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D. McCarthy (search for this): chapter 17
in front of Casey's headquarters, and near the Williamsburgh road, the danger became imminent that he would overcome the resistance there, and advance down the road and through the abattis. In anticipation of such an event, I called Flood's and McCarthy's batteries of Couch's division, to form in and on the right and left of the junction of the Williamsburgh and Nine-mile roads; placed infantry in all the rifle-pits on the right and left, pushing some up also to the abattis, and collecting a lalowing day, was so gloriously completed. During the action, and particularly during the two hours immediately preceding the final and successful stand made by the infantry, the three Pennsylvania batteries, under Major Robert M. West, (Flood's, McCarthy's and Miller's,) in Couch's division, performed most efficient service. The conduct of Miller's battery was admirable. Having a central position in the fore part of the action, it threw shells over the heads of our own troops. which fell and
Croll (search for this): chapter 17
spital, where there were a number of the same regiment. After the fight grew warm he exclaimed: Boys, every one of you that can hold up his head, follow me. More than twenty followed him. He shouldered a musket, and all joined their regiment and fought most gallantly. Rice, after seventeen rounds, delivered with deadly effect, for he was an excellent shot, was severely wounded in the thigh, and was carried from the field. Company E, One Hundred and Fourth Pennsylvania, Capt. Harvey, Lieut. Croll, and fifty-eight men were extended on picket duty from the railroad to the corner, at the intersection of theNine-mile road with the road to Garnett's house; when, about three P. M., the enemy approached, but left them unmolested after firing some scattering shots, during which time we took thirteen prisoners. After five P. M. the enemy again appeared in force along this entire line. With the assistance of their supports he was held in check for nearly an hour, when, finding themselves s
T. Jefferson Hood (search for this): chapter 17
se operations were conducted by Gen. Longstreet, are worthy of the highest praise. He was worthily seconded by Major-Gen. Hill, of whose conduct and courage he speaks in the highest terms. Major-Gen. Smith's division moved forward at four o'clock, Whiting's three brigades leading. Their progress was impeded by the enemy's skirmishers, which, with their supports, were driven back to the railroad. At this point Whiting's own and Pettigrew's brigades engaged a superior force of the enemy. Hood's, by my order, moved on to cooperate with Longstreet. Gen. Smith was desired to hasten up with all the troops within reach. He brought up Hampton's and Hatton's brigades in a few minutes. The strength of the enemy's position, however, enabled him to hold it until dark. About sunset, being struck from my horse, severely wounded by a fragment of a shell, I was carried from the field, and Major-General G. W. Smith succeeded to the command. He was prevented from resuming his attack on
Abecrombie (search for this): chapter 17
ne of abattis was continued on a curve to the right and rear, and across theNine-mile road. When the battle commenced, Casey's division was in front of the abattis, Naglee's brigade on the right, having two regiments beyond the railroad, Palmer's brigade on the left, and Wessell's brigade in the centre. Couch's division was on the right and left of the Williamsburgh road, near the forks, and along theNine-mile road. Peck's brigade was on the left, Devens's brigade in the centre, and Abecrombie's on the right, having two regiments and Brady's battery across the railroad near Fair Oaks, thus forming two lines of battle. Col. Gregg, with the Eighth Pennsylvania cavalry, was in the action, but owing to the nature of the ground could not be much employed. A part of the Eighth Illinois cavalry was with me as an escort. Lieut. Granger acted as my aid, and several private soldiers of that regiment followed me throughout the day. Through all the night of the thirtieth of May ther
W. W. Cook (search for this): chapter 17
the enemy recovered and made another fierce dash. Cross ordered the gallant Fifth New-Hampshire to charge again, and led them in person. A fragment of a shell fractured his forehead, a glancing blow, abrading the skin and stunning him. But recovering instantly he again pushed on, when he was hamstrung by a musket-ball. Finding it impossible to rise, he shouted to the lads to go on, and was carried to the rear; but he had the satisfaction to hear the shout of triumph before he left. Major W. W. Cook, of the same regiment, was also disabled by a similar wound. Col. Parker now took command of the brigade, and fought it until the enemy were completely repulsed. The fight was ended. The enemy appeared no more that day. Their pickets did not even venture within view of our outpost line. In this battle, as on Saturday, the effort of the enemy was directed to our left. His second attempt being so handsomely foiled, he evidently gave it up disheartened and disgusted. The second f
