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United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 3.13
rrived at Fort Bliss on the 14th of December, and assumed command of all the forces of the Confederate States on the Rio Grande at and above Fort Quitman, and all in the territory of New Mexico and Ar designated as the Army of New Mexico. By General Orders, No. 97, November 9th, 1861, the United States Department of New Mexico was reestablished and placed under the command of Colonel E. R. S. to organize an independent spy company, and as such it was mustered into the service of the United States. As its name implies, it was truly an independent company. It was seldom under the restrai found, upon his arrival at Albuquerque, that Captain Herbert M. Enos, assistant-quartermaster, U. S. A., who was in command there, had destroyed the larger part of the Government stores at that placeed with his command toward Santa Fe. On the 4th of March, Major J. L. Donaldson, quartermaster, U. S. A., commanding at Santa Fe, destroyed the Government stores at that place, and retreated with his
Hatch (New Mexico, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.13
on Canby's district, while in the southern district the Gila River and Chiricahua Apaches were causing trouble for Baylor. During the first week in January, 1862, Sibley commenced the march up the Rio Grande with his command, and arrived at Fort Thorn. On the 7th of February he left Fort Thorn for Fort Craig. On the 16th a reconnoissance in force was made to within two miles of the post, which was met by the dispatch of a force of cavalry, whereupon the Confederates withdrew a short distanFort Thorn for Fort Craig. On the 16th a reconnoissance in force was made to within two miles of the post, which was met by the dispatch of a force of cavalry, whereupon the Confederates withdrew a short distance down the river, and on the 19th crossed over to the eastern bank. On the 20th a considerable force of Union troops left the fort, and, crossing the river, made a feint of attack on the Confederate camp near the river crossing. The Confederates immediately placed all their artillery in Map of the campaign and of Sibley's retreat. Map of Fort Craig and Valverde. battery and commenced firing, whereupon the Union artillery and cavalry returned to the fort, leaving the infantry to watch the
Pala (New Mexico, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.13
ted with his command toward Santa Fe. On the 4th of March, Major J. L. Donaldson, quartermaster, U. S. A., commanding at Santa Fe, destroyed the Government stores at that place, and retreated with his command to Fort Union. The enemy soon after occupied Santa Fe. In the first week in March, 1862, Colonel John P. Slough, commanding the 1st Regiment Colorado Volunteers, arrived at Fort Union, having made some extraordinary marches, and relieved Colonel G. R. Paul, 4th Regiment New Mexico Volund 40 men wounded, and 15 prisoners; the Confederate, 36 killed, 60 wounded, and 17 prisoners. Colonel Scurry returned to Santa Fe in a completely demoralized condition, while Colonel Slough, having accomplished all that was desired, returned to Fort ndia Mountain, where he soon was joined by Colonel G. R. Paul and his command from that post. When news was received at Santa Fe that Canby had attacked Albuquerque, Colonel Scurry with his entire force started for that town. General Sibley was n
Fort Bliss (Texas, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.13
week in July, 1861, with about three hundred men of his regiment, the 2d Texas Mounted Rifles, C. S. A., and occupying Fort Bliss, across the river, which had been abandoned by the regular troops. He was warmly welcomed by the few secessionists in in New Mexico), Reily's 4th Regiment, Green's 5th, and Steele's 7th Regiment of Texas mounted troops, and he arrived at Fort Bliss on the 14th of December, and assumed command of all the forces of the Confederate States on the Rio Grande at and above, picking up a large amount of serviceable articles which they had abandoned on their way. Sibley himself arrived at Fort Bliss in the first week of May, while his command was strung out for fifty miles to the rear. He remained here but a few dayway without discipline or command, every man for himself, until all finally arrived. Sibley's command, when he reached Fort Bliss, in 1861, numbered nearly or quite 3700 men; when he returned it was less than 2000, making a loss of over 1700 men, th
Valverde, N. M. (New Mexico, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.13
all their artillery in Map of the campaign and of Sibley's retreat. Map of Fort Craig and Valverde. battery and commenced firing, whereupon the Union artillery and cavalry returned to the fort, y, passing near the eastern end of the Mesa de la Contedera, and approaching the river again at Valverde. Sibley's command in this region consisted of about two thousand men. Colonel Canby's commalunteers were sent from the fort to intercept them should they attempt to approach the river at Valverde. McRae's battery was composed of men of Company G of the 2d, and Company I of the 3d Regular Cces were beaten and in retreat. It was the almost unanimous opinion of the officers engaged at Valverde, that if Canby had remained at Fort Craig on that day the Confederates would have commenced their retreat at that time for San Antonio, Texas. After remaining two days at Valverde, to bury the dead and give needed rest to his men, Sibley moved up the river to Albuquerque, leaving his sick an
