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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 16. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The battle of Belmont. (search)
the day. General Polk accordingly ordered General Cheatham, with the First brigade of his division, k first by Colonel Marks and afterward by General Cheatham on his flank. These conflicts were sever, General Polk was met by Generals Pillow and Cheatham, whom he directed, with the regiments of Geneived on the field and ordered him to join General Cheatham in pursuit of the enemy, which pursuit, lo which we had no means of reply. Upon General Cheatham's arrival on the opposite side of the rivois regiment-drawn up in line of battle. General Cheatham immediately ordered his column forward an full retreat, and while we were forming, General Cheatham rode up and ordered my regiment to be movnd Pillow. Meanwhile Colonel McNairy, of General Cheatham's staff, had been ordered back to move foigadier General Pillow, had rejoined Brigadier-General Cheatham near this point, directed me to moveng on them. On the day after the battle, General Cheatham met, under flag of truce, Colonel Hatch, [11 more...]
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 16. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Battle of Shiloh: refutation of the so-called lost opportunity, on the evening of April 6th, 1862. (search)
ops with him—now united with those of Generals Bragg and Breckinridge, as also Cheatham, with one brigade of his own (Polk's) corps—could possibly be ready to advance details to proceed to the enemy's camp and supply them. This being done, General Cheatham directed a line to be formed in rear of the encampment and await further o on our right, and I was ordered to support it. I did so, where I met with General Cheatham, who ordered me to remain where I was until further orders. Here I receiv the cross-roads. （Ibid, page 435.) And now I have to quote the report of General Cheatham, dated April 30, which is wholly irreconcilable with and subversive of the0.) It goes without saying that all the reports of his officers confirm General Cheatham's lucid explanation of the last hour of the 6th of April, but I will only cite the following from Colonel George Maney, commanding one of Cheatham's brigades: During a constant press forward, the best means of securing the advantage a<
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 16. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.35 (search)
in any way in my power. Sincerely yours, Jos. Wheeler. Communication from General Wright. General Marcus J. Wright has long been the agent of the War Records office for the collection of Confederate records. He commanded a brigade in Cheatham's noted division, and did hard work throughout the fight. He thus approves the plan: Washington, D. C., December 18, 1888. Editor Cincinnati Commercial Gazette: I have read with a great deal of interest General Boynton's letters suggestiname fifty of the leading veterans of that field and some civilians, North and South, who have prominently identified themselves with the project as corporators of a joint Chickamauga Memorial Association for preserving and marking the battlefield. Senator Colquitt will then draw up articles of incorporation and obtain a charter under the laws of Georgia. Fervently is a God-speed invoked on this patriotic quickening so invested with balm and healing. B. F. Cheatham, Major-General C. S. A.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 16. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), A tribute to his memory by Bishop C. T. Quintard. (search)
s fearful christening. After the battle, Captain Cheatham volunteered, with characteristic courage erryville, says: To Major-Generals Hardee and Cheatham I feel under obligations for the judgment and On Hood's campaign it has been charged that Cheatham failed to give battle when the enemy was marcdy of the army. It is sufficient to say that Cheatham possessed in an eminent degree that indispensresence of Major Mason, of the failure of General Cheatham to make the right attack at Spring Hill, that he had not. I replied that it is due General Cheatham that this explanation should be made! Th said to me that he had done injustice to General Cheatham, and requested me to inform him that he heral Hood that he had addressed a note to General Cheatham assuring him that he did not censure him letter of Governor Harris was received by General Cheatham, and was read by Governor Harris, Generalf Georgia, and Colonel John C. Burch; but General Cheatham, as he says, not having been in the habit[4 more...]
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 16. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.40 (search)
with Mercer's brigade and some detachments that had just been brought up from the picket line, which we had left the night before. General Maney, in command of Cheatham's division, who ranked me, had discovered the opportunity, and was forming to make the movement, and I, not knowing it, marched up to his line. I could not movemmanded my brigade, which was near the extreme right, where we handsomely repulsed several severe assaults of the enemy. On the next day I was put in command of Cheatham's division, which was then on the extreme left. General Cheatham was commanding the corps, and General John C. Brown had commanded this division until he was woGeneral Cheatham was commanding the corps, and General John C. Brown had commanded this division until he was wounded at Franklin. The division was in line of battle when I was ordered to take command of it. The enemy soon assaulted us heavily in front, and continued a heavy flank movement to our left. I was compelled to take one brigade from the works to extend my line to the left. Soon Govan's brigade was driven from a hill immediatel
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 16. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Index. (search)
ville, Battle of, 20, 257. Channing, Dr. W. E., 426. Chappell, Lt., 405, 409. Charleston, S. C., Siege of, 7; College, 13; Survivors' Association of, 395. Charlotte, II. Chase, Hon. S. P., 323 Cheat Bridge, 86; Mountain, 89. Cheatham, Gen. B. F., 72, 77, 82, 313, 372; Tribute to, 349. Chenowith, Lt., 86. Chesney, Col., cited, 4, 258. Chesnut, Col., James, 134. Chester Blues, 15, 17. Chester District, S. C., 7, 9, 14, 16, 18, 22. Chew's. Capt. John C., Battery, 14. C Price, Gen., Sterling. 81. Prieur. D., and Col. E. Waggaman, Duel of, 447. Prince, A. H., 396 Pryor Gen. Roger A., 183 Purcell, John, 208. Quarles, Gen., 107. Quinine, Price of, 149 Quintard, Bishop C. T., 205; his tribute to Gen. B. F. Cheatham, 349 Racer, British steamer, 148. Rains, Col. 289. Rains, Gen. G J., 428. Ramsay, Col., 88. Ramsay, Lt., 164 Ramseur, Gen S. D., 391 446. Randolph, Hon. Geo W , 273. Randolph. Capt. M. L, 91. Randolph. Peyton, 429.