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D. R. Hill (search for this): chapter 34
by Friday morning; Keys's ford on his left, and the road between the end of the mountain and the Potomac on his right. He will, as far as practicable, co-operate with Gen. McLaws and Gen. Jackson in intercepting the retreat of the enemy. Gen. D. R. Hill's division will form the rear-guard of the army, pursuing the road taken by the main body. The reserve artillery, ordnance and supply-trains, etc., will precede Gen. Hill. Gen. Stuart will detach a squadron of cavalry to accompany the coGen. Hill. Gen. Stuart will detach a squadron of cavalry to accompany the commands of Gens. Longstreet, Jackson, and McLaws, and, with the main body of the cavalry, will cover the route of the army and bring up all stragglers that may have been left behind. The commands of Gens. Jackson, McLaws, and Walker, after accomplishing the objects for which they have been detached, will join the main body of the army at Boonsborough or Hagerstown. Each regiment on the march will habitually carry its axes in the regimental ordnance-wagons, for use of the men at their encam
Hoffmann (search for this): chapter 34
dvancing, and in his rear a cornfield full of rocky ledges, which afforded good cover to fall back to if dislodged. Phelps's brigade gallantly advanced, under a hot fire, to close quarters, and, after ten or fifteen minutes of heavy firing on both sides (in which Gen. Hatch was wounded while urging on his men), the fence was carried by a charge, and our line advanced a few yards beyond it, somewhat sheltered by the slope of the hill. Doubleday's brigade, now under the command of Lieut.-Col. Hoffmann (Col. Wainwright having been wounded), relieved Phelps, and continued firing for an hour and a half; the enemy, behind ledges of rocks some thirty or forty paces in our front, making a stubborn resistance and attempting to charge on the least cessation of our fire. About dusk Col. Christian's brigade of Ricketts's division came up and relieved Doubleday's brigade, which fell back into line behind Phelps's. Christian's brigade continued the action for thirty or forty minutes, when the
J. Hooker (search for this): chapter 34
own, except Rodman's division at Frederick. Hooker's corps on the Monocacy, two miles from Frederth were as follows: May 13th, 11.30 P. M. Hooker to march at daylight to Middletown. May 13th,30 P. M. Sykes to move at six A. M., after Hooker, on the Middletown and Hagerstown road. May 1ed that on the right afterwards taken up by Gen. Hooker. Gen. Wilcox was in the act of moving to ocwhole force as soon as he was informed that Gen. Hooker (who had just been directed to attack on the left of the main column, the right, under Gen. Hooker, was actively engaged. His corps left the Col., Asst. Adj.-Gen., and Aide-de-Camp. Maj.-Gen. Hooker. Meade's division left Catoctin creeky on the slope, but soon ceased by order of Gen. Hooker, and the position of our lines prevented anng to outflank him on his right, applied to Gen. Hooker for reinforcements. Gen. Duryea's brigade, to the rear of the pass. I sent the order to Hooker to move at once. （Burnside had nothing to do [3 more...]
Stonewall Jackson (search for this): chapter 34
nia, Sept. 9, 1862. Special Orders, No. 191. The army will resume its march to-morrow, taking the Hagerstown road. Gen. Jackson's command will form the advance, and after passing Middletown, with such portion as he may select, will take the routethe end of the mountain and the Potomac on his right. He will, as far as practicable, co-operate with Gen. McLaws and Gen. Jackson in intercepting the retreat of the enemy. Gen. D. R. Hill's division will form the rear-guard of the army, pursuing will precede Gen. Hill. Gen. Stuart will detach a squadron of cavalry to accompany the commands of Gens. Longstreet, Jackson, and McLaws, and, with the main body of the cavalry, will cover the route of the army and bring up all stragglers that may have been left behind. The commands of Gens. Jackson, McLaws, and Walker, after accomplishing the objects for which they have been detached, will join the main body of the army at Boonsborough or Hagerstown. Each regiment on the march will
R. E. Lee (search for this): chapter 34
y to force the passes through the Catoctin and South Mountain ridges, and gain possession of Boonsborough and Rohrersville, before any relief could be extended to Col. Miles at Harper's Ferry. On the 13th an order fell into my hands issued by Gen. Lee, which fully disclosed his plans, and I immediately gave orders for a rapid and vigorous forward movement. The following is a copy of the order referred to: headquarters, Army of Northern Virginia, Sept. 9, 1862. Special Orders, No. 19will join the main body of the army at Boonsborough or Hagerstown. Each regiment on the march will habitually carry its axes in the regimental ordnance-wagons, for use of the men at their encampments, to procure mood, etc. By command of Gen. R. E. Lee. R. H. Chilton, Assist. Adj.-Gen, Maj.-Gen. D. H. Hill, Commanding Division. On the morning of the 13th Gen. Pleasonton was ordered to send Reynolds's brigade and a section of artillery in the direction of Gettysburg, and Rush's regiment
