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Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., Chapter 26: (search)
t there was severe fighting north of it. Gen. Sumner vacated his works at Fair Oaks on June 29, n to Savage's Station. A little after noon Gen. Sumner united his forces with those of Gen. Franklorders, and being convinced that the troops of Sumner and Franklin at Savage's Station were ample foore daylight. On the morning of the 30th Gen. Sumner was ordered to march with Sedgwick's divisihe handsomest manner with great slaughter. Gen. Sumner, who was with Gen. Sedgwick in McCall's rea Russy's battery was placed on the right of Gen. Sumner's artillery, with orders to shell the woodsith Gen. Slocum's division and a portion of Gen. Sumner's command, reached Malvern Hill. On the morning of the 30th Gen. Sumner, in obedience to orders, had moved promptly to Glendale, and upon arom Gen. Franklin, before sending orders to Gens. Sumner and Heintzelman, I received a message from ify this, and, if it were true, to order in Gens. Sumner and Heintzelman at once. He had not gone f[5 more...]
Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., Chapter 28: (search)
saw a good deal of Gen. Pope. . . . He condemned Gen. McClellan's conduct more and in stronger terms than Gen. Halleck. and said that in conversation he found Halleck quite agreed with him, but averse to precipitate action. Yours truly, H. W. Halleck. Secretary Stanton to Gen. McClellan. Telegram; cipher.headquarters, Department of War, Washington, July 5, 1862, 2.20 P. M. Maj.-Gen. G. B. McClellan, Commanding, etc., Army of the Potomac: I have nominated for promotion Gen. E. V. Sumner as brevet major-general of the regular service and major-general of volunteers; Gens. Heintzelman, Keyes, and Porter as brevet brigadiers in the regular service and major-generals of volunteers. The gallantry of every officer and man in your noble army shall be suitably acknowledged. Gen. Marcy is here and will take you cheering news. Be assured you shall have the support of this department and the government as cordially and faithfully as was ever rendered by man to man, and if
Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., Chapter 30: (search)
n; Porter at Bealeton, Kellip, Barnell's, etc. Sumner will commence reaching Falmouth to-day. Williwould it not be advisable to throw the mass of Sumner's corps here, to move out with Franklin to Cencquia creek at once. Shall I push the rest of Sumner's corps here, or is Pope so strong as to be reew of these facts, will it not be well to push Sumner's corps here by water as rapidly as possible, with the engineer brigade, to hold Fort Lyon. Sumner detached last night two regiments to vicinity Would it meet your views to post the rest of Sumner's corps. between Arlington and Fort Corcoran,await reply to my last despatch. in regard to Sumner. Wish to give the order at once. Please aution, by unloading Banks's supply-train. Gen. Sumner endeavored, by application upon the quartere landed be at once loaded with ammunition for Sumner and Franklin; but they will not go far towardsleck: Aug. 30, 11 A. M. Have ordered Sumner to leave (1) one brigade in vicinity of Chain [12 more...]
Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., chapter 31 (search)
accounts during the day that he was getting on splendidly, driving the enemy all day, gaining a glorious victory, etc., etc. About three this morning Hammerstein returned from the field (where I had sent him to procure information), and told me that we were badly whipped, McDowell's and Sigel's corps broken, the corps of my own army that were present (Porter and Heintzelman) badly cut up but in perfect order. Banks was not engaged. Franklin had arrived and was in position at Centreville. Sumner must have got up by this time. Couch's division is about starting. It is probable that the enemy are too much fatigued to renew the attack this morning, perhaps not at all to-day; so that time may be given to our people to make such arrangements as will enable them to hold their own. I telegraphed last evening asking permission to be with my troops; received a reply about half an hour ago from Halleck that he would have to consult the President first! If they refuse to let me go out I thi
Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., Chapter 32: (search)
tzelman's to the same vicinity; Couch to Fort Corcoran, or, if practicable, to the Chain bridge; Sumner either to Fort Albany or to Alexandria, as may be most convenient. In haste, general, very trired what that artillery-firing was. Pope replied that it was no doubt that of the enemy against Sumner, who formed the rear-guard and was to march by the Vienna and Langley road. He also intimated that Sumner was probably in a dilemma. He could give me no information of any importance in relation to the whereabouts of the different corps, except in a most indefinite way; had evidently not troub that I had the hearts of these men. I next met Sigel's corps, and soon satisfied myself that Sumner was pursuing his march unmolested, so I sent on to inform him that I was in command, and gave hibut that he could not see who could do the work wanted as well as McClellan. I named Hooker, or Sumner, or Burnside, either of whom would do the work better. Mr. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the N
Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., Chapter 33: (search)
lle, and the 9th corps via Damascus and New Market. The 2d and 12th corps, forming the centre, under the command of Gen. Sumner, moved on Frederick; the former via Clarksburg and Urbana, the 12th corps on a lateral road between Urbana and New Mart at the very moment Col. Ford abandoned Maryland Heights his little army was in reality relieved by Gens. Franklin's and Sumner's corps at Crampton's Gap, within seven miles of his position. The corps of Gens. Franklin and Sumner were a part of Sumner were a part of the army which I at that time had the honor to command, and they were acting under my orders at Crampton's Gap and elsewhere; and if, as the commission states, Col. Ford's little army was in reality relieved by those officers, it was relieved by me. of Burnside's command, including Hooker's corps, march this evening and early to-morrow morning, followed by the corps of Sumner and Banks, and Sykes's division, upon Boonsborough to carry that position. Couch has been ordered to concentrate his div
Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., chapter 34 (search)
. In riding into Frederick I passed through Sumner's corps, which I had not seen for some time. to move at seven A. M. May 14th, 9 A. M. Sumner ordered to take the Shookstown road to Middletting delay in the advance from Frederick to Gen. Sumner and the 2d corps. The following reply, whiand Sumner. Therefore at nine A. M. I ordered Sumner to take the more circuitous road by Shookstown battle. The promptness and energy with which Sumner moved from Grapevine bridge to the field of Fafront of them when hard pressed. A section of Sumner's battery was brought up and placed in the opemovement, and taking charge of it yourself. Sumner's and Banks's corps have commenced arriving. Gen. Gorman's brigade, of Sedgwick's division, Sumner's corps (except the 6th Wis., which remained otroops could not be excelled. The 2d corps (Sumner's) and the 12th corps (Williams's) reached theshed up Sturgis to support Cox, and hurried up Sumner to be ready as a reserve. Burnside never came[2 more...]
Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., Chapter 36: (search)
o attack there next morning. In front of Gens. Sumner's and Hooker's corps, near Keedysville, andhe corps of Hooker and Mansfield, supported by Sumner's and, if necessary, by Franklin's; and as sooleft of Sedgwick's division. By command of Gen. Sumner, Gen. Howard faced the third line to the rethe enemy, Gen. French received orders from Gen. Sumner, his corps commander, to push on with renew at the ford crossed by the other divisions of Sumner's corps, it moved on a line nearly parallel to right, developed by the attacks of Hooker and Sumner, rendered it necessary at once to send this coternoon, proceeding to the right, I found that Sumner's, Hooker's, and Mansfield's corps had met wit000 men) to hold his important position. Gen. Sumner expressed the most decided opinion against en. Slocum's division replaced a portion of Gen. Sumner's troops, and positions were selected for bcross bridge No. 2, and support the left of Gen. Sumner's line. The bridge being covered by a fire[11 more...]
Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., Chapter 38: (search)
rom hunger. They required rest and refreshment. One division of Sumner's and all of Hooker's corps on the right had, after fighting most v good for an offensive as a defensive movement. One division of Sumner's corps had also been overpowered, and was a good deal scattered anre occupied by Gen. Williams's corps on this day, and on the 22d Gen. Sumner took possession of Harper's Ferry. It will be remembered thattered, and somewhat demoralized in the action of the 17th. In Gen. Sumner's corps alone, 41 commissioned officers and 819 enlisted men hadway, were seen last evening. This is corroborated by citizens. Gen. Sumner, with his corps and Williams's (Banks's), occupies Harper's Ferr and stockings up to Harper's Ferry as fast as possible. From Gen. Sumner, Oct. 7. I have given orders upon orders about the clothing,increased wants and changes in position of troops. The clothing of Sumner arrived in great quantities near the last of Oct., almost too late
Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., chapter 50 (search)
despatch from which I inferred that the President was on his way hither. Went to Harper's Ferry and found him with half a dozen Western officers. He remains at Harper's Ferry to-night. . . . Oct. 2 A. M. . . . I found the President at Gen. Sumner's headquarters at Harper's Ferry; none of the cabinet were with him, merely some Western officers, such as McClernand and others. His ostensible purpose is to see the troops and the battle-field; I incline to think that the real purpose of hi was well whipped; there were some very pretty charges made. . . . Nov. 6, 1 P. M., camp near Rectortown. . . . The army still advances, but the machine is so huge and complicated that it is slow in its motions. Nov. 7, 2 P. M. . . . Sumner returned last night. Howard returned this morning. I go to Warrenton to-morrow. Reynolds is there now, Burnside at Waterloo, Bayard in front. Pleasonton and Averill are trying to catch Jeb Stuart again near Flint Hills. Couch is here, and mo
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