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J. E. B. Stuart (search for this): chapter 2.25
into what is called the Brock Road, turned the head of his column northward, and rapidly advanced around General Hooker's right flank. A cavalry force under General Stuart had moved in front and on the flanks of the column, driving off scouting parties and other too inquisitive wayfarers; and on reaching the junction of the Orathe turnpike, looking more weird and sombre in the half light, came the melancholy notes of the whippoorwill. I think there must have been ten thousand, said General Stuart afterwards. Such was the scene amid which the events now about to be narrated took place. Jackson had advanced with some members of his staff, considerabdistant. Here he lay throughout the next day, Sunday, listening to the thunder of the artillery and the long roll of the musketry from Chancellorsville, where Stuart, who had succeeded him in command, was pressing General Hooker back toward the Rappahannock. His soul must have thrilled at that sound, long so familiar, but he
Forbes (search for this): chapter 2.25
ying men. Jackson's whole party, except Captain Wilbourn and a member of the signal corps, had been killed, wounded, or dispersed. The man riding just behind Jackson had had his horse killed; a courier near was wounded and his horse ran into the Federal lines; Lieutenant Morrison, aide-de-camp, threw himself from the saddle, and his horse fell dead a moment afterwards; Captain Howard was wounded and carried by his horse into the Federal camps; Captain Leigh had his horse shot under him; Captain Forbes was killed; and Captain Boswell, Jackson's chief engineer, was shot through the heart, and his dead body carried by his frightened horse into the lines of the enemy near at hand. Ii. Such was the fatal result of this causeless fire. It had ceased as suddenly as it began, and the position in the road which Jackson now occupied was the same from which he had been driven. Captain Wilbourn, who with Mr. Wynn, of the signal corps, was all that was left of the party, notices a singular
Leigh (search for this): chapter 2.25
rd was wounded and carried by his horse into the Federal camps; Captain Leigh had his horse shot under him; Captain Forbes was killed; and Ca the Federal batteries in front opened with great violence, and Captain Leigh, who had just arrived with a litter, had his horse killed undere ground, near Jackson, and the latter leaning his right arm on Captain Leigh's shoulder, slowly dragged himself along toward the Confederate lines, the blood from his wounded arm flowing profusely over Captain Leigh's uniform. Hill's lines were now in motion to meet the comingckson had been able to drag himself more than twenty steps; but Captain Leigh had the litter at hand, and his strength being completely exhaukewise, hastily flying from the dangerous locality, and but for Captain Leigh, who caught the handle of the litter, it would have fallen to t shelter. Under these circumstances the litter was lowered by Captain Leigh and Lieutenant Smith into the road, and those officers lay down
Colston (search for this): chapter 2.25
ght. Every preparation was made that night, and on the morning of May second, Jackson set out with Hill's, Rodes's, and Colston's divisions, in all about twenty-two thousand men, to accomplish his undertaking. Chancellorsville was a single bricmed his line of battle for an attack. Rodes's division moved in front, supported at an interval of two hundred yards by Colston's, and behind these A. P. Hill's division marched in column like the artillery, on account of the almost impenetrable ch Howard, and, completely surprised, they retreated in confusion upon the heavy works around Chancellorsville. Rodes and Colston followed them, took possession of the breastworks across the road, and a little after eight o'clock the Confederate trood an obvious determination to strain every nerve, and incur every hazard to accomplish so decisive a success. Rodes and Colston were directed to retire a short disstance, and re-form their lines, now greatly mingled, and Hill was ordered to move to
Hunter McGuire (search for this): chapter 2.25
the road and laid under a small tree, where Captain Wilbourn supported his head while his companion went for a surgeon and ambulance to carry him to the rear, receiving strict instructions, however, not to mention the occurrence to any one but Dr. McGuire, or other surgeon. Captain Wilbourn then made an examination of the General's wounds. Removing his fieldglasses and haversack, which latter contained some paper and envelopes for dispatches, and two religious tracts, he put these on his own bing of his wounds with soldierly patience. It was obviously necessary to amputate the arm, and one of his surgeons asked, If we find amputation necessary, General, shall it be done at once? to which he replied with alacrity, Yes, certainly, Dr. McGuire, do for me whatever you think right. The arm was then taken off, and he slept soundly after the operation, and on waking, began to converse about the battle. If I had not been wounded, he said, or had had one hour more of daylight, I would h
Fitz Lee (search for this): chapter 2.25
