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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 11. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Shenandoah Valley in 1864, by George E. Pond—Campaigns of the civil war, XI. (search)
out of the Valley. The large detachments that Grant had made to Sheridan enabled Lee to order Kershaw's division of infantry, and Fitz. Lee's cavalry, under General Anderson, to Early's assistance.ssant and aggressive activity of the Confederates imposed upon him still, and it was not until Kershaw's division had left Early that he thought it prudent to move out against him. Grant, impatient,ch he had for six weeks baffled Sheridan, no doubt, made him over confident. The withdrawal of Kershaw, left him, even by Mr. Pond's account, but 17,000 men of all arms. His real strength was not oous. They invited and led to attack in an open country. Had he fallen back to Strasburg after Kershaw left, it would have been far more difficult for the Federals to have attacked him. On Septemberfell back before him to Brown's Gap, while the Federals pushed on to Staunton and Waynesboroa. Kershaw's infantry and Rosser's cavalry were sent to Early's aid, and in a short time he was ready for
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 11. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Report of Major-General S. B. Buckner of the battle of Chickamauga. (search)
d their summits are fully a hundred feet above the level of the surrounding country. A little after four o'clock P. M., under instructions from the Lieutenant-General commanding, I ordered Preston, with Gracie's and Kelly's brigades, to support Kershaw's brigade in the attack on the heights near Snodgrass's house, sustaining him afterwards by Trigg's brigade, under the able direction of Brigadier-General Preston, the first two brigades passed Kershaw's and Anderson's brigades, which had sufferKershaw's and Anderson's brigades, which had suffered severely in the action, and, with great impetuosity assailed the enemy in his almost impregnable position. Trigg, on coming up, was directed to the left of Kelly, and joining in a simultaneous movement of Brigadier-General B. R. Johnson's division still farther to the left, pierced and turned the enemy's line, and, in conjunction with Kelly, Gracie and Robertson drove him from his strong position into the ravines beyond, where a large number of prisoners were captured. For the details of t
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 11. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Report of Conner's South Carolina brigade at Cedar Creek, October 19th, 1864. (search)
R. M. Whitner, commanding the battalion of sharp-shooters. He fell whilst gallantly leading his little band in an attack on the enemy's line. He was conspicuous for his cool courage and undaunted bravery. It is a matter of profound regret that the Second regiment is deprived, for a time at least, on account of the loss of a leg, of the services of its commanding officer, Major R. R. Clyburn, whose bravery on this, as on other occasions, is beyond all praise. Major Todd, commanding the Third regiment, was also severely wounded whilst gallantly leading his men against the enemy's. second line of works. The entire loss of this brigade was as follows: Officers.Men. Killed622 Wounded 13172 Missing6199 —— Total25393 Among the prisoners are Colonel Boykin and Lieutenant-Colonel McMichael, of the Twentieth South Carolina. I am, Major, very respectfully, &c., James M. Goggin, Major Commanding Brigade. Major E. L. Costin, Assistant Adjutant-General Kershaw's Divisi
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 2 (search)
, near Berryville, on the 3d of September by Anderson's command, which resulted on the 19th of September in the battle of Winchester, which had doubtless been hastened to a conclusion by the departure of Anderson from the Valley on the 15th with Kershaw's division and Cutshaw's battalion of artillery for Richmond. Anderson had no sooner turned his back on the mountains than Sheridan threw his whole force against Early at Winchester and defeated him, not so much by force of numbers, as by one othey could extricate themselves. Early then retired up the Valley to a position above Harrisonburg, while Sheridan pursued as far as New Market. Both armies then remained inactive for some days, in order to rest and reorganize their forces. Kershaw's division of infantry and Cutshaw's battalion of artillery, after leaving Early and marching from Winchester to Gordonsville, returned, recrossing the mountain at Swift-Run Gap and rejoining Early near Lewis farm. About the first of October,
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 3 (search)
