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George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade) 103 3 Browse Search
Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buell, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War: Volume 2. 91 7 Browse Search
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 3. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.) 90 2 Browse Search
William F. Fox, Lt. Col. U. S. V., Regimental Losses in the American Civil War, 1861-1865: A Treatise on the extent and nature of the mortuary losses in the Union regiments, with full and exhaustive statistics compiled from the official records on file in the state military bureaus and at Washington 57 1 Browse Search
General James Longstreet, From Manassas to Appomattox 54 2 Browse Search
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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 2. (ed. Frank Moore) 40 0 Browse Search
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 3. 36 0 Browse Search
Colonel Theodore Lyman, With Grant and Meade from the Wilderness to Appomattox (ed. George R. Agassiz) 26 0 Browse Search
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 10: The Armies and the Leaders. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller) 9 1 Browse Search
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George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 2 (search)
the battle of Gettysburg, and killed July 1, 1863. George H. Thomas, first lieutenant Third Regiment of Artillery, afterward commanded the Federal Army of the Cumberland. Ambrose E. Burnside, second lieutenant Third Regiment of Artillery, afterward commanded the Army of the Potomac at the battle of Fredericksburg, December, 1862. John Gibbon, second lieutenant Fourth Regiment of Artillery, afterward commanded the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac, at the battle of Gettysburg. George Sykes, first lieutenant Third Regiment of Infantry, afterward commanded the Fifth Corps, Army of the Potomac, at the battle of Gettysburg. Ulysses S. Grant, second lieutenant Fourth Regiment of Infantry, afterward commander-in-chief United States Army and President of the United States. Lewis A. Armistead, first lieutenant Sixth Regiment of Infantry, afterward commanded a brigade in Pickett's charge at the battle of Gettysburg and was wounded and died within the Union lines. Edward Joh
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 4 (search)
of cavalry is also in our vicinity, as well as Sykes's brigade of regulars. Willie William Sergn the New Market Road part of the Fifth Corps, Sykes's division, covering the approaches to Malvernklin. Baldy Smith takes Franklin's corps, and Sykes is to have Porter's corps. General McCall s am going to dine with him to-day. I next met Sykes, who is up here on a court-martial. I am now rom Ohio. Among the party were Andrew Porter, Sykes, Buchanan, General Van Allen and others. McCet inquiring the road to General Griffin's and Sykes's quarters, when I ascertained that all the pr We have had no great fighting as yet, though Sykes's division, of my corps, had quite a skirmish e recalled. On our retiring the enemy attacked Sykes's division of my corps and we had a smart fighrps did not have much of a chance. On Friday, Sykes's division had a very handsome little affair, advantages, driving the enemy before them; but Sykes was recalled just as his advance was successfu
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 5 (search)
y General Meade's, now commanded by Major-General George Sykes, numbered 12,509 men; it was at Freddleburg, and blocking the way. In reply to General Sykes, who reported some detention, he stated thyond Littlestown, on the road to Hanover. General Sykes was at Union Mills. General Sedgwick was Gettysburg this morning. You will inform General Sykes of your movement, and the cavalry. Verynd captured an orderly bearing a despatch from Sykes to Slocum, timed midnight, stating that he wasTop, and, if practicable, to occupy it. General Sykes, of the Fifth Corps, with Barnes's and Ayrer on the left. General Meade at once ordered Sykes, who was at headquarters, to march his corps oBarnes's division of the corps soon appearing, Sykes had detached Vincent's brigade from that divisrdered Hancock to send a division to report to Sykes. Hancock sends Caldwell, who promptly moves went without explicit information from you. General Sykes will cover your withdrawal if necessary, a[5 more...]
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 6 (search)
inspecting Lee's vacated works and position. Among these officers I could name Generals Sedgwick, Wright, Slocum, Hays, Sykes, and others. The idea that Lee had abandoned his lines early in the day that he withdrew, I have positive intelligenceI have been very busy to-day. The much-talked — of order for reorganizing the Army of the Potomac has at last appeared. Sykes, French and Newton are relieved. Sedgwick, Hancock and Warren command the three corps. This evening an order has arrive including among these horse races, of which he is very fond. I join with you in the regret expressed at the relief of Sykes. I tried very hard to retain Sykes, Newton, and even French, as division commanders, but without avail. I had very hardSykes, Newton, and even French, as division commanders, but without avail. I had very hard work to retain Sedgwick. As to Pleasanton, his being relieved was entirely the work of Grant and Stanton. I hear Butterfield has been swearing terribly against me. I shall go up day after to-morrow to meet his charges. It is storming now vio
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 18 (search)
