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Quincy A. Gillmore (search for this): chapter 4.27
well defined. The opinion was entertained by many that it would march upon Richmond via Petersburg. Others thought its aim was Weldon. On either hypothesis we should have been prepared to meet the assault in time, and, clearly, we were not. As a matter of fact, when the Ninth Corps, under General Burnside, came from east Tennessee, it simply went to increase the strength of the Army of the Potomac. But the forces under General Butler, with the addition of the corps commanded by General Gillmore and by General Smith, amounted to about thirty thousand men, General William F. Smith estimates the force at forty thousand. [See p. 207.] On the basis of the Official records it would appear to have been about 36,000.--editors. and were evidently being prepared for a determined advance upon Petersburg. Thus was the projected cooperation of Meade's and Butler's armies to be inaugurated. This gave the clew of the situation to the immediate advisers of President Davis. They realize
William Farrar Smith (search for this): chapter 4.27
via Petersburg. Others thought its aim was Weldon. On either hypothesis we should have been prepared to meet the assault in time, and, clearly, we were not. As a matter of fact, when the Ninth Corps, under General Burnside, came from east Tennessee, it simply went to increase the strength of the Army of the Potomac. But the forces under General Butler, with the addition of the corps commanded by General Gillmore and by General Smith, amounted to about thirty thousand men, General William F. Smith estimates the force at forty thousand. [See p. 207.] On the basis of the Official records it would appear to have been about 36,000.--editors. and were evidently being prepared for a determined advance upon Petersburg. Thus was the projected cooperation of Meade's and Butler's armies to be inaugurated. This gave the clew of the situation to the immediate advisers of President Davis. They realized, at last, the uselessness of the Plymouth and New Berne expedition; and orders came
B. F. Eshleman (search for this): chapter 4.27
certained — which threatened the left of our line at that time. The right was seriously engaged; and there, early in the morning, Hoke had pushed on his skirmishers and freely used his artillery. The fog was an impediment for him, as it had been for Ransom, but he had none the less handled his command with that resolution and judgment for which he was conspicuous. I now quote from my official report of the battle: Hagood and [Bushrod] Johnson were thrown forward with a section of Eshleman's Washington Artillery, and found a heavy force of the enemy, with six or eight pieces of artillery, occupying the salient of the outer line of works on the turnpike and his own defensive lines. Our artillery engaged at very short range, disabling some of the enemy's guns and blowing up two limbers. Another section of the same command opened from the right of the turnpike. They both held their positions, though with heavy loss, until their ammunition was spent, when they were relieved
George G. Meade (search for this): chapter 4.27
increase the strength of the Army of the Potomac. But the forces under General Butler, with the addition of the corps commanded by General Gillmore and by General Smith, amounted to about thirty thousand men, General William F. Smith estimates the force at forty thousand. [See p. 207.] On the basis of the Official records it would appear to have been about 36,000.--editors. and were evidently being prepared for a determined advance upon Petersburg. Thus was the projected cooperation of Meade's and Butler's armies to be inaugurated. This gave the clew of the situation to the immediate advisers of President Davis. They realized, at last, the uselessness of the Plymouth and New Berne expedition; and orders came, one hurriedly following the other, instructing me to withdraw General Hoke and his forces from the outworks of New Berne, which they had already taken, and to rush them on to protect Richmond. There is not an hour to lose, said Mr. Davis in one of his telegrams to me [Ma
James S. Martin (search for this): chapter 4.27
Walthall and join in the attack. The text of the orders is as follows: I shall attack enemy to-morrow at daylight by river road, to cut him off from his Bermuda base. You will take up your position to-night on Swift Creek, with Wise's, Martin's, Dearing's, and two regiments of Colquitt's brigade, with about twenty pieces under Colonel Jones. At day-break you will march to Port Walthall Junction; and when you hear an engagement in your front you will advance boldly and rapidly, by the Their first line was to be some five hundred yards distant from Hoke's second line. The artillery attached to that division was to follow along the turnpike about three hundred yards in rear of the last brigade. General Whiting, with Wise's, Martin's, and Dearing's commands, with two regiments of Colquitt's brigade and twenty pieces of artillery under Colonel H. P. Jones, was to move from Petersburg, along the Petersburg and Richmond turnpike, and to strike the enemy's flank and rear. Th
Dunbar R. Ransom (search for this): chapter 4.27
about, as early a junction as practicable with Ransom's forces. As other troops were still coming the 5000 men kept near Richmond, under Major-General Ransom, be also ordered to report promptly to rch from Petersburg. But, when realizing that Ransom's forces would only join me on the evening of and all to play in the impending attack. General Ransom was ordered to attack the Federal right floke, who occupied the trenches on the right of Ransom, was also to engage the enemy, at daybreak witthe enemy, had been ordered back so as to give Ransom time to bring around his own left, in conformirigade was already engaged with the enemy, and Ransom's own forces were advanced toward the firing orther advance. Here ended the services of General Ransom and of his infantry on that day; for upon t being thrown forward by Hoke to connect with Ransom's right. In advancing, his regiment encounterpartment, and against my protest, the whole of Ransom's division was withdrawn from Drewry's Bluff a[10 more...]