A. H. Cole (search for this): chapter 17
ven at four o'clock, the victory would have been much more complete. Major-Generals Smith and Longstreet speak in high terms of the conduct of their superior and staff-officers. I beg leave to ask the attention of the government especially to the manner in which Brig.-Generals Whiting and R. H. Anderson, and Colonels Jenkins, and Kemper, and Hampton, exercising commands above their grades, and Brig.-Gen. Rhodes, are mentioned. This, and the captured colors, will be delivered by Major A. H. Cole, of my staff. I have been prevented by feebleness from making this report sooner, and am still too weak to make any but a very imperfect one. Several hundred prisoners were taken, but I have received no report of the number. Your obedient servant, J. E. Johnston, General. Jefferson Davis's address. Executive office, June 2, 1862. To the Army of Richmond: I render to you my grateful acknowledgments for the gallantry and good conduct you displayed in the battles of t
Patrick Kelly (search for this): chapter 17
d had there also caused an abattis to be cut and earthworks to be commenced. On the twenty-ninth, the day on which I moved my camp forward, and also on the thirtieth, my advanced pickets had been attacked by a body of the enemy on the former day by a force of three hundred and on the next by one of four hundred in number. The pickets on the first day succeeded in driving the enemy back in confusion, killing and wounding a number, with a loss on my part of but two killed and two wounded. Major Kelly, of the Ninety-sixth regiment New-York volunteers, was one of my killed. The Major was in command of my pickets at this point, and by his gallant conduct animated the men to the firm resistance offered. In the attack of the thirtieth, I ordered the One Hundredth regiment, New-York volunteers, to move to the support of the pickets. With the assistance of this regiment, under the command of Col. Brown, they succeeded in repelling the attack, the enemy leaving six of his dead upon the gro
James Longstreet (search for this): chapter 17
Major-Gens. Hill, Huger and G. W. Smith. Gen. Longstreet, being near my headquarters, received verd. The principal attack was made by Major-Gen. Longstreet, with his own and Major-Gen. D. H. Hil which these operations were conducted by Gen. Longstreet, are worthy of the highest praise. He wa been made an hour earlier. The troops of Longstreet and Hill passed the night of the thirty-firsuantity of tents and camp equipage. Major-Gen. Longstreet reports the loss in his command as beid, which was soon replaced by the arrival of Longstreet's veterans. Between eleven and twelve A. M.reserve. President Davis, Gens. Lee, Smith, Longstreet, Stuart, and other commanding generals were fighting was over. Later in the day, General Longstreet's division came up and rushed eagerly inan of the battle was this: Generals Hill and Longstreet were to attack in front, and when the enemy f the enemy, who were falling back before Gen. Longstreet, General Whiting's division was attacked [20 more...]
G. A. Hicks (search for this): chapter 17
ect coolness and courage; gorman was as enthusiastic as a boy, and firm as a rock; Burns's quick judgment and admirable conduct at the most critical moment of action, undoubtedly had an inspiring influence, and it was acknowledged with frenzied acclamations by the stout regiments wherever he exhibited himself. No more could have been asked by Dana. He proved himself a fearless soldier. Capt. Sedgwick, Assistant Adjutant-General to General Sedgwick, and Lieut. Howe, his aid-de-camp; Captain G. A. Hicks, A. A.G. to General Burns, and Lieuts. Blakeney and Camblos, and in fact, all the officers engaged, both field and staff, behaved themselves most gallantly. Lieut. Camblos, one of my messmates, received a severe calp-wound, but will soon be able to resume duty. He said that when he was struck he though he had run against a tree. Well he might. Col. John Cochrane, Col. Neill, Col. Sully, Col. Suiter, and indeed nearly every field-officer in all the divisions engaged, excepting Case
George B. McClellan (search for this): chapter 17
. The Second Excelsior made two to-day. Geo. B. McClellan, Major-General Commanding. Official shed as soon as the data can be received. G. B. Mcclellan, Major-General Commanding. General Riir work. In the mean time a despatch from Gen. McClellan, at New-Bridge, glanced on the wires, ordeion. General McClellan to his army. McClellan's headquarters, Tuesday Evening, June 3, 186. At six o'clock, Heintzelman telegraphed Gen. McClellan that the left is holding its own, and Birn the battle. Second. It is stated (and Gen. McClellan's despatch implies it) that the fight of Ssisted alone. Third. It is stated that Gen. McClellan came up on Saturday evening and took commar own representations this was done. When Gen. McClellan wrote his unjust despatch he had not receit to-morrow. It can hardly be done, even if McClellan were willing to risk it. Late Northern paperatural consequence, is of daily occurrence. McClellan having crossed some forty regiments into the[21 more...]
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