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William W. Bennett, A narrative of the great revival which prevailed in the Southern armies during the late Civil War, Chapter 12: autumn of 1862. (search)
in the direction of Pennsylvania, but really for important operations ill Virginia. After sending a portion of his force to hold the Maryland Heights, opposite Harper's Ferry, General Jackson was directed by General Lee to recross the Potomac at Williamsport, capture Martinsburg, and, by a rapid movement, completely surround Harper's Ferry. Jackson marched with his wonted celerity; Martinsburg fell with its garrison and stores, and the investment of the Ferry was effected on the 13th of September. No sooner did McClellan hear of the movements of Jackson than he resolved to make a powerful effort to defeat his plans. Leaving Washington with 80,000 men, on Sunday, near Boonsboro, he threw his whole force against the corps of Gen. D. H. Hill, which was the rear guard of our army and had been placed at this point by Gen. Lee to impede the reinforcing column. The battle was obstinate and bloody, but General Hill nobly stood his ground, reinforced in the afternoon by Longstreet's