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Grahamville (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
ld send promptly the troops carried to Hardeeville by Brigadier-General Taliaferro to rejoin their respective brigades, and the detached companies or battalions of South Carolina reserves and militia to report to Brigadier-General Chestnut, at Grahamville; and the companies of the 3d South Carolina Cavalry, under Colonel Colcock, to unite with those now in front of Grahamville and near Coosawhatchie and Pocotaligo and Kirk's squadron, together with the section of horse artillery attached to thGrahamville and near Coosawhatchie and Pocotaligo and Kirk's squadron, together with the section of horse artillery attached to the 3d South Carolina Cavalry. Endeavor to bring and keep together, as far as practicable, the troops of the same organization. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, A. R. Chisolm, A. D. C. While the foregoing communication was being penned this telegram was forwarded to Richmond: Pocotaligo, S. C., Dec. 20th, 1864. President Jefferson Davis, Richmond, Va.: General Hardee reports that about fifteen hundred of the enemy's infantry crossed yesterday Savannah River, from Arg
Montgomery (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
: Headquarters, Military division of the West, Montgomery, Ala., Dec. 2d, 1864. To General E. Kirby Smith, Comdg. TraWar Department, and this telegram preceded it: Montgomery, Ala., Dec. 2d, 1864:9 P. M. His Ex. President Jefferson Dappi: Headquarters, Military division of the West, Montgomery, Dec. 3d, 1864. To General E. Kirby Smith, Comdg. Trans-d Headquarters after General Beauregard's departure from Montgomery. When the War Department was apprised of the fact the f: Headquarters, Military division of the West, Montgomery, Ala., Dec. 13th, 1864. To General E. Kirby Smith, Comdg. Tt Army of Tennessee. Colonel Brent, my Chief of Staff at Montgomery, says my presence is required West, owing to some confusa. My presence is absolutely required at this moment at Montgomery and with the Army of Tennessee, and I cannot inform you eston on the 2d of January, 1865, and on the 8th reached Montgomery, on his way to Tupelo, Miss. He carried with him sad fo
Florence, S. C. (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
n unprepared, the loss of public property would be incalculable. All the cotton in the city should be removed; and if any be in the city at the time of its evacuation, it must be destroyed. As already instructed, you should organize all your troops for the field, collecting sufficient transportation, ammunition, and provisions for an active campaign. You must have depots of provisions and forage at several points in the interior of the State. Columbia would be a very suitable point; Florence also, if you expect to move in the direction of North Carolina. Augusta, Mayfield, and Milledgeville must be depots for future operations. Your defensive lines from the Savannah River would be as already explained to you: 1st. The Combahee and Salkehatchie to Barnwell Court-house, thence to the Savannah River. 2d. The Ashepoo and Salkehatchie to Barnwell Court-house, thence to Savannah River. 3d. Edisto to Branchville, thence across towards Barnwell Court-house. 4th. Edi
Pocotaligo (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
uregard's confidential circular. he goes to Pocotaligo. Sends memorandum of orders to General Hardfor the latter place, stopping on his way at Pocotaligo, to confer with Major-General Sam. Jones. Hns and ammunition for a siege. I arrived at Pocotaligo during the night of the 8th, and after spendng his communications with General Jones at Pocotaligo; explained his views as to the best method oquarters, Military division of the West, Pocotaligo, S. C., Dec. 20th, 1864. Lieut.-General W. J. Hnt of Grahamville and near Coosawhatchie and Pocotaligo and Kirk's squadron, together with the sectilegram was forwarded to Richmond: Pocotaligo, S. C., Dec. 20th, 1864. President Jefferson Da informed of the fact as follows: Pocotaligo, S. C., Dec. 21st, 1864. General Hardee repo this telegram to General Hardee: Pocotaligo, S. C., Dec. 21st, 1864. I congratulate you tion had not been prepared for the troops at Pocotaligo and Hardeeville, and for those whose movemen[6 more...]
