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Edward Alfred Pollard, The lost cause; a new Southern history of the War of the Confederates ... Drawn from official sources and approved by the most distinguished Confederate leaders., Chapter 17: (search)
of grape. A few moments more and the Federal guns were silent; a loud noise of many voices was heard; and then a long, wild, piercing yell, and the place was ours. The enemy was now forced to take refuge in his works on the left bank of Beaver Dam creek, about a mile distant. The position was one of extraordinary strength; the banks of the creek in front were high and almost perpendicular; the approach to it was over open fields; there were no bridges, and the difficulty of crossing the sots, and sinking from fatigue, formed a scene that was at once soul-stirring, sublime and horrible. But while this terrible and critical action was going on, Jackson was rapidly approaching to decide it. He had at last succeeded in crossing Beaver Dam creek above the enemy's position; and the Federals no sooner perceived it than they abandoned their entrenchments, and retired rapidly down the river. No time was now to be lost. Gen. Lee readily perceived that McClellan had endeavoured to for
Brig.-Gen. Bradley T. Johnson, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 2.1, Maryland (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 7: Marylanders in 1862 under Gen. Robert E. Lee. (search)
He picked up the First Maryland at Staunton, and moved by train. On the 25th he reached Ashland on the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad, fifteen miles north of Richmond, and at daylight of the 26th moved east toward Lee's left. By three o'clock he got in touch with the enemy's pickets at Pole Green church in Hanover county, and the First Maryland was ordered forward (they held the right of Jackson's column) to drive them in. This was done, and they forced them back to Beaver Dam creek, on the farther side of which they made a stand, and the Marylanders could not move them. General Jackson, riding up, asked Johnson, Colonel, what have you stopped for? I can't get those fellows there out of the woods! Give them some shell! and the colonel ordered up the Baltimore light artillery, which soon quieted the fire on the other side. It was then dark and the command lay down in line of battle. At daylight they moved forward toward Old Cold Harbor, and by noon were ordere
Maj. Jed. Hotchkiss, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 3, Virginia (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 16: (search)
g upon the rear of the same flank, supported by D. H. Hill. Jackson's order read: Bearing well to his left, turning Beaver Dam creek and taking the direction toward Cold Harbor, after that to press forward toward the York River railroad, closing upoedingly imprudent. The issue being taken, and the Federals driven from Mechanicsville to their intrenchments across Beaver Dam creek, and the Mechanicsville bridge uncovered, D. H. Hill and Longstreet, of necessity, marched to A. P. Hill's support, and Lee, in person, pressed the attack in front without the help of Jackson in the rear. Beaver Dam creek, or swamp, as it is called locally, is a short stream running from the north into the Chickahominy; it is crossed by the main road from Mechasence on the field of action, and also, doubtless, of his being in force on his rear, fell back from his position on Beaver Dam creek to the central one held by Porter's corps, a short distance down the river road to Cold Harbor, where a second and s
D. H. Hill, Jr., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 4, North Carolina (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 5: (search)
on. Lieutenant Cathey, of the Sixteenth regiment, describes the situation of the soldiers the night of the battle. He says: Our surroundings were deserts of solitary horror. The owls, night-hawks and foxes had fled in dismay; not even a snake or a frog could be heard to plunge into the lagoons which, crimsoned with the blood of men, lay motionless in our front. Nothing could be heard in the blackness of that night but the ghastly moans of the wounded and dying. On retiring from Beaver Dam creek General Porter, having, as he says, 30,000 men, Battles and Leaders, II, p. 337. (Note—General Webb strangely says that Porter had less than 18,000 infantry at Gaines' Mill.—Peninsula Campaign, page 130.) fortified in a naturally strong position on the east bank of Powhite creek, six miles from Beaver Dam. Crowning every available prominence with batteries to sweep the roads, and also posting batteries or sections of batteries between his brigades, he, with Sykes' division of regula
Brigadier-General Ellison Capers, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 5, South Carolina (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 3: (search)
of the Second, lost a leg. The situation of the Federal army at this time (toward the close of June) determined General Lee to take the aggressive. The center and left of General McClellan were south of the Chickahominy, strongly intrenched and covered by the cutting of trees in the dense forests. The extreme left rested on White Oak swamp, and the right of the center on the Chickahominy at New bridge. The Federal right, under Fitz John Porter, was well and strongly posted behind Beaver Dam creek, north of the Chickahominy, with a grand guard at Mechanicsville in front, and outposts still beyond, guarding the crossing. General Lee's determination was to attack this right and separated wing with three of his divisions, calling Jackson's corps to co-operate. Jackson's march, from his victorious campaign in the valley, was so directed that he was expected to be at Ashland, 15 miles north of Richmond, on the 24th of June. From Ashland a march of 15 miles, toward Cold Harbor, wou
