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Horace Greeley, The American Conflict: A History of the Great Rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-65: its Causes, Incidents, and Results: Intended to exhibit especially its moral and political phases with the drift and progress of American opinion respecting human slavery from 1776 to the close of the War for the Union. Volume II. 285 3 Browse Search
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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 97 (search)
erewith appended — written by direction of Gen. McClellan, and dated at eight o'clock P. M. on the thours in advance, staff-officers to notify Gen. McClellan of their approach to the points which theyssas, effect a junction with the army of General McClellan. This movement was executed. On the general propositions offered by me to Major-General McClellan, and which received his full approvald the enemy's right. At this juncture Generals McClellan and Burnside, with their staffs, rode upased, whereupon Gen. Franklin sent word to Gen. McClellan of the probable surrender of Harper's Ferrn-Chief also testifies that in his opinion Gen. McClellan could and should have relieved and protect Unaided attack in front was impossible. McClellan's forces lay behind low, disconnected ridgestially visible from the central hill which Gen. McClellan had occupied during the day. But I was morgreat that to the observer it appeared as if McClellan's plans must have been seriously disarranged[51 more...]
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 102 (search)
attles to be placed on colors of regiments? We have other battles to fight before reaching Richmond. The weather is good to-day, but there is great difficulty in getting up food on account of the roads. Very few wagons have yet come up. G. B. Mcclellan, Major-General Commanding. headquarters army of the Potomac, Williamsburgh, May 6, 1862. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War: Every hour proves our victory more complete. The enemy's loss is great, especially in officers. I have just to-day, but there is great difficulty in getting up food on account of the roads. Very few wagons have yet come up. G. B. Mcclellan, Major-General Commanding. headquarters army of the Potomac, Williamsburgh, May 6, 1862. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War: Every hour proves our victory more complete. The enemy's loss is great, especially in officers. I have just heard of five more of their guns captured. Prisoners are constantly arriving. G. B. McClellan, Major-General Commanding.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 110 (search)
Franklin--herewith appended — written by direction of Gen. McClellan, and dated at eight o'clock P. M. on the twenty-ninth, my operations to your plans, yet I was not informed when McClellan evacuated Harrison's so that I might know what to expect ding Officer at Centreville: I have been instructed by Gen. McClellan to inform you that he will have all the available wagord, several hours in advance, staff-officers to notify Gen. McClellan of their approach to the points which they are to occuevacuate Manassas, effect a junction with the army of General McClellan. This movement was executed. On the morning of thding army, reenforced not only by the defeated army of Gen. McClellan, but by the fresh corps of Gens. Burnside and Hunter. nassas, a signal victory over the combined forces of Generals McClellan and Pope. On the twenty-eighth and twenty-ninth, eae between Alexandria and Warrenton — between the hosts of McClellan and Pope with over eighteen thousand jaded men, for the c
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 111 (search)
, 1861, to August 29th, 1862. Washington, September 1, 1862. Brig.-General Williams, Asst. Adj.-General: General: In compliance with the orders of Major-General McClellan, I have the honor to give some account of the history, organization, and operations of the Artillery of the Army of the Potomac from July, 1861, to September, 1862, the period during which I was its chief. When Major-General McClellan was appointed to the command of the Division of the Potomac, July twenty-fifth, 1862, a few days after the first battle of Bull Run, the whole field-artillery of his command consisted of no more than parts of nine batteries, or thirty pieces of varifficiency of the arm, and the limits imposed by the as yet undeveloped resources of the nation, led to the following general propositions offered by me to Major-General McClellan, and which received his full approval: First. That the proportion of artillery should be in the ratio of at least two and a half pieces to one thousan
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 124 (search)
Doc. 117.-General McClellan's order for crossing the Chickahominy. headquarters army of the Potomac, camp near coal Harbor, Va., May 25, 1862. I. Upon advancing beyond the Chickahominy the troops will go prepared for battle at a moment's notice, and will be entirely unencumbered, with the exception of ambulances. All vehicles will be left on the eastern side of the Chickahominy, and carefully packed. The men will leave their knapsacks, packed, with the wagons, and will carry threehem preserve in battle perfect coolness and confidence, the sure forerunners of success. They must keep well together, throw away no shots, but aim carefully and low, and above all things rely upon the bayonet. Commanders of regiments are reminded of the great responsibility that rests upon them; upon their coolness, judgment and discretion the destinies of their regiments and success of the day will depend. By command of Major-General McClellan. S. Williams, Assistant Adjuntant-General