world with an immense letter on the battle of Gettysburg. It is so manifestly intended to create public opinion that few will attach to it the importance the writer hopes. I wish to correct some of his misstatements, and, having been an eye-witness, claim to be both heard and believed. First—The Fifth corps was never placed under the orders of General Sickles at any time during the battle of Gettysburg and never was posted by General Sickles on the left of the Third corps. Second—General Sykes was never requested to relieve Ward's brigade and Smith's battery on Roundtop for the very good reason that neither that brigade nor that battery was on Roundtop; and what is undeniable, was held by Vincent's brigade, First division, Fifth Corps; Weed's brigade, Second division, Fifth corps, and Hazlett's battery of regular artillery. Each of these commanders lost his life in its defence. Third—two brigades of Barnes's division (First), Fifth corps, were posted on the edge of a wood,<
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 19 (search)
tion. In about fifteen minutes it reached the ground which it was ordered to occupy, to the left of the Third corps. General Sykes, commanding the Fifth corps, and myself, reached the ground in advance of the head of the column, and the position todetermined upon. As soon as the head of the column came up General Warren rode up in haste and earnestly requested General Sykes to permit a brigade to be sent to Round Top—a high elevation upon the left, not far from usand urged the importance oe Ninth Massachusetts—as skirmishers in another part of the field, yet, yielding to the emergency which was apparent, General Sykes consented, and I immediately directed the Third brigade, then under the command of the late much lamented General St right seemed to be unguarded. To the right of this open space the remaining portion of the Third corps was posted. General Sykes observing this, remarked that that portion of the three corps now lying down in our rear would be soon relieved. The
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), Appendix O (search)
battle, qualified him for the task of rectification. He first denies that General Sykes reported to General Sickles on the field. Then General Sykes failed in hisGeneral Sykes failed in his duty; for he was ordered by General Meade to do so. Let me vindicate Sykes, however; for he did report, and Sickles requested him to take position on his left, and Sykes, however; for he did report, and Sickles requested him to take position on his left, and also to relieve General Ward's brigade and Smith's Battery on the Little Roundtop Mountain. Again, the Staff Officer asserts that the Third corps never had a soldieher commander. I mentioned the conduct of General Barnes to his corps commander General Sykes, and also to General Sedgwick, that night, after the Council; and SykeSykes told me that Colonel Sweitzer who commanded one of Barnes' Brigades, had reported the same thing. This extract must be regarded as conclusive. In final confirm of its finest corps, and dismiss some of its most heroic officers, Pleasanton, Sykes and others. It will be an important inquiry for the Committee on the Conduct o
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 30 (search)
ely upon the batteries opening I sent several staff officers to hurry up the column under Major General Sykes, of the 5th corps, then on its way, and which I had expected would have reached there by that time. This column advanced, reached the ground in a short time, and, fortunately, General Sykes was enabled, by throwing a strong force upon Round Top mountain, where a most desperate and blood corps was commanded, I think, by General William Hays; the 3d by General French; the 5th by General Sykes; the 6th by General Sedgwick; the 11th by General Howard, and the 12th by General Slocum. f my army returned under the command of Major General Pleasonton commanding the cavalry, and General Sykes commanding the infantry. From the representations of those officers as to the manner in whip, you will use your discretion in taking it, and report the facts to these headquarters. General Sykes has been ordered up from Hanover to Gettysburg, and General Slocum from Littletown, and Gene
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), Appendix Y (search)
des the commanding general, Generals Slocum, Sedgwick, Howard, Hancock, Newton, Sykes, Birney, A. S. Williams, and Gibbon. General Butterfield was in attendance, in liams.1. Stay. 2. Wait attack. 3. One day. Birney.Same as General Williams. Sykes.Do. do. Newton.1. Correct position of the army, but would not retreat. 2. Byttysburg, addressed the following circular letter to Generals Slocum, Sedgwick, Sykes, Newton, A. S. Williams, and Gibbon. Headquarters army of Potomac, March 10, etreat of the army. I am, General, very respectfully, your obt. servant, Geo. Sykes, Major-Gen. Commdg. Fifth Corps. Maj.-Gen. Meade, Comdg. A. P. Headquartduct of the War; the letters, already introduced, of Generals Sedgwick, Newton, Sykes, A. S. Williams, and Gibbon, in reply to General Meade's circular letter, are, and true, we find arrayed on their commanding general's side Sedgwick, Hancock, Sykes, Newton, Howard, Gibbon, A. S. Williams, Hunt, Warren, Seth Williams; and in so
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), Index. (search)
, 354, 357, 363, 365, 375-377, 381, 382. Stoneman, Mrs., George, I, 363, 365. Strave, Lieut.-Col., II, 189. Stritch, George, I, 1. Stuart, J. E. B., I, 318, 319, 375, 380; II, 9, 19, 21-24, 26, 60, 61, 94, 95, 99, 101, 109, 168, 192, 196. Sully, Alfred, I, 294, 296. Sumner, Edwin V., I, 250, 253, 282, 284, 294, 319, 326, 328, 337, 340, 344, 350. Sweitzer, J. B., II, 84-86, 334. Swift, Capt., I, 20. Swinton, W., II, 213, 214, 396-399, 401, 403, 407, 408, 421. Sykes, George, I, 196, 276, 296, 328, 355, 368, 370-372; II, 8, 12, 25, 38, 40, 57, 72, 83, 84, 86, 95, 122, 140, 182, 185, 192, 331, 333, 334, 338-340, 358, 363, 369, 391, 409, 410, 413, 415, 419, 422. T Talcott, Andrew, I, 14. Taylor, Zachary, I, 18, 23, 24, 26, 27, 37, 40, 46, 49, 50, 51, 53, 55-57, 60, 62, 63, 66, 69-74, 77, 79, 80-82, 85-87, 89, 91, 93, 97-105, 108, 110-114, 116, 117, 119, 121-123, 126-129, 131, 132, 134, 135, 137-139, 141, 142, 145, 147-153, 156, 158-162, 165-175, 178,