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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Official reports of the battle of Gettysburg. (search)
cloud of skirmishers, moved upon our batteries—the right company of my command annoyed these very much, holding their position steadily until our infantry came up. Against the centre there was no movement by any force heavier than a double line of sharpshooters, whom our men invariably drove back, charging them once in gallant style. On the extreme left the enemy advanced in three lines, and drove in my men there posted behind the trees—these retired firing from tree to tree until they met Gordon's brigade advancing, after which they were rallied on the centre at the sound of my bugle. The whole command then moved up the pike, and passing through the town took up its position on the left of Ramseur's brigade then lying in the Fairfield road. After dark I reported to the colonel commanding brigade. July 2d. About 9 o'clock my corps was deployed in front of the Fairfield road, where it remained until dark, when I took position in the suburbs of Gettysburg, as near the enemy's lin
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), From the Rapidan to Spotsylvania Courthouse. (search)
ed. Daniel's brigade, of Rodes' division, and Gordon's, of Early's, were soon brought up and regainStafford's (Johnson's division), Pegram, Hays, Gordon (Early's division); Battle's left and Steuart'on's brigade to Early's division, of which General Gordon came in command. After a very distressingy the Chief Engineer and built and occupied by Gordon's division. Heavy skirmishing took place. Geteries getting an enfilade and reverse fire on Gordon's line, he was withdrawn and placed in rear of line already mentioned. Battle's brigade and Gordon's division were rapidly brought up and the forrn the artillery to the entrenchments, and General Gordon ordered to be prepared to support Johnson.lasted far into the following night.—C. B. General Gordon was heavily engaged, one brigade broken anhe troops of Johnson's division, now under General Gordon, on Grimes's left, were flanked and retreat. During the day the enemy made an attack on Gordon's brigade, which was on our extreme left. Som[6 more...]
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Evacuation of Richmond. (search)
eral Anderson's corps, and was followed by General Gordon, who brought up the rear of the trains, cowhile I hurried to General Anderson's aid. General Gordon's corps turned off after the trains. Genele after sunrise the next day. From this point Gordon's corps marched in rear. About 10 o'clock th General Anderson, and followed by that of General Gordon, much impeded by the wagon-trains, moved t miles apart. Word was also received from General Gordon that the enemy was pressing him heavily. To cover the wagon-train and prevent General Gordon from being cut off, line of battle was formed al's skirmishers and held him in check until General Gordon came up in the rear of the wagons, which mter the skirmishing commenced. So soon as General Gordon closed up, my division, following General y report) to protect the train and prevent General Gordon, who was bringing up the rear of the wagonuppose, beyond Sailor's Creek.) As soon as General Gordon closed up on General Ewell's rear (Kershaw[3 more...]
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Battle of Chickamauga. (search)
f their conspicuous bravery, and that the appropriate rewards of valor be conferred on them. The following staff officers were with me on the field: Colonel C. W. Adams, Assistant Adjutant and Inspector General and Chief of Staff; Major I. P. Wilson, Assistant Adjutant-General; Captain Walker Anderson, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General; Lieutenant B. F. Williams, Aide-de-Camp; Captain D. D. Waters, Acting Chief of Artillery; Captain I. F. Walton, Provost Marshal; Captain Lenoir and Lieutenants Gordon and Lee, of my cavalry escort, also acted on my staff during the engagement. The conduct of all these officers was in the highest degree soldierly, and their services most valuable. They have my thanks and deserve the confidence of their superiors. Colonel Adams, especially, by his greater experience, his cool courage, and his admirable promptness and precision, has placed me under lasting obligations and amply shown his fitness for higher rank, which I earnestly hope will be give
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The affair at Frederick city. (search)
ber of the Southern Historical Society papers, and feel it my duty to correct the total inaccuracy of his account of the little dash at Frederick City. Lieutenant William W. Gordon, myself and four other members of the Georgia Hussars, Company F, Jeff. Davis Legion, were ordered to report to headquarters. I am now informed by Mr.ordered some support, and I think it likely the Second South Carolina was that reserve, as Colonel Butler, from the rear, sent me word through my Lieutenant, William W. Gordon, to charge. Not being under his jurisdiction, but under the direct orders of General Hampton, I considered that I was acting on my own responsibility, and aond South Carolina engaged in that dash, they did not legitimately belong there, but had straggled to the front, as our gallant boys had a habit of doing. Lieutenant Gordon captured Colonel Moore, of Ohio (commander of the advance), and his coal-black steed, but, as the brigade of infantry were firing upon us, he gathered what m