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John Pope (search for this): chapter 29
he Potomac to Washington in order to support Gen. Pope, who was in no danger so long as the Army ofshington, including those of Gens. Burnside and Pope — a promise which was not carried into effect. 62, 8 P. M. A despatch just received from Gen. Pope says that deserters report that the enemy isched some weight to the report received from Gen. Pope, and I was justified in supposing that the o Washington, July 31, 1862, 10 A. M.--Gen. Pope again telegraphs that the enemy is reported lable. I point to Burnside's force, to that of Pope — not necessary to maintain a strict defensive e Rapidan in large force. They are fighting Gen. Pope to-day; there must be no further delay in yo to office; wish to talk to you. What news from Pope? August 14th 12.30 A. M. Started to Jamestorcepted letter, which led to the belief that Gen. Pope would have to contend against a very heavy fidly as possible. The forces of Burnside and Pope are hard pushed, and require aid as rapidly as [1 more...]<
W. W. Averill (search for this): chapter 29
withdraw Gen. Hooker, that there might be the least possible delay in conforming to Gen. Halleck's orders. I therefore sent to Gen. Hooker: . . . Under advices I have received from Washington, I think it necessary for you to abandon the position to-night, getting everything away before daylight. Five batteries, with their horses and equipments complete, were embarked on the 7th and 8th. Simultaneously with Gen. Hooker's operations upon Malvern I despatched a cavalry force under Col. Averill towards Savage's Station to ascertain if the enemy were making any movements towards our left flank. He found a rebel cavalry regiment near the White Oak Swamp bridge, and completely routed it, pursuing well towards Savage's Station. These important preliminary operations assisted my preparations for the removal of the army to Acquia creek, and the sending off our sick and supplies was pushed both day and night as rapidly as the means of transportation permitted. On the subject of
S. P. Chase (search for this): chapter 29
thoroughly by those to whom the President showed it, and it cannot be doubted that a general inability to appreciate the sincere motives in which it was written did much to determine the future conduct of the administration towards McClellan. Mr. Chase, with startling innocence of mind, avows (Warden, p. 440) that on July 22 he urged Mr. Lincoln to remove McClellan, on the ground that I did not regard Gen. McClellan as loyal to the administration, although I did not question his general loyalty to the country. This is the confession of a motive in the conduct of a great war which is universally regarded as infamous. It is an avowal that the controlling consideration of such leaders as Mr. Chase, in the use of the blood and treasure of the people, was the supremacy of party, and not the success of country. Neither the President nor Gen. McClellan had any such impure ideas. And it is beyond doubt that the radical difference between his own views and those of the self-seeking men
Harrison (search for this): chapter 29
Chapter 29: The Army at Harrison's Bar Indecision at Washington the Harrison's Bar letter Army ordered home Protests of McClellan on the bank of the James river the fate of the Union should be decided transportation not provided withdrawal of the Army transfer to front of Washington. When the troops reachedr supper, and upon my assuring them that they should have it they would give their usual cheers and be perfectly content. For two or three days after we reached Harrison's Bar the banks of the river were crowded all day long with the men bathing. It should be understood that in time of action every army reduces itself into two commander-in-chief, whom the Constitution places at the head of the armies and navies, as well as of the government, of the nation. Mr. Lincoln visited me at Harrison's Bar. I handed him myself, on board of the steamer in which he came, the letter of July 7, 1862. He read it in my presence, but made no comments upon it, merel
F. J. Porter (search for this): chapter 29
erything was across the Chickahominy, except the rear-guard, which crossed early on the morning of the 18th, when the pontoon-bridge was immediately removed. Gen. Porter's corps, which was the first to march from Harrison's Landing, had been pushed forward rapidly, and on the 16th reached Williamsburg, where I had directed him tamsburg, however, he received an intercepted letter, which led to the belief that Gen. Pope would have to contend against a very heavy force then in his front. Gen. Porter, therefore, very properly took the responsibility of continuing his march directly on to Newport News, which place he reached on the morning of the 18th of Auguy had been transferred from Harrison's Landing to the different points of embarkation in the very brief period of five days without the slightest loss or damage. Porter's troops sailed from Newport News on the 19th and 20th. Heintzelman's corps sailed from Yorktown on the 21st. On that day I received the following telegram from
