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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 88 (search)
ated, and a few stragglers were fallen in with. My personal observation was confined to the right and centre of my line, as I was unable to leave these positions during the two days operations. I must, therefore, refer you to the report of Colonel McGruder for information as to the occurrences on the left, where he was stationed. I can confirm the reports of Colonels Baker and Young from my own personal knowledge of all the facts stated. I neglected to state that whilst consulting with Genere, and to the timely information he furnished us as to the movements of the enemy. This information was always promptly communicated by Lieutenant Early, and these officers both proved themselves watchful and energetic. The report of Lieutenant-Colonel McGruder has not yet been sent in, though it has been called for. It shall be forwarded you as soon as it reaches me. Since the infantry have been withdrawn from the picket line, the enemy have made constant demonstration against me. These have
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 9. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Sherman's campaign in Mississippi in winter of 1864. (search)
and hence to Canton, I was ordered by General Jackson to pass that place, then occupied by the enemy, and operate upon his left flank in his march towards Vicksburg. This was done on the 29th ultimo and 1st and 2d instant, resulting in killing and capturing about sixty of the enemy, and the capture of thirty-three (33) horses, two wagons and teams and a number of small arms. In these affairs, Major Stockdale, Captain Muldron and Captain Yerger were the most conspicuous and gallant participants. I have to lament the loss of Captain McGruder, of the Fourth Mississippi, who fell seriously if not mortally wounded, whilst leading a charge near Canton. I am indebted to Captain F. W. Keyes, Captain A. T. Bowie and Lieutenant George Scott, of my staff, and Lieutenant George Yerger, who volunteered his services, for efficient and valuable assistance. I am, Captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Wirt Adams, Brigadier-General. Captain George Moorman, A. A. Gen'l J. C. D.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 10. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Peninsula — McClellan's campaign of 1862, by Alexander S. Webb. (search)
as to McClellan's designs on the 28th, and such movements as he made that day were made with the notion that McClellan would recross the Chickahominy at Battner's bridge or at some of the crossings below. It was night before the Confederate commander divined McClellan's plans, and issued orders accordingly. On the 29th Longstreet and A. P. Hill were sent to the south side of the Chickahominy. They were, by a circuit, to strike the Long-Bridge road and the flank of the retreating army. McGruder and Huger were to press the rear of the Federals by the Williamsburg and Charles City roads, Jackson to cross the Chickahominy and join in the pursuit. Longstreet was busy all day marching towards his destination. Jackson was compelled to repair the bridge over the Chickahominy, which kept him back all day. Magruder finding that the enemy had abandoned the lines in his front and had left or destroyed great quantities of stores, pressed after him and attacked the rear, under Sumner, at Sav
Edward Alfred Pollard, The lost cause; a new Southern history of the War of the Confederates ... Drawn from official sources and approved by the most distinguished Confederate leaders., Chapter 30: (search)
with the roads and country, and it was decided to ambush the enemy at a point about a mile and a half below Stevensville. The enemy numbered about one hundred and had forty negroes with him. A feint was made by sending a few men in pursuit of the fugitives, while the main force hastened down the left fork of the road leading to Stevensville. The place of ambush was reached about dark. In the mean time Pollard's force had been increased by a detachment from the 24th Virginia Cavalry, Capt. McGruder commanding, and now numbered about seventy or eighty men. These were also joined by Capt. Fox, of the 5th Virginia Cavalry, with a few men, and he, being the ranking officer, assumed command of the whole force, which was ranged along the road in ambush. Scouts were sent out to ascertain the whereabouts of the enemy, who, it was found, had reached a point about a mile distant, on what was called the River road, where they were in bivouac. A consultation was held among the Confederate
Fannie A. Beers, Memories: a record of personal exeperience and adventure during four years of war., Part I. (search)
le of Manassas was countermanded on account of a movement of the enemy which resulted in the affair at Bethel Church. They remained upon the Peninsula under General McGruder, who was successfully holding McClellan in check by appearing at every point assailed by the Federals. The forces under General McGruder were the only obsGeneral McGruder were the only obstacle in McClellan's road to Richmond. Under these circumstances, McGruder, with superb rashness, threw out his whole force as skirmishers, along a line of nine or ten miles. The Dreaux Battalion bore a conspicuous part in all the operations of this campaign. Later, the battalion went into winter quarters. Because I wish McGruder, with superb rashness, threw out his whole force as skirmishers, along a line of nine or ten miles. The Dreaux Battalion bore a conspicuous part in all the operations of this campaign. Later, the battalion went into winter quarters. Because I wish to contrast the condition of these men during the first part of their service and when, later, they encountered inconceivable hardships and deprivations, I will here give entire a letter from one of the battalion, kindly placed at my disposal, describing the house-warming which was given when they moved into winter quarters on the
