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General James Longstreet, From Manassas to Appomattox, Chapter 5: Round about Richmond. (search)
he commander of the district did not care to have an officer there of higher rank, the subject was discontinued. General Johnston, assigned to the Department of the Peninsula and Norfolk, made an inspection of his new lines, and on his return recommended that they should be abandoned. Meanwhile, his army had been ordered to Richmond. He was invited to meet the President to discuss military affairs, and asked General G. W. Smith and myself to go with him. The Secretary of War and General R. E. Lee were with the President when we met. It was the first time that I had been called to such august presence, to deliberate on momentous matters, so I had nothing to say till called on. The views intended to be offered were prefaced by saying that I knew General McClellan; that he was a military engineer, and would move his army by careful measurement and preparation; that he would not be ready to advance before the 1st of May. The President interrupted, and spoke of McClellan's high
General James Longstreet, From Manassas to Appomattox, Chapter 7: Seven Pines, or Fair Oaks. (search)
olved temporarily upon General G. W. Smith. General Johnston was skilled in the art and science of war, gifted in his quick, penetrating mind and soldierly bearing, genial and affectionate in nature, honorable and winning in person, and confiding in his love. He drew the hearts of those about him so close that his comrades felt that they could die for him. Until his recovery the Confederacy experienced a serious deprivation, and when that occurred he was no longer commander-in-chief, for General Lee was promptly called to the post of honor. The brigades were so mixed up through the pines when the battle closed that there was some delay in getting the regiments to their proper commands, getting up supplies, and arranging for the morning. D. H. Hill's was put in good order and in bivouac near the Casey intrenchment; those of Longstreet between the Williamsburg road and railroad. Wilcox's brigade took position on the right, in place of the detachment under Jenkins; Pryor's brigade
General James Longstreet, From Manassas to Appomattox, Chapter 8: Sequels of Seven Pines. (search)
Longstreet's opposition to retiring severe fighting Pickett's brave stand General Lee assigned to command he orders the withdrawal of the army criticism of Gener artillery. The enemy are in full view and in heavy masses. I have ordered up Lee with four pieces. The musketry firing in advance is tremendous. Smith's War Pa no more consideration than the appeal made through General McLaws. Then General Lee, having been assigned to command, came upon the field after noon by the Ninel Smith, came over to the Williamsburg road. A similar proposition was made General Lee, but General Smith protested that the enemy was strongly fortified. At the es. General Holmes marched down the Williamsburg road and rested in wait for General Lee. Like General Huger, he held rank over me. General Lee ordered the troops bGeneral Lee ordered the troops back to their former lines. Those on the Williamsburg road were drawn back during the night, the rear-guard, Pickett's brigade, passing the Casey works at sunrise on
General James Longstreet, From Manassas to Appomattox, Chapter 9: Robert E. Lee in command. (search)
Chapter 9: Robert E. Lee in command. The great general's assignment not at first assuring to the army able as ans confidence by saying nothing-a little humor now and then Lee plans a simultaneous attack on McClellan's front and rear Jconnoissance around the Union army. The assignment of General Lee to command the army of Northern Virginia was far from re lean upon him with confidence, and to love him dearly. General Lee's experience in active field work was limited to his Weslittle wiser than when they went, except that they found General Lee's object was to learn of the temper of those of his offio report to General Jackson, in the Valley district. General Lee was seen almost daily riding over his lines, making sugghe conference on the Nine Miles road, availing myself of General Lee's invitation to free interchange of ideas, I rode over tack. I am, with great respect, your obedient servant, R. E. Lee, General. The brigades under Generals Lawton and Whit
General James Longstreet, From Manassas to Appomattox, Chapter 11: battle of Malvern Hill. (search)
9th, General Lee wrote General Magruder: Headquarters Department of Northern Virginia, June 29, 1862. Major-General J. B. Magruder, Commanding Division: General,-- I regret much that you have made so little progress to-day in pursuit of the enemy. In order to reap the fruits of our victory the pursuit should be most vigorous. I must urge you, then, again to press on his rear rapidly and steadily. We must lose no time, or he will escape us entirely. Very respectfully yours, etc., R. E. Lee, General. P. S.-Since the order was written, I learn from Major Taylor that you are under the impression that General Jackson has been ordered not to support you. On the contrary, he has been directed to do so, and to push the pursuit vigorously. Rebellion Record, vol. XI. part II. p. 687. Sumner, besides his greater force, having some advantage from the earthworks previously constructed, repulsed Magruder's attack, and the affair of cross-purposes failed of effect. If Jack
