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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 2 (search)
jor, To be very respectfully, &c., E. A. Perry, Brigadier-General, commanding. Report of Colonel Hall, commanding Cooke's brigade. headquarters Cooke's brigade, December 17, 1862. Captain: Early on the morning of the eleventh instantCooke's brigade, December 17, 1862. Captain: Early on the morning of the eleventh instant, the brigade, under the command of General Cooke, was ordered to the front, opposite Fredericksburg, where we remained in position until about twelve o'clock, Saturday, the thirteenth, at which time the engagement was going on in our front. The General Cooke, was ordered to the front, opposite Fredericksburg, where we remained in position until about twelve o'clock, Saturday, the thirteenth, at which time the engagement was going on in our front. The brigade was formed in line of battle as follows: The Twenty-seventh on the right, Forty-eighth next, Fifteenth on the left. We moved into action by regiments. After advancing about two hundred yards, under a heavy fire of shell and musketry, we are was heavy. A correct list of casualties will be handed in. I have the honor to be, E. D. Hall, Colonel, commanding Cooke's Brigade. Report of Brigadier-General Law. brigade headquarters, December 17, 1862. Major W. H. Sully, Assistan
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 31 (search)
in the appendices to the reports of brigade commanders. The general, field, and staff officers who were present are herewith presented in appendix B. It is impossible for me, within reasonable limits, to mention all the officers and men who were distinguished for gallant and meritorious conduct at this battle. It is, however, my duty to call attention to the great gallantry and efficiency in this action of Brigadier-Generals Doles and Ramseur, Colonel Edward Willis, Twelfth Georgia; Colonel Cooke, Fourth Georgia, severely wounded; Colonel Hall, Fifth Alabama; Colonel Christie, Twenty-third North Carolina; Colonel Pickens, Twelfth Alabama; Lieutenant-Colonel J. N. Lea, Fifth North Carolina; Lieutenant-Colonel Hobson, Fifth Alabama, severely wounded; Colonel Garrett, of the Fifth North Carolina, (who had behaved most gallantly on the first day, and was unfortunately wounded by one of our own men after the close of that day's fight; Colonel Parker, Thirtieth North Carolina; Colonel
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 46 (search)
seen equalled. I believe that no man could have done more with the means at his disposal. Major Mims was greatly aided by that most excellent and efficient officer, Major Geo. Whitfield, Quartermaster, in charge of the transportation department. Major Johnston, Chief of Subsistence, has been untiring in his efforts to provide for so large a command; he had great difficulties to contend with, and generally has met them successfully. I am also greatly indebted to my Chief Paymaster, Major A. B. Cooke, for the ability and energy he has displayed in the execution of the business of his office. To Major G. L. Gillespie, Chief Commissary of General Stevenson's division, and acting Chief Commissary of the army during the siege, I owe my thanks; much is due to his energy and good judgment. Also to Major Orme, General Stevenson's Chief Quartermaster. Surgeon Bryan, Medical Director of the Army of Vicksburg, accompanied me on the field, and performed all his duties there and during the s
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 48 (search)
es on the rising ground in rear. A portion of Cooke's brigade became hotly engaged, and of course wung around his left, and gallantly charged to Cooke's assistance. McIntosh's battalion had, beforome up. The infantry falling back (the left of Cooke's brigade) passed through McIntosh's guns, andd orders to move forward. About this time General Cooke in person reported to me that the enemy wo battle on Kirkland's left. The two brigades (Cooke's and Kirkland's) moved off in handsome style.ed in the railroad cut, and were captured, General Cooke was wounded early in the action. When wit The enemy's batteries, during the advance of Cooke and Kirkland, completely swept the field over and about opposite Kirkland's right flank and Cooke's left. This battery was captured by the enemeem it but just to the troops commanded by Generals Cooke and Kirkland to say, that with the excepticonsiderable numbers. I then sent word to General Cooke that I was much annoyed by the fire and se[21 more...]