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Chester Station (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.11
left exposed and defenceless. To fill this gap and reoccupy the deserted works, as above described, Pickett's Division, in General R. H. Anderson's Corps, was hastened to the south side of James river, and advanced down the turnpike towards Chester station and Petersburg, with orders to push back the enemy when found, so as to occupy and hold the line in Butler's front, if possible, without bringing on an engagement. When Corse's Brigade, of Pickett's Division, had reached a point on the pike between Chester station and Bermuda Hundreds, and nearly opposite to the Howlett House, on James river, a halt was made, and an order given for a skirmish line to be thrown out on the east of the pike, and to advance almost at right angles with it towards the river. The Fifteenth Virginia Regiment, commanded by Colonel E. M. Morrison, was detailed for that service, but his regiment being a small one, at that time depleted from long and active service, Company F, of the Thirtieth Virginia In
Richmond (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.11
A desperate dash. [from the Richmond (Va.) dispatch, January 2, 1894.] Capture and Reoccupation of the Howlett House in 1864. The gallant achievement of Crs. On the 16th day of June, 1864, when Grant's flank movement across the James river threatened Petersburg, and it was found necessary to send forces to defend t short time the entire line of defence—reaching from Howlett's house, on the James river, to the Appomattox—was left exposed and defenceless. To fill this gap and rvision, in General R. H. Anderson's Corps, was hastened to the south side of James river, and advanced down the turnpike towards Chester station and Petersburg, withr station and Bermuda Hundreds, and nearly opposite to the Howlett House, on James river, a halt was made, and an order given for a skirmish line to be thrown out onof Petersburg along the pike and railroad. The space between the pike and James river over which Morrison's men had to advance was broken surface, and heavily woo
John (search for this): chapter 1.11
and heavy siege-guns were erected for the defence of Richmond. It was one of the strongest positions on the river to guard against naval approaches, and it was afterwards constructed into a fort (Howlett House battery), with heavy guns to keep the enemy's iron-clads at bay. I cannot recall all of the officers of the Fifteenth Regiment that took part in this adventure, but I do remember Major Hammett Clarke, Captains Allen M. Lyon, M. W. Hazlewood, J. M. Gunn, G. H. Charters, J. C. Govers, John Vannerson; Lieutenants A. L. Phillips, J. K. Fussell, A. L. Lumsden, E. M. Dunnavant, W. L. Smith, Peter Bowles, B. B. Bumpass, P. H. Hall, John Dansie,— Parsley, and others, all of whom were from Richmond and its vicinity. Secured the Key. The next day the Confederate troops extended the line to the Appomattox river, but not without sharp fighting and some severe losses of men and officers. The lodgment at Howlett's, however, as heretofore described, had secured the key to the situat
E. M. Morrison (search for this): chapter 1.11
in 1864. The gallant achievement of Colonel Morrison R. H., in the dispatch of Jan. 14, 1894,(sharpshooters), was ordered to report to Colonel Morrison, who, though not actually present when thompt and cautious. The orders given to Colonel Morrison and Captain Hudgin were to move cautiousle between the pike and James river over which Morrison's men had to advance was broken surface, and their position was definitely ascertained Colonel Morrison was to report back to General Corse in then this was accomplished and a halt made, Colonel Morrison passed to the left of the line and intervstrong and close to breastworks. While Colonel Morrison and Captain Hudgin were in conference as the circumstances it was thought best by Colonel Morrison and Captain Hudgin to go forward and mak, followed by the rattling roll of musketry. Morrison, Hudgin, and the brave officers of the Fifteefications at Bermuda Hundreds. By twilight Morrison and Hudgin walked the heavy earthworks in app[6 more...]
W. Gordon McCabe (search for this): chapter 1.11
-boats, so that it would have been well nigh impregnable if properly defended by brave and adequate forces. Butler could have placed these there in a few hours. McCabe's history and the orders issued by General Lee at the time will throw interesting light on this important transaction. Beauregard's responsibility. McCabe'sMcCabe's History of Lee and His Campaigns, page 508, says General Lee had ordered General Beauregard not to evacuate his line until Anderson's Corps, then moving from Richmond, should relieve him, but as the demand for troops at Petersburg was so urgent, and there was no prospect that Anderson would get up in time, General Beauregard assuhed Beauregard's line. These achievements drew out two complimentary orders from General Lee, of the 17th of June, 1864, that go very far to explain this transaction, and these orders reflect imperishable honor on the dash and gallantry of Pickett's Division. (See McCabe's History, pages 508 and 509. A Howlett-House survivor.
