-664; censures Butler, 664; captured, 664; succeeds General Ord at Fort Harrison, 734. Heidseick, Charles, acts as spy, 391. Hendricks, at Chicago National Convention, 982. Hersey, James, teacher at Deerfield, 49-50. Herald, New York, Grant in, 863. Heywood, Constable, shot by Carey, 1026.