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D. H. Hill, Jr., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 4, North Carolina (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 10: (search)
eral Steuart, of Johnson's division, who had taken position at Jordan Springs to intercept the retreat, the First and Third North Carolina regiments and the two Virginia regiments making up the brigade, became engaged in a brilliant night battle. These regiments were in position along a railroad cut, and were largely outnumbered, but Milroy's men could not move them from their line, and about 1,000 surrendered to General Steuart alone, who had been reinforced by the brigades of Nicholls and Walker. The First North Carolina captured four stand of colors. Lieut. John A. Morgan, of the same regiment, greatly distinguished himself by serving gallantly a piece of artillery commanding a bridge desired by the Federals. The losses in the two regiments were only 9 killed, 28 wounded. The brigades in General Rodes' division were engaged in a successful pursuit of the enemy at Berryville and Martinsburg, but had no serious engagement until they reached Gettysburg. The weeks following C
D. H. Hill, Jr., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 4, North Carolina (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 11: (search)
orning of the second day at Gettysburg and in the early afternoon, no North Carolina troops were in the assaulting forces. Four North Carolina batteries were posted along the center and right of the Confederate lines. These were Manly's, Reilly's, Latham's and Capt. Joseph Graham's. They faithfully executed the duties assigned them, and were under fire and engaged as circumstances required. In the late afternoon, Johnson's division was ordered to assail Culp's hill. One of his brigades, Walker's, was detached, but his remaining three prepared for the attack. Early's and Rodes' divisions were to co-operate in this movement up the rugged and mountainous acclivity, strong by nature, and rendered more formidable by intrenchments and abatis. Jones led off, followed by Nicholls and Steuart. The First and Third North Carolina regiments were members of Steuart's brigade. These two regiments were veteran campaigners and indomitable fighters. They crossed Rocky creek and broke their wa
D. H. Hill, Jr., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 4, North Carolina (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 12: (search)
of the time, Gen. Robert Ransom operated in some of the same territory. Gen. A. E. Jackson with Walker's battalion, portions of the Sixty-ninth North Carolina, and other troops, including artillery, right of the road; Kirkland's brigade, also North Carolinians, was formed to Cooke's left, and Walker's brigade was directed to move to Kirkland's left; but Cooke and Kirkland, having formed, were ordered forward before Walker could reach his post. Davis was held in reserve. A Federal force was soon discovered in Kirkland's front, but one of Poague's batteries caused it to retire, and General ailroad that concealed them from sight. Cooke and Kirkland advanced, and no opportunity offered Walker to form on line with them. They encountered General Warren's Second corps drawn up along a line. The Federals unexpectedly attacked Johnson's division. The main attack fell on Steuart's and Walker's brigades. Here again, as at Bristoe, the heaviest losses fell on North Carolina troops. The
D. H. Hill, Jr., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 4, North Carolina (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 14: (search)
On the 10th, Hancock's corps crossed the Po to ascertain whether Lee was moving. This corps was afterward ordered to return. As it was being withdrawn, Heth's division, under directions from General Early, attacked it. His attack especially fell upon the brigades of Brooke and Brown, and General Humphreys states that their loss was severe. General Early, in his account of this affair, says: Heth's division behaved very handsomely, all of the brigades, Cooke's, Davis', Kirkland's and Walker's, being engaged in the attack. Preface to Valley Campaign. During this retreat of the Federals, the woods in their rear took fire, and their retreat, as well as the Confederate advance, was through the burning forests. Many of the Union wounded were burned to death. But the day was to close with a sterner conflict. Hancock had been recalled from across the Po to join in a front attack on Lee's lines. The first assault was on Longstreet's corps, and was disastrously repulsed. The Fe
D. H. Hill, Jr., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 4, North Carolina (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Biographical. (search)
inning the compliments of General Lee. Bushrod Johnson's division was now added to his command, and on April 9th the other two divisions of the corps, Evans' and Walker's, were put under his command, he having volunteered to make the attack to clear the road toward Lynchburg. He was successful in driving the enemy from his front bloody Seven Days struggle. In the Maryland campaign he commanded a brigade composed of the Twenty-fourth, Twenty-fifth, Thirty-fifth and Forty-ninth regiments, Walker's division, Longstreet's corps; participated in the reduction of Harper's Ferry, and was distinguished at Sharpsburg. In his report of the latter battle General General Walker wrote: To Brigadier-General Ransom's coolness, judgment and skill we are in a great degree indebted for the successful maintenance of our position on the left, which, to have been permanently gained by the enemy, would in all probability have been to us the loss of the battle. At the battle of Fredericksburg he was in com
Capt. Calvin D. Cowles , 23d U. S. Infantry, Major George B. Davis , U. S. Army, Leslie J. Perry, Joseph W. Kirkley, The Official Military Atlas of the Civil War, Authorities. (search)
