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Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 45: (search)
ry. General Beauregard orders the evacuation of Columbia. it is effected on the 17th. General Beauregard's arrival at Ridgeway. his despatches to the War Department. General Hampton's plan to oppose the advance of the enemy. General Beauregard wards Chester, where he thought he might still be able to form a junction with General Hardee's forces. He arrived at Ridgeway, about twenty-five miles from Columbia, on the night of the 17th, and remained there nearly two days, giving orders to h of importance connected with the movements of his troops. His first telegram to the latter read as follows: Ridgeway, S. C., Feb. 17th, 1865:9.30 P. M. General R. E. Lee, Richmond, Va.: Enemy having forced crossing of Saluda and Broad rid been ordered to Richmond by the Commissary-General, General Beauregard immediately forwarded this telegram: Ridgeway, S. C., Feb. 17th, 1865:9.30 P. M. General Breckinridge, Secy. of War, Richmond, Va.: Far from interfering with provisio
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, chapter 26 (search)
.-Col., and A. A. G. Headquarters, Military division of the West, seven miles from Columbia, on Rice Creek Spring road, Feb. 17th, 1865. Lieut.-Genl. W. Hampton, Comdg. Cavalry: General,—General Beauregard wishes you to inform General Stevenson that, in view of the danger of the enemy crossing Broad River above Wheeler's right, it is deemed best that Stevenson and his command should reach Cookham tonight, between Big Cedar and Little Cedar Creek; and his train, the vicinity of Ridgeway, if possible. Cookham is about eighteen miles from Columbia; Ridgeway, about twenty-five miles. The cavalry will necessarily follow its movements. Delay the enemy as much as possible. I will await at Killian's Station to hear from you. The General wishes you to keep him advised of the enemy's movements. Respectfully, your obedient servant, Jno. M. Otey, Lieut.-Col., and A. A. G. Headquarters, Military division of the West, Columbia, S. C., Feb. 17th, 1865. Col. G. W.