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ain: I have the honor to report that, on receiving orders on the fifth instant, at nine A. M., the division took up its line of march, and shortly after came upon the crowded columns before us. At half-past 10 A. M., an order was received from Gen. Sumner to pass all others and to proceed to the support of Gen. Hooker, already engaged. With difficulty and much loss of time, my division at length made its way through the masses of troops and trains that encumbered the deep, single, muddy defilethe enemy found them stern and determined combatants, and worthy their exalted reputation. At headquarters, Whittaker's house, a sightly locality opposite the centre of our lines, between which and the enemy's works there was a narrow wood, Gens. Sumner, Keyes, and Heintzelman were in frequent consultation. The former, though few troops of his corps were upon the field, by virtue of his rank was in command. The active duties of the day were, however, performed by Keyes and Heintzelman, who
ked the enemy. At the same time, however, General Sumner succeeded, by great exertions, in bringinge Third corps, and consummated the next day by Sumner and others. After seeing the Tenth Massachuaving pressed down between the railroad and Gen. Sumner, Lieut.-Col. Hoyt, with the above and some lines near the Chickahominy, remained with Gen. Sumner until Sunday, and behaved well. After leavRichmond: Corps.Killed.Wounded.Missing. Gen. Sumner, (Second,)183894146 Heintzelman, (Third,)2n, the next nearest support being the corps of Sumner, consisting of Sedgwick's and my own division,, the men plunging through mud to their knees, Sumner cheering them onward by words of encouragementivision elicits the plaudits of the army. General Sumner held his troops well in hand; Sedgwick exhhe fight of Saturday was a Union victory; that Sumner and Heintzelman's corps came up and drove backt 4 or five o'clock, some of Heintzelman's and Sumner's corps came up, and took our places. After t[9 more...]
ed into the forest in line of battle, Grover being commander on the actual field of battle, with orders to report to Gen. Hooker, who posted himself on the edge of the timber to watch the whole line. The Nineteenth Massachusetts, Col. Hinks, (of Sumner's corps,) was thrown out in line to protect the right flank, and Kearney's division was advanced to protect the left, General Robinson's brigade joining Grover's. Hooker's Third brigade, commanded by Col. Carr, Second New-York volunteers, (not Seoad and into the wood, and took position right in the midst of Palmer's brigade, and thence opened fire, which they kept up briskly for some minutes. Meanwhile, there was an almost complete cessation of the musketry — fire. At the same time, Gen. Sumner began to shell the woods on his front, and the artillery-men had it all to themselves. The continual push of the Excelsior brigade and the fire of the artillery finally forced the enemy entirely through the woods, and our line now lay just
o'clock P. M., with no other event than a feeble attack on Sumner's advance line — that officer's corps being on my right — area between my position and this road. On my right was Sumner's corps, in a cleared field, occupying the position which nced a vigorous attack on McCall, and in such force that Gen. Sumner voluntarily tendered me the services of a regiment whiche rolled back through a part of McCall's camp, and passing Sumner's front, they were by him hurriedly thrown over on to Kearlate hour in the night. During all this time several of Sumner's batteries had been doing splendid execution in the rebellors, all of which were forwarded to the headquarters of Gen. Sumner. The loss of the rebels in this battle was very severismal night. I was instructed to hold my position until Sumner and Kearney had retired over the Quaker road, and soon afttely broken, and filled up by Smith, Corney, (sic) McCall, Sumner, and Meagher, with his Irish bayonets, the gunboats pitche
