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Stephen D. Lee (search for this): chapter 2.13
n expedition and Sooy Smith's raid to West point. A Review by General S. D. Lee. In the October number of the Southern Historical Society Loring at Canton, and French at Morton — about nine thousand men. S. D. Lee, with four brigades of cavalry — Stark and Ross of Jackson's divito withdraw on the short notice. The two escort companies of Generals S. D. Lee and W. H. Jackson alone were mounted — numbering about ninetydate (14th February), General Polk issued an order placing Major-General S. D. Lee in command of all the cavalry west of Alabama, and that oferidian. General Smith then said, No! that will never do. General Stephen D. Lee is in front of us with his whole force, including infantry tween himself and General Smith. In the official report of General S. D. Lee, dated Tuscaloosa, Alabama, April 18th, 1864, is the followinm deal more leniently with Polk and the Confederate troops operating against Sherman. S. D. Lee. Columbus, Mississippi, December 20th,
Rufus B. Richardson (search for this): chapter 2.13
nd Ferguson's and Adams' brigades — covering the country from opposite Yazoo City to Natchez, numbering about three thousand five hundred (3,500) effectives. Forrest was south of Tallahatchie river in northwest Mississippi, picketing towards Memphis and the Memphis and Charleston rairoad; his command being principally at Panola, Abbeville, Oxford and Grenada — his aggregate force for duty being about thirty-five hundred (3,500) in the four brigades of Jeff. Forrest, Bell, McCullough and Richardson. The entire Confederate force in Mississippi not exceeding sixteen thousand (16,000). This was the condition of affairs in January, 1864. About January 23d the spies in Vicksburg reported that Sherman would soon leave Vicksburg for the interior with an army of at least four divisions of infantry. This information was at once reported to Lieutenant-General Polk, commanding the Department, who discredited such a movement — saying it was impossible, as such an expedition had no objectiv<
George W. Ross (search for this): chapter 2.13
French at Morton — about nine thousand men. S. D. Lee, with four brigades of cavalry — Stark and Ross of Jackson's division and Ferguson's and Adams' brigades — covering the country from opposite Yazm the vicinity of Natchez; Ferguson was placed between Canton and Big Black, covering Loring, and Ross near the Yazoo river above Mechanicsburg. The Big Black was picketed heavily towards the railroam the direction of Vicksburg towards Mechanicsburg, on road to Yazoo City. This force was met by Ross, and defeated and driven back in numerous skirmishes from January 28th to February 5th, when theyith his two brigades, moving on his flank at Brandon and Pelahatchie stations. At the same time, Ross was ordered to abandon the Yazoo country and join his command operating against Sherman. Jacksonemphis towards Meridian. Lee put his four cavalry brigades in motion on the morning of the 18th--Ross having joined him the day before in the vicinity of Marion station. Lee's command reached Line c<
Davidson (search for this): chapter 2.13
ston and his small force almost to Meridian. Raymond, Jackson and Brandon had already felt the Sherman torch, and monumental chimneys marked the localities of these towns. The country from Vicksburg to Brandon had already been laid waste and desolated, and beyond Brandon towards Meridian was a poor, piney-woods country, destitute of supplies for either army. Notwithstanding this condition of affairs (well known to Sherman), there remained at Natchez a large division of Federals under General Davidson; at Vicksburg, McPherson's Seventeenth army corps; at Memphis, Hurlbut's Sixteenth army corps, and about ten thousand cavalry under his command, including General W. S. Smith's in West Tennessee--amounting in all to about forty thousand effectives, guarding the Mississippi bank of the river, and not including the immense gunboat fleet on the river itself. Pemberton's and Gardner's Confederate States armies having been captured, there remained in observation of this large force in Missi
Gardner (search for this): chapter 2.13
dition of affairs (well known to Sherman), there remained at Natchez a large division of Federals under General Davidson; at Vicksburg, McPherson's Seventeenth army corps; at Memphis, Hurlbut's Sixteenth army corps, and about ten thousand cavalry under his command, including General W. S. Smith's in West Tennessee--amounting in all to about forty thousand effectives, guarding the Mississippi bank of the river, and not including the immense gunboat fleet on the river itself. Pemberton's and Gardner's Confederate States armies having been captured, there remained in observation of this large force in Mississippi two small divisions of Confederate States infantry, Loring at Canton, and French at Morton — about nine thousand men. S. D. Lee, with four brigades of cavalry — Stark and Ross of Jackson's division and Ferguson's and Adams' brigades — covering the country from opposite Yazoo City to Natchez, numbering about three thousand five hundred (3,500) effectives. Forrest was south of<
Leonidas Polk (search for this): chapter 2.13
ustained by the facts of the case. Lieutenant-General Polk was killed in battle. Forrest is deasion of Sherman's Meridian expedition to do General Polk justice. General Chalmers dwells almost enousand (26,000) infantry; and that possibly General Polk, commanding the Department, and directing bwithin the scope of his (Chalmers') vision--General Polk being cognizant of all the surroundings, anolk. General Lee here became convinced that General Polk was mistaken, and ordered Ferguson to returion station. On this date (14th February), General Polk issued an order placing Major-General S. D.y 20th. On the evening of February 17th, General Polk ordered Lee to leave only one regiment to od be near enough to receive assistance from General Polk, if he could furnish it. He could have concee's corps) was at the time in progress. General Polk's orders to Lee, operating against Sherman, were concerned, was completely outgeneraled by Polk and Forrest. There were other objects and re[13 more...]
