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Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 3, Chapter 27: (search)
e personal exertions of Hancock and Egan, their skill, decision, and gallantry, but every effort of the commanders was more than seconded by their soldiers. Meanwhile, Gregg, on the left, though vigorously attacked by Hampton's cavalry, had also been able to hold his own. Meade was at Armstrong's mill when he heard of this engagement, and he at once directed Warren to send a division to support the Second corps. Crawford, it was thought, would not be able to reach the field in time, and Ayres, who was at Armstrong's mill, began his march at once; but night came on before he could cross the run. He therefore advanced no further. The assault on Hancock, however, had been so completely broken that the rebels were unable to re-form. If Crawford could have attacked them at this crisis, the destruction of the whole assaulting force must have been inevitable. As it was, several hundred rebels strayed within his lines and were captured. One party of six had even seized a national of
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 3, Chapter 32: (search)
men in the woods were unavailing; so that both Ayres and Crawford were forced back in confusion upomitted his corps to be fought in detail. When Ayres was pushed forward, he should have sent other rear. He followed this up by an order to Ord: Ayres's division has been driven from near W. Dabneyine to the left as far as possible, using both Ayres and Crawford, if the enemy turns my left, whatn the morning. Then Griffin, with portions of Ayres and Crawford's commands, not only regained theort to General Sheridan.—Griffin's Report. and Ayres only reported to Sheridan at daylight. As we bridge on the Boydton road was complete, and Ayres advanced; but the other two divisions remainediven, the Fifth corps marched briskly forward, Ayres on the left, Crawford on the right, and Griffie double-quick step, coming in on the right of Ayres and capturing fifteen hundred prisoners. Crawffantry; but when Griffin came up on the right, Ayres again advanced, for the cavalry had now gained[37 more...]
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 3, Index (search)
, General C. C., in command of department of Washington, II., 31; required by Grant to send forces to protect Sheridan's rear, III., 83. Augusta, position of, III., 45; communication cut between Macon and, 288; Bragg's arrival at, 291. Averill, General W. W., in West Virginia, II., 195; joins Hunter at Staunton, 418; at Hanging Rock, 422; pursuit of McCausland, 493; in army of the Shenandoah, 504; at battle of Fisher's hill, III., 32. Averysboro, battle of, III., 428, 429. Ayres, General R. B., at Weldon road, II. 515; at Hatcher's run, III. 124; at White Oak road, 461; at battle of Five Forks, 480-492. Bailey, Lieutenant-Colonel J., saves Mississippi squadron, II., 78; promoted to brigadier-general 79. Banks, General N. P., expedition against Port Hudson, i., 160; applies to Grant for reinforcements, 356; receives surrender of Port Hudson, 392; in command of department of the Gulf, II., 31; his part in general plan of campaign, 1864, 36, 39, 50, 51; Red river campaig