P. H. Hall (search for this): chapter 1.11
l approaches, and it was afterwards constructed into a fort (Howlett House battery), with heavy guns to keep the enemy's iron-clads at bay. I cannot recall all of the officers of the Fifteenth Regiment that took part in this adventure, but I do remember Major Hammett Clarke, Captains Allen M. Lyon, M. W. Hazlewood, J. M. Gunn, G. H. Charters, J. C. Govers, John Vannerson; Lieutenants A. L. Phillips, J. K. Fussell, A. L. Lumsden, E. M. Dunnavant, W. L. Smith, Peter Bowles, B. B. Bumpass, P. H. Hall, John Dansie,— Parsley, and others, all of whom were from Richmond and its vicinity. Secured the Key. The next day the Confederate troops extended the line to the Appomattox river, but not without sharp fighting and some severe losses of men and officers. The lodgment at Howlett's, however, as heretofore described, had secured the key to the situation, and this enabled the Confederates to force back Butler into his entrenchment all along the line, where he was kept closely shut up
M. W. Hazlewood (search for this): chapter 1.11
e were elaborate earthworks for infantry, artillery, and heavy siege-guns were erected for the defence of Richmond. It was one of the strongest positions on the river to guard against naval approaches, and it was afterwards constructed into a fort (Howlett House battery), with heavy guns to keep the enemy's iron-clads at bay. I cannot recall all of the officers of the Fifteenth Regiment that took part in this adventure, but I do remember Major Hammett Clarke, Captains Allen M. Lyon, M. W. Hazlewood, J. M. Gunn, G. H. Charters, J. C. Govers, John Vannerson; Lieutenants A. L. Phillips, J. K. Fussell, A. L. Lumsden, E. M. Dunnavant, W. L. Smith, Peter Bowles, B. B. Bumpass, P. H. Hall, John Dansie,— Parsley, and others, all of whom were from Richmond and its vicinity. Secured the Key. The next day the Confederate troops extended the line to the Appomattox river, but not without sharp fighting and some severe losses of men and officers. The lodgment at Howlett's, however, as h
Hammett Clarke (search for this): chapter 1.11
ished the Confederate line at Howlett's House were elaborate earthworks for infantry, artillery, and heavy siege-guns were erected for the defence of Richmond. It was one of the strongest positions on the river to guard against naval approaches, and it was afterwards constructed into a fort (Howlett House battery), with heavy guns to keep the enemy's iron-clads at bay. I cannot recall all of the officers of the Fifteenth Regiment that took part in this adventure, but I do remember Major Hammett Clarke, Captains Allen M. Lyon, M. W. Hazlewood, J. M. Gunn, G. H. Charters, J. C. Govers, John Vannerson; Lieutenants A. L. Phillips, J. K. Fussell, A. L. Lumsden, E. M. Dunnavant, W. L. Smith, Peter Bowles, B. B. Bumpass, P. H. Hall, John Dansie,— Parsley, and others, all of whom were from Richmond and its vicinity. Secured the Key. The next day the Confederate troops extended the line to the Appomattox river, but not without sharp fighting and some severe losses of men and officers
J. M. Hudgin (search for this): chapter 1.11
ke command until the following morning.—Ed. and Captain Hudgin and their commands without any orders. On thirtieth Virginia Infantry, commanded by Captain J. M. Hudgin (sharpshooters), was ordered to report to Coloneus. The orders given to Colonel Morrison and Captain Hudgin were to move cautiously but promptly in the dirommand was ordered to advance, and after he and Captain Hudgin had carefully instructed the officers and men w passed to the left of the line and interviewed Captain Hudgin, whose line rested on the river, to know if hise to breastworks. While Colonel Morrison and Captain Hudgin were in conference as to what should be done, mes it was thought best by Colonel Morrison and Captain Hudgin to go forward and make a bold and aggressive mollowed by the rattling roll of musketry. Morrison, Hudgin, and the brave officers of the Fifteenth regiment lns at Bermuda Hundreds. By twilight Morrison and Hudgin walked the heavy earthworks in apparent serenity, b
M. D. Corse (search for this): chapter 1.11
nt, if possible, without bringing on an engagement. When Corse's Brigade, of Pickett's Division, had reached a point on thnd when the enemy were found to halt and report back to General Corse without engaging them, if it could be avoided. This tely ascertained Colonel Morrison was to report back to General Corse in the rear. Under these directions Colonel Morrison from surprise. It was then near sunset. The main line of Corse's brigade was nearly if not quite a mile away in the rear. Before communication could be had with General Corse it would be dark, and the Federal forces could in all probability discond scattered for any to sleep. Word was sent back to General Corse that his disobedient boys were in the Howlett-House entdful of bold, dashing fellows of rebel proclivities. General Corse didn't reprimand the boys at all for flagrant violationor braver officers in the Army of Northern Virginia than M. D. Corse, of Alexandria, and his soldiors admired and loved him w
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