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Oliver Otis Howard, Autobiography of Oliver Otis Howard, major general , United States army : volume 1, Chapter 12: General George B. McClellan and the organization of the army of the Potomac (search)
of over 100,000 souls. The larger proportion constituting the main body was on the Virginia side of the Potomac, but no other fronts were neglected; for example, as we have seen, Casey's division looking to the east was on the Bladensburg road; Hooker's facing the south was kept below the eastern branch; while Wadsworth's, north and east, scattered here and there, crowned a score of important heights. Some of the forts were named for distinguished officers who had already fallen in the war, nd a fifth corps was given to Fitz John Porter, a sixth to Franklin. McDowell had for division commanders at first Franklin, McCall, and King; Sumner-Richardson, Sedgwick, and Bleriker. Heintzelman's division commanders were Fitz John Porter, Hooker, and Hamilton; Keyes's were Couch, W. F. Smith, and Casey; and Banks's, Williams and Shields. But I am anticipating the order of events. Possibly the Army of the Potomac thus formed and located might have remained sheltered along the Virgini
Oliver Otis Howard, Autobiography of Oliver Otis Howard, major general , United States army : volume 1, Chapter 13: General E. V. Sumner and my first reconnoissance (search)
manity, maintained that McClellan was doing his simple duty and could not be censured for the politico-military course which he at that time was obliged to pursue. In order to prevent the ever-present hostile espionage from probing and revealing his plan, McClellan carefully guarded his lips. None of us could guess just what our army would attempt. But Johnston, our enemy at Centreville, Va., was shrewder than those who came in daily contact with our young chief. The sudden movement of Hooker's division down the east bank of the Potomac to a point opposite Dumfries, ostensibly to prevent hostile agents from passing back and forth with news and goods, was by him correctly interpreted. He justly reasoned: once behind the Rappahannock the Confederate army will be in place to meet either of the five possible moves of McClellan: 1st, the direct by the Orange and Alexandria Railway; 2d, the one via Aquia Creek and Fredericksburg; 3d, that via Urbana, McClellan's favorite project; 4
Oliver Otis Howard, Autobiography of Oliver Otis Howard, major general , United States army : volume 1, Chapter 15: the battle of Williamsburg (search)
a similar impression. Heintzelman's head of column under Hooker, now nearest to the James River, had been the first to rest was much delayed by ignorant guides. At last he reached Hooker. Hooker had worked up close to the redoubts the night befHooker had worked up close to the redoubts the night before with deployed lines. The instructions which had come to him were to support Stoneman and harass the enemy, and, if posty somewhere near. These circumstances were to Fighting Joe Hooker just those for winning laurels by a successful assault. Exactly contrary to Sumner's plan Hooker, already on the ground by daylight, commenced a regular attack on the Confederatre all day. Longstreet came back and brought more troops. Hooker's men, reserves and all, pushed in, and were nearly exhausbout 4 P. M., Phil Kearny managed to get up his division. Hooker's division was at last relieved by Kearny's and fell back to be a reserve. Hooker's soldiers deserved this rest, for they had faced Fort Magruder and those strong redoubts well mann
Oliver Otis Howard, Autobiography of Oliver Otis Howard, major general , United States army : volume 1, Chapter 16: the battle of Fair Oaks (search)
icinity. Heintzelman,when he had crossed the river with his corps, had moved Hooker's division to the neighborhood of White Oak Swamp Bridge, three miles due south, then lost it, backing off in fairly good order toward the White Oak Swamp and Hooker, stoutly disputing the ground as he retired. About the time of Kearny's arrits of Keyes except Couch's detachment, and all of Heintzelman's corps including Hooker, now arrived from White Oak Swamp. Longstreet's forces, exhausted by six houd Smith and Longstreet, were the divisions of Sedgwick, Richardson, Kearny, and Hooker. Sumner's troops were at the extreme right, parallel to thenine-mile road. Teared that important quarter of the pressing enemy. To the left of Ward came Hooker, his front making a right angle with the railroad. lie was ready for his part.t into the Sunday battle. Finally, from the right of Richardson to the left of Hooker had been made a general advance, and the whole obscure and dreadful field of bo
Oliver Otis Howard, Autobiography of Oliver Otis Howard, major general , United States army : volume 1, Chapter 17: Second battle of Bull Bun (search)
so comfortable work. For Heintzelman's, with Hooker's and Kearny's divisions, coming from McClellaouth of Gainesville, while he himself, leaving Hooker in command of the right, rushed on to reestabl was attached to McDowell, while Reno replaced Hooker with Heintzelman. That arrangement made Portetrong reserve. The afternoon of August 27th Hooker came upon Ewell's division at Bristoe. On sigoad Run and tore up the railroad track. While Hooker's men were restoring the bridge, Ewell made a from Centreville; he led three divisions under Hooker, Kearny, and Reno toward Gainesville. Sigel'sen the ardent Kearny arrived. By two o'clock Hooker and Reno also were on the ground. Pope comiops on his right, Reynolds's on his left, with Hooker's and Reno's at the center, and then made a re when a desperate attack was made. Kearny and Hooker got nearer and nearer, firing and advancing, ts divisions, with Phil Kearny's near at hand. Hooker's had passed beyond, nearer to Fairfax. When,