S. M. Boykin (search for this): chapter 4.27
trenches on the right of Ransom, was also to engage the enemy, at daybreak with a strong line of skirmishers, and, upon causing him to fall back or waver, was to push on the whole of his command and clear his entire front with rapidity and vigor. His orders were, likewise, to form in two lines, at an interval of four hundred yards, and abreast of the trenches, but in such a way as not to impede any of his after-movements. The use to be made of the artillery attached to his division and of Boykin's regiment of cavalry was left to his own judgment. General Colquitt's command constituted the reserve. It was composed of the only troops which I personally knew, and which had already served under me. They were ordered to form rearward of General Hoke's forces, with the center of each brigade resting on the turnpike. Their first line was to be some five hundred yards distant from Hoke's second line. The artillery attached to that division was to follow along the turnpike about three
John W. Drewry (search for this): chapter 4.27
The defense of Drewry's bluff. taken by permission from the North American review for March, 1887, and condensed. by G. T. Beauregard, General, C. S. A. On the 23d of April, 1864, at Weldon, N. C., I assumed command of the Department of North Carolina and Southern Virginia. It included Virginia, south of the James and Appomattox, and all that portion of North Carolina east of the mountains. General Beauregard was succeeded in command of the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida (April 19th, 1864) by Major-General Samuel Jones.--editors. The War Department was closely engaged at that time with certain operations against Plymouth and New Berne, from which great results were expected at Richmond, but about which the enemy was not much concerned, as the main object of his campaign could in no wise be affected or seriously disturbed by such a diversion. I did not consider this move judicious on the part of the Government, because, irrespective of other consider
and repair to Petersburg, where all my available forces were being concentrated, with a view to cooperate with General Ransom for the defense of the capital. But, rapid as were the movements of our troops, withdrawn from North Carolina and other points, their celerity failed to satisfy or reassure the War Department, whose trepidation grew hourly more intense, and whose orders, telegrams, and suggestions became as harassing as they were numerous. The incursion of the enemy's cavalry at Jarratt's, and the burning of Stony Creek bridge, prevented me from reaching Petersburg before the 10th of May. Hoke also arrived on that day, and was placed by me at the head of our advancing column, consisting of six brigades of infantry and eight batteries of artillery, and began an immediate march toward Drewry's Bluff, with orders to form there, or thereabout, as early a junction as practicable with Ransom's forces. As other troops were still coming in from Weldon and elsewhere, whose orga
Jefferson C. Davis (search for this): chapter 4.27
the clew of the situation to the immediate advisers of President Davis. They realized, at last, the uselessness of the Plymo to protect Richmond. There is not an hour to lose, said Mr. Davis in one of his telegrams to me [May 4th]. Had the expeditit started, I would say it should not go. Telegram from Mr. Davis to General Beauregard, May 4th, 1864.--G. T. B. Other. Stevens to Richmond for the purpose of submitting it to Mr. Davis, and of asking his consent to carry it out. Mr. Davis couMr. Davis could not be seen; but Colonel Stevens saw General Bragg [then Chief-of-staff, C. S. A.], who thought the plan a good one, and chim and of urging a favorable decision of the measure. Mr. Davis arrived in person between 8 and 9 o'clock that morning. the only — assurance of victory. But I argued in vain. Mr. Davis adhered to his former determination, and would only agreeor-Geeral R. F. Hoe, C. S. A: from a photograph. But Mr. Davis had also objected to the cooperation of General Whiting,
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