Abraham Lincoln (search for this): chapter 34
t was in action! He spent the night in the same house that I did. In the course of the evening, when I had prepared the telegram to the President announcing the result of the day, I showed it to Burnside before sending it off, and asked if it was satisfactory to him; he replied that it was altogether so. Long afterwards it seems that he came to the conclusion that I did not give him sufficient credit; but he never said a word to me on the subject. On the next day I had the honor to receive the following very kind despatch from the President: War Department, Washington, Sept. 15, 1862, 2.45 P. M. Your despatch of to-day received. God bless you and all with you! Destroy the rebel army, if possible. A. Lincoln. To Maj.-Gen. McClellan. The following despatch was also received on the 16th: West Point, Sept. 16th, 1862. (received, Frederick, Sept. 16th, 1862, 10.40 A. M.） To Maj.-Gen. McClellan: Bravo, my dear general! Twice more and it's done. Winfield Scot
J. Longstreet (search for this): chapter 34
on of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, capture such of the enemy as may be at Martinsburg, and intercept such as may attempt to escape from Harper's Ferry. Gen. Longstreet's command will pursue the same road as far as Boonsborough, where it will halt with the reserve, supply. and baggage trains of the army. Gen. McLaws, with his own division and that of Gen. R. H. Anderson, will follow Gen. Longstreet; on reaching Middletown he will take the route to Harper's Ferry, and by Friday morning possess himself of the Maryland Heights and endeavor to capture the enemy at Harper's Ferry and vicinity. Gen. Walker, with his division, after accomplishing the ohe reserve artillery, ordnance and supply-trains, etc., will precede Gen. Hill. Gen. Stuart will detach a squadron of cavalry to accompany the commands of Gens. Longstreet, Jackson, and McLaws, and, with the main body of the cavalry, will cover the route of the army and bring up all stragglers that may have been left behind.
Magilton (search for this): chapter 34
force. Meade was then directed to advance his division to the right of the road, so as to outflank them, if possible, and then to move forward and attack, while Hatch was directed to take with his division the crest on the left of the old Hagerstown road, Ricketts's division being held in reserve. Seymour's brigade was sent up to the top of the slope, on the right of the ravine through which the road runs, and then moved along the summit parallel to the road, while Col. Gallagher's and Col. Magilton's brigades moved in the same direction along the slope and in the ravine. The ground was of the most difficult character for the movement of troops, the hillside being very steep and rocky, and obstructed by stone walls and timber. The enemy was very soon encountered, and in a short time the action became general along the whole front of the division. The line advanced steadily up the mountain-side, where the enemy was posted behind trees and rocks, from which he was gradually dislo
Randolph B. Marcy (search for this): chapter 34
d reached the front at Middletown about noon, or a little before noon, and while there received the messenger from Harper's Ferry by whom I sent the despatch to Gen. Miles before mentioned. Immediately afterwards I rode forward to a point from which I could see the Gap and the adjacent ground. About the time I started Reno sent back a message desiring that a division might be sent to the rear of the pass. I sent the order to Hooker to move at once. （Burnside had nothing to do with this.) Marcy went with him and remained there most of the day. I rather think that he really deserved most of the credit for directing the movement, but, with his usual modesty, he would say little or nothing about it. I pushed up Sturgis to support Cox, and hurried up Sumner to be ready as a reserve. Burnside never came as near the battle as my position. Yet it was his command that was in action! He spent the night in the same house that I did. In the course of the evening, when I had prepared the
G. B. McClellan (search for this): chapter 34
despatch advance the battle of South Mountain Gen. Scott hails McClellan. In riding into Frederick I passed through Sumner's corps, whiBoston, May 19, 1884, Gen. F. A. Walker called the attention of Gen. McClellan to a statement made by the Comte de Paris in his History of theh I find among the papers relating to South Mountain, indicates Gen. McClellan's intention to embody its substance in his narrative when he shon of yours may move up on the right (north) of the main road. Gen. McClellan desires you to comply with this request, holding your whole corlf. Sumner's and Banks's corps have commenced arriving. Let Gen. McClellan be informed as soon as you commence your movement. George D. Rh you! Destroy the rebel army, if possible. A. Lincoln. To Maj.-Gen. McClellan. The following despatch was also received on the 16th: 862. (received, Frederick, Sept. 16th, 1862, 10.40 A. M.） To Maj.-Gen. McClellan: Bravo, my dear general! Twice more and it's done. Winfi
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