Oliver Otis Howard, Autobiography of Oliver Otis Howard, major general , United States army : volume 1, Chapter 18: the battle of South Mountain (search)
and brought cheerfulness and hopefulness to us all. Hooker became commander of McDowell's old First Corps. Su, and the center to Sumner. Burnside had two corps-Hooker's and Reno's; Franklin two-his own and Porter's; Sut. The most decisive work was on another front. Hooker was at the head of his corps. McClellan in person ack. That movement was undertaken without delay. Hooker's corps took on this formation: Meade's division toanks. Naturally expecting slow progress from Reno, Hooker thought the best diversion would be an immediate asadvantage of every obstacle to disable or hold back Hooker's soldiers. Longstreet, hastening up from Boonsbhting his way forward. He was so hard pressed that Hooker sent him a brigade from Ricketts to thicken his lin. Burnside had detached General John Gibbon from Hooker to keep up a connection with Reno, but near night Gthe 15th our division passed the troops of Reno and Hooker, and pressed forward down the western slopes of So
Oliver Otis Howard, Autobiography of Oliver Otis Howard, major general , United States army : volume 1, Chapter 19: the battle of Antietam; I succeed Sedgwick in command of a division (search)
secured and held for them by our cavalry. General Hooker led his corps, evidently with a hope of coe artillery exchanges with apparent success to Hooker. About ten, Jackson, finding Hood's men overwcould be done in the darkness of the night. Hooker, sleepless at such a time, rearranged his batt, and the losses of men, killed and wounded in Hooker's corps, were startling. Ricketts's division n them. There is no marvel in the fact that Hooker's fine divisions were already much broken befoon in time to prevent anything worse. Just as Hooker's opponents were taking the offensive and abou sent a staff officer to find the places where Hooker's corps was to be found. He came upon General He concluded that if such troops as composed Hooker's corps and Sedgwick's division could be so ealan for the early morning of this day, to have Hooker, Mansfield, Sumner, and, finally, Franklin go he scheme was marred simply in the execution. Hooker was exhausted before Mansfield began. Mansfie[15 more...]
Oliver Otis Howard, Autobiography of Oliver Otis Howard, major general , United States army : volume 1, Chapter 20: General Burnside assumes command of the army of the Potomac (search)
nth, had succeeded Reno (killed in battle), and John F. Reynolds had the First Corps in place of Hooker (wounded). These two (the First and Ninth) were still under Burnside's direction. The new troopin's) encamped a few miles north of us at Stafford Court House; while the center grand division (Hooker's) was halted eight miles above us. Hooker, not to be outdone by Sumner, soon entreated BurnsideHooker, not to be outdone by Sumner, soon entreated Burnside to allow him to cross the river near his own bivouac, that he might move down and seize the Fredericksburg Heights. This request was too late. We had had a heavy rain and the river was rising rapidly. Still, Hooker's project would have been better than the one we adopted. The inhabitants of the country were too zealous for Confederate success to leave Lee long in ignorance of Burnside's do half of the city, the Ninth the left, and connected with Franklin's grand division down river. Hooker's grand division kept that day to the Falmouth side for support and reinforcement. During Dec
Oliver Otis Howard, Autobiography of Oliver Otis Howard, major general , United States army : volume 1, Chapter 21: battle of Fredericksburg (search)
with a view to support, that two divisions of Hooker be sent him during the night. Burnside at thaattack at dawn. The supporting divisions from Hooker never came, so that it is plain that Franklin'e Marye Heights the main assault and so wanted Hooker's command held at the upper bridges to reinforween these points. Burnside further said that Hooker's command would be in support at the bridges. t was not to commence until further orders. Hooker's instructions were dated at 7 A. M. Hooker waHooker was to place Butterfield's corps and Whipple's division so as to cross the river at a moment's notice,a lodgment along the enemy's front. At last Hooker's grand division made its appearance in our rear. Hooker, himself on the field where he could take in the situation, stationed with his field glad back. Some more efforts were put forth by Hooker's troops and by ours, but all in vain, until dar into the night, but at last fresh men from Hooker's command let us return to town, one brigade c
Oliver Otis Howard, Autobiography of Oliver Otis Howard, major general , United States army : volume 1, Chapter 22: battle of Chancellorsville (search)
rps. But very soon, among the changes made by Hooker, the grand division organization was broken up stopped, but discontent had taken deep root. Hooker, however, by his prompt and energetic measuresiew were satisfactory. Up to April 25th General Hooker had managed to keep his plans in his own bd hastened on ahead of my command to visit General Hooker, who had transferred his headquarters to Milant and were confident of our final defeat. Hooker in motion was a great lion in their way, but nhis was reported to Sickles, and by him to General Hooker. A strong reconnoissance was made. Clarkrection. This resistance caused Sickles, with Hooker's consent, to send forward two and a half mileral staff officers were near me and one of General Hooker's staff-Colonel Dickinson. We worked hardhom reported back to Devens, to me, and to General Hooker. The reconnoissance made by Schimmelfenni Eleventh Corps at Chancellorsville. That General Hooker should have believed General Lee to have b[36 more...]
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