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 125 (search)
utenant Davis's exploit. Fair Oak station, on the Nine Mile Road from Richmond, May 28, 1862. A gallant exploit has just been consummated by Lieutenant Frank C. Davis, company D, Third Pennsylvania cavalry, one sergeant and ten men. General McClellan was very anxious to communicate with the gunboats on the James River. Lieutenant Davis was detailed by Colonel Averell for this purpose. It was of the utmost importance that the communication should be opened. It was a known fact that theat the Lieutenant consummated his errand successfully. The distance was some fifteen miles, but the party were obliged to make some twenty-five miles before reaching their destination. The feat was accomplished with so much success that General McClellan returned his thanks in a letter to the Lieutenant and his command. It runs thus: headquarters army of Potomac, May 27, 1862. Lieut. Davis, Third Pennsylvania Cavalry: Sir: I am instructed by the Major-General Commanding, to express to
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 126 (search)
Doc. 119.-battle of South-Mountain, Va. Despatches from General McClellan. headquarters of the army of the Potomac, three miles beyond Middletown, Sunday,rning. I regret to add that the gallant and able Gen. Reno is killed. George B. Mcclellan, Major-General. headquarters army of the Potomac, Sept. 15, 1862-3 o'clre now advancing in pursuit. I do not know where he will next be found. George B. McClellan, Major-General Commanding headquarters of the army of the Potomac, Septng every thing forward to endeavor to press their retreat to the utmost. George B. McClellan. headquarters army of the Potomac, Bolivar, Sept. 15-10 A. M. To H. W.ss as fifteen thousand. We are following as rapidly as the men can move. George B. McClellan, Major-General. General Doubleday's report. headquarters First d for the purpose of getting round the enemy's right. At this juncture Generals McClellan and Burnside, with their staffs, rode upon the field, where they remained
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 127 (search)
he command. On the seventh of September Gen. McClellan, the most of his forces having preceded hi, would be disobeying his instructions. Gen. McClellan established his headquarters at Frederick my's lines and reach some of our forces--General McClellan if possible — and to report the conditiof reinforcements. Capt. Russell reached General McClellan's headquarters at Frederick at nine A. Mlonel Miles. Immediately upon his arrival Gen. McClellan sent off a messenger, as Captain Russell uh a communication to General Franklin from Gen. McClellan. He reached Gen. Franklin about three o'cased, whereupon Gen. Franklin sent word to Gen. McClellan of the probable surrender of Harper's Ferr. The General-in-Chief has testified that Gen. McClellan, after having received orders to repel then-Chief also testifies that in his opinion Gen. McClellan could and should have relieved and protectthere, on the twenty-ninth of March, by Major-Gen. McClellan, then General-in-Chief. On the thirtie[1 more...]
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 130 (search)
neral Commanding. General Halleck to General McClellan. Washington, D. C., September 30, 1he rebel battery, as usual, was silenced. McClellan was on the hill where Benjamin's battery wasetermined, perhaps, the plan of battle which McClellan finally resolved on. The plan was generaltially visible from the central hill which Gen. McClellan had occupied during the day. But I was moress in the end. Finally, at four o'clock, McClellan sent simultaneous orders to Burnside and Fras forces. It was at this point of time that McClellan sent him the order above given. Burnside battery. The movement was in plain view of McClellan's position, and as Franklin on the other siderves of the army; they cannot be spared. McClellan remounts his horse, and with Porter and a doem, I cannot hold my position half an hour. McClellan's only answer for the moment is a glance at e battle is sound, there is every reason why McClellan should win it. He may choose to postpone [15 more...]
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), Rebel reports and narratives. (search)
Rebel reports and narratives. Charleston courier account. September 17, 1862. With the first break of daylight the heavy pounding of the enemy's guns on their right announced the battle begun, and for an hour the sullen booming was uninterrupted by aught save their own echoes. McClellan had initiated the attack. Jackson and Lawton, (commanding Ewell's division,) always in time, had come rapidly forward during the night, and were in position on our extreme left. What a strange strength and confidence we all felt in the presence of the man, Stonewall Jackson. Between six and seven o'clock the Federals advanced a large body of skirmishers, and shortly after the main body of the enemy was hurled against the division of Gen. Lawton. The fire now became fearful and incessant. What were at first distinct notes, clear and consecutive, merged into a tumultuous chorus that made the earth tremble. The discharge of musketry sounded upon the ear like the rolling of a thousand d
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