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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 (search)
in Maryland and Pennsylvania, and thus preserving his communications by the way of Williamsport, he had, before his own arrival at Chambersburg, directed Ewell to send detachments from his corps to Carlisle and York. The latter detachment, under Early, passed through this place on June 26. You need not, fellowcitizens of Gettysburg, that I should recall to you those moments of alarm and distress, precursors as they were of the more trying scenes which were so soon to follow. As soon as Gs division of the 1st Corps, and a large number of prisoners, including General Archer, were captured. At length, however, the continued reinforcement of the Confederates from the main body in the neighborhood, and by the divisions of Rhodes and Early, coming down by separate lines from Heidlersberg and taking post on our extreme right, turned the fortunes on the day. Our army, after contesting the ground for five hours, was obliged to yield to the enemy, whose force outnumbered them two to on
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Fisher's Hill, action at. (search)
's Hill, action at. When driven from Winchester (see Winchester, battle of) Early did not halt until he reached Fisher's Hill, beyond Strasburg, and 20 miles frow. He kept his word, and appeared in front of Fisher's Hill on the 22d. There Early was strongly intrenched. Sheridan sent Crook's corps to gain the left and rears cavalry, who fought at Front Royal the day before (Sept. 21). Sheridan chased Early to Port republic (q. v.), where he destroyed the Confederate train of seventy-fve wagons. Thence his cavalry pursued as far as Staunton, where the remnant of Early's army sought and found shelter in the passes of the Blue Ridge. The Nationalaced his forces behind Cedar Creek, halfway between Strasburg and Middletown. Early's cavalry had rallied, under Rosser, and hung upon Sheridan's rear as he moved zen guns, and nearly fifty wagons. They were chased 26 miles. Three days later Early attempted to surprise Sheridan, while resting at Fisher's Hill, when the Confed
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Fredericksburg, battle at. (search)
nklin's corps, Meade's division, supported by Gibbon's, with Doubleday's in reserve. Meade soon silenced a Confederate battery, but very soon a terrible The attack on Fredericksburg. storm of shells and canister-shot, at near range, fell upon him. He pressed on, and three of the assailing batteries were withdrawn. Jackson's advance line, under A. P. Hill, was driven back, and 200 men made prisoners, with several battleflags as trophies. Meade still pressed on, when a fierce assault by Early compelled him to fall back. Gibbon, who came up, was repulsed, and the shattered forces fled in confusion; but the pursuers were checked by General Birney's division of Stoneman's corps. The Nationals could not advance, for Stuart's cavalry, on Lee's right, strongly menaced the Union left. Finally, Reynolds, with reinforcements, pushed back the Confederate right to the Massaponax, where the contest continued until dark. Meanwhile, Couch's corps had occupied the city, with Wilcox's betwee
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Petersburg. (search)
d contemplated the abandonment of Virginia and the concentration of the troops of Lee and Johnson south of the Roanoke. The politicians of Virginia would not allow such a movement, nor would Lee have led the Army of Northern Virginia out of that State; so President Davis and his advisers had to abandon their project. Besides, Grant held Lee so firmly that he had no free choice in the matter. It was near the close of March, 1865, before Grant was ready for a general movement against Lee. Early in December Warren had seized the Weldon road farther south than had yet been done. He destroyed it (Dec. 7) all the way to the Meherin River, meeting with little opposition. A few weeks later there was some sharp skirmishing between Confederate gunboats and National batteries near Dutch Gap Canal. A little later a movement was made on the extreme left of the Nationals to seize the Southside Railway and to develop the strength of Lee's right. The entire army in front of Petersburg receiv
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Shenandoah Valley, chronology of the operations in the (search)
h stronger force, escapes into West Virginia, where his force for the time is useless. Confederate forces, now under General Early, move rapidly down the Shenandoah to the Potomac, and spread consternation from Baltimore to WashingtonJuly 2-3, 1864rriving at Fortress Monroe from Louisiana, and the 6th Corps from before Petersburg, sent by Grant under Wright to attack Early, pursue him some distance up the valley, and return to Leesburg, and are ordered back to Petersburg. Early returns as sor, organizes the army of the middle division, and gives the command to SheridanAug. 7, 1864 Sheridan attacks and defeats Early, strongly fortified at Opequan Creek, near WinchesterSept. 19, 1864 Early falls back to Fisher's Hill, south of Winchester, where Sheridan routs him, taking 1,100 prisoners and sixteen gunsSept. 23, 1864 Sheridan pushes Early to the mountains; returns to Cedar Creek, and, leaving his command, visits WashingtonOct. 15, 1864 Early, reinforced, returns to Fisher's Hil
