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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 31. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Gordon's assault on Fort Stedman, [from the New Orleans Picayune, October 25, 1903.] (search)
he line held by this corps extended from the Appomattox on the right, with pickets stretching some three miles down the river, to Fort Howard on the left, a distance of about seven miles. The line was occupied by the First Division, Brevet Major-General O. B. Wilcox, commanding, extending from the Appomattox to Fort Meikel, and the Second Division, Brevet Major-General R. B. Potter, commanding, extending from Fort Meikel to Fort Howard. The Third Division, Brigadier-General J. F. Hartranft, commanding, was held in reserve, its right regiment being posted near the Dunn House Battery, and its left regiment between Forts Hays and Howard. The entrenchment held by Wilcox's Division and the First Brigade of Potter's, were very nearly placed when the positions were originally gained by our troops, under fire, and in so close proximity to the enemy that the work was necessarily very effective. This was especially the case with Fort Stedman, where our line crossed the Prince George Courthou
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 31. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.16 (search)
we hesitated whether to let them go or make them stay and help to defend the fort; but concluded that in their demoralized condition it was better to let them go, provided they left their guns with us, which they readily consented to do. While we were getting into position, on the right by file into line, beginning with company A, of the 16th, which arrangement placed my company on the opposite side of the driveway from company A, and its duty to protect the entrance, I was told that General Wilcox wanted me. When I got to him he had dismounted, and was standing in the entrance way. He asked me if I was the commanding officer. I replied that Colonel Duncan was. He said: Send for him. Before Duncan arrived he got on his horse so that he could be better heard, and then in loud, exciting voice, said: Men, the salvation of Lee's army is in your keeping; you must realize the responsibility, and your duty; don't surrender this fort; if you can hold the enemy in check for two hours
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 31. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), General John Morgan, [from the New Orleans Picayune, July 5, 1903.] (search)
ed our march. About 5:30 o'clock on the morning of the 4th, we came upon the pickets, and the action commenced about 6. Colonels Vaughan and Giltner, of Morgan's force, who commanded in front, were completely surprised, and retreated at once. Colonel Ingerton, having been successful in getting to the rear of the enemy, was awaiting developments in his front, when a negro boy rode up and told him that Morgan and staff were asleep at Mrs. Williams' house in Greenville. Ingerton directed Captain Wilcox, of his regiment, to take two companies and capture Morgan. This force surprised the premises at 6 o'clock, and the soldiers began firing from their horses over the high board fence that inclosed the garden. It was from this fire that General Morgan received his death wound. The bullet entered his back, penetrating the heart, and death was instantaneous. He left the house as soon as he heard the firing, and walked down the garden. He was only partially dressed, and had on neither c
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 31. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.38 (search)
ound in my saddle to hear, and this was what he said: Tell General Pickett that Wilcox's Brigade is in that peach orchard (pointing), and he can order him to his assistance. Wilcox and Pickett. Some have claimed that Wilcox was put in the charge at its commencement-General Gordon says this; but this is a mistake. When I rWilcox was put in the charge at its commencement-General Gordon says this; but this is a mistake. When I reached General Pickett he was at least one hundred yards behind the division, having been detained in a position from which he could watch and care for his left flank. He at once sent Captain Baird to General Wilcox with the order for him to come in; then he sent Captain Symington with the same order, in a very few moments, and lGeneral Pickett thought not more than one out of the three sent would reach General Wilcox. When I rode up to Wilcox he was standing with both hands raised waving Wilcox he was standing with both hands raised waving and saying to me, I know, I know. I said, But, General, I must deliver my message. After doing this I rode out of the peach orchard, going forward where General Pic
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 31. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), North Carolina and Virginia. (search)
was such, that he could see the whole movement with distinctness. He says this in his official report: General Longstreet ordered forward the column of attack, consisting of Pickett's and Heth's Divisions, in two lines, Pickett on the right. Wilcox's Brigade marched in rear of Pickett's right, to guard that flank, and Heth's (commanded by Pettigrew), was supported by Lane's and Scale's Brigades, under General Trimble. The troops moved steadily on, under a heavy fire of musketry and artilledeadly hail which tore through their ranks, faltered and fell back in disorder before the withering volleys of the Federal musketry. This compelled Pender's (Trimble's) Division, which had marched out to support the movement, to fall back, while Wilcox, on perceiving that the attack had grown hopeless, failed to advance, leaving Pickett's men to continue the charge alone. The other supports, Hood's and McLaws' Divisions, which had been expected to advance in support of the charging column, did
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 31. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Index. (search)
devastated, 17. Virginia, Her contribution of great men, 91; a battle ground, 346. V. M. I., Cadets of, heroes at New Market, 173; crosses of honor for, 176; burned by Federals, 267. Walker, General James A., 30; General R. Lindsay, 277; General W. H. T., 217. Walthall, General E. C., 169. Warrenton Springs, Fight at, 273. Warwick, John M., 205. Washington Light Infantry, sketch of, 1; its charitable Association, its officers, 2, 3, 4, 5; roster of, 1860-6, 7, 8; obelisk to its dead, 10. Washington, Col. Wm. A., his widow, 2. Welsman, James T., 5. Wharton, Gen. G. C., 176, 204. Wheeler, General, Joseph. 85. White, Gen., Julius, 32; Major Robert, 12. Wilcox, General C. M 232. Winchester, Battle of forces engaged in, 61. Wise Captain John S., 176. Wood, Captain, J. Taylor, 27. Wright, Mrs., D. Giraud, 209. Young. Col. Bennett H., 165; Chas. P., 275; Captain Louis G., 353. Zollicoffer, Gen. Felix K., 165; killed, 167. Zollicoffer's Oak, 165.