El Paso, Woodford County, Illinois (Illinois, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.13
The Confederate invasion of New Mexico and Arizona. George H. Pettis, Brevet Capt., U. S. V., late Lieutenant commanding Company K 1st California Infantry, and Lieutenant and Adjutant 1st New Mexico Infantry. The buffalo hunt See Mrs. Caroline B. Darrow's Recollections of the Twiggs surrender, Vol. I., p. 33; also map on p. 8 of that volume.--Editors. of Captain John R. Baylor culminated on his reaching El Paso (Franklin), Texas, on the border of New Mexico, in the first week in July, 1861, with about three hundred men of his regiment, the 2d Texas Mounted Rifles, C. S. A., and occupying Fort Bliss, across the river, which had been abandoned by the regular troops. He was warmly welcomed by the few secessionists in that neighborhood, prominent among whom were Colonel B. Magoffin, Judge Simeon Hart, and Judge Cavalry orderly. From a photograph. J. F. Crosby, who were the wealthiest persons in that vicinity. On the 23d of July Captain Baylor, with about two hundred and
California (California, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.13
viceable articles which they had abandoned on their way. Sibley himself arrived at Fort Bliss in the first week of May, while his command was strung out for fifty miles to the rear. He remained here but a few days, and upon hearing that the California column, under the command of Colonel James H. Carleton, was rapidly approaching from Southern California, he commenced his farther retreat for San Antonio, Texas. His force was entirely demoralized, and moved on its way without discipline or cy approaching from Southern California, he commenced his farther retreat for San Antonio, Texas. His force was entirely demoralized, and moved on its way without discipline or command, every man for himself, until all finally arrived. Sibley's command, when he reached Fort Bliss, in 1861, numbered nearly or quite 3700 men; when he returned it was less than 2000, making a loss of over 1700 men, the bones of a large number of whom were left on the arid plains of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Mexico (Mexico) (search for this): chapter 3.13
. Although the captain was in the service several months with his company, the same men and the same number were mustered out as had been originally mustered in, when in fact, unofficially, he had really lost more than a dozen men in action, and as many more by desertion. This was brought about as follows: When his first sergeant reported to him of a morning that private Juan Chacon or Jose de Dios Montoyn y Armijo had deserted during the previous night, no record was made, as the first Mexican peon he would chance to see that day would be pounced upon, and the captain would say, in Spanish: Here, Juan Chacon, get into your place. I have a great mind to shoot you for desertion. Whereupon the poor peon would probably answer: No, señor; yo soy Jesus Garcia, y no estoy soldado (No, sir; I am Jesus Garcia, and I am not a soldier). Callo la boca, chevato (Close your mouth, you brute). Here, sergeant, give this man a uniform, and give him a horse, as I'll excuse him this time. The re
Paraje (New Mexico, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.13
end of the cañon, and fled precipitately to Fort Craig. On the 1st of August Captain Baylor issued sent several small parties northerly toward Fort Craig, who had a number of skirmishes with the Unihe militia of the Territory. He also caused Fort Craig to be strengthened by throwing up earth-workn the 7th of February he left Fort Thorn for Fort Craig. On the 16th a reconnoissance in force was sued. Canby retreated to the adobe walls of Fort Craig, having sustained a loss on the field of 3 od at Valverde, that if Canby had remained at Fort Craig on that day the Confederates would have commnby's force, which was supposed to have left Fort Craig. His command numbered 1342 officers and menril 1st Colonel Canby, who still remained at Fort Craig, left that post with a force consisting of 8 in straitened circumstances. Forts Union and Craig contained all the subsistence stores in the tetion, and he was not strong enough to attack Fort Craig. Accordingly, he determined upon retreating[6 more...]
San Mateo (California, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.13
that it had been abandoned during the night. It was soon ascertained that Sibley had left the river, leaving behind all his wagons, thirty-eight in number, with their contents, and had proceeded to the westward in the direction of the northern end of the Sierra Madelena. Canby now proceeded leisurely down the river, and arrived at Fort Craig on the afternoon of the 22d. Sibley's retreat was a most desperate one. He passed on the west side of the Sierra Madelena, through the Sierra de San Mateo, until he reached the dry bed of the Rio Palomas, down which he continued until he reached the Rio Grande, where supplies had been sent from Mesilla to meet him. His command was entirely worn out, and nearly famished. The distance from where he left the Rio Grande until he reached it again was over one hundred miles, and the Confederates were ten days accomplishing this distance with five days of poor rations. The route was through the worst country in that territory, with no guides, tra
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