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Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., Chapter 28: (search)
Chapter 28: Letters of Gen. Halleck and Gen. Burnside correspondence with Secretary Stanton his professions of devotion the truth. Burnside tBurnside to McClellan.Old Point, July 15, 1862. my dear Mac: I've just arrived from Washington and have not time to get ready to go up this morning, but will to-morrow. I'v out all right; I'll tell you all to-morrow. Your old friend, burn. Burnside to McClellan.Fort Monroe, Aug. 2, 1862. my dear Mac: I'm laid up with a lamops are nearly all embarked. Good-by. God bless you! Your old friend, A. E. Burnside. Halleck to McClellan. Unofficial.Washington, July 30, 1862. Maj.well as mine may be involved in its rapid execution. I cannot regard Pope and Burnside as safe until you reinforce them. Moreover, I wish them to be under your immeSecretary Chase writes: Went to War Department. Stanton said Halleck had sent Burnside to James river to act as second in command, or as adviser of McClellan — in re
Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., Chapter 29: (search)
of the troops then in that vicinity; so that Burnside's troops and a large part of the Union Army oin front of Washington, including those of Gens. Burnside and Pope — a promise which was not carried), and about 10,000 I hope you will have from Burnside very soon, and about 5,000 from Hunter a litt July 17th. I have consulted fully with Gen. Burnside, and would commend to your favorable consi are no reinforcements available. I point to Burnside's force, to that of Pope — not necessary to mmassing his forces in front of Gens. Pope and Burnside, and that he expects to crush them and move fof yesterday received. The batteries sent to Burnside took the last available transport yesterday mng off our sick and the troops you ordered to Burnside. Col. Ingalls has more than once informed ration proposed. The regiment of cavalry for Burnside has been in course of embarkation to-day and oops as rapidly as possible. The forces of Burnside and Pope are hard pushed, and require aid as [2 more...]<
Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., Chapter 30: (search)
our first letter to me, and orally through Gen. Burnside at the Chickahominy, I cannot decide where Shenandoah. Perhaps you had better leave Gen. Burnside in charge at Acquia creek and come to Alex Aug. 27 Telegrams from Gen. Porter to Gen. Burnside, just received, say that Banks is at Fayet carrying out your orders. Would like to see Burnside. Aug. 27, 1.15 P. M. Franklin's arobject, if you need them. Porter writes to Burnside from Bristoe, 9.30 A. M. yesterday, that Popeforces were then moving on Manassas, and that Burnside would soon hear of them by way of Alexandria. At 8.20 A. M. the following was sent to Gen. Burnside at Falmouth: Aug. 30, 8.20 A. M. rs of the armies operating in Virginia: Gen. Burnside commands his own corps, except those that f Couch's division be sent to the front, that Burnside be brought here as soon as practicable, and tved as my personal escort was left at Falmouth with Gen. Burnside, as he was deficient in cavalry. [6 more...]
Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., chapter 31 (search)
ia creek. We reached here during the night. Sent a despatch about six to Halleck, informing him that I had arrived here and awaited orders; also sent one to Burnside. . . . I have no reply as yet to my despatches, and am not at all impatient. I learn that all my troops are ordered to Alexandria for embarkation, so I presume e service if placed under Pope; it would be too great a disgrace, and I can hardly think that Halleck would permit it to be offered me. . . . I expect Porter and Burnside here in a few minutes, and then will know something of the state of affairs, I hope. This is a wretched place, utterly unfit for the landing and supplying of a troops. They have at last found it out, though H. insisted upon it that there were ample facilities here for all purposes. . . . 12.15 P. M. I have seen Burnside and Porter, and gained some information from them. I have not one word yet from Washington, and am quietly waiting here for something to turn up. I presume they
Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., Chapter 32: (search)
I know what my command and position are to be, and whether you still intend to place me in the command indicated in your first letter to me, and orally through Gen. Burnside at the Chickahominy, I cannot decide where I can be of most use. If your determination is unchanged I ought to go to Alexandria at once. Please define my posiand and do the best that could be done. The instant acceptance of this vast responsibility by McClellan puts at rest a falsehood published on the authority of Gen. Burnside, that McClellan proposed to make conditions, took time to consider, and finally only yielded to the persuasions of others in accepting the command. This story the Treasury; that he would gladly resign his place; but that he could not see who could do the work wanted as well as McClellan. I named Hooker, or Sumner, or Burnside, either of whom would do the work better. Mr. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, in his book, Lincoln and Seward, New York, 1874, page 194, says: At t
Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., Chapter 33: (search)
