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Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865 62 8 Browse Search
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862., Part II: Correspondence, Orders, and Returns. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott) 14 0 Browse Search
Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buell, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War: Volume 2. 10 2 Browse Search
Colonel Charles E. Hooker, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 12.2, Mississippi (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 6 0 Browse Search
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 1: The Opening Battles. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller) 5 1 Browse Search
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott) 2 0 Browse Search
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 1. 2 0 Browse Search
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) 2 0 Browse Search
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Index (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller) 2 0 Browse Search
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Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buell, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War: Volume 2., Iuka and Corinth. (search)
er 2d, while Van Dorn was at Pocahontas, General Hurlbut telegraphed the information, from an intelligent Union man of Grand Junction, that Price, Van Dorn, and Villepigue were at Pocahontas, and the talk was that they would attack Bolivar. Evidence arriving thick and fast showed that the enemy was moving, but whether on Corinth t the Confederate commander deemed the main line of the Union forces for the defense of Corinth. Upon this position moved three brigades of Lovell's division,--Villepigue's, Bowen's, and Rust's,--in line, with reserves in rear of each; Jackson's cavalry was on the right en échelon, the left flank on the Charleston railroad; Priceoss-land; Miss. （Hudson), Battery, Lieut. John R. Sweaney. Brigade loss: k, 25; w, 117 ; m, 83 = 225. Second Brigade (composition not fully reported), Brig.-Gen. J. B. Villepigue: 33d Miss., Col. D. W. Hurst; 39th Miss., Col. W. B. Shelby. Brigade loss: k, 21; w, 76; m, 71 = 168. Third Brigade, Brig.-Gen. John S. Bowen: 6th Miss
Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buell, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War: Volume 2., The battle of Corinth. (search)
rtillery for defense, with 2500 cavalry for outposts and reconnoitering. On October 2d, while Van Dorn was at Pocahontas, General Hurlbut telegraphed the information, from an intelligent Union man of Grand Junction, that Price, Van Dorn, and Villepigue were at Pocahontas, and the talk was that they would attack Bolivar. Evidence arriving thick and fast showed that the enemy was moving, but whether on Corinth or Bolivar, or whether, passing between, they would strike and capture Jackson, was ivision, aided by McArthur with his brigade, and by Crocker, who moved up toward what the Confederate commander deemed the main line of the Union forces for the defense of Corinth. Upon this position moved three brigades of Lovell's division,--Villepigue's, Bowen's, and Rust's,--in line, with reserves in rear of each; Jackson's cavalry was on the right en échelon, the left flank on the Charleston railroad; Price's corps of two divisions was on the left of Lovell. Thus the Confederate general
Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buell, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War: Volume 2., The opposing forces at Corinth, Miss., October 3d and 4th, 1862. (search)
engstak. Artillery loss: k, 1; w, 4; m, 14 = 19. District of the Mississippi. first division, Maj.-Gen. Mansfield Lovell. First Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Albert Rust: 4th Ala., Battalion, Maj.----Gibson; 31st Ala.,----; 35th Ala., Capt. A. E. Ashford; 9th Ark., Col. Isaac L. Dunlop; 3d Ky., Col. A. P. Thompson; 7th Ky., Col. Ed. Cross-land; Miss. （Hudson), Battery, Lieut. John R. Sweaney. Brigade loss: k, 25; w, 117 ; m, 83 = 225. Second Brigade (composition not fully reported), Brig.-Gen. J. B. Villepigue: 33d Miss., Col. D. W. Hurst; 39th Miss., Col. W. B. Shelby. Brigade loss: k, 21; w, 76; m, 71 = 168. Third Brigade, Brig.-Gen. John S. Bowen: 6th Miss., Col. Robert Lowry; 15th Miss., Col. M. Farrell; 22d Miss., Capt. J. D. Lester; Miss. Battalion, Capt. C. K. Caruthers; 1st Mo., Lieut.-Col. A. C. Riley; La. (Watson) Battery, Capt. A. A. Bursley. Brigade loss: k, 28; w, 92; m1, 40 = 160. Cavalry Brigade, Col. W. H. Jackson: 1st Miss., Lieut.-Col. F. A. Montgomery; 7th Tenn., Li
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 1., Chapter 21: beginning of the War in Southeastern Virginia. (search)
, which furnished several distinguished general officers for the war that ensued. There were forty-six graduates of his class of one hundred, of whom twenty-three remained true to the Union, and fourteen joined the insurgents when the war broke out. At that time, seven of them were known to be dead. Ten of the fourteen disloyal ones became generals in the Confederate army, namely, G. W. C. Lee, Jas. Deshler, John P. Pegram, J. E. B. Stuart, Archibald Gracie, S. D. Lee, W. D. Pender, J. B. Villepigue, J. T. Mercer, and A. B. Chapman. Only four of the loyal graduates were raised to the rank of general, namely, Henry L. Abbot, Thomas E. Ruger, 0. 0. Howard, and S. H. Weed. Of the forty-six graduates, it is known that twelve were killed in battle, and, up to this time (December, 1865), eight have died. Generous, brave, and good, he was greatly beloved by all who knew him, and was sincerely mourned by the nation. His name will forever be associated, in the minds and hearts of his co
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott), June 3-5, 1862.-evacuation of Fort Pillow, Tenn., by the Confederates and its occupation by the Union forces. (search)