Grant (search for this): chapter 2.13
t without firing a shot, while a man who could not well drill a company, with three thousand (3,000) cavalry, one-half raw troops, saved the State by defeating General Grant's Chief of Cavalry with seven thousand (7,000) picked troops. The expedition of Sherman from Vicksburg to Meridian, Mississippi, in February, 1864, with an en thousand picked men, has been regarded by competent military critics as one of the very singular and erratic moves of that Federal General, who, ranking next to Grant among Federal Generals, can point to no pitched battle of his own risk and conception in a four years war, to sustain his reputation. In July, 1863, the Confedeal to cross. It was essentially free from annoyance, even of field batteries and riflemen. This was fully comprehended by General Sherman, who previously, by General Grant's direction, had penetrated Mississippi beyond Brandon, pushing General Joe Johnston and his small force almost to Meridian. Raymond, Jackson and Brandon had
W. H. Bridges (search for this): chapter 2.13
creek is worthy of being recorded. The enemy, deployed, was moving forward. Adams' brigade, dismounted, was hotly contesting their advance through a swamp. While thus engaged, a Federal brigade of cavalry came charging down on their flank and on their led horses. The moment was critical, as Adams was almost too hotly engaged to withdraw on the short notice. The two escort companies of Generals S. D. Lee and W. H. Jackson alone were mounted — numbering about ninety men all told. Major W. H. Bridges, of Texas, was temporarily connected with the command — an officer for just such an emergency. He was ordered to lead the two companies, and check the advancing Federals. It was a choice command, fearlessly led, and did the work assigned it, but with the loss of the noble leader and many of his followers. The charge saved Adams' brigade, which was retired, mounted and moved over Baker's creek. Griffith's Arkansas regiment was thrown into the woods near the crossing, thus permittin
Grierson (search for this): chapter 2.13
. L. Woodward, United States army, who was Adjutant-General on General Grierson's staff in this expedition, the General being second in commanl Smith and the rest of the command, and it being nearly dark, General Grierson halted, and immediately prepared a crossing of the stream to bight, his mind at times bordering on delirium, and he sent for General Grierson, and told him he was very sick, and that he (Grierson) would hGrierson) would have to take command. He then asked General Grierson what he would do in the morning. The reply was that he would proceed towards Meridian. General Grierson what he would do in the morning. The reply was that he would proceed towards Meridian. General Smith then said, No! that will never do. General Stephen D. Lee is in front of us with his whole force, including infantry and artillrs, gave orders for a retrogade movement at dawn, and directed General Grierson to hold the rear with this brigade heretofore mentioned. Therhave retreated before the force which was then in front of us. General Grierson's recollection of the affair coincides with mine, and I have f
Baker (search for this): chapter 2.13
timated at twenty-six thousand (26,000) effectives. The skirmishing on this day was handsomely done, as the large force of the enemy was visible to almost every member of the Confederate States command. An incident near the old battlefield of Baker's creek is worthy of being recorded. The enemy, deployed, was moving forward. Adams' brigade, dismounted, was hotly contesting their advance through a swamp. While thus engaged, a Federal brigade of cavalry came charging down on their flank anand check the advancing Federals. It was a choice command, fearlessly led, and did the work assigned it, but with the loss of the noble leader and many of his followers. The charge saved Adams' brigade, which was retired, mounted and moved over Baker's creek. Griffith's Arkansas regiment was thrown into the woods near the crossing, thus permitting the two companies to sweep over the bridge when gradually pressed back by the superior numbers engaging them, and punishing the Federals for follo
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