ts commander. The right wing, consisting of the 1st and 9th corps, under the command of Maj.-Gen. Burnside, moved on Frederick; the 1st corps via Brookeville, Cooksville, and Ridgeville, and the 9tn was to move towards Baltimore or Pennsylvania was not then known. On the 11th I ordered Gen. Burnside to push a strong reconnoissance across the National Road and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad I heard from Pleasonton he occupied Middletown, after several sharp skirmishes. A division of Burnside's command started several hours ago to support him. The whole of Burnside's command, including Burnside's command, including Hooker's corps, march this evening and early to-morrow morning, followed by the corps of Sumner and Banks, and Sykes's division, upon Boonsborough to carry that position. Couch has been ordered to cocourse will not answer to pursue the enemy under these circumstances. I shall communicate with Burnside as soon as possible. In the meantime I shall wait here until I learn what is the prospect of r
Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., chapter 34 (search)
this morning, as I did not get back from a ride to Burnside's until three A. M.; the night before I was at thed here by the news that we really have Frederick. Burnside and Pleasonton both there. The next trouble is too defend the pass. He sent back for infantry to Gen. Burnside, who had been directed to support him, and proce, and lost heavily. Shortly before this time Gens. Burnside and Reno arrived at the base of the mountain, aore this time I arrived at the point occupied by Gen. Burnside, and my headquarters were located there until th's brigade was detached from Hatch's division by Gen. Burnside, for the purpose of making a demonstration on thss. I sent the order to Hooker to move at once. （Burnside had nothing to do with this.) Marcy went with him , and hurried up Sumner to be ready as a reserve. Burnside never came as near the battle as my position. Yett announcing the result of the day, I showed it to Burnside before sending it off, and asked if it was satisfa
Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., Chapter 36: (search)
Mountain position of the enemy the battle Burnside's failure his contradictory statements lettal turnpike and Boonsborough; the corps of Gens. Burnside and Porter (the latter command at that timrival. Early in the morning I had directed Burnside to put his corps in motion upon the old Sharpeno was killed the day before, and found that Burnside's troops, the 9th corps, had not stirred fromhe road for the regular division. I sent for Burnside for an explanation, but he could not be foundattests their gallantry. The troops of Gen Burnside held the left of the line opposite bridge No.de. I then sent him back with an order to Gen. Burnside to assault the bridge at once and carry ithouse was not occupied by the enemy, and that Burnside was in no condition to know the real state ofs fast as my horse could carry me. I found Gen. Burnside on an elevated point (near the position ofth you two. As I understood the matter, Gen. Burnside desired to withdraw his troops to the left[42 more...]
Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., Sept. 29, Sharpsburg, A. M. (search)
less you and all with you! Can't you beat them some more before they get off? I don't look for any thanks. P. M. I have been hard at work all day upon a preliminary report of the recent battles, and find that, in order to arrive at anything like the truth, I must to-morrow take all my aides to the ground and talk with them there. I would really prefer fighting three battles to writing the report of one. You can hardly imagine the difficulties of such a task. You are necessarily combating the amour propre of every officer concerned when you say one word in commendation of anybody else. I ought to treat Burnside very severely, and probably will; yet I hate to do it. He is very slow; is not fit to command more than a regiment. If I treat him as he deserves he will be my mortal enemy hereafter. If I do not praise him as he thinks he deserves, and as I know he does not, he will be at least a very lukewarm friend. I mention this merely as an instance that you will comprehend.
Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., Chapter 38: (search)
s good for an offensive as a defensive movement. One division of Sumner's corps had also been overpowered, and was a good deal scattered and demoralized. It was not deemed by its corps commander in proper condition to attack the enemy vigorously the next day. Some of the new troops on the left, although many of them fought well during the battle and are entitled to great credit, were, at the close of the action, driven back and their morale impaired. On the morning of the 18th Gen. Burnside, as before stated, requested me to send him another division to assist in holding his position on the other side of the Antietam, and to enable him to withdraw his corps if he should be attacked by a superior force. A large number of our heaviest and most efficient batteries had consumed all their ammunition on the 16th and 17th and it was impossible to supply them until late on the following day. Supplies of provisions and forage had to be brought up and issued, and infantry ammu
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