D. Hunter (search for this): chapter 29
ur present position we shall have the enemy yet. The following letter was received from his Excellency the President: July 4. I understand your position, as stated in your letter, and by Gen. Marcy. To reinforce you so as to enable you to resume the offensive within a month, or even six weeks, is impossible. In addition to that arrived and now arriving from the Potomac (about 10,000 I suppose), and about 10,000 I hope you will have from Burnside very soon, and about 5,000 from Hunter a little later, I do not see how I can send you another man within a month. Under these circumstances the defensive, for the present, must be your only care. Save the army first, where you are if you can, and, secondly, by removal if you must. You, on the ground, must be the judge as to which you will attempt, and of the means for effecting it. I but give it as my opinion that, with the aid of the gunboats and the reinforcements mentioned above, you can hold your present position, provide
E. M. Stanton (search for this): chapter 29
nforcements. The state of affairs is concealed in Washington to hide their own blunders, and the country will not respond to the crisis unless it is known. We need 200,000 more men to fill up the ranks and form new regiments. A large part of Halleck's force, all that can be withdrawn, should come from the West. There is no use in writing. Should you not send at once an officer who will not be afraid to speak? And though such a messenger does not open his lips except to Lincoln and Stanton, the public will soon know that there is something concealed. It should be done by all means. To-day we must get ourselves enough out to save being shut in. There is no use in entrenching a line of no real utility, and what Duane can do to-day will only wear out his men for nothing. It is troops alone that can help us to-day. By to-morrow we will be able to know where to entrench. We must have fresh troops immediately in large numbers, and I would, if necessary, abandon Norfolk a
R. B. Marcy (search for this): chapter 29
er will be appreciated. If you can hold your present position we shall have the enemy yet. The following letter was received from his Excellency the President: July 4. I understand your position, as stated in your letter, and by Gen. Marcy. To reinforce you so as to enable you to resume the offensive within a month, or even six weeks, is impossible. In addition to that arrived and now arriving from the Potomac (about 10,000 I suppose), and about 10,000 I hope you will have from P. S. If at any time you feel able to take the offensive, you are not restrained from doing so. The following telegram was sent on the 7th to the President: As boat is starting, I have only time to acknowledge receipt of despatch by Gen. Marcy. Enemy have not attacked. My position is very strong, and daily becoming more so. If not attacked to-day I shall laugh at them. I have been anxious about my communications. Had long consultation about it with Flag-Officer Goldsborough last
J. G. Barnard (search for this): chapter 29
the army material and personnel, and I will strengthen it for the offensive again as fast as I can. The governors of eighteen (18) States offer me a new levy of 300,000, which I accept. On the 2d of July the following was received from Gen. Barnard: Private. headquarters, July 2, 1862. dear general: It seems to me the only salvation is for this army to be ready promptly to reassume the offensive. For this we must immediately push our forces further forward, or we are bagged.s, and I would, if necessary, abandon Norfolk and New Berne to get them, and all the useless coast of South Carolina and Georgia, holding only Fort Pulaski. Pensacola is of no use, but I suppose may be held with few troops. Yours, etc., J. G. Barnard. On the 3d of July the following was received from the President: ... Yours of 5.30 yesterday is just received. I am satisfied that yourself, officers, and men have done the best you could. All accounts say better fighting was never
L. M. Goldsborough (search for this): chapter 29
your attention. P. S. If at any time you feel able to take the offensive, you are not restrained from doing so. The following telegram was sent on the 7th to the President: As boat is starting, I have only time to acknowledge receipt of despatch by Gen. Marcy. Enemy have not attacked. My position is very strong, and daily becoming more so. If not attacked to-day I shall laugh at them. I have been anxious about my communications. Had long consultation about it with Flag-Officer Goldsborough last night; he is confident he can keep river open. He should have all gunboats possible. Will see him again this morning. My men in splendid spirits, and anxious to try it again. Alarm yourself as little as possible about me, and don't lose confidence in this army. While general-in-chief, and directing the operations of all our armies in the field, I had become deeply impressed with the importance of adopting and carrying out certain views regarding the conduct of the wa
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