Charleston (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
xplained the situation in General Hardee's Department: Charleston, S. C., Dec. 13th, 1864. To his Excellency President Jefferson Davis moment: Headquarters, Military division of the West, Charleston, S. C., Dec. 25th, 1864. Lieut.-General W. J. Hardee, Comdg. Dept. SOtey, A. A. G. Headquarters, Military division of the West, Charleston, S. C., Dec. 27th, 1864. Lieut.-General W. J. Hardee, Comdg. Dept. Stey, A. A. G. Headquarters, Military division of the West, Charleston, S. C., Dec. 29th, 1864. Lieut.-General J. W. Hardee, Comdg. Dept. Sded the following telegrams to the War Department: 1. Charleston, S. C., Dec. 27th, 1864. General S. Cooper, Adjt.-Genl., Richmond, Vtely follows it, were in cipher. G. T. Beauregard. 2. Charleston, S. C., Dec. 27th, 1864. General S. Cooper, Adjt.-Genl., Richmond, Vs views as to what should be done after his departure: Charleston, S. C., Dec. 31st, 1864. Lieut.-General W. J. Hardee, Comdg. Dept. S
South Carolina (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
ence required by General Hood. he applies to be relieved of the command of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. request granted. his last letter to General Hardeeion of troops under your command for the defence of Charleston and the State of South Carolina generally—Savannah being in the possession of the enemy. Major-Genew so important for the defence of Charleston and other threatened points in South Carolina. General Beauregard, who was much disappointed at this want of forethought angements for the pending emergency, asked to be relieved of the command of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, in order that he might devote all his time and attenilable forces of Georgia, which are also required by you for the defence of South Carolina. The defence of the city is so intimately connected with that of the westesuccor from an army of relief, you must save your troops for the defence of South Carolina and Georgia. The fall of Charleston would, necessarily, be a terrible bl
Florida (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
eved of the command of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. request granted. his last letter to General Hardrace the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, it is announced, for the information of all concerows: Headquarters, Department S. C., Ga., and Fla., Savannah, Ga., Dec. 17th, 1864. Major-Genl. W. T. S.-General W. J. Hardee, Comdg. Dept. S. C., Ga., and Fla.: General,—If the pontoons now at Pocotaligo are n.-General W. J. Hardee, Comdg. Dept. S. C., Ga., and Fla.: General,—I am instructed by the Commanding Gener.-General J. W. Hardee, Comdg. Dept. S. C., Ga., and Fla.: 1st. The lines in Christ Church require the speeved of the command of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, in order that he might devote all his time and att.-General W. J. Hardee, Comdg. Dept. S. C., Ga., and Fla.: General,—I enclose herewith a copy of a telegramd of the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. My presence is absolutely required at this moment<
Shreveport (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
d be based on his compliance. The telegram was dated Richmond, December 4th, 1864. But his reply reached Headquarters after General Beauregard's departure from Montgomery. When the War Department was apprised of the fact the following telegram was forwarded to Lieutenant-General Taylor: Meridian, Dec. 14th, 1864. By Telegraph from Richmond, Dec. 7th, via Mobile, Dec. 13th. To Lieut.-Genl. Taylor: Transmit by most rapid means the following despatch to General E. Kirby Smith, Shreveport, La.: If practicable, cross troops. Aid General Hood, or divert forces from operating against him in Tennessee. If crossing be impossible, cannot you make demonstrations to withdraw troops of the enemy? We have intelligence that Steele, with 15,000 men, had reached Memphis, and was proceeding to aid Thomas, commanding the enemy in operations against Hood. The campaign in the Trans-Mississippi has ceased or been abandoned, while the enemy concentrates east of the Mississippi. Th
Edisto (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
alkehatchie to Barnwell Court-house, thence to the Savannah River. 2d. The Ashepoo and Salkehatchie to Barnwell Court-house, thence to Savannah River. 3d. Edisto to Branchville, thence across towards Barnwell Court-house. 4th. Edisto and Caw-caw Swamp, or Rantool Creek. 5th. Edisto and Ashley. Wheeler's cavalry Edisto and Caw-caw Swamp, or Rantool Creek. 5th. Edisto and Ashley. Wheeler's cavalry must protect your front towards Savannah River, and your right flank from Barnwell Court-house towards Augusta. At least, the larger portion of his cavalry must be south of that river to watch the movements and check the progress of any force moving towards Augusta or the interior of Georgia, until the rest of the cavalry and othEdisto and Ashley. Wheeler's cavalry must protect your front towards Savannah River, and your right flank from Barnwell Court-house towards Augusta. At least, the larger portion of his cavalry must be south of that river to watch the movements and check the progress of any force moving towards Augusta or the interior of Georgia, until the rest of the cavalry and other forces could be sent to give battle to the enemy. Please keep General Cobb and myself advised of your movements and those of the enemy, in order that we may give you in time any assistance in our power. Hoping that you may be successful in holding Charleston, and repelling any advance of the enemy, I remain, respectful
Hardeeville (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
out it will be necessary that you should send promptly the troops carried to Hardeeville by Brigadier-General Taliaferro to rejoin their respective brigades, and thealiaferro should be instructed to that effect. Through Captain Courtney, at Hardeeville, he also communicated with Commodore Hunter, and pointed out the necessity o Pocotaligo, S. C., Dec. 21st, 1864. General Hardee reports to-day from Hardeeville that evacuation of Savannah, as instructed by me, See, in Appendix, Colon to you to-day by staffofficer. G. T. Beauregard. Lieut.-General Hardee, Hardeeville, S. C. Sufficient transportation had not been prepared for the troops at Pocotaligo and Hardeeville, and for those whose movements were now so important for the defence of Charleston and other threatened points in South Carolina. General Beafurther orders there must be three full trains on road from Coosawhatchie to Hardeeville, and three or four near here, awaiting troops for Fourth District and Charle
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