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Dalton, Ga. (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 7.63
Lookout mountain — report of General John K. Jackson. headquarters Cheatham's division, near Dalton, Ga., 21st December, 1863. Major J. J. Reeve, Assistant Adjutant-General: Major — My report of the unfortunate disaster on Lookout mountain on the 24th instant has been somewhat delayed in consequence of the delay of the brigade commanders in sending their reports to me, the last of which — that of Brigadier-General Moore--was received this day. The result of that day's operations, and the character of the reports of brigade commanders, which are herewith sent inclosed, require of me a report more in detail than I would otherwise make it, and will excuse the personal cast which it assumes. On the 9th November, 1863, in conformity with orders from army headquarters, being temporarily in command of Cheatham's division, I reported to Major-General W. H. T. Walker. A reorganization of the army having just taken place, I had with me to report to General Walker but one brigade o<
Lookout Mountain, Tenn. (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 7.63
Lookout mountain — report of General John K. Jackson. headquarters Cheatham's division, near Dalton, Ga., 21st December, 1863. Major J. J. Reeve, Assistant Adjutant-General: Major — My report of the unfortunate disaster on Lookout mountain Lookout mountain on the 24th instant has been somewhat delayed in consequence of the delay of the brigade commanders in sending their reports to me, the last of which — that of Brigadier-General Moore--was received this day. The result of that day's operations, and t the command was made. Major-General Stevenson was assigned to the command of the troops and defences on the top of Lookout mountain. The ranking officer of Cheatham's division was directed to assume command of all troops and defences at and near the Cravens house. The ranking officer of Walker's division was charged with the line from the base of Lookout mountain east to Chattanooga creek and all the troops not at the points above named. This order emanated from headquarters Hardee's corps,<
Chattanooga Creek (United States) (search for this): chapter 7.63
headquarters were located on the west side of Chattanooga creek at a point advised by General Walker, and my beatham's division, should defend the line from Chattanooga creek to the foot of the mountain, and permitted us cising — extending over all the troops west of Chattanooga creek — was under the general supervision of Lieuten right of the army to a point a little east of Chattanooga creek. This was about the 14th of November. Abounce to the Perception Rocks, near the mouth of Chattanooga creek. The engineers were put to work under some online from the base of Lookout mountain east to Chattanooga creek and all the troops not at the points above namon was placed in command of the forces west of Chattanooga creek-Lieutenant-General Hardee having been removed who were in the plain below, to retire beyond Chattanooga creek and look for orders from corps headquarters, awith these orders, the troops retired south of Chattanooga creek, and the bridge was destroyed. On the 20th
Missionary Ridge, Tenn. (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 7.63
unded, and a few killed. The enemy's force was (as reported) a division and two brigades. They were in possession of the high ground around the Cravens house, from which, from General Moore's own statement, his left was completely enfiladed. Under the circumstances, I was unwilling to hazard an advance movement with my shattered command, even aided by three regiments under General Pettus, who was himself pressed by the enemy. General Moore adds a report of the battle the next day on Missionary ridge, where he was not under my command, and goes out of his way to say that he did not see me during the engagement. I did not think it necessary for me to show myself to him. If he had desired to see me, he could have found me at all times during the engagement near the right of my line, which was on the top of the ridge, while the left was down the hill. If General Moore means to reflect upon the conduct of my brigade, I am glad to say there are other witnesses who bear different testim
Chattanooga (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 7.63
e number of tents that had disappeared, but that many of those which could be seen on previous days were then not visible. The original of both these notes were immediately dispatched to General Bragg, and copies to General Stevenson. I also sent a staff officer to order Generals Moore and Walthall to hold their commands under arms ready for action. I walked out on the road towards the Cravens house to a favorable point, and could distinguish the enemy's troops in the plain in front of Chattanooga — all quiet, no massing, no movements of any kind from this point. I sent another staff officer to the Cravens house to report to me immediately anything of interest, and returned myself to my position at the forks of the road. The demonstrations of the enemy did not up to this time indicate the point of attack, whether upon my portion of the line or further to the left. General Stevenson inquired of me about this time if I needed reinforcements; to which I replied that I could not t
