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N. P. Banks (search for this): chapter 18
is a true fire-eater and an invincible believer in our manifest destiny, poor Banks will find him a disagreeable opponent to confront in the mountain passes or at At this time the enemy were strongly posted at Romney and Bath southwards, and Banks, with his whole army being north of the Potomac, it was evident that some greatackson was too much of a fox for him, however, and when it became apparent that Banks and Shields were preparing to send heavy forces across into Virginia, StonewallS.-Before this arrives, you will have learned that Jackson has had a fight with Banks and Shields, at a place called Kearnstown, in which affair I received a shot in patiently. As we drew near a place called Kearnstown, it was ascertained that Banks and his second in command, Shields, were in strong force in and around Winchestng upon us with all his force; and we obtained information from a prisoner that Banks, considering the Valley cleared of Jackson, had gone to Washington, leaving Shi
Miles (search for this): chapter 18
forehead, and force his old sorrel into a gallop. This old sorrel war-horse is well known throughout the army; with head down, it seldom attempts more than a trot, but stands fire well, and that may be the reason why the General prefers and always rides him. Many gentlemen, imagining that the hero would appear to better advantage on a blood animal, have presented several to him, but they are seldom used. When our army entered Maryland, in September, 1862, in order to get in the rear of General Miles at Harper's Ferry, and secure the fourteen thousand men under his command, Jackson's corps was stationed east of Frederick, and an influential citizen, in token of admiration, gave the Commander a very valuable horse, that he might appear to advantage. Jackson mounted in the public street, and was immediately thrown into the mud! The old sorrel was again brought forth, and the General ambled off, very good humoredly, never essaying to mount fine horses again. and has a fashion of holdi
Turner Ashby (search for this): chapter 18
in the Shenandoah Valley character of this General Ashby's cavalry force heavy marching bivouac in the snowo the Valley in the beginning of December, 1861, General Ashby, with his own regiment and other cavalry detachm did we accomplish the object for which we started. Ashby's cavalry arrived at the appointed time, and took upGarnett commanding the left, Jackson the centre, and Ashby, with his cavalry, the right. Heavy skirmishing was., when a full brigade of the enemy were observed by Ashby endeavoring to get in on our right and rear, while trrounded if this flank movement should be permitted, Ashby determined to put a bold face upon matters, and attat a swinging gallop, but had not proceeded far, when Ashby again advanced, sabre in hand, and his men were soon discomfited horsemen through to the rear. While Ashby's gallant little band was thus checking the enemy only pushed across the mountain towards Harrisonburgh; Ashby's cavalry and the enemy's being continually engaged
Fitz-Hugh Lee (search for this): chapter 18
was unaware of this, or he would have obeyed, and Winchester been ours; for when our forces retired, the enemy were amazed, and, instead of retreating themselves, followed us up very closely and spiritedly. General. Garnett is a Virginian; entered the old service as Second Lieutenant of infantry, July first, 184; was captain Sixth Infantry, May ninth, 1855; and resigned, to enter the Confederate service. He is reputed a very able officer, and has seen much service in Western Virginia, under Lee, and subsequently in every fight in the Valley under Jackson. We withdrew rapidly southward, but the enemy did not pursue until next morning, by which time we had got far on our journey. Having rested at Strasburgh, we rapidly pushed across the mountain towards Harrisonburgh; Ashby's cavalry and the enemy's being continually engaged to our rear in fierce skirmishing, in which the latter suffered considerably. After many hardships and fast travelling, we reached this place on the twenty-
Stonewall Jackson (search for this): chapter 18
ing, all Virginians are fine horsemen, General Jackson was never known to put his horse out of atry, and incommoded by large baggage-trains. Jackson evidently intends to supply himself at Federand lived upon the Federal stores found there, Jackson made daily demonstrations at the river, pickeimself imposed upon by the small force under Jackson, and, keenly feeling the loss of his stores afore this arrives, you will have learned that Jackson has had a fight with Banks and Shields, at a nding that the enemy was rapidly approaching, Jackson disposed his little force of twenty-two hundr road, Brigadier Garnett commanding the left, Jackson the centre, and Ashby, with his cavalry, the eat fury on the left and centre. Garnett and Jackson found themselves overpowered by numbers, but dred prisoners, and two pieces of artillery. Jackson evidently did not anticipate meeting with sucas the cause of our defeat on this occasion. Jackson commanded him to hold his position at any sac[20 more...]
