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Chambersburg, Pa. (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 8.73
t morning, cross the Potomac near Sharpsburg, and envelop Harper's Ferry on the Virginia side. In the same order he directed General McLaws to march on Harper's Ferry by way of Middletown and seize Maryland Heights, and General Walker to cross the Potomac below Harper's Ferry and take Loudoun Heights, all to be in position on the 12th, except Jackson, who was first to capture, if possible, the troops at Martinsburg. Early on the 10th Jackson was off. In Frederick he asked for a map of Chambersburg and its vicinity, and made many irrelevant inquiries about roads and localities in the direction of Pennsylvania. To his staff, who knew what little value these inquiries had, his questions only illustrated his well-known motto r Mystery, mystery is the secret of success. I was then assistant inspector-general on his staff, and also acting aide-de-camp. It was my turn this day to be intrusted with the knowledge of his purpose. Having finished this public inquiry, he took me aside, and
Williamsport (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 8.73
g finished this public inquiry, he took me aside, and after asking me about the different fords of the Potomac between Williamsport and Harper's Ferry, told me that he was ordered to capture the garrison at Harper's Ferry, and would cross either at WWilliamsport or Shepherdstown, as the enemy might or might not withdraw from Martinsburg. I did not then know of General Lee's order. The troops being on the march, the general and staff rode rapidly out of town and took the head of the column. Jmand encamped for the night within a mile of Boonsboro‘, Here General Jackson must determine whether he would go on to Williamsport or turn toward Shepherdstown. I at once rode into the village with a cavalryman to make some inquiries, but we ran inxt morning, having learned that the Federal troops still occupied Martinsburg, General Jackson took the direct road to Williamsport. He there forded the Potomac, the troops now singing, and the bands playing, Carry me back to ole Virginny! We march
Georgetown (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 8.73
rry, told me that he was ordered to capture the garrison at Harper's Ferry, and would cross either at Williamsport or Shepherdstown, as the enemy might or might not withdraw from Martinsburg. I did not then know of General Lee's order. The troopithin a mile of Boonsboro‘, Here General Jackson must determine whether he would go on to Williamsport or turn toward Shepherdstown. I at once rode into the village with a cavalryman to make some inquiries, but we ran into a squadron of Federal cavught in this trap! General Jackson lost little time in contemplating his victory. When night came, he started for Shepherdstown with J. R. Jones and Lawton, leaving directions to McLaws and Walker to follow the next morning. He left A. P. Hill behind to finish up with Harper's Ferry. His first order had been to take position at Shepherdstown to cover Lee's crossing into Virginia, but, whether at his own suggestion or not, the order was changed, and after daylight on the 16th he crossed t
Maryland (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 8.73
Stonewall Jackson in Maryland. by Henry Kyd Douglas, Colonel, C. S. A. Roasting Green corn at the camp We heard with delight of the plenty to be had in Maryland; judge of our disappointment when, about 2 o'clockting, and singing, as a brass band in front played Maryland, my Maryland, was a memorable experience. The MarMaryland, was a memorable experience. The Marylanders in the corps imparted much of their enthusiasm to the other troops, but we were not long in finding ogiments of his army would be filled by the sons of Maryland he was doomed to a speedy and unqualified disappointment. However, before we had been in Maryland many hours, one enthusiastic citizen presented Jackson with and, tells the following incident of the march into Maryland: the day before the corps waded the Potomac at Whi General Jackson, before crossing the Potomac into Maryland, for disobedience of orders, and the command of hips were moved to strengthen it. Then the guns from Maryland and Loudoun Heights opened fire, and very soon, of
Maryland Heights (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 8.73
, directing General Jackson to move the next morning, cross the Potomac near Sharpsburg, and envelop Harper's Ferry on the Virginia side. In the same order he directed General McLaws to march on Harper's Ferry by way of Middletown and seize Maryland Heights, and General Walker to cross the Potomac below Harper's Ferry and take Loudoun Heights, all to be in position on the 12th, except Jackson, who was first to capture, if possible, the troops at Martinsburg. Early on the 10th Jackson was off what happened to Burnside and Hooker not long after, their friends can hardly sit in judgment upon McClellan. On the afternoon of the 13th Colonel Miles, in command at Harper's Ferry, made the fatal mistake of withdrawing his troops from Maryland Heights, and giving them up to McLaws. Napier has said, He who wars walks in a mist through which the keenest eyes cannot always discern the right path. But it does seem that Colonel Miles might have known that to abandon these heights under the c
Harper's Ferry (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 8.73
s the Potomac near Sharpsburg, and envelop Harper's Ferry on the Virginia side. In the same order h General Walker to cross the Potomac below Harper's Ferry and take Loudoun Heights, all to be in posds of the Potomac between Williamsport and Harper's Ferry, told me that he was ordered to capture the garrison at Harper's Ferry, and would cross either at Williamsport or Shepherdstown, as the enemy cing them to crowd into the blind alley of Harper's Ferry. Fatigued by the day's march, Jackson wasfederate army and the intention to capture Harper's Ferry. From this moment General Lee's army was n of the 13th Colonel Miles, in command at Harper's Ferry, made the fatal mistake of withdrawing hismmand. The work the Light Division did at Harper's Ferry and Sharpsburg proved the wisdom of Hill'sen, who had marched that day 17 miles from Harper's Ferry and had waded the Potomac, appeared upon ts done. Again A. P. Hill, as at Manassas, Harper's Ferry, and elsewhere, had struck with the right [8 more...]
