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Hampton (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 35
of the 12th corps fell upon Gen. Williams. Five regiments of the first division of this corps were new troops. One brigade of the second division was sent to support Gen. Doubleday. The 124th Penn. Volunteers were pushed across the turnpike into the woods beyond J. Miller's house, with orders to hold the position as long as possible. The line of battle of this corps was formed, and it became engaged about seven A. M., the attack being opened by Knapp's （Penn.), Cothran's (N. Y.), and Hampton's (Pittsburgh) batteries. To meet this attack the enemy had pushed a strong column of troops into the open fields in front of the turnpike, while he occupied the woods on the west of the turnpike in strong force. The woods (as was found by subsequent observation) were traversed by outcropping ledges of rock. Several hundred yards to the right and rear was a hill which commanded the debouch of the woods, and in the fields between was a long line of stone fences, continued by breastworks o
Williamsport (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 35
2d U. S. Artillery, and Pettit's battery, 1st N. Y. Artillery. The division of Gen. Richardson, following close on the heels of the retreating foe, halted and deployed near Antietam river, on the right of the Sharpsburg road. Gen. Sykes, leading on the division of regulars on the old Sharpsburg road, came up and deployed to the left of Gen. Richardson, on the left of the road. Antietam creek, in this vicinity, is crossed by four stone bridges — the upper one on the Keedysville and Williamsport road; the second on the Keedysville and Sharpsburg turnpike, some two and a half miles below; the third about a mile below the second, on the Rohrersville and Sharpsburg road; and the fourth near the mouth of Antietam creek, on the road leading from Harper's Ferry to Sharpsburg, some three miles below the third. The stream /un>is sluggish, with few and difficult fords. After a rapid examination of the position I found that it was too late to attack that day, and at once directed the pla
Mansfield (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 35
t the enemy should take advantage of the first exhibition of weakness here to push upon us a vigorous assault for the purpose of piercing our centre and turning our rear, as well as to capture or destroy our supply-trains. Once having penetrated this line, the enemy's passage to our rear could have met with but feeble resistance, as there were no reserves to reinforce or close up the gap. Towards the middle of the afternoon, proceeding to the right, I found that Sumner's, Hooker's, and Mansfield's corps had met with serious losses. Several general officers had been carried from the field severely wounded, and the aspect of affairs was anything but promising. At the risk of greatly exposing our centre, I ordered two brigades from Porter's corps, the only available troops, to reinforce the right. Six battalions of Sykes's regulars had been thrown across the Antietam bridge on the main road, to attack and drive back the enemy's sharpshooters, who were annoying Pleasonton's horse-b
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 35
ntain, Antietam certainly would have been in its results a very different affair. It would have been one of the most, if not the most, complete and important battle of the war. I am, general, very truly yours, D. B. Sackett, Inspector-Gen., U. S. A. To Gen. Geo. B. Mcclellan. New York City, March 9, 1876. my dear general: I will state, in respect to a conversation had in my presence between Gen. Burnside and yourself that late in the evening of the day of the battle of Antietam I wBurnside and yourself, as I heard it, and Gen. Burnside's testimony before the committee, differ widely. I may be mistaken, but it has always appeared to me that the conversation to which I was a witness, and the statement made before the War Committee, must have referred to one and the same matter — the fighting condition of Gen. Burnside's command on the night after the battle of Antietam. I am, general, very truly yours, D. B. Sackett, Inspector-Gen. U. S. A. To Gen. Geo. B. McClella
Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 35
corps fell upon Gen. Williams. Five regiments of the first division of this corps were new troops. One brigade of the second division was sent to support Gen. Doubleday. The 124th Penn. Volunteers were pushed across the turnpike into the woods beyond J. Miller's house, with orders to hold the position as long as possible. The line of battle of this corps was formed, and it became engaged about seven A. M., the attack being opened by Knapp's （Penn.), Cothran's (N. Y.), and Hampton's (Pittsburgh) batteries. To meet this attack the enemy had pushed a strong column of troops into the open fields in front of the turnpike, while he occupied the woods on the west of the turnpike in strong force. The woods (as was found by subsequent observation) were traversed by outcropping ledges of rock. Several hundred yards to the right and rear was a hill which commanded the debouch of the woods, and in the fields between was a long line of stone fences, continued by breastworks of rails, whic