eral Hooker, its commander, had crossed, and firmly established himself at Chancellorsville. General Lee's forces were opposite Fredericksburg chiefly, a small body of infantry only watching the upppelled to fall back before General Hooker's army of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, and Lee hastened by forced marches from Fredericksburg toward Chancellorsville, with a force of about thits having been converted into abattis, and every avenue of approach defended with artillery. General Lee therefore directed the assault to cease, and consulted with his corps commanders as to furthethe junction of the Orange and Germanna roads a heavy Federal picket was forced to retire. General Fitz Lee then informed Jackson that from a hill near at hand he could obtain a view of the Federal wve my men from a position. It was about this time that we received the following letter from General Lee: I have just received your note informing me that you were wounded. I cannot express my regr
A. P. Hill (search for this): chapter 2.25
the morning of May second, Jackson set out with Hill's, Rodes's, and Colston's divisions, in all abohundred yards by Colston's, and behind these A. P. Hill's division marched in column like the artilld re-form their lines, now greatly mingled, and Hill was ordered to move to the front and take theirm. While this duty was being performed, General Hill rode up with his staff, and dismounting besainful, and added that his arm was broken. General Hill pulled off his gauntlets, which were full oition which he occupied. Captain Adams, of General Hill's staff, had ridden ten or fifteen yards ahare they were in the Confederate lines. General Hill had drawn his pistol and mounted his horse;ing profusely over Captain Leigh's uniform. Hill's lines were now in motion to meet the coming a over which they would move. By this fire Generals Hill and Pender, with several of their staff, wame delirious, and was heard to mutter Order A. P. Hill to prepare for action!-Pass the infantry to [1 more...]
Adams (search for this): chapter 2.25
untlets, which were full of blood, and his sabre and belt were also removed. He then seemed easier, and having swallowed a mouthful of whiskey, which was held to his lips, appeared much refreshed. It seemed impossible to move him without making his wounds bleed afresh, but it was absolutely necessary to do so, as the enemy were not more than a hundred and fifty yards distant, and might advance at any moment-and all at once a proof was given of the dangerous position which he occupied. Captain Adams, of General Hill's staff, had ridden ten or fifteen yards ahead of the group, and was now heard calling out, Halt! surrender! fire on them if they don't surrender! At the next moment he came up with two Federal skirmishers who had at once surrendered, with an air of astonishment, declaring that they were not aware they were in the Confederate lines. General Hill had drawn his pistol and mounted his horse; and he now returned to take command of his line and advance, promising Jackso
Old Joe Hooker (search for this): chapter 2.25
rth bank of the Rappahannock, and on the first of May, General Hooker, its commander, had crossed, and firmly established hi fords. This latter was compelled to fall back before General Hooker's army of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, ance force under Jackson, on the same evening, attacked General Hooker's intrenchments facing toward Fredericksburg. They wefront, and a determined attack upon the right flank of General Hooker, west of Chancellorsville. The ground on his left andtoward the south, and it was afterward discovered that General Hooker supposed him to be in full retreat upon Richmond. Suchd of his column northward, and rapidly advanced around General Hooker's right flank. A cavalry force under General Stuart hion, extending his left, and placing that wing between General Hooker and the Rappahannock. Then, unless the Federal commanStuart, who had succeeded him in command, was pressing General Hooker back toward the Rappahannock. His soul must have thri
Morrison (search for this): chapter 2.25
ole party, except Captain Wilbourn and a member of the signal corps, had been killed, wounded, or dispersed. The man riding just behind Jackson had had his horse killed; a courier near was wounded and his horse ran into the Federal lines; Lieutenant Morrison, aide-de-camp, threw himself from the saddle, and his horse fell dead a moment afterwards; Captain Howard was wounded and carried by his horse into the Federal camps; Captain Leigh had his horse shot under him; Captain Forbes was killed; a had drawn his pistol and mounted his horse; and he now returned to take command of his line and advance, promising Jackson to keep his accident from the knowledge of the troops, for which the general thanked him. He had scarcely gone when Lieutenant Morrison, who had come up, reported the Federal line advancing rapidly, and then within about a hundred yards of the spot, and exclaimed: Let us take the General up in our arms and carry him off. But Jackson said faintly, No, if you can help me up
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