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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Averasboro ,
Averasboro, battle of.
On his march from Fayetteville to Goldsboro, Sherman's forces were menaced by the Confederates, and Kilpatrick had several skirmishes with Wheeler and Hampton.
He had struck the rear of Hardee's column (March 8, 1865) in
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Bentonville ,
Bentonville, battle of.
After the defeat of Hardee at Averasboro, Sherman believed he would meet with no more serious opposition in his march to Goldsboro.
He issued orders accordingly.
This sense of security proved almost fatal to Sherman's army, for at that moment, Johnston, who had come down from Smithfield, N. C., on a rapid but stealthy march, under cover of night, was hovering near in full force.
he found the Nationals in a favorable position for him to attack them.
Gen. J. C. Davis's corps was encamped (March 18, 1865) on the Goldsboro road, at a point where it was crossed by one from Clinton to Smithfield.
Two divisions of Williams's were encamped 10 or 12 miles in the rear of this, in charge of Slocum's wagon-trains.
The remainder of the forces were scattered to the south and east, in fancied security.
On the morning of the 16th, Sherman left Slocum, nearest the Confederates, to join Howard's troops, which were scattered and moving on over the wretched, muddy road.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Hardee , William Joseph 1815 -1873 (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), McLaws , Lafayette 1821 -1897 (search)
McLaws, Lafayette 1821-1897
Military officer; born in Augusta., Ga., Jan. 15, 1821; graduated at West Point in 1842; remained in the army until 1861, when he joined the Confederates, and became one of the most active of their military leaders.
He had served in the war against Mexico.
Made a major-general in the Confederate army, he commanded a division under Lee, and was distinguished at Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, and at Averasboro, N. C. He surrendered with Johnston's army in April, 1865; was afterwards collector of internal revenue and postmaster in Savannah; and lectured on The Maryland campaign.
He died in Savannah, July 24, 1897.