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Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them.

n; Porter at Bealeton, Kellip, Barnell's, etc. Sumner will commence reaching Falmouth to-day. Williwould it not be advisable to throw the mass of Sumner's corps here, to move out with Franklin to Cencquia creek at once. Shall I push the rest of Sumner's corps here, or is Pope so strong as to be reew of these facts, will it not be well to push Sumner's corps here by water as rapidly as possible, with the engineer brigade, to hold Fort Lyon. Sumner detached last night two regiments to vicinity Would it meet your views to post the rest of Sumner's corps. between Arlington and Fort Corcoran,await reply to my last despatch. in regard to Sumner. Wish to give the order at once. Please aution, by unloading Banks's supply-train. Gen. Sumner endeavored, by application upon the quartere landed be at once loaded with ammunition for Sumner and Franklin; but they will not go far towardsleck: Aug. 30, 11 A. M. Have ordered Sumner to leave (1) one brigade in vicinity of Chain [12 more...]

Chapter 30: The army reaches Alexandria; sent forward to Pope Pope's campaign McClellan's work at Alexandria the last man sent forward Stanton's ironical order McClellan commands a hundred men Halleck in despair McClellan's volunteer services. On the evening of Aug. 23 I sailed with my staff for Acquia creek,McClellan commands a hundred men Halleck in despair McClellan's volunteer services. On the evening of Aug. 23 I sailed with my staff for Acquia creek, where I arrived at daylight on the following morning, reporting to Gen. Halleck as follows: Acquia creek, Aug. 24, 1862. I have reached here, and respectfully report for orders. I also telegraphed as follows to Gen. Halleck: Morell's scouts report Rappahannock Station burned and abandoned by Pope without any notiMcClellan's volunteer services. On the evening of Aug. 23 I sailed with my staff for Acquia creek, where I arrived at daylight on the following morning, reporting to Gen. Halleck as follows: Acquia creek, Aug. 24, 1862. I have reached here, and respectfully report for orders. I also telegraphed as follows to Gen. Halleck: Morell's scouts report Rappahannock Station burned and abandoned by Pope without any notice to Morell or Sykes. This was telegraphed you some hours ago. Reynolds, Reno, and Stevens are supposed to be with Pope, as nothing can be heard of them to-day. Morell and Sykes are near Morrisville Post-office, watching the lower fords of Rappahannock, with no troops between there and Rappahannock Station, which is reported aba

(2) two squadrons of cavalry. Please answer at once whether this meets your approval. I have directed Woodbury, with the engineer brigade, to hold Fort Lyon. Sumner detached last night two regiments to vicinity of Forts Ethan Allen and Marcy. Meagher's brigade is still at Acquia. If he moves in support of Franklin it leaves us without any reliable troops in and near Washington. Yet Franklin is too weak alone. What shall be done? No more cavalry arrived; have but (3) three squadrons. Fraf last night. What have you from Vienna and Dranesville? To which the following is a reply from Gen. Halleck: Aug. 29, 12 M. Upton's Hill arrangement all right. We must send wagons and ammunition to Franklin as fast as they arrive. Meagher's brigade ordered up yesterday. Fitz-Hugh Lee was, it is said on good authority, in Alexandria on Sunday last for three hours. I have nothing from Dranesville. On the same day the following was received from his Excellency the President:

ou do, that I arrived here without information and with no instructions beyond pushing the landing of my troops. The bridge was burned before my arrival; I knew nothing of it until this morning. I ask as a matter of justice that you will prevent your staff from making statements which do me such gross injustice at a time when the most cordial co-operation is required. Aug. 27, 12.5 P. M. My aide has just returned from Gen. Franklin's camp; reports that Gens. Franklin, Smith, and Slocum are all in Washington. He gave the order to the next in rank to place the corps in readiness to move at once. I learn that heavy firing has been heard this morning at Centreville, and have sent to ascertain the truth. I can find no cavalry to send out on the roads. Are the works garrisoned and ready for defence? Aug. 27, 12.20 P. M. What bridges exist over Bull Run? Have steps been taken to construct bridges for the advance of troops to reinforce Pope, or to enable him to ret

rch with his corps at once, and to repair here in person to inform me as to his means of transportation. Kearny was yesterday at Rappahannock Station; Porter at Bealeton, Kellip, Barnell's, etc. Sumner will commence reaching Falmouth to-day. Williams's Mass. Cavalry will be mostly at Falmouth to-day. I loaned Burnside my personal escort (one squadron 4th regulars), to scout down Rappahannock. I have sent for Couch's division to come at once. As fast as I gain any information I will fost. Adj.-Gen. I was informed by Col. Townsend that the above order was published by order of the Secretary of War. The following despatch was sent to Gen. Barnard at Washington the same day: Aug. 30, 3.20 P. M. Your telegram to Gen. Williams received. Of course everything is under your charge as usual. Upon arriving here and finding the state of things uncertain in my front, I took all the means in my power to place affairs in a safe condition. At the request of Gen. Halleck I

