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Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 1, Chapter 2: (search)
other reenforcements, now coming up the river, and gave them the centre, between Smith and McClernand; but one brigade (McArthur's) of Smith's division was moved to the extreme right of the line. This day Grant, who had received no word from Hallece national line, where it did not quite extend to the river. Grant had been aboard the flag-ship but a short time, when McArthur's brigade, which held the extreme right, was attacked; all of McClernand's division, on McArthur's left, was also soon eMcArthur's left, was also soon engaged. The men fought stubbornly, and maintained the unequal struggle for hours, but McArthur was finally obliged to give way with heavy loss, and McClernand's command showed signs of wavering. It held on, however, till Lewis Wallace came up to thMcArthur was finally obliged to give way with heavy loss, and McClernand's command showed signs of wavering. It held on, however, till Lewis Wallace came up to the support from the centre, and made the rebels pay dear for what they had gained. McClernand's men had not retreated until their ammunition gave out, and then passing through the ranks of the fresher troops, they halted within range of the enemy's
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 1, Chapter 7: (search)
h three days rations, which they were ordered to make last five, had come up with the command. McArthur's division of this corps had been left to guard the lines of communication from Milliken's benommand did not reach the army until after the capture of Jackson, on the 14th of May; while, of McArthur's division in the Seventeenth corps, one brigade only had arrived, at the battle of Champion's ly supplies that Grant received, after cutting loose from his base, during this campaign. while McArthur, with one brigade of his division of Mc-Pherson's corps, had also arrived from the river, and wd direct them to come up to your support by the most expeditious route. Ransom's brigade, of McArthur's division, in McPherson's corps, was marching up on the road from Grand Gulf, and supposed to , and, by ten o'clock, were so close as to have their skirmishers engaged. Ransom's brigade of McArthur's division had also arrived, and moved to their support; but, notwithstanding all this, and Gra
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 1, Chapter 8: (search)
s now arriving at Chickasaw bayou, and the rest of McArthur's command at Warrenton. Pickets were pushed forlls during the night, it would materially aid me. McArthur's division, not having yet arrived in line, was toless skirmish was maintained. In the mean time, McArthur's division, of the Seventeenth corps, had crossed nt effect to be accomplished by the gunboat fire. McArthur, however, was preparing to take advantage of the this front, and McClernand was directed to order up McArthur to his assistance. McArthur is on your left; concMcArthur is on your left; concentrate with him and use his forces to the best advantage. Grant himself started at once for McPherson's fr, but are brought to a stand. I have sent word to McArthur to reenforce me if he can. Would it not be best totch in regard to General Quimby's division and General McArthur's division. As soon as they arrive, I will pr is strong. At this moment, I am hard pressed. McArthur did not arrive till the next morning, and it was n
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 1, Chapter 9: (search)
of the line; but Lauman's division, arriving on the 24th of May, was put on the left of McClernand, where it guarded the Hall's ferry and Warrenton roads; while McArthur's entire command had, by this time, joined the Seventeenth corps. Grant now ordered Prentiss and Hurlbut to send forward every available man that could possiblyf the hill, and within eighty yards of the enemy's work, from which Grant's sharpshooters were able to give the rebels serious annoyance. Ransom's brigade, in McArthur's division, was on the left of Blair. Being camped in a ravine, the brigade was compelled to employ its entire strength, for several days, in clearing out a roashortest notice, with two days cooked rations in their haversacks. To McPherson: There is indication that the enemy will attack within forty-eight hours. Notify McArthur to be ready to move at a moment's notice, on Sherman's order. The greatest vigilance will be required on the line, as the Vicksburg garrison may take the same o
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 1, Appendix to chapter III. (search)
. M., when the battle raged fiercest. I was then on the right. After some general conversation, he remarked that I was doing right in stubbornly opposing the progress of the enemy; and, in answer to my inquiry as to cartridges, told me he had anticipated their want, and given orders accordingly; he then said his presence was more needed over at the left. About two P. M. of the 6th, the enemy materially slackened his attack on me, and about four P. M. I deliberately made a new line behind McArthur's drill-field, placing batteries on chosen ground, repelled easily a cavalry attack, and watched the cautious approach of the enemy's infantry, that never dislodged me there. I selected that line in advance of a bridge across Snake creek, by which we had all day been expecting the approach of Lewis Wallace's division from Crump's Landing. About five P. M., before the sun set, General Grant came again to me, and after hearing my report of matters, explained to me the situation of affairs o