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13th (search for this): chapter 84
Walker, from the former of whom he was separated by the Potomac, and from the latter by the Shenandoah. General Walker took possession of Loudon Heights on the thirteenth, and the next day was in readiness to open upon Harper's Ferry. General McLaws encountered more opposition. He entered Pleasant Valley on the eleventh. On the's Ferry. To prevent this, General D. H. Hill was directed to guard the Boonesboro Gap, and Longstreet ordered to march from Hagerstown to his support. On the thirteenth, General Hill sent back the brigades of Garland and Colquitt to hold the pass; but subsequently ascertaining that the enemy was near, in heavy force, he orderedral Stuart, with two brigades of cavalry and his horse artillery, occupied the plain on Jackson's right, extending to Massaponax creek. On the morning of the thirteenth, the plain on which the Federal army lay was still enveloped in fog, making it impossible to discern its operations. At an early hour the batteries on the heig
December (search for this): chapter 84
cavalry,Robertson'sStuart's,1 1Crampton Gap, September 14. 1st, 2d, and 5th cavalry,Fitz Lee's,Stuart's, 88In a raid in December. 4th Virginia cavalry,Fitz Lee's,Stuart's,123Fredericksburgh, December. 15th and 9th Virginia cavalry,W. H. F. Lee,StuDecember. 15th and 9th Virginia cavalry,W. H. F. Lee,Stuart's, 99Fredericksburgh, December. Harvey's artillery,W. H. F. Lee,Stuart's, 66Fredericksburgh, December.  Hampton's,Stuart's,73239In various engagements.    52219271  List of Casualties at Manassas Plains, in August, 1862. regiment.brigadDecember. Harvey's artillery,W. H. F. Lee,Stuart's, 66Fredericksburgh, December.  Hampton's,Stuart's,73239In various engagements.    52219271  List of Casualties at Manassas Plains, in August, 1862. regiment.brigade.division.killed.wounded.total. 1st Virginia,Kemper's,Pickett's,42226 7th Virginia,Kemper's,Pickett's,65359 17th Virginia,Kemper's,Pickett's,33538 24th Virginia,Kemper's,Pickett's,116778 11th Virginia,Kemper's,Pickett's,95463 28th Virginia,PicDecember.  Hampton's,Stuart's,73239In various engagements.    52219271  List of Casualties at Manassas Plains, in August, 1862. regiment.brigade.division.killed.wounded.total. 1st Virginia,Kemper's,Pickett's,42226 7th Virginia,Kemper's,Pickett's,65359 17th Virginia,Kemper's,Pickett's,33538 24th Virginia,Kemper's,Pickett's,116778 11th Virginia,Kemper's,Pickett's,95463 28th Virginia,Pickett's, (old,)Pickett's,125264 8th Virginia,Pickett's, (old,)Pickett's, 2222 18th Virginia,Pickett's, (old,)Pickett's,33336 56th Virginia,Pickett's, (old,)Pickett's, 1212 6th South-Carolina,Jenkin's,Pickett's,13102115 Palmetto Sha
12th (search for this): chapter 84
. On his approach the Federal troops evacuated Martinsburgh, retiring to Harper's Ferry on the night of the eleventh, and Jackson entered the former place on the twelfth, capturing some prisoners and abandoned stores. In the forenoon of the following day his leading division, under General A. P. Hill, came in sight of the enemy, h, and the next day was in readiness to open upon Harper's Ferry. General McLaws encountered more opposition. He entered Pleasant Valley on the eleventh. On the twelfth he directed General Kershaw, with his own and Barksdale's brigade, to ascend the ridge whose southern extremity is known as Maryland Heights and attack the enemy,shaw had to operate, and the want of roads, he was compelled to use infantry alone. Driving in the advance parties of the enemy on the summit of the ridge on the twelfth, he assailed the works the next day. After a spirited contest they were carried, the troops engaged in their defence spiking their heavy guns and retreating to Ha
November (search for this): chapter 84
he Blue Ridge, and, about the third of November, took position at Culpeper Court-House, while Jackson advanced one of his divisions to the east side of the Blue Ridge. The enemy gradually concentrated about Warrenton, his cavalry being thrown forward beyond the Rappahannock, in the direction of Culpeper Court-House, and occasionally skirmishing with our own, which was closely observing his movements. This situation of affairs continued without material change until about the middle of November, when the movements began, which resulted in the winter campaign on the lower Rappahannock. The accompanying return of the Medical Director will show the extent of our losses in the engagements mentioned. The reports of the different commanding officers must of necessity be referred to for the details of these operations. I desire to call the attention of the department to the names of those brave officers and men, who are particularly mentioned for courage and good conduct by thei
11th (search for this): chapter 84
the rear, and proceeded to bury the dead and collect the arms from the battle-field. On the eleventh, the enemy asked and received permission to bury those of his dead not already interred. Generent the removal of stores which were said to be in Hagerstown. He arrived at that place on the eleventh, General Hill halting near Boonsboro to prevent the enemy at Harper's Ferry from escaping throue. General Jackson marched very rapidly, and, crossing the Potomac near Williamsport, on the eleventh, sent A. P. Hill's division directly to Martinsburgh, and disposed the rest of the command to croach the Federal troops evacuated Martinsburgh, retiring to Harper's Ferry on the night of the eleventh, and Jackson entered the former place on the twelfth, capturing some prisoners and abandoned st Harper's Ferry. General McLaws encountered more opposition. He entered Pleasant Valley on the eleventh. On the twelfth he directed General Kershaw, with his own and Barksdale's brigade, to ascend t
