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lated and letters written to the effect that Longstreet was in South Carolina and Tennessee, with al863, which locates the position of Lieutenant-General Longstreet, viz.: Now they (the rebels) imate was correct, there must have been with Longstreet, after the concentration, more than fifty the made a bold one on Williamsburgh, to favor Longstreet. All were regarded as real. Ten thousand ml Hooker telegraphed, April thirteen: All of Longstreet's forces that have gone from here, left in JRichmond, as I should have been, the idea of Longstreet's leaving would not have been entertained. nd that it had became a historical fact that Longstreet had no hand whatever in the battle of Chance Davis, December thirty-first, 1863, says of Longstreet, that he was detached for service south of tl marched towards the Nansemond to reinforce Longstreet, who was investing Suffolk. Failing in his iated by supposing I had been overwhelmed by Longstreet. Defeat at Chancellorsville and Suffolk wou[39 more...]

n in April, 1863, which locates the position of Lieutenant-General Longstreet, viz.: Now they (the rebels) confronted tht in the rear, and quite upon the flank, in Norfolk. Longstreet had been promised sixty thousand men for his spring workh a considerable portion of my force to General Foster. Longstreet, advised of the order and success of his feints, crossed If his estimate was correct, there must have been with Longstreet, after the concentration, more than fifty thousand men. pril reflected the Confederate expectations in regard to Longstreet's army, in the following: Our people are buoyant aicksburg. Such an army, commanded by such an officer as Longstreet, may be defeated; but such an event is scarcely within t with few exceptions, admitted the failure, and censured Longstreet. The Richmond Examiner, of November twenty-seventh, 186 and said: It was during the parallel campaign of Longstreet against Suffolk that Hooker made his coup at Chancellors

Rappahannock. During the presence of Longstreet's wing at Suffolk, Lee, with Jackson's wing, was confronted by the army of Hooker. Hooker was advised of every change in my front, and assured that I would hold Longstreet as long as possible in order that he might destroy Lee. He was urged to strike before aid could be sent toLongstreet as long as possible in order that he might destroy Lee. He was urged to strike before aid could be sent to the Rapidan. Perhaps a division, or a portion of one, joined Lee, in spite of the interruption of the communications by Stoneman. Longstreet did not; for his horses and servants fell into our hands near Suffolk, on the fourth of May. No mention of his presence is made in any accounts of Chancellorsville, nor in the Southern Longstreet did not; for his horses and servants fell into our hands near Suffolk, on the fourth of May. No mention of his presence is made in any accounts of Chancellorsville, nor in the Southern history. Jackson contended with Hooker on the first and second of May, while Early fought Sedgwick, near Fredericksburg. On the third, Stewart succeeded Jackson.

61, estimates 49,700 New York Herald, March 26, 1864, estimates 64,000 Southorn history (Pollard's) gives 50,000 Hooker's Army. New York Times gives 159,800 Southorn history gives 100,000 to 150,000 New York Tribune, March 26, 1864, gives 123,300 The editor of the Times had the very best opportunity for getting reliable data, and there are many reasons for accepting his figures as nearest the true ones. This paper explodes the idea that any material portion of Longstreet's army was transferred to the fields of Chancellorsville. No such theory is entertained in any quarter now; but in the smoke of that disaster it was mooted. These figures show where the rebel pressure really was, and attest the good conduct of the soldiers and sailors at Suffolk, under the weightiest responsibilities. The army should no longer be deprived of its honors and rewards because of the unexpected reverse on the Rapidan. Further details cannot be given without trenching up

General Lee's testimony. Lee, in his report of Chancellorsville transmitted to the rebel Congress by Jefferson Davis, December thirty-first, 1863, says of Longstreet, that he was detached for service south of the James River in February, and did not rejoin the army until after the battle of Chancellorsville.

Commander-in-chief's report. The commanding General visited Suffolk during the investment, and in his annual report, says, viz.: The rebel General Hill marched towards the Nansemond to reinforce Longstreet, who was investing Suffolk. Failing in his direct assault upon this place, the enemy proceeded to establish batteries for its reduction. General Peck made every preparation for defence of which — the place was capable, and retarded the construction of his works, till finally the attempt was abandone

much light upon the campaign: Norfolk, April 10, 1863. Major-General Peck: I have a man just in. He says that Longstreet has at least 60,000 men, and will attack you as soon as his material is on the ground. They expect to get in your rearedit as if General Hooker had been victorious? Certainly. How that credit shall be estimated, is arrived at by placing Longstreet with Lee at Chancellorsville. If Lee, with fifty odd thousand, forced General Hooker over the Rappahannock, no doubt that with ninety thousand he would have demoralized his army. Independent of the credit of holding Longstreet's army from Lee, my command is entitled to great honor for saving itself, many thousand contrabands, the Navy Yard, Norfolk, and Portsmout James and Hampton Roads. The value of this latter service may be appreciated by supposing I had been overwhelmed by Longstreet. Defeat at Chancellorsville and Suffolk would indeed have disheartened the people and embarrassed the government at on

ly available gun of the kind in North Carolina. I do not feel very. apprehensive, unless the ram moves in conjunction with a land force. Doubtless General Foster advised you that he had withdrawn all the best and available troops in North Carolina. There is no reserve force here, nor in any of the sub-districts. In case of an advance upon the lines, the force would be quite too small for a proper defence. December twenty-sixth, 1863, I wrote Major-General Butler, viz.: If Longstreet is well provided for during the inactivity of Grant and Meade, and the quiet of General Gillmore, some forces could be collected for rebel enterprises in North Carolina, during our destitute condition. After the attack on Newbern, about the first of February, I wrote as follows: In view of the great interests at stake in the State, and of the smallness of the force for its protection, I hope one regiment of cavalry and a brigade of infantry may be sent to me. A large force is much

ly available gun of the kind in North Carolina. I do not feel very. apprehensive, unless the ram moves in conjunction with a land force. Doubtless General Foster advised you that he had withdrawn all the best and available troops in North Carolina. There is no reserve force here, nor in any of the sub-districts. In case of an advance upon the lines, the force would be quite too small for a proper defence. December twenty-sixth, 1863, I wrote Major-General Butler, viz.: If Longstreet is well provided for during the inactivity of Grant and Meade, and the quiet of General Gillmore, some forces could be collected for rebel enterprises in North Carolina, during our destitute condition. After the attack on Newbern, about the first of February, I wrote as follows: In view of the great interests at stake in the State, and of the smallness of the force for its protection, I hope one regiment of cavalry and a brigade of infantry may be sent to me. A large force is much

re they fall back, in a hurry too. We watch them as they rapidly disappear toward Washington — at a loss to know what it means — the general supposition is that Longstreet has come to our relief via Front Royal. Rain. We have put up a shanty. August 14.--Sunday, clear, hot; 7 A. M., ordered out to make a reconnoissance. Our bt McLamy. August 18.--Rain. To hospital to see McRea; doing tolerable only; his wound is a very painful one, and he is much out of heart; lying here to-day; Longstreet's corps going through tomorrow; bought cabbage, tomatoes, and cucumbers; Colonel found about a half pound bacon, and we had a fine dinner. August 19.--Hazy; wounded brought out past us; we drive them from their first line; fighting continued until away in night; on our right heavy cannonading all day; suppose it is Longstreet at Snicker's Gap. August 26.--Clear; Captain bought a Spencer rifle for $25; learn the force we were opposed to yesterday was 10,000 cavalry; cannonading tow