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Harper's Ferry (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
used for the purpose for which you apply to me for cavalry ? I am an enemy to much distribution of troops. May not yours be brought together-so posted, that is to say, that you may be able to assemble them all to oppose an enemy coming from Harper's Ferry, Williamsport, or the northwest? Should the report given by General Hill prove to be correct, it would be imprudent, it seems to me, to keep your troops dispersed as they now are. Do you not think so The enemy might not only prevent yourscooperate with that of the Potomac, but it must also depend upon that of the enemy and his strength. General Jackson occupied Romney strongly, because the enemy was reported to be concentrating his troops, including those supposed to be near Harper's Ferry, at New Creek. I regret very much that you did not refer this matter to me before ordering General Loring to Winchester, instead of now. I think that orders from me, now conflicting with those you have given, would have an unfortunate effec
Mobile, Ala. (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
rdering me to General Bragg's headquarters was received in Mobile, when I was on my way to them. Your letter of January 22dals? It seems to me urgent. J. E. Johnston, General. Mobile, March 12, 1863. Hon. J. A. Seddon: I received your disall return as soon as I can. J. E. Johnston, General. Mobile, March 12, 1863. Hon. J. A. Seddon: There are no resourth until Rosecrans advances. J. E. Johnston, General. Mobile, March 12, 1863. Hon. J. A. Seddon, Secretary of War. Sir:Lieutenant-General Pemberton; if troops can be spared from Mobile or Mississippi, or from Middle Tennessee, for the purpose t return. The infantry for defense on the land-side of Mobile, amounts to but twenty-five hundred. I reported to theot express my meaning, from my anxiety to be brief. At Mobile, in Mississippi, and in Middle Tennessee, we cannot foreseor temporary use a portion of the troops of Mississippi or Mobile. At the latter, besides the garrisons of the forts and ba
Columbus (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
attempt, from another base, had, by the employment of cavalry, been defeated in December, 1862. The repulse of General Bowen at Port Gibson, and our consequent withdrawal to the north bank of the Big Black, rendered it necessary that I should, as rapidly as possible, concentrate my whole force for the defense of Vicksburg from an attack in the rear by Grant's army, which was hourly swelling its numbers. Orders, therefore, were immediately transmitted to the officers in command at Granada, Columbus, and Jackson, to move all available forces to Vicksburg as rapidly as possible. On the morning of the 3d, two of the enemy's barges, loaded with hospital and commissary stores, were destroyed in attempting to pass the batteries at Vicksburg. On the 5th, I telegraphed General Johnston that six thousand cavalry should be used to keep my communications open, and that the enemy advancing on me was double what I could bring into the field. To the Honorable Secretary of War I sent the followin
Tennessee (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
ousand will be employed in the same way in West Tennessee and Northern Mississippi. The latter may ity of my knowing the condition of things in Tennessee shows that I cannot direct both parts of my more men necessary to enable him to hold Middle Tennessee. Lieutenant-General Smith's force in Eastany considerable number, from Mississippi to Tennessee. Those two departments are more distant froef. At Mobile, in Mississippi, and in Middle Tennessee, we cannot foresee attack long enough bef I have not considered myself commanding in Tennessee since assignment here; and should not have ffit to oppose Grant's would involve yielding Tennessee. It is for the Government to decide betweenr Department orders transferring troops from Tennessee to Mississippi. And, whether commanding theit improper for me to order more troops from Tennessee. Permit me to repeat that an officer havinggement of Colonel A. W. Reynolds, commanding Tennessee brigade of Stevenson's division, was crossed[21 more...]
