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Brigadier-General Ellison Capers, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 5, South Carolina (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 305 27 Browse Search
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 141 9 Browse Search
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865 129 9 Browse Search
John Esten Cooke, Wearing of the Gray: Being Personal Portraits, Scenes, and Adventures of War. 100 2 Browse Search
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 98 2 Browse Search
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 3. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.) 86 2 Browse Search
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 22. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 76 4 Browse Search
Edward Porter Alexander, Military memoirs of a Confederate: a critical narrative 74 0 Browse Search
Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buell, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Volume 4. 65 5 Browse Search
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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Report of the battle of Averysboroa, North Carolina, by General W. B. Taliaferro. (search)
ng to Smith's ferry, on the Cape Fear river, and Elliott's brigade half a mile higher up, at another cross road leading to the same ferry. On the previous evening the enemy, who had advanced as far as Silver run, were reported by the cavalry to have retired a distance of four miles below that point, and our troops had received orders from the Lieutenant-General commanding to remain in camp for the day and rest after their fatiguing marches. About 8 o'clock A. M. I was informed by Lieutenant-General Hampton that the infantry of the enemy were pushing our cavalry back, when I at once selected a position for Rhett's brigade near Smith's house, in rear of an open field on the right of the road, and extending across the road to the left into a body of woods, thus concealing my dispositions from the enemy, and proceeded to erect in my front such hasty breastworks as the scanty means at my command permitted. I threw forward a strong skirmish line a few hundred yards in front of this positi
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), General Hampton's report of the battle of Trevylian's depot and subsequent operations. (search)
General Hampton's report of the battle of Trevylian's depot and subsequent operations. [Not only our gallant cavalrymen who rode with Hampton, but all interested in the truth, will thank us forHampton, but all interested in the truth, will thank us for printing the following report, which was not published by the Confederate authorities and is not in the Archive Bureau at Washington. General Sheridan stated that he drove Hampton from the field Hampton from the field and pursued him until he took refuge behind strong fortifications and heavy infantry supports at Gordonsville (twelve miles distant from Trevylian's). We knew at the time that there were no fortifications and no infantry at Gordonsville, and that instead of Sheridan's driving Hampton in that direction he was himself driven in just the opposite direction. But the report of the chivalric Hampton rivations, and the cheerfulness with which these were borne, he will, I trust, be satisfied with the results accomplished. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, Wade Hampton, Major-General.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Letter from General Hampton on the burning of Columbia. (search)
Letter from General Hampton on the burning of Columbia. We propose at some future day to publish in full the facts conceantime we put on record the following letter which General Wade Hampton addressed to Senator Reverdy, Johnson and which he saw in your Columbia newspaper the printed order of General Wade Hampton, that on the approach of the Yankee army all the coyou, I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Wade Hampton. We add the following brief report of the proceedings of the Senate on the presentation of the letter of General Hampton, as showing the spirit of the times: Mr. Sherman savarious official reports to confirm the charge against General Hampton. Mr. Fessenden objected to the practice of taking uthe Senate. Mr. Johnson then withdrew the letter of General Hampton. Times have changed since 1866. General Sherman, irt of this conflagration I distinctly charged it to General Wade Hampton, and confess I did so pointedly to shake the faith
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Engagement at Sappony church-report of General Wade Hampton. (search)
Engagement at Sappony church-report of General Wade Hampton. headquarters Hampton's division, cavalry corps, A. N. V., July 10th, 1864. To Lieutenant-Colonel Taylor, Assistant Adjutant-General: Colonel — On the morning of 27th June the General-Commanding ordered me to move my command from Drewry's farm to Stony creek, in order to intercept Wilson, who was returning from Staunton river bridge to rejoin Grant's army. In obedience to these orders, I moved rapidly in the direction indicatf the enemy. This was accomplished at a cost in my division of 719 killed, wounded and missing, including twenty-one casualties in Chew's battalion not mentioned in my previous report. The men have borne their privations with perfect cheerfulness; they have fought admirably,. and I wish to express, before closing my reports, not only my thanks to them for their good conduct, but my pride at having had the honor to command them. I am, very respectfully, yours, Wade Hampton, Major-General
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Who burned Columbia?--a Review of General Sherman's version of the affair. (search)
ys: I reiterate that, no matter what his (General Hampton's) orders were, the men of his army, eithn says: And without hesitation I charge General Wade Hampton with having burned his own city of Coluing of Columbia was an accident, and that General Hampton is responsible for it. I propose to show Columbia in 1867, in a conversation with General Hampton, held in the office of Governor James L. General Sherman knew perfectly well that General Hampton did not burn Columbia; that no one was authe fire first started, and certainly neither Hampton nor Beauregard were within gunshot of either Thirteenth. General Beauregard, and not General Hampton, was the highest military authority in Columbia at that time. General Hampton was assigned to duty at Columbia on the night of the 16th, Th Claims Commission, after explaining that General Hampton, after conference with General Beauregard and the testimony of General Beauregard, General Hampton and Captain Lowndes may be accepted as se[12 more...]