General James Longstreet, From Manassas to Appomattox, Chapter 12: Halleck and Pope in Federal command. (search)
instructions for the march of his army as ordered for the 18th was lost. The despatch was taken to General Pope, who, thus advised by accident, immediately set about retiring from Culpeper to the east bank of the Rappahannock. General Pope reported that The cavalry expedition sent out on the 16th in the direction of Louisa Court-House captured the adjutant-general of General Stuart, and was very near capturing that officer himself. Among the papers taken was an autograph letter of General Robert E. Lee to General Stuart, dated Gordonsville, August 15, which made manifest to me the position and force of the army, and their determination to overwhelm the army under my command before it could be reinforced by any portion of the Army of the Potomac. Rebellion Record, vol. XII. part II. p. 29. Thus on that day Pope put his army in retreat by the several crossings of the Rappahannock to its strong camps of the north side, leaving his cavalry in observation. As Fitzhugh Lee's cavalr
General James Longstreet, From Manassas to Appomattox, Chapter 14: Second battle of Manassas (Bull Run). (search)
ring of half a dozen muskets, when he fell mortally hurt, and so perished one of the most gallant and dashing of the Union generals. September 2, 1862. Major-General John Pope, United States Army: Sir,-- Rebellion Record. The body of General Philip Kearny was brought from the field last night, and he was reported dead. I send it forward under a flag of truce, thinking the possession of his remains may be a consolation to his family. I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant, R. E. Lee, General. The rain so concealed the fight in its last struggles that the troops escaped before we were aware that it had been abandoned. As both Federal division commanders fell, the accounts fail to do justice to their fight. Stevens in his short career gave evidence of courage, judgment, skill, and genius not far below his illustrious antagonist. During the fight Stuart had parties out seeking information, and early on the second had his troopers in the saddle in pursuit.
General James Longstreet, From Manassas to Appomattox, Chapter 15: the Maryland campaign. (search)
l join the main body of the army at Boonsborough or Hagerstown. Each regiment on the march will habitually carry its axes in the regimental ordnance wagons, for use of the men at their encampments to procure wood, etc. By command of General R. E. Lee. R. H. Chilton, Assistant Adjutant-General. Major-General D. H. Hill, Commanding Division. so framed was issued. It may be well to digress from my narrative for a moment just here to remark that General Lee's confidence in the stren favor a prolongation of the war, or those who wish to bring it to a termination, which can but be productive of good to both parties without affecting the honor of either. I have the honor to be, with great respect, Your obedient servant, R. E. Lee, General. And now I return to my narrative. General Walker's division was on detached service at the time of the order, trying to cut the canal. He marched, however, at the appointed time, found Cheek's Ford under the severe fire of t
General James Longstreet, From Manassas to Appomattox, Chapter 16: the lost order --South Mountain. (search)
feel that I can count on them as of old. All forces of Pennsylvania should be placed to co-operate at Chambersburg. My respects to Mrs. Lincoln. Received most enthusiastically by the ladies. Will send you trophies. All well, and with God's blessing will accomplish it. Geo. B. McClellan. Frederick City, Md., September 13, 1862, 11 P. M. ( Received 1 P. M., September 14.) Major-General H. W. Halleck, General-in-Chief: Rebellion Record, vol. XIX. part II. p 281. An order from General R. E. Lee, addressed to General D. H. Hill, which has accidentally come into my hands this evening,the authenticity of which is unquestionable,--discloses some of the plans of the enemy, and shows most conclusively that the main rebel army is now before us, including Longstreet's, Jackson's, the two Hills's, McLaws's, Walker's, R. H. Anderson's, and Hood's commands. That army was ordered to march on the 10th, and to attack and capture our forces at Harper's Ferry and Martinsburg yesterday, by
General James Longstreet, From Manassas to Appomattox, Chapter 19: battle of Sharpsburg, or Antietam (continued). (search)
ur inner lines. Following is a condensed but accurate presentation of the organization of the contending armies in the battle of Sharpsburg and tie Maryland campaign: Compiled from the official reports. Army of Northern Virginia, General Robert E. Lee Commanding. Longstreet's Corps, Major-General James Longstreet. McLaws's Division, Maj.-Gen. Lafayette McLaws:--Kershaw's Brigade, Brig.-Gen. J. B. Kershaw; 2d S. C., Col. John D. Kennedy; 3d S. C., Col. James D. Nance; 7th S. C., Cion, Col. P. F. Stevens; Macbeth (S. C.) Art., Capt. R. Boyce. Artillery :--Washington (La.) Artillery, Col. J. B. Walton; 1st Co., Capt. C. W. Squires; 2d Co., Capt. J. B. Richardson; 3d Co., Capt. M. B. Miller; 4th Co., Capt. B. F. Eshleman. Lee's Battalion, Col. S. D. Lee; Ashland (Va.) Art., Capt. P. Woolfolk, Jr.; Bedford (Va.) Art., Capt. T. C. Jordan; Brooks (S. C.) Art., Lieut. William Elliott; Eubank's (Va.) battery, Capt. J. L. Eubank; Madison (La.) Light Art., Capt. (X. V. Moody;
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