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John Esten Cooke, Wearing of the Gray: Being Personal Portraits, Scenes, and Adventures of War. 63 9 Browse Search
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 17. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 45 5 Browse Search
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Jubal Anderson Early, Ruth Hairston Early, Lieutenant General Jubal A. Early , C. S. A. 22 2 Browse Search
Fitzhugh Lee, General Lee 21 3 Browse Search
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Heros von Borcke, Memoirs of the Confederate War for Independence 13 1 Browse Search
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A Roster of General Officers , Heads of Departments, Senators, Representatives , Military Organizations, &c., &c., in Confederate Service during the War between the States. (ed. Charles C. Jones, Jr. Late Lieut. Colonel of Artillery, C. S. A.) 11 3 Browse Search
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Heros von Borcke, Memoirs of the Confederate War for Independence, Chapter 3: (search)
directly past the plantation, or estate, of the White House, the property of our Colonel, William H. F. Lee. This wide verdant flat was covered with thousands of tents and storehouses, and formed td different points vast volumes of smoke were rising in the air, while the stately mansion of Colonel Lee was wreathed in flames. All over the field our horsemen were busy as ants, here rescuing frout of the spoils at the White House, was continued, and then we moved off to join the army of General Lee, at that moment pursuing the enemy on his retreat to Harrison's Landing, on James river. We While the operations I have just detailed had been going on under Stuart at the White House, General Lee had been very active-engaging the enemy and driving him further back every day. That we mightence of orders displayed by some of our Confederate generals. The fault was certainly not in General Lee's dispositions. Our whole loss in killed and wounded was about 9000 men — that of the ene
Heros von Borcke, Memoirs of the Confederate War for Independence, Chapter 4: (search)
at this time was crowded with guests, among whom, a neighbour of my own, was no less distinguished a person than a Federal General, McCall, who had been taken prisoner in one of the recent battles. As might naturally have been expected, the joy of the people of Richmond was very great at the deliverance of their city from the hands of the enemy; but they took their good fortune with a very becoming composure, and spoke and acted just as if, in their judgment, with such an army as that of General Lee, under such commanders, between them and the invading force, the struggle for the Confederate capital could have had no other result. No powder was wasted in salutes over the victory, no bonfires blazed, no windows were illuminated, and the general appearance of Richmond was in all respects unchanged from what it had been a month before. My business in Richmond was speedily transacted, and the following day, having procured an excellent horse, I set out with fresh courage and spirit
Heros von Borcke, Memoirs of the Confederate War for Independence, Chapter 9: (search)
ords of the dashing raider himself. headquarters, cavalry division, October 14, 1862. To General R. E. Lee, Through Colonel R. H. Chilton, A. A. General, Army of Northern Virginia. Colonel,--I have the honour to report that on the 9th inst., in compliance with instructions from the Commanding General, Army of Northern Virginia, I proceeded on an expedition into Pennsylvania with a cavalry force of 1800 men and four pieces of horse-artillery, under command of Brig.-Gen. Hampton and Cols. W. H. F. Lee and Jones. This force rendezvoused at Darkesville at 12 o'clock, and marched thence to the vicinity of Hedgesville, where it camped for the night. At daylight next morning (October 10th) I crossed the Potomac at McCoy's (between Williamsport and Hancock) with some little opposition, capturing two or three horses of the enemy's pickets. We were told here by the citizens that a large force had camped the night before at Clear Spring, and were supposed to be en route for Cumberland. W
John Esten Cooke, Wearing of the Gray: Being Personal Portraits, Scenes, and Adventures of War., Stuart's ride around McClellan in June, 1862. (search)
owever, lay the Southern army, commanded now by Lee, who had succeeded Johnston, wounded in the figThe moment was favourable for a heavy attack by Lee. Jackson had just driven before him the combineClellan; a combined advance of the forces under Lee and Jackson might save the capital. But how shs of success. Jackson could sweep around while Lee assailed the lines near Mechanicsville; then on two pieces of horse-artillery under Colonels William H. F. Lee, Fitz Lee, and Will. T. Martin, of Mrtunity, after midnight, of riding with Colonel W. H. F. Lee to Hickory Hill, the residence of Colon gallop, and on the high ground beyond, Colonel W. H. F. Lee, who had taken the front, encountered tound that cool and resolute officer, Colonel William H. F. Lee, on the river's bank. He had just ad looked dangerous. He said a few words to Colonel Lee, found the ford impassable, and then orderiernal country! The rear-guard, under Colonel W. H. F. Lee, had meanwhile moved down steadily fro
John Esten Cooke, Wearing of the Gray: Being Personal Portraits, Scenes, and Adventures of War., A deserter. (search)
avy beard; motionless amid the shell which were bursting around him. For an instant he seemed to hesitate-life and death were poised in the balances. Then with a cold look at the trembling deserter, he said to the men: Take him back to General Lee, and report the circumstances. With these words he turned and galloped off; the deserter was saved, at least for the moment. I do not know his ultimate fate; but if he saw General Lee in person, and told his tale, I think he was sparedturned and galloped off; the deserter was saved, at least for the moment. I do not know his ultimate fate; but if he saw General Lee in person, and told his tale, I think he was spared. That great and merciful spirit inflicted the death-penalty only when he could not avoid it. Since that day I have never seen the face of the boy-nor even expect to see it. But I shall never forget that vision of sudden death in his distended eyes, as Stuart's cold voice ordered, Hang him on that tree.