Joseph T. Derry , A. M. , Author of School History of the United States; Story of the Confederate War, etc., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 6, Georgia (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 7: (search)
n, beginning the strong flank movement which General Lee relied upon to crush the Federal army, while Huger and Magruder held the line before Richmond. The battle of Mechanicsville followed, in which J. R. Anderson's brigade was particularly distinguished. Anderson, with the Thirty-fifth Georgia, Col. E. L. Thomas leading, as stated in the report of General Hill, had moved as heretofore directed, and encountering the enemy drove them back, and Colonel Thomas with his regiment crossed Beaver Dam creek and gained an admirable position for charging the enemy's batteries. The Fourteenth Georgia, Lieut.-Col. Robert W. Folsom, pushed forward to his support, but Folsom was stricken down, the regiment lost his gallant leading and but few crossed. Colonel Thomas held his own until the battle closed, when he withdrew and joined his brigade on the south side of the creek. The Forty-ninth and Forty-fifth Georgia were effective in the same fight. General Anderson also made special mention of
Capt. Calvin D. Cowles , 23d U. S. Infantry, Major George B. Davis , U. S. Army, Leslie J. Perry, Joseph W. Kirkley, The Official Military Atlas of the Civil War, Index. (search)
Bear Wallow, Ky. 135-A Beaufort, S. C. 76, 2; 79, 3; 91, 4; 101, 21; 117, 1; 118, 1; 120, 2; 135-A; 144, E11; 171 Beaumont, Tex. 54, 1; 65, 10; 135-A; 157, C11; 171 Beauregard, Battery, S. C. View 122, 7 Fort Beauregard, S. C. 4, 1; 91, 4; 144, F12 Beaver Creek, Md. 27, 1; 116, 2; 136, D6, 136, D7 Beaver Creek, N. C. 80, 7, 80, 8; 86, 6; 91, 3; 105, 5; 138, E4, 138, F3, 138, G4, 138, G8; 142, G9 Beaver Dam Church, Va. 93, 1 Beaver Dam Creek, Va. 7, 1; 8, 1; 16, 1; 20, 1; 21, 7, 21, 9; 27, 1; 55, 4; 63, 8; 74, 1; 90, 9; 100, 1; 136, F6; 137, B7, 137, D5, 137, E6, 137, G1 Beaver Dam Station, Va. 16, 1; 100, 1; 117, 1 Beaver Pond Branch, Va. 100, 1 Beaver Pond Creek, Va. 16, 1; 77, 4; 93, 1; 100, 1; 137, G6 Beckley, W. Va. 171 Beech Grove, Tenn. 24, 3; 30, 2; 32, 5; 118, 1; 149, A8 Beersheba Springs, Tenn. 24, 3; 30, 2; 149, B9 Fort Belknap, Tex. 54, 1; 171 Belle Grove, Va.: Batt
James D. Porter, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 7.1, Tennessee (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter XI (search)
on the left, the First Tennessee, Lieut.-Col. J. C. Shackelford commanding, on the right, the Fifth Alabama and Seventh Tennessee supporting, the Fourteenth Tennessee co-operating with Field's brigade. The brigade moved steadily forward to Beaver Dam creek under a heavy fire of all arms, the enemy being heavily intrenched on the opposite bank. Night closed before a crossing could be effected, and before morning the enemy abandoned their works and the battlefield. The Tennessee brigade lost 4 40,000 under McDowell covering Washington. The field returns of the army of Northern Virginia show a strength of 81,000, and of this force 30,000 under Magruder were covering Richmond. On the morning of the 27th, Hill's division crossed Beaver Dam creek, and under orders of General Lee, took the route to Cold Harbor or Gaines' mill. Arriving at the creek upon which Gaines' mill is located, half a mile from Cold Harbor, the enemy was discovered upon the opposite bank. At 2:30 p. m. of th
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 20. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Unveiling of the statue of General Ambrose Powell Hill at Richmond, Virginia, May 30, 1892. (search)
lets of glory for its commander. Mechanicsville, Cold Harbor, Frazer's Farm, Slaughter's Mountain, Second Manassas, Ox Hill, Harper's Ferry, Sharpsburg, Boteller's Ford, Castleman's Ferry, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, besides many combats and skirmishes of less note—all fought in the short space of eleven months—make a record of dazzling achievements which cannot be surpassed in the annals of warfare. Time will not permit us to dwell upon these events; but at Mechanicsville and Beaver Dam creek, on the 26th of June, Hill's division began the series of battles known as the Seven Days Around Richmond, and bore the brunt of those bloody affairs. The division fought against heavy odds, strongly posted, and achieved success, but with heavy loss. At Cold Harbor, on the 27th, Hill's division was again hurled against the fortifications of the enemy behind Powhite creek, and for two hours sustained the unequal conflict, being again and again repulsed, and as often renewing the attack
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 30. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.13 (search)
Personal Reminiscences of Seven days battles around Richmond. [from the Baltimore, Md., sun, June, 1902.] The Fortieth anniversary. By Prof. James Mercer Garnett, Ll.D. Old Confederates may recall that this week is the anniversary of the very days of the Seven Days battles around Richmond, just forty years ago—June 26 to July 1, 1862. It was on Thursday afternoon, June 26th, that General A. P. Hill opened the series with his battle at Beaver Dam creek, near Mechanicsville. It was not intended that this battle should begin until General T. J. (Stonewall) Jackson had gotten into position with his forces from the Valley. To deceive McClellan, General Whiting had been sent to Staunton by rail with reinforcements for General Jackson, but these were at once recalled, and Jackson's foot cavalry, then encamped near Weyer's Cave, was marched with all haste to Richmond to turn McClellan's right flank. We lost no time on the way until near Richmond, when we were considerably delay
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