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Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 47: (search)
four miles. There he was reported to have received supplies, by the river, from Wilmington. General Beauregard was anxious that General Johnston should now immediately concentrate his forces against Schofield, and defeat him before he could effect his junction with the main body of General Sherman's army. Circumstances and the views of the General commanding, which, in that respect, differed from those of General Beauregard, prevented the execution of the suggested movement. On the 15th of March, General Sherman's entire army had crossed Cape Fear River, and was on its march to Goldsboroa. His four corps advanced in the following manner: the 17th on the right, the 15th next in order, the 14th and 20th on the left, with the cavalry in close supporting distance to that flank. General Johnston, believing that the enemy might be inclined to move on Raleigh as well as on Goldsboroa, had collected a portion of his forces at Smithfield, while General Hardee was on his way from Faye
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, chapter 26 (search)
ld's forces about Goldsboroa. As you cannot yet check him, it would be well to concentrate all your forces against Schofield and crush him before that junction can be made. G. T. Beauregard. Telegram. Headquarters, Raleigh, N. C., March 15th, 1865:7 A. M. Received from Smith's Ferry, 2 P. M., 14th, via Bonbee's 15th, 4 A. M., by General Johnston: The enemy advanced on the river and plank roads to-day to Silver Creek, where I had a brigade of infantry. Hampton fell back. Atthis evening; supposed to be on the Clinton road, in Butler's front. I expect to hear from him during the night. W. J. Hardee. Official. W. Hampton, Jr., Lieut., and A. D. C. Telegram. Averysboroa, March 15th, 1865, via Bonbee's, March 15TH: 12.30 P. M. Genl. J. E. Johnston, Raleigh, N. C.: The enemy, after being checked at Silver Run, retired towards Fayetteville. Hampton has transferred his command over Black River to be in front of any movement upon Goldsboroa. I heard no