Charlestown, Mass. (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 7.63
e herewith sent inclosed, require of me a report more in detail than I would otherwise make it, and will excuse the personal cast which it assumes. On the 9th November, 1863, in conformity with orders from army headquarters, being temporarily in command of Cheatham's division, I reported to Major-General W. H. T. Walker. A reorganization of the army having just taken place, I had with me to report to General Walker but one brigade of the division — Wright's brigade having been left at Charlestown, Tennessee, under orders, and Moore's and Walthall's brigades having not then reported to me under the new organization. My headquarters were located on the west side of Chattanooga creek at a point advised by General Walker, and my brigade was placed where he directed. On the same day, I was invited by General Walker to accompany him and Lieutenant-General Hardee to the Cravens house, which I did. The ground in that neighboroood was passed over, viewed and discussed, but no line to fig
William Gibson (search for this): chapter 7.63
ountain. I expected to receive orders from General Bragg, but not to see him in person. These orders were to come through General Cheatham. I made the remark that there were two six-pounder guns at the Cravens house, under the command of Lieutenant Gibson, but they were without horses and could not be moved. In their position they could not be fired without endangering the troops of General Walthall. Lieutenant Gibson's report accompanies this. He never reported to me, although subject toGibson's report accompanies this. He never reported to me, although subject to my orders; and his two guns were all the artillery I could command for the purpose of defence, although I took the responsibility of ordering up a piece from the battalion of Cheatham's division. General Walthall's communication in relation to a. piece of artillery to be placed in position was sent by me immediately on its receipt to General Stevenson. Captain Henry, of the division staff, was the bearer of it. The movements of the enemy were very rapid, and an impenetrable fog hung around the
Cummings (search for this): chapter 7.63
some time in their inspection. These works being a mere rifle pit, would be of no service when the enemy were once in possession of the Cravens house, as they would then be taken in flank — almost in reverse. On the 22d of November my own brigade was ordered to report to me, and was moved from the top of the mountain to the slope and placed in the position which I had desired General Walthall to take. On the 23d it was ordered to the foot of the mountain out of any command to take, with Cummings' brigade, the place on the line which had been occupied by Walker's division. My position and that of Major-General Stevenson were thus each weakened by a brigade. On the same day a brisk fire of artillery and small arms was heard coming from the extreme right. It was supposed to be a struggle for wood. Late in the afternoon of the 23d General Stevenson was placed in command of the forces west of Chattanooga creek-Lieutenant-General Hardee having been removed to the extreme right; and o
W. J. Hardee (search for this): chapter 7.63
General Walker to accompany him and Lieutenant-General Hardee to the Cravens house, which I did. Tentured to express my own opinion to Lieutenant-General Hardee subsequently, and in it I differed swas under the general supervision of Lieutenant-General Hardee; and upon General Walker's going awawent to the top of the mountain with Lieutenant-General Hardee. We there met General Bragg, and af the mountain, I again rode out with Lieutenant-General Hardee to the Cravens house and again looke named. This order emanated from headquarters Hardee's corps, and in conformity with it, as the ran Cravens house, with the approval of Lieutenant-General Hardee. On the same day Brigadier-General the Cravens house. By direction of Lieutenant-General Hardee, I went out in person to see that thim on the 18th, with the approval of Lieutenant-General Hardee, to shorten his picket line as he prthe forces west of Chattanooga creek-Lieutenant-General Hardee having been removed to the extreme r[1 more...]
W. H. T. Walker (search for this): chapter 7.63
st taken place, I had with me to report to General Walker but one brigade of the division — Wright'srected. On the same day, I was invited by General Walker to accompany him and Lieutenant-General Hang under cover of a heavy artillery fire. General Walker's opinion was expressed to the effect that— from that of so experienced a soldier as General Walker. If we were defeated on the slope, the gun for a time, how long I am not informed. General Walker directed that Brigadier-General Gist, commcommand of that portion of the line, under General Walker's orders, from 10th to 14th November. The command I found General Walker exercising — extending over all the troops west of Chattanooga creekion of Lieutenant-General Hardee; and upon General Walker's going away on a short leave on the 12th ear the Cravens house. The ranking officer of Walker's division was charged with the line from the e place on the line which had been occupied by Walker's division. My position and that of Major-Gen[2 more...
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