Stonewall (search for this): chapter 18
t of fellows, .and are not patronized at all by parsons or doctors; the latter have a perfect sinecure amongst us. Stonewall may be a very fine old gentleman, and an honest, good-tempered, industrious man, but I should admire him much more in a Jackson, and, keenly feeling the loss of his stores and small garrison at Romney, was moving heaven and earth to catch Stonewall in some trap. Jackson was too much of a fox for him, however, and when it became apparent that Banks and Shields were preparing to send heavy forces across into Virginia, Stonewall collected his brave little corps from different points of the river, and had every thing in readiness for retiring down the Valley, whenever circumstances should demand it. You may ladies, who act towards us like mothers or sisters. When last I put pen to paper, I did not seriously imagine that old Stonewall intended moving in such fearful weather; but when it was known the General's servant had packed up, I knew we were all
Ashton (search for this): chapter 18
d this place on the twenty-sixth, the enemy's advance having halted at Harrisonburgh. Jackson is much censured for this fight, and although he acted according to orders, is cursed by every one. We lost no baggage, nor any persons of prominence, but the enemy had several officers killed. Shields himself was desperately wounded in the arm by a shell. There seems to be the fulfilment of his own apostrophe to heaven, in this man Shields. He was a very successful and dashing general of volunteers in Mexico, commanded the New-York Volunteers there, and at one time led on the Palmetto (South-Carolina) Regiment in a storming party, in which he was successful. Several years subsequently, at a banquet in Charleston, (South-Carolina,) he had greatly eulogized the South-Carolinians for their gallantry and heroism, and in token of admiration for Southern valor, wished that his right arm might be palsied or shattered, rather than draw a sabre against the sons of the sunny South. Ashton.
Richard Garnett (search for this): chapter 18
y-third scenes and incidents during the fight General Garnett accused as the cause of our defeat. Deart he could, on the right and left of the road, Brigadier Garnett commanding the left, Jackson the centre, and Awas raging with great fury on the left and centre. Garnett and Jackson found themselves overpowered by numberswhich they might securely retreat down the Valley. Garnett begged for ammunition, but the wagons had long beenn field, which the enemy were endeavoring to reach, Garnett determined to seize it as a natural breastwork and of the two, much cavalry, and powerful artillery. Garnett has been censured, and some say by Jackson, and wase field, as coolly as if on parade. Brigadier-General Richard Garnett, who commanded the left, has been accuonly fighting, in truth, to secure a safe retreat. Garnett, of course, was unaware of this, or he would have ollowed us up very closely and spiritedly. General. Garnett is a Virginian; entered the old service as Second L
Virginians (search for this): chapter 18
thirty-five years old, of medium height, strongly built, solemn and thoughtful, speaks but little, and always in a calm, decided tone; and from what he says there is no appeal, for he seems to know every hole and corner of this Valley as if he made it, or, at least, as if it had been designed for his own use. He knows all the distances, all the roads, even to cow-paths through the woods, and goat-tracks along the hills. He sits his horse very awkwardly, although, generally speaking, all Virginians are fine horsemen, General Jackson was never known to put his horse out of a trot, except when desirous of escaping the cheering of his men, on which occasions he would raise his cap, discovering a high, bald forehead, and force his old sorrel into a gallop. This old sorrel war-horse is well known throughout the army; with head down, it seldom attempts more than a trot, but stands fire well, and that may be the reason why the General prefers and always rides him. Many gentlemen, imagin
Shields (search for this): chapter 18
a large force about to cross into Maryland. Shields was then in command of the Upper Potomac, butand destroyed what he could not carry away of Shields's immense stores Did you ever hear of such a uick movements. As might have been expected, Shields was particularly annoyed to find himself impor, and when it became apparent that Banks and Shields were preparing to send heavy forces across inthemselves with all things needful; for among Shields's supplies at Romney, we captured hundreds ofd that Jackson has had a fight with Banks and Shields, at a place called Kearnstown, in which affairtained that Banks and his second in command, Shields, were in strong force in and around Wincheste heavy odds, and suffered considerable loss. Shields was unable to discover our line of battle or d of Jackson, had gone to Washington, leaving Shields in command. Finding that the enemy was rapid but the enemy had several officers killed. Shields himself was desperately wounded in the arm by[5 more...]
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