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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 8. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), General Chalmers' report of operations of cavalry division on line of Memphis and Charleston R. R., from 5th to 18th October, 1863. (search)
composed of the Sixty-sixth Indiana infantry and detachments of the Sixth and Ninth Illinois cavalry, but they had been unexpectedly reinforced a few moments before our arrival by a train from Memphis containing Major-General Sherman and Brigadier-General Smith, with their staffs, escorts and the Thirteenth regiment United States regulars, on their way to Corinth, who were compelled to stop by the injuries to the road. There were also a few men from other regiments there who served to strengthdred and nineteen killed, of whom thirty-nine were negroes, and one hundred and seventy wounded. The locomotive and train were damaged, and a house said to contain commissary stores was damaged by our artillery. The horses of General Sherman and Smith and their staff officers were on the train and many of them were killed. On the following morning (12th), having heard nothing of any movement of the enemy, my own brigade was moved back to Pigeon Roost creek, and Colonel Richardson's was abou
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 8. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Gettysburg campaign--report of Brigadier-General Harry T. Hays. (search)
tysburg, Pennsylvania. On Wednesday, July 1, 1863, after a march of twelve or fourteen miles returning from the city of York, I arrived with my brigade on the Heidlersburg road, within a mile and a half of Gettysburg. At this point I discovered that a space in the division line of battle had been left for my command, which had been marching in the rear of the column; Brigadier-General Gordon having deployed to the right; Brigadier-General Hoke's brigade, commanded by Colonel Avery, and Smith's brigade to the left. I formed my line of battle, extending across the road, placing the Fifth, Sixth and right wing of the Ninth regiments on the right of the road, the left wing of the Ninth, the Seventh and Eighth regiments on the left. This arrangement being completed, Brigadier-General Gordon, a little after two o'clock, was ordered to advance. In a short time, Brigadier-General Gordon having encountered the enemy in force, I received an order to advance in support, Hoke's brigade m
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 8. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 5.46 (search)
and punctual movement of the troops. Those of Smith, Hill and Longstreet were in position early enployed in the attack, with the division of General Smith, that I might be on a part of the field whonsequently deferred giving the signal for General Smith's advance till about four o'clock, at which time Major Jasper Whiting, of General Smith's staff, whom I had sent to learn the state of affairreporting that it was pressing on with vigor. Smith's troops were at once moved forward. The prl, I was carried from the field, and Major-General G. W. Smith succeeded to the command. He was skill energy and resolution with which Major-General Smith directed the attack would have secured night of the 31st. The troops engaged by General Smith were undoubtedly from the other side of th in his command as being about3,000 Major-General G. W. Smith reports his loss at1,283   Total4,in position and ready for action when those of Smith, Longstreet and Hill moved, I am satisfied tha[5 more...]
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 8. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), General Hardee and the Military operations around Atlanta. (search)
he troops deployed in a single line, and have been compelled to take a brigade from my left, which is now not protected. I need 2,000 men to fill my line. General G. W. Smith is near you; call on him. B. F. Cheatham, Major-General. Hold until night, if possible, and keep me posted. B. F. Cheatham, Major-General. 6 1/4 Ol Wheeler: General Cheatham has been ordered to send you a brigade. Hold on as long as you can, but if forced back you must go into the fortifications with General Smith, who is now behind you, and hold them, says General Hood. Respectfully, W. W. MacKALLall. headquarters, July 20, 1864--7.15 P. M. Major-General Wheeler, Civer in their rear. In the event of success, Lee and his command were to be withdrawn that night back to Rough-and-Ready; Stewart's corps, together with Major-General G. W. Smith's state troops, were to form in line of battle on Lee's right near Eastpoint, and the whole force move forward the following morning, attack the enemy in