John Esten Cooke, Wearing of the Gray: Being Personal Portraits, Scenes, and Adventures of War., A young Virginian and his spurs. (search)
las in the glades of Chevy Chase-and the combat was of unexampled fury. General Stuart, commanding all the cavalry of General Lee's army, had held a grand review some days before, in the extensive fields below the Court-House, and a mimic battle hacharged the guns; the columns swept by a great pole, from which the white Confederate flag waved proudly in the wind. General Lee, with his grizzled beard and old gray ridingcape, looked on, the centre of all eyes; bands played, the artillery roarere some friends of ours upon the opposite shore of the Rappahannock who took even greater interest in the movements of General Lee than the fair daughters of Virginia. The thunder of the artillery was heard by them, and they at once conceived a burt the heavy flanking column attacking from the side of Stevensburg, and swept it back with the sabre; how the brave William H. F. Lee received the charge upon the left and fell in front of his squadrons at the moment when the Federal forces broke; a
John Esten Cooke, Wearing of the Gray: Being Personal Portraits, Scenes, and Adventures of War., To Gettysburg and back again. (search)
ok up a strong position on the northern bank of the Rappahannock to repulse the expected onslaught of his great adversary, Lee. No such attack, however, was intended. Lee preferred to manceuvre his opponent out of Virginia — it was the more bloodleLee preferred to manceuvre his opponent out of Virginia — it was the more bloodless proceeding-and very soon the soldiers of the army understood that Lee was moving. A grand review of the cavalry was ordered, near Culpeper Court-House, and General Fitz Lee politely sent an invitation to General Hood to attend it, and bring anLee was moving. A grand review of the cavalry was ordered, near Culpeper Court-House, and General Fitz Lee politely sent an invitation to General Hood to attend it, and bring any of his friends. A day or two afterwards, Hood appeared with his great division, announcing that these were all his friends, and he thought he would bring them along. The review duly took place east of the Court-House. The squadrons of cavalry Farley, of Stuart's staff, was killed; Captain White, of the staff, too, was wounded; Colonel Butler was wounded; General W. H. F. Lee was shot down at the head of his charging column; and Stuart himself was more than once completely surrounded. Fo
John Esten Cooke, Wearing of the Gray: Being Personal Portraits, Scenes, and Adventures of War., On the road to Petersburg: notes of an officer of the C. S. A. (search)
h down the right bank of the Swamp, into the low grounds of Charles City, everywhere facing Grant; line of battle; fighting on the long bridge road; men throwing up earthworks with their bayonets in twenty minutes, whenever they stop; sun rising and setting; wind blowing; woods reverberating with shots; column still moving toward James river. Then the question is settled; General Grant is going to try the Petersburg line of advance on Richmond, with his base at City Point. Judicious! General Lee said a year ago, I am told, that this was the quarter from which Richmond was most exposed. That terrible question of our communications --the Southern railroads! After all, it is bread and meat which will decide this war, or rather, I am afraid, the want of it. The granaries of the Gulf States are full, and we are starving. Who is to blame? History will answer that question. The time will come when the survivors of this army, or their children, will know why we are left to starve u
John Esten Cooke, Wearing of the Gray: Being Personal Portraits, Scenes, and Adventures of War., A family rifle-pit: an incident of Wilson's raid (search)
lemen who edited the New York newspapers; and having failed to drive Lee from his earthworks, where the Virginian persisted in remaining despmous raid against the Southside and the Danville railroads, by which Lee was supplied. The result of this cavalry movement is known. Generaif you choose, she said, with sarcasm; I can easily send word to General Lee at Petersburg, and meat will be supplied me! There are twelve mel blotted out that statement!); and if you do cut the railroad, General Lee's army will not suffer, but be just as strong and brave as ever!d one of the men. You will see, was the reply. Do you think General Lee could not prevent your coming here if he wished to? He wants yos mouth, said aside to a comrade: I believe what she says! Mr. Lee can get us all away from here quick enough, and I'm sorry that we lson's column had cut the road, but were falling back rapidly before Lee and Hampton; that they had abandoned sixteen pieces of artillery, an
John Esten Cooke, Wearing of the Gray: Being Personal Portraits, Scenes, and Adventures of War., General Pegram on the night before his death. (search)
ry nerve to force his way to the Southside railroad-when General Lee would be cut off from his base of supplies, and compelles. On the western bank of the run, near Burgess's Mill, General Lee's extreme right confronted the enemy, barring his furtherd or starve. Such was the explanation of the fact that General Lee's right was guarded only by a small regiment or two of het at Malone's, and dispersed it, nearly capturing Gen. William H. F. Lee, who chanced to be there inspecting his lines. Thowing dialogue ensued: What command? I asked. General Lee's. Where are the Yankees? Just over the bridge. nce of doubt. A few words dissipated this. Where is General Lee, Lieutenant? Just over the hill. I will go there. And accompanied by the young officer, I found General W. H. F. Lee, who had been compelled with his one or two hundred me the Federal transports was one of the boldest. General W. H. F. Lee waited at Roney's bridge for some time, expecting a
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