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Sheridan, Philip Henry 1831-1888 (search)
alley of the Shenandoah, where he defeated the Confederates in several en gagements. During this campaign Gen- Sheridan's ride. eral Wright was defeated by General Early on Oct. 18, 1864, at Cedar Creek (q. v. ). Sheridan at the time was in Winchester, and as soon as he got the news he rode to the front at a swinging gallop, rallied the Nationals, and crushed Early. Sheridan's ride has been immortalized in poetry, art, and song. Sheridan left Winchester on Feb. 27, 1865, with about 10,000 men, composed of the divisions of cavalry of Merritt and Custer. To the latter division was added a brigade of West Virginia troops under --Colonel Capehart. Sherr soon routed him, capturing 1,600 of his men, with eleven guns, seventeen battle-flags, and 200 loaded wagons, with a loss of less than a dozen men. This finished Early as a military leader. The raiders destroyed Confederate property in the vicinity valued at $1,000,000. During that night Sheridan went over the Blue Ridge in a dr
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America. (search)
and prayer......July 7, 1864 President by proclamation explains veto, July 2, of a reconstruction bill passed less than an hour before the adjournment of Congress......July 8, 1864 Battle of Monocacy, Md.......July 9, 1864 Repulse of General Early at Fort Stevens, 6 miles from Washington......July 12, 1864 Gold reaches 285 per cent., the maximum......July 16, 1864 Hood supersedes Johnston in defence of Atlanta......July 17, 1864 President calls for 500,000 volunteers for one, y 8, 1891 Cargo of arms and ammunition on the Itata libelled by the United States marshal at San Diego, Cal.......July 14, 1891 Statue of Gen. Stonewall Jackson unveiled at Lexington, Va.; 15,000 Confederate veterans present; oration by General Early......July 21, 1891 Smokeless powder used for the first time in this country in experiments at Sandy Hook, N. J.......July 25, 1891 Thomas W. Babcock, born 1815, for fourteen years in Congress from Virginia and for four years speaker of
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Wallace, Lewis 1827- (search)
months Colonel Wallace was rewarded with the commission of brigadier-general. For his bravery and vigilance in guarding the Baltimore and Ohio Railway, the great line of communication with the West. Wallace was heartily commended by McClellan and others. As brigadier-general of volunteers he led a division in the siege and capture of Fort Donelson. For his services on that occasion he was promoted to major-general. In the battle of Shiloh he was conspicuous for gallantry. In command at Baltimore, Md., in the summer of 1864, he gallantly held in check a large Confederate force, under General Early, endeavoring to strike Washington, until the arrival of troops that secured the latter place from capture (see Monocacy, battle of.) After the war he resumed his profession. In 1878 he was governor of New Mexico, and in 1881-85 was United States minister to Turkey. He is the author of The fair God; Ben-Hur; The boyhood of Christ; The Prince of India; The Wooing of Malkatoon, etc.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Winchester, battles of (search)
eliberation, left him, with the laconic order, Go in! Sheridan and Early then confronted each other at Opequan Creek, a few miles east of Wir. Sheridan watched his antagonist closely, and when, on Sept. 18, Early weakened his lines by sending half his army on a reconnaissance to ies lay a broken, wooded country. The Nationals attempted to reach Early's vulnerable left wing and centre, and, in so doing, encountered a terrible tempest of shells. They charged Early's centre furiously and carried his first line. The assailing columns were quickly hurled bacessed forward in the face of a murderous fire and fell heavily upon Early's left. At the same time there was a general charge upon the Confederate centre by the infantry, and by Wilson's cavalry on Early's right, driving the Confederates to the fortified heights. Before 5 P. M. the latter were carried, and Early's broken columns were flying through Winchester and up the valley towards Strasburg, in full retreat. They
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Wright, Rebecca McPherson (search)
Wright, Rebecca McPherson Spy; born near Winchester, Va., Jan. 31, 1838. On Sept. 16, 1864, General Sheridan sent her a message which was carried in the mouth of a negro. It contained these words: Can you inform me of the position of Early's forces, the number of divisions in his army, and the strength of all or any of them, and his probable or reported intentions? Have any more troops arrived from Richmond, or are any more coming or reported to be coming? Upon the information received from her Sheridan planned the assault upon Winchester. She was appointed a clerk in the United States Treasury Department in 1868; and married William C. Bonsai in 1871.