oud of his honorable scars received in the memorable engagement at Shiloh, was complimented with our final tokens of respect. Lieutenant-Colonel William Peter Crawford, of the Twenty-eighth regiment Georgia infantry, Colquitt's brigade, Hoke's division, Army of Northern Virginia, died on the 13th of last January; and, on the following day, we were advised of the demise of our fellow member, Willinton Kushman, private in Company F, Sixth regiment South Carolina infantry, Jenkins' brigade, Kershaw's division, Longstreet's corps, Army of Northern Virginia. On the 20th of March the earthly ties which bound us to our friend and comrade Ker Boyce—major and quartermaster of Evans' brigade, Gordon's division, Early's corps, Army of Northen Virginia—were sundered. Within the past twelve-month the following prominent Confederates: Brigadier-General R. Lindsay Walker, of the Army of Northern Virginia; Brigadier-General M. L. Bonham, ex governor of South Carolina; the Honorable Beverly Tuc
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 9 (search)
g the Central railroad, he retreated up the Valley and took position behind his entrenchments at Cedar Creek. Early had now been reinforced by the return of Kershaw's division, Cutshaw's battalion of artillery and some cavalry, which about made up his losses at Winchester and Fisher's Hill. About the time Sheridan fell back bout 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Ramseur kept his men well in hand, and from behind rock walls successfully resisted the advance of the Federals. Near 4 o'clock Kershaw's division gave way on my left. I sent my headquarter courier, private Beggarly, to report the fact to General Ramseur. While doing so his horse was shot througnd heroically than Ramseur did in his efforts to resist the overwhelming tide which was now setting in upon us. From the position which he occupied the retreat of Kershaw's division and the overlapping flanking column of the Federals could be seen. His troops became alarmed and could not be held in position, and in a vain effort t
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 21. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Last days of the army of Northern Virginia. (search)
Johnston, it is certain if there had been food to sustain the bodies of these men their unquenched courage would have written a different history for the retreat from the Petersburg lines. Movements to April Fifth. Longstreet crossed the Appomattox at Pocahontas bridge and moved along the north side of the river, intending to recross at Bevil's bridge, but that being out of repair, used the pontoon at Goode's bridge. Gordon taking the Hickory road, recrossed at Goode's bridge, and Kershaw's and Custis Lee's divisions, comprising Ewell's command at Richmond, crossed the James at Richmond and moving on the Genito road followed by Gary's cavalry, crossed the Appomattox on the Danville railroad bridge. Grant sent Sheridan and the Fifth corps to move on the south side of the river, to follow Lee's army and strike the Danville road between its crossing of the Appomattox and the crossing of the Lynchburg road at Burkeville Junction. General Meade himself, with the Second and Sixth
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 22. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.26 (search)
ridan following. On the 17th, Anderson, with Kershaw's Division and Cutshaw's artillery, approached Fitz Lee's Cavalry. On the 3d of September Kershaw's Division starts back to Richmond under ordend Pegram's Divisions. Early in person, with Kershaw and Wharton and all the artillery, was to mov At 3:30 o'clock in the morning Early, with Kershaw's Division, came in sight of the enemy's fire4:30 o'clock, the word forward was given, and Kershaw crossed the creek at Bowman's Hill, and at exturing the panic-stricken enemy, for they and Kershaw had been alike victorious. The Nineteenth anordon's Division was reforming in the rear of Kershaw, and that it was too scattered to attack. Th direction. Early had now gotten Ramseur and Kershaw in line with Pegram's Division, and Gordon cos Brigade on our extreme left and the rest of Kershaw's line having been penetrated, the troops thehis rolls 15,949 present and absent, counting Kershaw's Division which was not at Winchester; but w[3 more...]
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 22. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.27 (search)
veterans in the ranks were Captain W. E. Stoney, Comptroller-General of South Carolina during the Hampton regime; the Rev. Dr. Thompson, who served with distinguished gallantry in the flying artillery of General Marmaduke, and S. T. Pinckney, of Kershaw's Brigade. Zzza secession Cockade. Ingraham Hasell wore the same secession palmetto cockade which decorated his hat during the first year of the war, and which was on his person during every battle in which Kershaw's Division, Army of NortKershaw's Division, Army of Northern Virginia, took part. The colors carried by the veterans was the battle-flag of the Fifth South Carolina Regiment, of Butler's Brigade. Many bullet-holes testify that its supporters always asked a place in the picture near the flashing of the guns. The South Carolinians carried branches of palmetto, and wore cockades in hats and button-holes. They had travelled farther than any other delegation, and the enthusiasm which greeted the sight of the palmetto from many a balcony and pavem
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 24. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.1 (search)
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