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Edgefield (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
us develop the truth. W. T. Sherman, Major General Commanding. My predecessor had evidently another scheme in reserve. General Forrest was required, with five thousand (5000) cavalry in Tennessee, to destroy Sherman's communications with Nashville,--at least, in so far as to hinder Sherman from receiving sufficient supplies for the maintenance of his Army. General Wheeler's cavalry force numbered over ten thousand (10,000,), and was composed of as brave men as those under the command of a large force of cavalry attached to his own Army, as well as another large body of this arm in Tennessee; had erected block houses at every important bridge and culvert, and had stationed infantry at fixed points along the entire line between Nashville and Atlanta, forming, it might be said, a chain of sentinels. The Federals had at their disposal locomotives of great power, and a sufficient number of cars to move, within a few hours, a corps of infantry to any one threatened point. Their v
Chester, S. C. (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
was en route for the Trans-Mississippi Department, under orders to bring to the support of General Lee all the troops that would follow me, I received, at Chester, South Carolina, the following telegram: Smithfield, April 4th, 1865. Lieutenant General J. B. Hood. After reading your report, as submitted, I informed Generalefer charges against you as soon as I have leisure to do so, and desired him to give you the information. J. E. Johnston. I replied as follows: Chester, South Carolina, April 4th, 1865. General J. E. Johnston, Smithfield, N. C. Your telegram of this date received, informing me that you intended, as soon as you had le. I will be ready to meet any charges you may prefer. J. B. Hood. On the following day I applied to the War Department for a Court of Inquiry. Chester, South Carolina, April 5th 1865. General S. Cooper. I have the honor to request that a Court of Inquiry be assembled at the earliest practicable moment to investigate
Tennessee (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
ve up Atlanta without a fight, but it may be so. Let us develop the truth. W. T. Sherman, Major General Commanding. My predecessor had evidently another scheme in reserve. General Forrest was required, with five thousand (5000) cavalry in Tennessee, to destroy Sherman's communications with Nashville,--at least, in so far as to hinder Sherman from receiving sufficient supplies for the maintenance of his Army. General Wheeler's cavalry force numbered over ten thousand (10,000,), and was cocannot conceive in what manner General Forrest was expected to accomplish this object with only five thousand (5000) menespecially, when Sherman had a large force of cavalry attached to his own Army, as well as another large body of this arm in Tennessee; had erected block houses at every important bridge and culvert, and had stationed infantry at fixed points along the entire line between Nashville and Atlanta, forming, it might be said, a chain of sentinels. The Federals had at their disposa
Georgia (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
Chapter 9: Reply to General Johnston his intention to abandon Atlanta evacuation of Richmond contemplated in 1862 attempt to Court Martial. After General Johnston's abandonment of the mountains of Georgia, his inconsistency in maintaining that Atlanta was a position too strong to be carried by assault, must indeed strike with surprise not only military men, but civilians of intelligence. From the earliest periods of history mountain fastnesses have proved, by actual test, tha? But when the Confederate commander, with seventy thousand available men, surrendered the Thermopylae of the South without risking a general battle, it is hardly reasonable to suppose that he would have made a final stand upon the plains of Georgia. According to the following extract from an official telegram, even General Sherman was in doubt as to whether or not Johnston would fight for Atlanta: Van Horne, 11 Army C., vol. II, page 121. headquarters Military Division of the
Jackson (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
m his superior officer, because of his over-development of caution and his deficiency in boldness — the counterbalancing quality. Again, few men are endowed with the capacity to execute such moves as those of Stonewall Jackson, at Second Manassas, and at Chancellorsville, for the reason that, whilst en route to the rear of the enemy, the appearance of a light squad of their cavalry will cause a majority of officers to halt, form line, reconnoitre, and thus lose time and the opportunity. Jackson's wagon train was attacked by Federal cavalry whilst he was marching to the rear and flank of Hooker, at Chancellorsville; he wisely paid little attention thereto, and moved boldly on towards the main object, and achieved a signal victory. I shall allow to pass unnoticed, in this reply several statements of General Johnston which, although equally erroneous and illiberal in spirit, are too trivial to demand my attention. I shall, therefore, end this unpleasant discussion with a brief re
Atlanta (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
to General Johnston his intention to abandon Atlanta evacuation of Richmond contemplated in 1862 e sea in one vast plain like the country from Atlanta? But when the Confederate commander, with as to whether or not Johnston would fight for Atlanta: Van Horne, 11 Army C., vol. II, page 121is hard to realize that Johnston will give up Atlanta without a fight, but it may be so. Let us devs along the entire line between Nashville and Atlanta, forming, it might be said, a chain of sentinpossessed any more definite idea of defending Atlanta than he had of defending Dalton, or any other position from that point to Atlanta. He brings forward the presence of his family in this city, ahe considered Macon, one hundred miles beyond Atlanta, the point to fall back upon, would hardly ha expectations, after a surrender of Richmond, Atlanta, etc., etc., and a final retreat to the seashse soldiers, when fighting between Dalton and Atlanta, could not have been driven back repeatedly b[4 more...]