Bull Run, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
r Whiting's connection with the matter. General McGowan, of Abbeville, and Judge Aldrich, of Barnwell, then on my staff, remember this matter substantially as stated; and probably others of my staff. Yours very truly, M. L. Bonham. General J. E. Johnston. General McDowell's orders for the 21st of July were as follows: Headquarters Department Army of Eastern Virginia, Centreville, July 20, 1861. The enemy has planted a battery on the Warrenton turnpike to defend the passage of Bull Run; has seized the Stone Bridge and made a heavy abattis on the right bank, to oppose our advance in that direction. The ford above the bridge is also guarded, whether with artillery or not is not positively known, but every indication favors the belief that he proposes to defend the passage of the stream. It is intended to turn the position, force the enemy from the road, that it may be reopened, and, if possible, destroy the railroad leading from Manassas to the Valley of Virginia, where
Gloucester Point (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
afety reach the post. A portion of the troops drew regularly from Yorktown. Provisions for the regular supply were hauled in wagons from King's-Mill Landing on James River. A few days' supply for a division was kept upon a sloop near Mulberry Island. The reserve for the army was kept at Williamsburg, and issued to the troops as they passed. And the best evidence of no loss at this main depot is the fact that the last divisions were unable to get a day's rations. The small depot at Gloucester Point lost little or nothing. The meat from there came to the army at Baltimore Cross-roads. Small amount, at Jamestown Island, not removed, of little value. To sum up, then: the amount of loss sustained by the department by the withdrawal of the Army I regard as so inconsiderable in comparison with the number of troops as to justify me in stating that the loss was nothing. (Signed) R. G. Cole. Headquarters, Barhamsville, May 7, 1862. General: The enemy has a large fleet of gunbo
Calhoun Station (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
t the enemy in Jackson from drawing provisions from the East. This one (Gregg's, with which he was present in person) may be able to keep him from the country toward Panola. Can he supply himself from the Mississippi Can you not cut him off from it, and, above all, should he be compelled to fall back for want of supplies, beat him? The remainder of this dispatch is also embodied in my report. I here insert a dispatch from General Johnston, not given nor referred to in my report: Calhoun Station, May 16, 1863. I have just received a dispatch from Captain Yerger, informing me that a detachment of his squadron went into Jackson this morning, just as the enemy was leaving it. They (the Federals) took the Clinton road. It is matter of great anxiety to me to add this little force to your army, but the enemy being exactly between us, and consultation by correspondence so slow, it is difficult to arrange a meeting. I will take the route you suggest, however, if I understand it. W
Bayou Pierre Lake (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
Edwards's Depot. And I accordingly informed General Johnston, on the 12th May, that the enemy was apparently moving his heavy force toward Edwards's Depot, adding, That will be the battle-field if I can carry forward sufficient force, leaving troops enough to secure the safety of this place (Vicksburg). I was firmly convinced that the enemy's supplies must be very limited, as he moved with but few wagons, and his dependence upon those to be drawn from his distant base at Grand Gulf or Bayou Pierre very precarious. I had good reason, therefore, to believe that he would be forced either to advance immediately upon Edwards's Depot to give me battle (which I should have accepted or avoided, according to circumstances), or to return at once to his base upon the Mississippi River. On the 7th May, and previous to my movement across the Big Black, the President of the Confederate States telegraphed me as follows: I am anxiously expecting intelligence of your further active operations
Port Hudson (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
d Banks, and for garrisons at Vicksburg and Port Hudson, capable of holding those places against cor six hundred men each. I have not seen Port Hudson, but a map of the ground gives me the opiniary 11, 1863. Lieutenant-General Pemberton, Port Hudson: I want to combine a cavalry expedition tely necessary for the immediate defense of Port Hudson and Vicksburg. Grant's army is estimated aruction. If you can do any thing to succor Port Hudson, I beg you to do it. Very respectfully, course, with his troops about Vicksburg and Port Hudson. I found myself, therefore, without subrike Banks first, and unite the garrison of Port Hudson with you, or to secure sufficient cooperatif Vicksburg, and that to attempt to relieve Port Hudson would be to give up Mississippi, as it woulrn himself with two thousand (2,000) men to Port Hudson, and hold the place at all hazards. On theabsence from it. To hold both Vicksburg and Port Hudson is necessary to a connection with trans-Mis[12 more...]
Batesville (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
of troops will be able, I hope, to prevent the enemy in Jackson from drawing provision from the East, and this one may be able to keep him from the country toward Panola. Can he supply himself from the Mississippi a Can you not cut him off from it; and, above all, should he be compelled to fall back for want of supplies, beat himted. After expressing the hope that certain dispositions made by himself might prevent the enemy from drawing provisions from the East or from the country toward Panola, he says : Can he supply himself from the Mississippi a Can you not cut him off from it; and, above all, should he be compelled to fall back for want of supplies,e enemy in Jackson from drawing provisions from the East. This one (Gregg's, with which he was present in person) may be able to keep him from the country toward Panola. Can he supply himself from the Mississippi Can you not cut him off from it, and, above all, should he be compelled to fall back for want of supplies, beat him?
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