October (search for this): chapter 84
on's corps was ordered to take position on the road between Berryville and Charlestown, to be prepared to oppose an advance from Harper's Ferry, or a movement into the Shenandoah Valley from the east side of the mountains, while at the same time he would threaten the flank of the enemy should he continue his march along the eastern base of the Blue Ridge. One division of Longstreet's corps was sent to the vicinity of Upperville to observe the enemy's movements in front. About the last of October the Federal army began to incline eastwardly from the mountains, moving in the direction of Warrenton. As soon as this intention developed itself, Longstreet's corps was moved across the Blue Ridge, and, about the third of November, took position at Culpeper Court-House, while Jackson advanced one of his divisions to the east side of the Blue Ridge. The enemy gradually concentrated about Warrenton, his cavalry being thrown forward beyond the Rappahannock, in the direction of Culpeper Co
10th (search for this): chapter 84
al McLaws, with his own and R. H. Anderson's divisions, was ordered to seize Maryland Heights on the north side of the Potomac, opposite Harper's Ferry, and Brigadier-General Walker to take possession of Loudon Heights, on the east side of the Shenandoah, where it unites with the Potomac. These several commands were directed, after reducing Harper's Ferry and clearing the valley of the enemy, to join the rest of the army at Boonesboro or Hagerstown. The march of these troops began on the tenth, and at the same time the remainder of Longstreet's command and the division of D. H. Hill crossed the South-Mountains and moved toward Boonesboro. General Stuart, with the cavalry, remained east of the mountains, to observe the enemy and retard his advance. A report having been received that a Federal force was approaching Hagerstown from the direction of Chambersburgh, Longstreet continued his march to the former place, in order to secure the road leading thence to Williamsport, and al
9th (search for this): chapter 84
, and Colonel Jones was in turn compelled to fall back before superior numbers to the place where the engagement began. The enemy soon after withdrew. Learning that only a portion of General Pope's army was at Culpeper Court-House, General Jackson resolved to attack it before the arrival of the remainder, and, on the seventh August, moved from Gordonsville for that purpose. The next day the Federal cavalry on the north side of the Rapidan was driven back by General Robertson, and on the ninth, Jackson's command arrived within eight miles of Culpeper Court-House, when the enemy was found near Cedar Run, a short distance north-west of Slaughter's Mountain. Early's brigade, of Ewell's division, was thrown forward on the road to Culpeper Court-House. The remaining two brigades, those of Trimble and Hays, the latter under Colonel Forno, diverging to the right, took position on the western slope of Slaughter's Mountain. Jackson's own division, under Brigadier-General Wilder, was pla
July 1st (search for this): chapter 84
lieve the troops of Longstreet and Hill. His men, much fatigued by their long, hot march, arrived during the night. Battle of Malvern Hill. Early on the first of July, Jackson reached the battle-field of the previous day, having succeeded in crossing White Oak Swamp, where he captured a part of the enemy's artillery and a nuirtieth he was directed to recross and cooperate with General Jackson. After a long march he reached the rear of the enemy at Malvern Hill on the night of the first of July, at the close of the engagement. On the second of July it was discovered that the enemy had withdrawn during the night, leaving the ground covered with his dereet and McLaws, and that commanded by General Ripley, were moved down to the Long Bridge road. The enemy was found occupying the ground on which the action of July first was fought, and seemed ready to deliver battle in as great force as on that day. McLaws's and Ripley's divisions, reenforced by D. R. Jones's division, formed o
July 2nd (search for this): chapter 84
near the White House, and rescued a large amount of property, including more than ten thousand stand of small-arms, partially burned. Leaving one squadron at the White House, in compliance with his orders, he returned to guard the lower bridges of the Chickahominy. On the thirtieth he was directed to recross and cooperate with General Jackson. After a long march he reached the rear of the enemy at Malvern Hill on the night of the first of July, at the close of the engagement. On the second of July it was discovered that the enemy had withdrawn during the night, leaving the ground covered with his dead and wounded, and his route exhibiting abundant evidence of precipitate retreat. The pursuit was commenced, General Stuart with his cavalry in the advance; but a violent storm which prevailed throughout the day, greatly retarded our progress. The enemy, harassed and closely followed by the cavalry, succeeded in gaining Westover, on the James River, and the protection of his gunboats
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