North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
ohnston is connected, it is difficult to believe that he ever had any other fixed plan than that of retreat. Possibly the following paragraph in reference to a light engagement of General Hardee, on the I5th of March, I865, near Averysboroa, North Carolina, may indicate the nature of his expectations, after a surrender of Richmond, Atlanta, etc., etc., and a final retreat to the seashore, the last point of resistance: That report, if correct, proves that the soldiers of General Sherman's Army h, although equally erroneous and illiberal in spirit, are too trivial to demand my attention. I shall, therefore, end this unpleasant discussion with a brief reference to his unpardonable conduct towards me, after he again assumed command in North Carolina. He was not unmindful that he had again been restored to power. This new acquisition of authority, he determined should be felt by those who had ventured to oppose his policy, and contradict his statements. Accordingly, as I was en route f
Washington (United States) (search for this): chapter 9
Virginia. Shortly after my return to New Orleans I resolved to obtain from Mr. Conrad a written statement of this important fact. He had, however, left for Washington. Thereupon I addressed him the following letter: New Orleans, May 19th, 1874. Honorable C. M. Conrad, Washington, D. C. my Dear Sir:--I called at yourWashington, D. C. my Dear Sir:--I called at your office this morning to ask that you give me a memorandum of the statement of Mr. McFarland to you, in regard to General Johnston's giving up the city of Richmond at the time of his retreat from Yorktown. Since Mr. McFarland was, at this time, a volunteer aid of General Johnston, and was so well and so favorably known throughout Vu stated to me on this subject, in Mobile, about the 26th ultimo. Respectfully and truly yours, J. B. Hood. I received in answer the following: Washington, D. C., June 13th, 1874. Dear General :--On my return a few days ago from a visit to West Virginia, I found your letter and telegram. Upon reflection, I have de
West Virginia (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
f your prominence in the public affairs of this country, makes a very important link in history — in fact becomes of great historical value. If — no objection on your part, I would be much pleased to have you give me, in brief, what you stated to me on this subject, in Mobile, about the 26th ultimo. Respectfully and truly yours, J. B. Hood. I received in answer the following: Washington, D. C., June 13th, 1874. Dear General :--On my return a few days ago from a visit to West Virginia, I found your letter and telegram. Upon reflection, I have determined that I cannot with propriety comply with your request. In the first place, although the conversation between Mr. McFarland and myself, of which you ask me to give you a statement, was not professedly confidential, it might, from its nature, be considered impliedly so, as it related to a communication which was confidentially made by General Johnston to him, and which he would, probably, not have divulged to any one
Edgefield, S. C. (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
commanders that he considered Macon, one hundred miles beyond Atlanta, the point to fall back upon, would hardly have resisted the temptation to carry out his suggestion, when to retreat was, with him, if not a fixed principle, certainly an inveterate habit. Aside from any other evidence, the following extract from a letter received from General M. C. Butler, 1879 now United States Senator, is sufficient to prove that General Johnston had no hope or idea of holding Atlanta. Edgefield, S. C., July 18th, 1874. * * * * * * I was with General Johnston when he arranged the terms of surrender with Sherman. Generals Hampton and Wheeler being away at the time, I commanded the cavalry of Johnston's Army and accompanied him with an escort to the last interview with Sherman, and on our return to camp he told me that he had had no confidence in the success of our cause for two years. * * * * As stated, if this General could have held Atlanta forever, he likewise would have hel
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