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Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buell, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Volume 4., chapter 11.81 (search)
ergetic action became more and more imperative, and as I could no longer doubt the presence of Smith's corps with Butler's forces, I sent one of my aides, Colonel Samuel B. Paul, to General Lee with instructions to explain to him the exact situation. General Lee's answer to Colonel Paul was not encouraging. He said that I must bColonel Paul was not encouraging. He said that I must be in error in believing the enemy had thrown a large force on the south side of the James; that the troops referred to by me could be but a few of Smith's corps going back to Butler's Lines. Strange to say, at the very time General Lee was thus expressing himself to Colonel Paul, the whole of Smith's corps was actually assaultingColonel Paul, the whole of Smith's corps was actually assaulting the Petersburg lines. But General Lee finally said that he had already issued orders for the return of Hoke's division; that he would do all he could to aid me, and even come himself should the necessity arise. The Confederate forces opposed to Smith's corps on the 15th of June consisted of the 26th, 34th, and 46th Virginia r
e on the lines and ground right and left of the crater. General Beauregard, having no reserves, had instructed each of his brigade commanders that, in the event of a breach and attack, they should close rapidly towards that point, leaving a picket line to hold the trenches elsewhere. This instruction was promptly executed upon the order of Division-Commander Bushrod R. Johnson. General Beauregard, aroused from sleep by the explosion, and immediately informed of its precise locality by Colonel Paul, an officer of his staff, despatched the latter to General Lee to make the report, request assistance, and appoint a rendezvous with him at Bushrod Johnson's headquarters, near Cemetery Hill. He then repaired at once to that point, and, after ascertaining that his previous instructions for the event were being properly carried out, went forward to the Gee House, within 500 yards and immediately in rear of Elliott's salient, and, from that commanding point, took a full view of the scene
st of the staff, and of all detached officers and men serving at General Beauregard's headquarters, up to the 1st of May, is given in the Appendix. Personal Staff. 1. Lieutenant A. R. Chisolm, of South Carolina, A. D. C. 2. Lieutenant A. J. Toutant, of Texas, A. D. C. 3. Captain R. T. Beauregard, of Louisiana, Acting A. D. C. 4. Cadet H. T. Beauregard, of Louisiana, Acting A. D. C. 5. Lieutenant-Colonel A. G. Rice, of South Carolina, Volunteer A. D. C. 6. Lieutenant-Colonel S. B. Paul, of Virginia, Volunteer A. D. C. General Staff. 1. Colonel George W. Brent, of Virginia, A. A. G. 2. Lieutenant-Colonel John M. Otey, of Virginia, A. A. G. 3. Lieutenant-Colonel Alfred Roman, of Louisiana, A. A. and I. G. 4. Major Henry Bryan, of Georgia, A. A. and I. G. 5. Major James Eustis, of Louisiana, A. A. and I. G. 6. Captain Albert Ferry, of Louisiana, A. A. and I. G. 7. Lieutenant-Colonel J. R. Waddy, of Virginia, Chief Ordnance Officer. 8.
sit you in person, I send you one of my volunteer aids, Colonel Paul, to explain to you the exact condition and position of tter bearing on the subject. I beg you will send me by Colonel Paul such a verbal statement of your present position and fu his command. Shall be at Headquarters by six o'clock. Sam. B. Paul. Telegram. clay's House, June 15th, 1864. To Capt. J Colonel Roman for the front about 5 A. M. Breakfasted at Mrs. Paul's, and then reported to the General. Was ordered by him Hill. Walked into the city about 7.30 P. M., and went to Mrs. Paul's to supper. Friday, June 17th.—Arose about 7 A. M. and succeed. Most truly, your old friend and servant, Samuel B. Paul. Genl. G. T. Beauregard. New Orleans, March 20th, 18Beauregard: Dear General,—I received your letter by Colonel Paul, and would have answered it sooner but for the great pr D. C. Lieut.-Col. A. G. Rice, Vol. A. D. C. Lieut.-Col. S. B. Paul, Vol. A. D. C. Col. Chas. J. Villere, Vol. A. D
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Genl. G. T. Beauregard, C. S. A., second in command. (search)
Genl. G. T. Beauregard, C. S. A., second in command. Personal Staff. Major A. R. Chisolm, A. D. C. Major A. J. Toutant, A. D. C. Major R. T. Beauregard, Prov. Arty., A. D. C. Second Lieut. A. R. Toutant, Tucker's Pioneer Regt., Acting A. D. C. Cadet H. T. Beauregard, C. S. A., Acting A. D. C. Lieut.-Col. A. G. Rice, Vol. A. D. C. Lieut.-Col. S. B. Paul, Vol. A. D. C. Col. Chas. J. Villere, Vol. A. D. C. Brig.-Genl. Thomas Jordan, Acting A. D. C. Private J. A. Hincks, Bridge's Battery, Detached Clerk. Private James M. Kokernot, Confederate Batt'n, Detached Orderly.
Col. Samuel B. Paul. --This gentleman holds the responsible office of Inspect Flour for Richmond, who left this city months since for a visit to Rio, arrived yesterday via Washington, through the city he was enabled to make his way much difficulty, as the Lincolnites are thoroughly scared they have relaxed deal of their usual vigilance.
Runaway--$25 reward. --Ranaway, in July, from the subscriber, Paul; brown mulatto color, a bricklayer and plasterer; 27 years of age; about 5 feet 6 inches high; square built; bushy hair and large beard when he left; face long, and bellow about the month; very slightly knock-kneed; walks very erect steps short and fast; voice loud and strong; when spoken to answers quickly; sullen aspect. He formerly belonged to Mr. Benjamin F. Whilden. The above reward will be paid to whoever will lodge him in the Charleston Work-House, or in any Jail where I can get him. Apply at this office. se 16--eodlm
Inspections of Flour in the city of Richmond for the quarter ending 1st October, 1861: Family4,251 Extra6,773 Superfine2,800 Half Superfine5 Fine682 Middlings937 Condemned73 Total34,619 A. T. Mitchell For Samuel B. Paul.
Flour inspections. --We have received from A. T. Mitchell (for Col Samuel B. Paul, Inspector) the subjoined statement of the inspections of flour in the city of Richmond for the quarter ending January 1, 1862 Bbls. Family5,243 Extra20,377 Extra, (half-barrels,)1,640 Superfine46,772 Superfine, (half-barrels,)260 Fine1,558 Middings3,055 Condemned192 Total79,097