John B.: Missionary Ridge, Tenn. 31 II, 515 Turner, Thomas E.: San Bernardino to Warner's Ranch, Cal. 50 i, 31 Vifquain, Victor: Fort Blakely, Ala. 49 i, 213 Wainright, Charles S.: Fredericksburg, Va. 21, 1127 Walker, J. G.: Milliken's Bend, La. 24 II, 463 Walker, W. H.T.: Chickamauga, Ga. 30 II, 242a Wallace, Lew.: Shiloh, Tenn. 10 i, 177 Warren, Gouverneur K.: Boydton Plank Road, Va. 42 i, 435, 436 Bristoe Campaign 29 Walker, W. H.T.: Chickamauga, Ga. 30 II, 242a Wallace, Lew.: Shiloh, Tenn. 10 i, 177 Warren, Gouverneur K.: Boydton Plank Road, Va. 42 i, 435, 436 Bristoe Campaign 29 i, 1018 Five Forks, Va. 46 i, 830, 880 Harris Farm, Va. 36 i, 549 Hatcher's and Gravelly Runs, Va. 46 i, 810 Hatcher's Ran, Va. 46 i, 262 Hickford, Va. 42 i, 448, 449 Lewis Farm, Va. 46 i, 802 Mine Run Campaign 29 II, 496, 933 Morton's Ford, Va. 33, 117 North Anna River, Va. 36 i, 548; 36 III, 89, 126, 192, 224 Richmond Campaign 40 II, 7 Spotsylvania Court-House, Va. 36 i, 547; 36 II, 717 Weldon Railroad, Va. 42 i, 433; 42 II,
Capt. Calvin D. Cowles , 23d U. S. Infantry, Major George B. Davis , U. S. Army, Leslie J. Perry, Joseph W. Kirkley, The Official Military Atlas of the Civil War, Authorities. (search)
tion, Dak. Ter., June 16-Sept. 13, 1863 33, 2 Wagner, Orlando G.: Yorktown, Va., April 5-May 4, 1862 14, 1 Walker, Tipton: Coast of Texas and defenses, 1864 65, 10 Walker, William A.: Charleston, S. C. 131, 1 Walker, Walker, William A.: Charleston, S. C. 131, 1 Walker, W. H.T.: Chickamauga, Ga., Sept. 19-20, 1863 98, 2 Walker, W. S.: Defenses between Ashepoo and Combahee Rivers, S. C., Nov., 1863 26, 3 Wallace, Lew.: Frederick City, Md., July 7-8, 1864 94, 3 Monocacy, Md., July 9, 1864 Walker, W. H.T.: Chickamauga, Ga., Sept. 19-20, 1863 98, 2 Walker, W. S.: Defenses between Ashepoo and Combahee Rivers, S. C., Nov., 1863 26, 3 Wallace, Lew.: Frederick City, Md., July 7-8, 1864 94, 3 Monocacy, Md., July 9, 1864 94, 3 Wansleben, W. A.: Gettysburg, Pa., July 1-3, 1863 95, 1 Warren, Gouverneur K.: Bristoe (Va.) Campaign, Oct. 9-22, 1863 45, 6 Bristoe Station, Va., Oct. 14, 1863 45, 7 Chancellorsville Campaign, April 27-May 6, 1863 Walker, W. S.: Defenses between Ashepoo and Combahee Rivers, S. C., Nov., 1863 26, 3 Wallace, Lew.: Frederick City, Md., July 7-8, 1864 94, 3 Monocacy, Md., July 9, 1864 94, 3 Wansleben, W. A.: Gettysburg, Pa., July 1-3, 1863 95, 1 Warren, Gouverneur K.: Bristoe (Va.) Campaign, Oct. 9-22, 1863 45, 6 Bristoe Station, Va., Oct. 14, 1863 45, 7 Chancellorsville Campaign, April 27-May 6, 1863 39, 3 Five Forks, Va., April 1, 1865 66, 9, 11 Gettysburg, Pa., July 1-3, 1863 40, 2; 95, 1 Operations, March 29-31, 1865 94, 8, 9 Waters, E. S.: Antietam, Md., Sept. 16-17, 1862 28, 6 Webster, Joseph D.: Bird's Poi
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 1, Chapter 1: (search)
this time approached within fifty or sixty yards. Grape and canister were poured into them with good effect, mowing the men down in swaths. After nearly all the troops had reembarked, and were about ready to start, a sudden attack was made upon the transport vessels by an apparently large reinforcement of rebels. Our boats being in good position, we opened fire with our grape and canister, and five-second shells, and completely routed them, we learn, with great slaughter. Report of Lieutenant Walker, commanding naval force. The enemy fortunately fired too high, and a storm of shot passed over the hurricane deck, but wounded only three men, and killed none. By five o'clock, the last transport was out of range, officers and men equally elated with the idea of having gained a victory. The next day, under a flag of truce, Grant met an old West Point comrade, who had become a rebel, and was serving on Polk's staff. Grant mentioned having ridden out and met the rebel line. Was tha
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 1, Chapter 7: (search)
nformation Brigadier-General Gregg was ordered not to attack the enemy until he was engaged at Edward's or the bridge, but to be ready to fall on his rear or flank at any moment. Pemberton's Report. Pemberton also sent telegrams, on the 12th, to Johnston and Mr. Jefferson Davis, announcing: The enemy is apparently moving his heavy force towards Edward's depot on Southern railroad. With my limited force I will do all I can to meet him. That will be the battle-place. Reenforcements under Walker were also ordered up from Jackson to the support of Gregg. But Grant, instead of assaulting the main rebel force concentrate ing to meet him on his left, pushed out with his right under McPherson, and destroyed the opposition at Raymond, where he met only a detachment of the enemy. He thus completely opened the road to Jackson, avoided a battle where he did not care to fight, in order to fight where the enemy was unprepared, and, for the second time since the campaign had begun, divided t
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 1, Chapter 12: (search)
ed an attack, and he must make his election, in case the attack occurred. If he decided to hold Chickamauga, he must yield the mountain, and throw his whole force between the encroaching wing of Grant's army and the southern railroad. If he gave the preference to Lookout, then the railroad in his rear, and the depot of his supplies, must be abandoned. In this emergency, he acted with indecision, and weakened his left, without sufficiently strengthening the right; withdrawing one division (Walker's) from Lookout, on the night of the 23d, but leaving still six brigades on the mountain; enough to make a struggle on the left that could only end in failure, while he did not add enough to his right to make that flank secure. He probably could not bring himself to admit that Lookout mountain must really be abandoned; he could not acknowledge to himself and his army, that he was now really on the defensive, before the antagonist whom he had threatened so long. But the great drama went o
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