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Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 1, Chapter 8: (search)
arranged to sweep the approaches in every direction. The road follows the tortuous and uneven ridge separating two deep ravines, and was completely swept at many points by direct and cross fires from the enemy's line. In Logan's division, John E. Smith's brigade, supporting Leggett's, was on the road, and Stevenson in the ravines and on the slopes to the south; all moved forward under cover of a heavy artillery fire. Their order of battle, however, was weak, from the nature of the groundthe bravery of the troops, they became broken and disorganized by the difficult ground and the fire of the enemy from trench and parapet; and they, too, were compelled to seek cover under the brows of the hills along which they had advanced. John E. Smith was thus checked by the cross-fire of artillery commanding the road, and it soon became apparent that nothing favorable could be expected from efforts in this quarter. Stevenson, however, was somewhat protected by the uneven ground, and, alt
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 1, Chapter 10: (search)
from Halleck for the immediate reenforcement of Steele, then commanding the movement in Arkansas, intended to cooperate with Banks's campaign. General Rawlins, Grant's chief-of-staff, thereupon consulted with both Sherman and McPherson, and John E. Smith's division of the Seventeenth corps was sent to the assistance of Steele. This was but one among many instances of the remarkable harmony which prevailed in the command. With such men, said Grant, as Sherman and McPherson, commanding corps ose; but, on the 27th, Sherman embarked in person for Memphis, followed by a fleet of boats, conveying Morgan L. Smith and Hugh Ewing's divisions. Tuttle's division of the Fifteenth corps was to remain with McPherson, in exchange for that of John E. Smith, which had already started for Memphis, from Helena, and of which, also, Sherman was to assume command. As it was certain that the rebels would soon become aware of the movement of Sherman's column, and in all probability attempt at once t
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 1, Chapter 12: (search)
. It was simply impossible for him to obey. Only one division, John E. Smith's, was in position. Ewing was still in Trenton, and the other Morgan L. Smith's division was quickly ferried across, that of John E. Smith following. The men at once set to work intrenching themselves,owed substantially the course of Chickamauga creek; the centre, John E. Smith, in columns, doubled on the centre, at full brigade intervals, , along the west base, supported by two reserve brigades, under John E. Smith. The assaulting force advanced in a deployed line, preceded ht of the assaulting column became exposed, the two brigades of John E. Smith were sent to its support. They moved over an open field, on thnd the thick bushes, and suddenly appeared on the right and rear of Smith's command. Unexpectedly attacked from this quarter, Smith fell bacSmith fell back across the open field, about two hundred yards, but formed in good order, on the edge of the timber; while the column which had attacked hi
James D. Porter, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 7.1, Tennessee (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 6: (search)
ait the movements of the enemy. General Pemberton had intimated that the main movement of the enemy was towards Edwards depot, but at 10 o'clock a. m. of the next day a Federal force moved up rapidly and opened with artillery upon Gregg's pickets. General Gregg, misled by the information received from General Pemberton, made his dispositions to capture a brigade of the enemy; but instead of a brigade, encountered Logan's division. He was attacked by three brigades commanded by Brig.-Gens. John E. Smith, E. S. Dennis and John D. Stevenson, with three batteries, and a considerable force of cavalry. Besides all these, General Crocker's Seventh division was hurried into position to support Logan, and finally the whole Seventh army corps, 23,749 strong, commanded by Maj.-Gen. John B. McPherson, was disposed for battle. This great array was met by General Gregg with an aggregate present of 2,500 officers and men, including Bledsoe's Missouri battery of three guns, one of which burst
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 28. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.30 (search)
. J. Spencer, first captain; William H. Smith, lieutenant and third captain, wounded at second battle of Manassas and Drewry's Bluff; Branch Spencer; Robert S. Spencer; James Spencer; W. H. Shorter; Thomas Spain; James Spencer, killed in battle —— Alexander Spencer, killed at Gettysburg; Daniel Spencer; Whitfield Spencer, wounded in battle ——--; Robert Shepperson, second lieutenant, died in service; William Stith, lieutenant, wounded, arm shot off at Drewry's Bluff and died from effects; John E. Smith, lieutenant killed at Five Forks; S. D. Spencer, color-bearer, wounded at Gaines's Mill and Gettysburg; William Spencer, sergeant, shot in battle of Five Forks; Charles Snead; Samuel Spencer, killed at Gettysburg; John Dug. Spencer. John H. Thompson; George Tunstall; James T. Tharpe; Robert Taylor, wounded at Williamsburg; James Thomas, killed at first battle of Manassas—first man killed. —— —— Valentine, killed at Seven Pines. Van Buren Watkins, badly wounded at Gettysb