from my position, a direct one from Kearney, and a diagonal one from several other batteries, which soon resulted in driving the rebel gunners from their pieces. Prior to this, a heavy column of infantry had been seen passing to my right, which disappeared behind the forests in my front, and were not heard from again that afternoon. On the left an attack was made in great force, and the battle lasted until long after dark. About half an hour before sunset orders were sent me by General Sumner to despatch a brigade of my command to the assistance of General Porter, and immediately General Sickles's brigade moved to that point. For a full account of the important services it rendered on the left, I respectfully call the attention of the Major-General commanding the corps, to the report of its chief, herewith inclosed. I will especially invite his attention to that part of the report which relates to the brilliant conduct of Colonel Taylor's regiment, the Seventy-second New-
well as sent an officer to communicate with Gen. Sumner and request his assistance. This officer m Reno's, six thousand; Banks's, five thousand; Sumner's, eleven thousand; Franklin's, eight thousandorter were directed to unite with the right of Sumner; Banks was instructed with the wagon trains ofn. By the time that the corps of Franklin and Sumner, nineteen thousand strong, joined me at Centre, 1862. Lieut.-Colonel Taylor, Chief of Staff, Sumner's Corps: Colonel: My division, composed of l. But what are politics in such a battle? Sumner arrived just as Hooker was leaving, and assume from the field. Mansfield's were no better. Sumner's command had lost heavily, but two of his divt. McClellan had been over on the field after Sumner's repulse, but had speedily returned to his headquarters. Sumner again sent word that he was able to hold his position, but could not advance witn, when viewed from the front. Hooker's and Sumner's struggle had been carried on over an uneven [33 more...]
rst of September, after receiving the corps of Sumner and Franklin, was as follows: McDowell's corps Reno's, six thousand; Banks's, five thousand; Sumner's, eleven thousand; Franklin's, eight thousandcessary in front of an army.. I directed Gen. Sumner, on the morning of the first of September, orter were directed to unite with the right of Sumner; Banks was instructed with the wagon trains ofn. By the time that the corps of Franklin and Sumner, nineteen thousand strong, joined me at Centreangster's station last night with Franklin and Sumner, who must be now with you. Can't you renew thek perhaps it would have been greatly better if Sumner and Franklin had been here three or four days , No.--: The army corps of Heintzelman, Sigel, Sumner, Porter, and Reno, as soon after daylight as pt Craig and Tillinghast. The corps of Porter, Sumner, and Sigel, via Vienna, toward the Chain Bridg cover the march of the three corps of Porter, Sumner, and Sigel; and Bayard the troops marching on [5 more...]
have made a small loss had the post been saved, and probably saved two thousand at Antietam. How important was this defence we can now appreciate. Of the ninety-seven thousand men composing at that time the whole of Lee's army, more than one third were attacking Harper's Ferry, and of this the main body was in Virginia. By reference to the evidence it will be seen that at the very moment Col. Ford abandoned Maryland Heights his little army was in reality relieved by Generals Franklin and Sumner's corps at Crampton's Gap, within seven miles of his position; and that after the surrender of Harper's Ferry no time was given to parole prisoners before twenty thousand troops were hurried from Virginia, and the entire force went off on the double-quick to relieve Lee, who was being attacked at Antietam. Had the garrison been slower to surrender, or the army of the Potomac swifter to march, the enemy would have been forced to raise the siege, or would have been taken in detail, with the P
flanking his position, and to open the fight. Sumner, Franklin, and Mansfield were to send their fork, and of the certainties awaiting the dawn. Sumner was ordered to move his corps at once, and wasl. But what are politics in such a battle? Sumner arrived just as Hooker was leaving, and assumevere for volunteer, troops under such a fire. Sumner himself attempted to arrest the disorder, but . It was impossible to hold the position. Gen. Sumner withdrew the division to the rear, and once from the field. Mansfield's were no better. Sumner's command had lost heavily, but two of his diver partially disabled or short of ammunition. Sumner was confident that he could hold his own, but ut had speedily returned to his headquarters. Sumner again sent word that he was able to hold his psburgh road in the rebel rear. Yet Hooker and Sumner and Franklin and Mansfield were all sent to thry, but an advantage had been gained. Hooker, Sumner, and Franklin held all the ground they had gai[13 more...]