Antietam Creek (United States) (search for this): chapter 35
me to attack his left, but the day was far gone. He occupied a strong position on the heights, on the west side of Antietam creek, displaying a large force of infantry and cavalry, with numerous batteries of artillery, which opened on our columns regulars on the old Sharpsburg road, came up and deployed to the left of Gen. Richardson, on the left of the road. Antietam creek, in this vicinity, is crossed by four stone bridges — the upper one on the Keedysville and Williamsport road; the secw; the third about a mile below the second, on the Rohrersville and Sharpsburg road; and the fourth near the mouth of Antietam creek, on the road leading from Harper's Ferry to Sharpsburg, some three miles below the third. The stream /un>is sluggishivision of regulars and volunteers, and Gen. Morell's division of volunteers, occupied a position on the east side of Antietam creek, upon the main turnpike leading to Sharpsburg, and directly opposite the centre of the enemy's line. This corps fill
Sharpsburg (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 35
le, were to reinforce Franklin or to move on Sharpsburg, according to circumstances. Franklin movyed near Antietam river, on the right of the Sharpsburg road. Gen. Sykes, leading on the division ole below the second, on the Rohrersville and Sharpsburg road; and the fourth near the mouth of Antie, on the road leading from Harper's Ferry to Sharpsburg, some three miles below the third. The stren the ridge running to the south and rear of Sharpsburg, and, having carried their position, to pres of the troops even reached the outskirts of Sharpsburg. By this time it was nearly dark, and stronor Hancock had been in his place the town of Sharpsburg would have been ours, Hill would have been tunder way up the heights in the direction of Sharpsburg, and then to return and report to you. I nstructions for the move in the direction of Sharpsburg, but for some unaccountable reason things moly one-half the distance in the direction of Sharpsburg. Seeing this, and everything apparently g[6 more...]
James H. Wilson (search for this): chapter 35
division, on the right, Gen. Sturgis's division immediately in rear; on the left was Gen. Rodman's division, with Gen. Scammon's brigade, Cox's division, in support. Gen. Wilcox's division was held in reserve. The corps bivouacked in position on the night of the 16th. Early on the morning of the 17th I ordered Gen. Burnside to form his troops and hold them in readiness to assault the bridge in his front, and to await further orders. At eight o'clock an order was sent to him by Lieut. Wilson, topographical engineers, to carry the bridge, then to gain possession of the heights beyond, and to advance along their crest upon Sharpsburg and its rear. After some time had elapsed, not hearing from him, I despatched an aide to ascertain what had been done. The aide returned with the information that but little progress had been made. I then sent him back with an order to Gen. Burnside to assault the bridge at once and carry it at all hazards. The aide returned to me a second t
McMullan (search for this): chapter 35
on the left of Sturgis; Scammon's brigade crossing as support. Gen. Wilcox's division was ordered across to take position on Gen. Sturgis's right. These dispositions being completed about three o'clock, the command moved forward, except Sturgis's division left in reserve. Clark's and Darell's batteries accompanied Rodman's division, Cooke's battery with Wilcox's division, and a section of Simmons's battery with Col. Crook's brigade. A section of Simmons's battery, and Muhlenberg's and McMullan's batteries, were in position. The order for the advance was obeyed by the troops with alacrity. Gen. Wilcox's division, with Crook in support, moved up on both sides of the turnpike leading from the bridge to Sharpsburg; Gen. Rodman's division, supported by Scammon's brigade, on the left of Gen. Wilcox. The enemy retreated before the advance of the troops. The 9th N. Y., of Gen. Rodman's division, captured one of the enemy's batteries and held it for some time. As the command was driv
Burke (search for this): chapter 35
attery further to the right and our own. Capt. Graham's battery was bravely and skilfully served, but, unable to reach the enemy, who had rifled guns of greater range than our smooth-bores, retired by order of Gen. Richardson, to save it from useless sacrifice of men and horses. The brave general was himself mortally wounded while personally directing its fire. Gen. Hancock was placed in command of the division after the fall of Gen. Richardson. Gen. Meagher's brigade, now commanded by Col. Burke, of the 63d N. Y., having refilled their cartridge-boxes, was again ordered forward, and took position in the centre of the line. The division now occupied one line in close proximity to the enemy, who had taken up a position in the rear of Piper's house. Col. Dwight Morris, with the 14th Conn. and a detachment of the 108th N. Y., of Gen. French's division, was sent by Gen. French to the support of Gen. Richardson's division. This command was now placed in an interval in the line between
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