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Germantown (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 6.49
division and those of the enemy. Battle of Manassas--While this demonstration was being made on the right, a large force advanced to assail the left of Jackson's position, occupied by the division of A. P. Hill. The attack was received by his troops with their accustomed steadiness, and the battle raged with great fury. The enemy was repeatedly repulsed, but again pressed on the attack with great fury. Ox Hill--The advance of Jackson's column encountered the enemy at Ox hill, near Germantown, about 5 P. M. Line of battle was at once formed, and two brigades of A. P. Hill's division, those of Branch and Field, under Colonel Brockenbrough, were thrown forward to attack the enemy and ascertain his strength and position. A cold and drenching rain storm drove in the faces of our troops as they advanced and gallantly engaged the enemy. They were subsequently supported by the brigades of Gregg, Thomas and Pender, also of Hill's division, which, with part of Ewell's, became engaged.
Ox Hill (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 6.49
ned with destructive power upon the fugitive masses. The infantry followed until darkness put an end to the pursuit. Ox Hill--The brigades of Branch and Field--Colonel Brockenbrough commanding the latter — were sent forward to feel and engage thhe battle raged with great fury. The enemy was repeatedly repulsed, but again pressed on the attack with great fury. Ox Hill--The advance of Jackson's column encountered the enemy at Ox hill, near Germantown, about 5 P. M. Line of battle was at Ox hill, near Germantown, about 5 P. M. Line of battle was at once formed, and two brigades of A. P. Hill's division, those of Branch and Field, under Colonel Brockenbrough, were thrown forward to attack the enemy and ascertain his strength and position. A cold and drenching rain storm drove in the faces of olling on Rappahannock       3        3  Manassas Junction                   Manassas Plains761 212 737118 1367 301851 Ox Hill41612161226 116 518 14922 Harper's Ferry 4              4  Sharpsbu
Winchester, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 6.49
Aggregate201415158311311211180 20106 793527 On our march to Manassas Junction we had nothing to eat, and were turned into fields of green corn like so many horses. We similarly dieted when we first entered Maryland. From Shepherdstown we went into camp at Bunker hill, and there remained until sent to North Mountain depot, near Hedgesville, to tear up the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. We did our work so thoroughly, that General Jackson complimented us, and ordered us back to Bunker hill to rest, while the balance of his command was destroying the road between Martinsburg and Harper's Ferry. We also helped to tear up the Winchester and Charlestown or Harper's Ferry road. We next camped at Castleman's Ferry, in Clarke county, where we did picket duty for some time. And then near Winchester, where we remained until our corps was ordered to Fredericksburg. Here we camped but a short time before we were called upon to take an active part in the great battle of Fredericksburg
Clarke (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 6.49
ggregate201415158311311211180 20106 793527 On our march to Manassas Junction we had nothing to eat, and were turned into fields of green corn like so many horses. We similarly dieted when we first entered Maryland. From Shepherdstown we went into camp at Bunker hill, and there remained until sent to North Mountain depot, near Hedgesville, to tear up the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. We did our work so thoroughly, that General Jackson complimented us, and ordered us back to Bunker hill to rest, while the balance of his command was destroying the road between Martinsburg and Harper's Ferry. We also helped to tear up the Winchester and Charlestown or Harper's Ferry road. We next camped at Castleman's Ferry, in Clarke county, where we did picket duty for some time. And then near Winchester, where we remained until our corps was ordered to Fredericksburg. Here we camped but a short time before we were called upon to take an active part in the great battle of Fredericksburg
Sharpsburg (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 6.49
which, I regret to say, do not seem, from subsequent events, to have been properly appreciated by their Government. Sharpsburg--I refer you to the report of Major-General A. P. Hill for the operations of his command in the battle of Sharpsburg. the Federal troops and secure the captured property, General Jackson, with his two other divisions, set out at once for Sharpsburg, ordering Generals McLaws and Walker to follow without delay. Sharpsburg--General A. P. Hill had arrived from HarperSharpsburg--General A. P. Hill had arrived from Harper's Ferry, having left that place at half-past 7 A. M. He was ordered to reinforce General Jones, and moved to his support with the brigades of Archer, Branch, Gregg and Pender, the last of whom was placed on the right of the line, and the other three        Manassas Plains761 212 737118 1367 301851 Ox Hill41612161226 116 518 14922 Harper's Ferry 4              4  Sharpsburg9434814  2 316  4 20794 Shepherdstown 15 226 116  10  4 371  Aggregate2014151583