me in to-day. Tyler's brigade of three new regiments, but little drilled, is also here; all these troops will be ordered to hold themselves ready to march to-morrow morning, and all except Franklin's to await further orders. If you wish any of them to move towards Manassas, please inform me. Col. Wagner, 2d N. Y. Artillery, has just come in from the front. He reports strong infantry and cavalry force of rebels near Fairfax Court-House; reports rumors from various sources that Lee and Stuart, with large forces, are at Manassas; that the enemy, with 120,000 men, intend advancing on the forts near Arlington and Chain bridge, with a view of attacking Washington and Baltimore. Gen. Barnard telegraphs me to-night that the length of the line of fortifications on this side of the Potomac requires 2,000 additional artillerymen, and additional troops to defend intervals, according to circumstances; at all events, he says an old regiment should be added to the force at Chain bridge, an

r. Geo. B. McClellan, Maj.-Gen. A. Lincoln, President. And copy to Gen. Halleck. To which the following is a reply: Washington, Aug. 29, 1862, 4.10 P. M.--Yours of to-day just received. I think your first alternative, to wit, to concentrate all our available forces to open communication with Pope, is the right one, but I wish not to control. That I now leave to Gen. Halleck, aided by your counsels. A. Lincoln. Maj.-Gen. McClellan. It had been officially reported to me from Washington that the enemy, in strong force, was moving through Vienna in the direction of the Chain bridge, and had a large force in Vienna. This report, in connection with the despatch of the general-in-chief on the 28th, before noted, induced me to direct Franklin to halt his command near Annandale until it could be determined, by Reconnoissances to Vienna and towards Manassas, whether these reports were true. Gen. Cox was ordered to send his small cavalry force from Upton's Hill towards Vienna a

scents. The affairs of the quartermaster's department are reported as going on well. It is said that the Bull Run bridge will be repaired by to-morrow. The disembarkation of Sumner's corps commenced at Acquia yesterday afternoon. I found that he could reach Rappahannock Station earlier that way than from here. On the same day I received the following from Gen. Halleck: Aug. 27 Telegrams from Gen. Porter to Gen. Burnside, just received, say that Banks is at Fayetteville; McDowell, Sigel, and Ricketts near Warrenton; Reno on his right. Porter is marching on Warrenton Junction to reinforce Pope. Nothing said of Heintzelman. Porter reports a general battle imminent. Franklin's corps should move out by forced marches, carrying three or four days provisions, and to be supplied, as far as possible, by railroad. Perhaps you may prefer some other road than to Centreville. Col. Haupt has just telegraphed about sending out troops. Please see him and give him your direc

ve Gen. Burnside in charge at Acquia creek and come to Alexandria, as very great irregularities are reported there. Gen. Franklin's corps will march as soon as it receives transportation. On receipt of this I immediately sailed for Alexandria, and reported as follows to Gen. Halleck: Aug. 27, 8 A. M. I arrived here last night, and have taken measures to ascertain the state of affairs here, and that proper remedies may be applied. Just received a rumor that railway bridge over Bull Bun was burned last night. Aug. 27, 9.40 A. M. The town is quiet, although quite full of soldiers, who are said to be chiefly convalescents. The affairs of the quartermaster's department are reported as going on well. It is said that the Bull Run bridge will be repaired by to-morrow. The disembarkation of Sumner's corps commenced at Acquia yesterday afternoon. I found that he could reach Rappahannock Station earlier that way than from here. On the same day I received the followi

rders. I also telegraphed as follows to Gen. Halleck: Morell's scouts report Rappahannock St On the 26th I received the following from Gen. Halleck: There is reason to believe that the e for Alexandria, and reported as follows to Gen. Halleck: Aug. 27, 8 A. M. I arrived here l On the 28th I telegraphed as follows to Gen. Halleck: Aug. 28, 4.10 P. M Gen. Franklinlle? To which the following is a reply from Gen. Halleck: Aug. 29, 12 M. Upton's Hill arranj.-Gen. A. Lincoln, President. And copy to Gen. Halleck. To which the following is a reply: All the forces are under the command of Maj.-Gen. Halleck, general-in-chief. E. D. Townsend, Assithe purpose. The following were sent to Gen. Halleck the same afternoon: Aug. 30, 5.15 P. 30 P. M. the following telegram was sent to Gen. Halleck: Aug. 30, 10.30 P. M. I have sent 11.30 P. M. I telegraphed the following to Gen. Halleck: Aug. 31, 11.30 P. M. The squadro[18 more...]