Manassas, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 8.73
Stonewall Jackson in Maryland. by Henry Kyd Douglas, Colonel, C. S. A. Roasting Green corn at the camp-fire. we had been faring very badly since we left Manassas Junction, having had only one meal that included bread and coffee. Our diet had been Green corn, with beef without salt, roasted on the end of ramrods. We heard with delight of the plenty to be had in Maryland; judge of our disappointment when, about 2 o'clock at night, we were marched into a dank clover-field and the order came down the line, men, go into that corn-field and get your rations — and be ready to march at 5 in the morning. Don't burn any of these fencerails. of course we obeyed orders as to the corn, but, the rails suffered.--extract from a letter written by Lieut. Robert Healy, of Jackson's corps. On the 3d of September, 1862, the Federal army under General Pope having been confounded, General Lee turned his columns toward the Potomac, with Stonewall Jackson in front. On the 5th of September
Loudoun Heights (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 8.73
neral McLaws to march on Harper's Ferry by way of Middletown and seize Maryland Heights, and General Walker to cross the Potomac below Harper's Ferry and take Loudoun Heights, all to be in position on the 12th, except Jackson, who was first to capture, if possible, the troops at Martinsburg. Early on the 10th Jackson was off. Ind. But late in the afternoon A. P. Hill gained a foothold, with little resistance, well up on the enemy's left, and established some artillery at the base of Loudoun Heights and across the Shenandoah, so as to take the Federal line on Bolivar Heights in rear. (General Hill had been placed under arrest by General Jackson, before crartillery. This feint was executed promptly and produced confusion on the enemy's right. Troops were moved to strengthen it. Then the guns from Maryland and Loudoun Heights opened fire, and very soon, off on our right, the battle-flags of A. P. Hill. rose on Bolivar Heights, and Harper's Ferry was doomed. Returning, I found Gen
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 8.73
to attend church, and there being no service in the Presbyterian Church he went to the German Reformed., As usual he fell asleep, but this time more soundly than was his wont. His head sunk upon his breast, his cap dropped from his hands to the floor, the prayers of the congregation did not disturb him, and only the choir and the deep-toned organ awakened him. Afterward I learned that the minister was credited with much loyalty and courage because he had prayed for the President of the United States in the very presence of Stonewall Jackson. Well, the general didn't hear the prayer, and if he had he would doubtless have felt like replying as General Ewell did, when asked at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, if he would permit the usual prayer for President Lincoln--Certainly; I'm sure he needs it. General Lee believed that Harper's Ferry would be evacuated as soon as he interposed between it and Washington. But he did not know that Halleck, and not McClellan, held command of it. When he
Martinsburg (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 8.73
pt Jackson, who was first to capture, if possible, the troops at Martinsburg. Early on the 10th Jackson was off. In Frederick he asked for or Shepherdstown, as the enemy might or might not withdraw from Martinsburg. I did not then know of General Lee's order. The troops beint morning, having learned that the Federal troops still occupied Martinsburg, General Jackson took the direct road to Williamsport. He therethe bands playing, Carry me back to ole Virginny! We marched on Martinsburg. General A. P. Hill took the direct turnpike, while Jackson, withe rest of his command, followed a side road, so as to approach Martinsburg from the west, and encamped four miles from the town. His object was to drive General White, who occupied Martinsburg, toward Harper's Ferry, and thus corral all the Federal troops in that military pen. Ararely tasted them. The next morning the Confederates entered Martinsburg. Here the general was welcomed with great enthusiasm, and a gre
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