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Gettysburg campaign. (search)
een reported to me, but as the exhibition of this virtue was the general rule, I should do injustice to many if I attempted it. I am, Major, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. B. Gordon, Brigadier-General. Report of Brigadier-General Wade Hampton. Columbia, August 13, 1863. Major McClellan, Assistant Adjutant-General: Major — I avail myself of the first opportunity at which I am able to do so to send in a report of the part taken by my brigade during the battle of Get. I am only able now to give a brief and bare statement of the part taken by my brigade in the battle of the 3d July, showing how it became engaged. The disposition I had made of my command contemplated an entirely different plan for the fight, and beyond this disposition of my own brigade, with the subsequent charge of the First North Carolina and the Jeff. Davis legion, I had nothing whatever to do with the fight. I am, Major, very respectfully, yours, Wade Hampton, Brigadier-General
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Beauregard's and Hampton's orders on Evacuating Columbia — letter from Colonel A. R. Chisolm. (search)
e to the burning of Columbia by General Sherman, and it may be a matter of interest in future that I inform you of what took place between Generals Beauregard and Hampton on the evening previous to the evacuation of that city. As Aid-de-Camp to General Beauregard I was the only officer present with the two Generals. Beauregard hauld not remain long enough to remove it; whereas, if saved, it would be of much value to the citizens. It was then determined that orders should be issued by General Hampton that none of the cotton should be burnt; this was carried out, as appears by the affidavit of Captain Rawlins Lowndes, who was his Adjutant The explosion the New York Herald's editorial corps, informed me several years ago that he went to General Sherman and begged him to stop his soldiers from burning the city, and that he turned a deaf ear to him. I furnished General Hampton with the name of this officer at the time, as he authorized me to do so. Yours, truly, A. R. Chisolm.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Correspondence concerning the campaign of 1864. (search)
ts, telegrams, &c., as we have or may be able to procure. The following have never been published, and are worthy of going into the record: Letter from General Wade Hampton. Seth Campbell's, May 21st, 1864-9.30 P. M. To Major-General Breckinridge: General — I met the enemy near Wright's tavern, two and one half miles a good blow might be struck. I shall be here to-night. If any of the cavalry come to the Junction, let them know that I am here. Yours, very respectfully, Wade Hampton, Major-General. headquarters Longstreet's corps, 8 P. M.--May 30, 1864. Major-General J. A. Early, Commanding Second Corps: General--General Field reports Richmond, Va.: Sir — Yesterday afternoon the enemy's cavalry were reported to be advancing by the left of our line toward Hanover Courthouse and Ashland. General Hampton, with Rosser's brigade, proceeded to meet them. Rosser fell upon their rear, charged down the road towards Ashland, bearing every thing before him. His progr
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Telegrams concerning operations around Richmond and Petersburg in 1864. (search)
0 A. M. Major-General C. W. Field, via Chaffin's Bluff: If all the enemy have left, send as many of your brigades as you can spare. If Gregg has left, request Hampton to report to me. R. E. Lee, General. Official: W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. August 21ST, 1864--4.30 P. M. Major-General C. W. Field, Chaffin's Bluff: A brigade of cavalry and one of infantry, followed by wagon train, are reported passing in front of our works around Petersburg to our right. Advise General Hampton. These troops are supposed to come from north of James river. R. E. Lee, General. Official: W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. Petersburg, Va., August 21st, 1864--4.45 P. M. Major-GenerMajor-General Wade Hampton, via Chaffin's Farm: Your telegram received. If enemy's cavalry has left north side, I desire you to move with Hampton's division to this point as soon as practicable. R. E. Lee, General. Official: W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. August 21ST, 1864--11 P. M. Charles G. Talcott, Danville Railroad, Richmond, Va., and
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Editorial Paragraphs. (search)
r advertisements should attract the special attention of all interested in the matters of which they treat. We can fully vouch for each one of our advertisers, and can recommend them all the more confidently because most of them were true Confederate soldiers. Our Correspondents will please excuse any recent delay in answering their letters. Besides the fact that our correspondence is always very heavy, and sometimes accumulates beyond our ability to attend to it promptly, the Secretary has been sorely afflicted in the loss of two of his children within two weeks of each other, and has been incapacitated for his usual work. Major H. B. Mcclellan, the gallant and accomplished gentleman who rode with Stuart and Hampton as Assistant Adjutant-General of the cavalry corps, Army of Northern Virginia, is so widely known that we doubt not the mistake in spelling his name, inadvertently made by the printer in the advertisement of his excellent school, was generally detected.
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