and generous courage honorable public notice will be given. You will please report the names and residence of those who exhibit special merit, in order that they may receive due honor and reward, and also of those who shrunk from their duty. In your discretion and conduct the Department feels every confidence, and will not fail to support you and your command. Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War. No. 3. Report of L. D. McKissick. Memphis, June 3, 1862. I telegraphed General Villepigue to-day, asking him if he could hold Fort Pillow three days, until we could get telegraph wire and instruments down. Just received following reply: Will endeavor to do so, but fear disaster; have sent off all ma troops. Cavalhy from above have not arrived as ordered. A great number of desertions; and the enemy captured 4 men this morning, and of course know everything. Jno. B. Villepigue, Brigadier-General, Commanding. L. D. McKISSICK. General Ruggles, Grenada. No. 4.-
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862., Part II: Correspondence, Orders, and Returns. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott), Confederate correspondence, Etc. (search)
e that cars are forwarded? I have sent all the boats here to General Villepigue. If Fort Pillow be abandoned there is no use of defense hetake away the stores and ordnance. Can you in any way help General Villepigue? Thos. H. Rosser, Colonel, Commanding Post. Memphis, June Ruggles, Grenada: The following dispatch was received from General Villepigue. Only about 300 to 400 men here. Can you do anything? Herel, Commanding Post. Grenada, June 3, [1862]-9.30 a. m. Brigadier-General Villepigue Commanding Forces, Memphis: I want a force at Hernandal, Commanding. headquarters, Grenada, June 3, [1862]. Brigadier-General Villepigue, Memphis: I wish you to take command at Memphis, and this morning to Vicksburg. The remainder of the troops, with General Villepigue, are coming by land. There is neither arms nor powder here. the last moment, but actual force here is very small indeed. General Villepigue's men have passed down the river, except cavalry, which had n
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 1: The Opening Battles. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), Fort Pillow and Memphis (search)
to the wharf in the lower picture. Secure in the knowledge that Beauregard's presence with a large force at Corinth had precluded the Federal land attack, General Villepigue awoke one morning to the sound of bursting shells which a Federal mortar boat was rapidly dropping over his ramparts. Every day thereafter, Flag-Officer Fothe picture. There was nothing for the Confederates to do but take to their bomb-proofs, so long as the Federal gunners continued the bombardment. At last General Villepigue, chafing under the damage done to his works, called urgently upon the Confederate flotilla to come up and put an end to the mortar boats. Early on the morne was compelled to run on the Arkansas shore. After that the Confederate rams returned to Fort Pillow and the half hour's thrilling fight was over. General J. B. Villepigue, the defender of Fort Pillow Boats that brought on the battle river alone. For two weeks the fleet bombarded Fort Pillow at long range. On May 9th,
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 23: (search)
arious telegrams and orders. he detains General Villepigue in command of Fort Pillow. instructionsPillow. what became of them. letter to General Villepigue, May 28th. he is directed by General Belled for additional arms for his men. General Villepigue had asked for reinforcements as soon as . On that day (13th) he was informed by General Villepigue that Mr. Ellerson, of Memphis, offered t 1. Corinth, May 13th, 1862. Brigadier-General J. B. Villepigue, Fort Pillow, Tenn.: Yes, let down from Fort Pillow. His telegram to General Villepigue to that effect speaks for itself: Corinth, May 15th, 1802. Brigadier-General J. B. Villepigue, Comdg. Fort Pillow: Have those heavicer in command. Believing, as did also General Villepigue, that this would result in communicating them back. They were then cared for by General Villepigue, and placed, with great difficulty, in sime, General Beauregard began to prepare General Villepigue for the event; not that Fort Pillow was [11 more...]
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 24: (search)
ily to Memphis, to be forwarded thence to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where it was thought they might find better accommodations. General Pope made an evasive answer to General Beauregard's overture, and nothing satisfactory was effected. See General Villepigue's telegram to General Beauregard, in Appendix to Chapter XXIII. It was about the same time that General Beauregard wrote to General Grant concerning the burial of the Confederate dead on the field of Shiloh, and sent to him, under flag of tnd what was the cause of a failure to preserve that most important of our lines of communication? Answer No. 6.—By fortifying Fort Pillow, as was done, and sending there the best troops and most energetic young officer at my command—Brigadier-General Villepigue—who with open batteries effectually defied and held at bay the enemy's gun and mortar boats as long as the operations of the campaign permitted him to hold that position. The best way to defend Memphis, having no forces or guns to s<
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, chapter 27 (search)
ones for major-generals; Colonels Slaughter, Villepigue, and Shepard for brigadiers. Polk recommeaughter, L. M. Walker; not yet confirmed, J. B. Villepigue, John S. Bowen, and B. H. Helm. S. Coopethis place should be reinforced at once. J. B. Villepigue, Brig. Comdg. Have ordered two regme know if it is done by your direction. J. B. Villepigue, Brig.-Genl. Comdg. Corinth, April 13ty and night. One man killed last night. J. B. Villepigue, Brig.-Genl. Comdg. Corinth, Miss., May 5th, 1862. Brig.-Genl. J. B. Villepigue, Fort Pillow, Tenn.: You will judge when it is necessaroper, A. and I. Genl., Richmond, Va.: General Villepigue reports, Scouts from Osceola say enemy'sinstead of fortifying Randolph? Consult General Villepigue. G. T. Beauregard. Headquarters army l,—I have this day been informed by Brigadier-General Villepigue, commanding Confederate forces at Fhe smallpox among them. I have directed General Villepigue to return them forthwith. I presume t[2 more...]
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