Fannie A. Beers, Memories: a record of personal exeperience and adventure during four years of war., chapter 4 (search)
colded the poor dog, crying shame on him wherever he appeared, until he got a habit of slinking out of sight. Before the broken arm was quite well, little Wally grew very ill of typhoid fever, so ill that his papa was sent for, for it seemed that he must die. Beauregard attached himself very closely to my husband, rarely leaving his side. When his new master returned to camp, I went down to the boat to see him off. The dog followed us. The boat was crowded with soldiers going to reinforce McGruder, so I did not go on board, but when ready to return discovered that Beau was missing. The first letter from my husband announced that the dog had followed his master on the boat, where he must have hidden, for his presence was not discovered until some time after the boat had left the wharf. In camp he became a terrible nuisance. No matter how securely he was tied, the dog always managed to escape and attend the drill. Here he would sometimes sit down and gravely watch the proceedings, c
Maj. Jed. Hotchkiss, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 3, Virginia (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Appendix. (search)
s, James J., colonel; Preston, John Thomas Lewis, lieutenant-colonel; Richardson, William J., lieutenant-colonel; Smith, Francis H., colonel. Ninth Militia regiment: Gresham, Thomas Robert, lieutenant-col. onel; Saunders, William A., major. Tenth Heavy Artillery battalion: Allen, William, major; Hensley, James O., major. Tenth Cavalry regiment: Caskie, Robert A., major, lieutenant-colonel, colonel; Clement, William B., major, lieutenant-colonel, colonel; Davis, J. Lucius, colonel; McGruder, Zachariah S., lieutenant-colonel; Rosser, J. Travis, major. Tenth battalion Reserves: Byrd, William W., major. Tenth Infantry regiment: Coffman, Isaac G., major; Gibbons, Simeon B., colonel; Martz, Dorilas Henry Lee, lieutenant-colonel; Stover, Joshua, major; Walker, Samuel T., major, lieutenantcol-onel; Warren, Edward T. H., lieutenant-colonel, colonel. Eleventh Cavalry battalion: Bradley, Benjamin F., major. Eleventh Cavalry regiment (formed from Seventeenth battalion and two
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Kilpatrick-Dahlgren raid against Richmond. (search)
Bagby, of the Home Guards, to keep me advised of the movements of the enemy. On my arrival at the Courthouse found about seventy men present from different commands. I went into ambush just below the Courthouse, having received information of the advance. Received information through two members of my company that the enemy had gone into camp, when I moved up the road. On my arrival at Mantipike hill, found some sixty or seventy men in ambush. It was about nine o'clock at night. Captain McGruder, of the Forty-Second Virginia battalion, was present and Captain Bagby, Home Guard. I immediately took command of the entire force. I determined, after finding out my strength, to charge the camp. Sent up to Stevensville after Lieutenant Pollard (some two or three miles above), but before his arrival, received information that the Yankees were again advancing. The whole force was put in ambush. It was about twelve o'clock when the action took place. The enemy then went into Mantip
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 16. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Roll of the Rockbridge Battery of artillery, April 10, 1865. (search)
y. Present. Lewis, James P. Present. Link, David. Sick at home. Absent. McCampbell, W. Present. McClintic, W. Present. McCorkle, T. E. Present. McCorkle, T. M. Absent. McCorkle, W. Present. McCrum, Barton. Present. McGruder, D. N. Present. McGruder, Horatio. Present. Marshall, John. Present. Martin,——. Captured at Gettysburg. Absent. Matter, Samuel. Present. Meade, Frank A. Present. Minor, Launcelot. Wounded at Cumberland Church. Absent. McGruder, Horatio. Present. Marshall, John. Present. Martin,——. Captured at Gettysburg. Absent. Matter, Samuel. Present. Meade, Frank A. Present. Minor, Launcelot. Wounded at Cumberland Church. Absent. Montgomery, B. Present. Moore, Ed. Present. Moore, John H. Present. Moore, L. Absent. Mooterspaw, W. Present. Morgan,——. At home sick. Absent. Myers, John. Present. Page, Powell. Present. Paine, James. At home sick. Absent. Paine, M. Absent. Paxton,——. Wounded. Absent. Phillips,——. Wounded. Absent. Pollard,——. Present. Pugh, George. Present. Pugh, John. Present. Private Rader,——. On Furlough. Absent. Rawlings, J. M. On
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 4 (search)
tee of Arrangements of Lee Camp, and the singers. Opened with prayer. Colonel Alexander W. Archer, commander of Lee Camp, was master of ceremonies and introduced in a few remarks Rev. Dr. W. E. Judkins, who opened the services with prayer. Rev. Dr. Landrum read appropriate selections from the Scriptures, after which the whole assemblage, led by Captain Frank W. Cunningham, united in singing Rock of Ages. A quartette consisting of Captain Cunningham, Mr. Lohman, Mrs. Rowe, and Mrs. McGruder chanted a hymn, at the conclusion of which Colonel Archer introduced Rev. Dr S. A. Goodwin, pastor of Grove Avenue Baptist Church, who delivered a beautiful oration on the life and character of General Johnston. Dr. Goodwin's Address. The eloquent speaker opened by saying that the vast audience had assembled to give utterance to the profound respect and ardent admiration which all had for General Johnston, whose unselfish patriotism and military prowess have enshrined his name fore
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