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 3. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book II:—--the Mississippi. (search)
ground, can only bring a small portion of them into action at once. The arrival of McPherson, however, has changed the aspect of the battle on the left. While Osterhaus is renewing the attack in front, he has caused a diversion to be made by J. E. Smith's brigade, which, crossing a ravine, falls upon the right flank of the Confederates, throwing disorder into their ranks. On the other side McClernand is slowly gaining ground. Notwithstanding the number of men at his disposal, he asks for imson road on the right, and on the left as far as within half a mile of the railroad. Ransom's brigade, which alone represented McArthur's division, formed the extreme right. Logan, in the centre, had placed the two brigades under Leggett and J. E. Smith along the Jackson road, while his third brigade, under Stevenson, was deployed on the left over the slopes which reach down toward the ravine whence the Big Bayou derives its source. Finally, Quinby's division extended on his left, separated
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 3. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), chapter 6 (search)
g.-gen. Blair. Brigade, T. Kilby Smith. 5th division, Brig.-gen. Blair. Brigade, Ewing. 8th division, Brig.-gen. Tuttle. Brigade, Mower. 8th division, Brig.-gen. Tuttle. Brigade, Buckland. 8th division, Brig.-gen. Tuttle. Brigade, John E. Smith. 11th division, Brig.-gen. Steele. Brigade, Woods. 11th division, Brig.-gen. Steele. Brigade, Manter. 11th division, Brig.-gen. Steele. Brigade, Thayer. Sixteenth army corps, Major-general Hurlbut. 1st division, Brig.-gen. W. Suinby. Brigade, Sanborn. 7th division, Brig.-gen. Quinby. Brigade, Holmes. 7th division, Brig.-gen. Quinby. Brigade, Boomer (killed May 22). 3d division, Brig.-gen. Logan. Brigade, Stevenson. 3d division, Brig.-gen. Logan. Brigade, J. E. Smith. 6th division, Brig.-gen. McArthur. Brigade, Leggett. 6th division, Brig.-gen. McArthur. Brigade, Ransom. Ninth army corps, Major-general Parke. 1st division, Brig.-gen. Welsh. 2d division, Brig.-Gen. Potter. Herron's division
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 3. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Addenda by the editor (search)
r-general John A. Logan. Escort. Captain John R. Hotaling. 2d Illinois Cavalry, Co. A. First brigade. Brig.-gen. John E. Smith. 20th Illinois. 31st Illinois. 45th Illinois. 124th Illinois. 23d Indiana. Second brigade. Brig.-gen. E Third division. Major-general John A. Logan. Escort. 2d Illinois Cavalry, Co. A. First brigade. Brig.-gen. John E. Smith. Succeeded by Brig.-gen. M. D. Leggett, June 3. 20th Illinois. 31st Illinois. 45th Illinois. 124th Illiny C. Ohio Light Artillery, 10th Battery. Seventh division. Brigadier-general Isaac F. Quinby. Succeeded by Brig.-gen. John E. Smith, June 3. Escort. 2d Illinois Cavalry, Co. E. 4th Missouri Cavalry, Co. F. First brigade. Colonel Jattery. 1st Missouri Light Artillery, Battery C. Ohio Light Artillery, 10th Battery. Seventh division. Brigadier-general John E. Smith. Escort. 4th Missouri Cavalry, Co. F. First brigade. Colonel John B. Sanborn. 48th Indiana. 59th
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 4. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book II:—the siege of Chattanooga. (search)
s orders are issued within a few hours. A boat despatched after J. E. Smith carries to him the order not to land at Helena, and to proceed bh divisions under the command of Generals G. A. Smith and Corse. J. E. Smith's division, which Sherman will find at Memphis, will replace in to Corinth, where Hurlbut's two divisions had already arrived. J. E. Smith was preparing to follow him by the same road; his troops were alommands General Blair to march on Tuscumbia with Osterhaus' and John E. Smith's divisions, to the end that he may strongly occupy the first sin the evening. On the ensuing day Grant took him, with Thomas and Smith, above Chattanooga to explain to him on the ground the part which him with Hooker's headquarters, postponed the attack to the 22d. John E. Smith's division, the only one that had come up to Brown's Ferry, come others continued to ply backward and forward to transport General John E. Smith's division after the division of his namesake. But a certa
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 4. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Addenda by the Editor. (search)
t. Henry Richardson. 1st Illinois Light, Battery FCapt. John T. Cheney. 1st Illinois Light, Battery ILieut. Josiah H. Burton. 1st Missouri Light, Battery DLieut. Byron M. Callender Seventeenth army corps. Second division. Brig.-gen. John E. Smith. First Brigade. Col. Jesse I. Alexander. 63d IllinoisCol. Joseph B. McCown. 48th IndianaLieut.-col. Edward J. Wood. 59th IndianaCapt. Wilford H. Welman. 4th MinnesotaLieut.-col. John E. Tourtellotte. 18th WisconsinCol. Gabriel4049720628 —————————————— Total Fifteenth army corps12121858804611163 command.Killed.Wounded.Captured or missing.Aggregate. Officer.Enlisted Men.OfficersEnlisted Men.Officers.Enlisted Men. Seventeenth army corps Second division Brig.-gen. John E. Smith First Brigade Col. Jesse I. Alexander 63d Illinois112 48th Indiana 59th Indiana11 4th Minnesota. 18th Wisconsin11 18th Wisconsin —————————————— Total First Brigade134 Second Brig
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