Dunavant (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 6.49
heavy fire of artillery, the three brigades of Gregg, Pender and Archer attacked the enemy vigorously and drove them over the river with heavy loss. * * * * * R. E. Lee, General. Casualties from Cedar Run to Shepherdstown.  7th Regiment.18th Regiment.28th Regiment.33d Regiment.37th Regiment.Total. Killed.Wounded.Missing.Killed.Wounded.Missing.Killed.Wounded.Missing.Killed.Wounded.Missing.Killed.Wounded.Missing.Killed.Wounded.Missing. Cedar Run 2 115 328 630 213 1288  Shelling on Rappahannock       3        3  Manassas Junction                   Manassas Plains761 212 737118 1367 301851 Ox Hill41612161226 116 518 14922 Harper's Ferry 4              4  Sharpsburg9434814  2 316  4 20794 Shepherdstown 15 226 116  10  4 371  Aggregate201415158311311211180 20106 793527 On our march to Manassas Junction we had nothing to eat, and were turned into fields of green corn like so many horses. We simil
Berkeley County (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 6.49
nto the river, followed by an appalling scene of the destruction of human life. Two hundred prisoners were taken. This position, on the bank of the river, we continued to hold that day, although exposed to the enemy's guns and within range of his sharpshooters, posted near the Chesapeake and Ohio canal. Our infantry remained at the river until relieved by cavalry, under General Fitzhugh Lee. * * * We remained near Martinsburg until the 27th, when we moved to Bunker hill, in the county of Berkeley. T. J. Jackson, Lieutenant-General. Extracts from General Lee's reports. Warrenton Springs--General Jackson's command lay between that place (Jeffersonton) and the Springs ford, and a warm cannonade was progressing between the batteries of General A. P. Hill's division and those of the enemy. Battle of Manassas--While this demonstration was being made on the right, a large force advanced to assail the left of Jackson's position, occupied by the division of A. P. Hill. The at
Georgetown (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 6.49
f his division, nor his killed and wounded of that action, in my report. Shepherdstown--Early in the morning of the 19th we recrossed the Potomac river into Virginia near Shepherdstown. * * * * On the same day the enemy appeared in considerable force on the northern side of the Potomac, and commenced planting heavy batteries gadier-General L. O'B. Branch was killed, gallantly leading his brigade. Shepherdstown--General Pendleton was left to guard the ford with the reserve artillery anheavy loss. * * * * * R. E. Lee, General. Casualties from Cedar Run to Shepherdstown.  7th Regiment.18th Regiment.28th Regiment.33d Regiment.37th Regiment.Tota14922 Harper's Ferry 4              4  Sharpsburg9434814  2 316  4 20794 Shepherdstown 15 226 116  10  4 371  Aggregate201415158311311211180 20106 793527 Ono many horses. We similarly dieted when we first entered Maryland. From Shepherdstown we went into camp at Bunker hill, and there rema
Loudoun Heights (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 6.49
ough, to seize the crest, which was done with slight resistance. At the same time he ordered Generals Branch and Gregg to march along the Shenandoah, and taking advantage of the ravines intersecting its steep banks, to establish themselves on the plain to the left and rear of the enemy's works. This was accomplished during the night. * * * * * The attack on the garrison began at dawn. A rapid and vigorous fire was opened from the batteries of General Jackson and those on Maryland and Loudoun heights. In about two hours the garrison, consisting of more than eleven thousand men, surrendered. Seventy-three pieces of artillery, about thirteen thousand small arms, and a large quantity of military stores, fell into our hands. Leaving General A. P. Hill to receive the surrender of the Federal troops and secure the captured property, General Jackson, with his two other divisions, set out at once for Sharpsburg, ordering Generals McLaws and Walker to follow without delay. Sharpsburg--
Hedgesville (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 6.49
8 1367 301851 Ox Hill41612161226 116 518 14922 Harper's Ferry 4              4  Sharpsburg9434814  2 316  4 20794 Shepherdstown 15 226 116  10  4 371  Aggregate201415158311311211180 20106 793527 On our march to Manassas Junction we had nothing to eat, and were turned into fields of green corn like so many horses. We similarly dieted when we first entered Maryland. From Shepherdstown we went into camp at Bunker hill, and there remained until sent to North Mountain depot, near Hedgesville, to tear up the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. We did our work so thoroughly, that General Jackson complimented us, and ordered us back to Bunker hill to rest, while the balance of his command was destroying the road between Martinsburg and Harper's Ferry. We also helped to tear up the Winchester and Charlestown or Harper's Ferry road. We next camped at Castleman's Ferry, in Clarke county, where we did picket duty for some time. And then near Winchester,
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