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John Newton (search for this): chapter 30
sipated, I did not feel that I would be right in assuming the responsibility of blindly attacking the enemy without any knowledge of his position. I therefore called a council of my corps commanders, who were the officers to execute this duty, if it was determined upon, and laid before them the precise condition of affairs. Question: Will you, as you pass along, give us the names of those corps commanders in that council? Answer: The 1st corps was represented by General Wadsworth; General Newton, who commanded the corps, being sick at the time. The 2d corps was commanded, I think, by General William Hays; the 3d by General French; the 5th by General Sykes; the 6th by General Sedgwick; the 11th by General Howard, and the 12th by General Slocum. I represented to those generals, so far as I knew it, the situation of affairs. I told them that I had reason to believe, from all I could ascertain, that General Lee's position was a very strong one, and that he was prepared to give
John F. Reynolds (search for this): chapter 30
ion that the advance of my army, under Major General Reynolds, of the 1st corps, on their reaching Gany further reflection than the fact that General Reynolds was the officer upon whom I had relied un what route. Respectfully, Buford. Major General Reynolds. Headquarters army of the Potomac, Mar as the line will render best for him. General Reynolds at or near the road from Taneytown to Frich that place before the command under Major General Reynolds, (the 1st and 11th corps,) now on the rive there. Should such be the case, and General Reynolds finds himself in the presence of a superioops are posted as follows for the support of Reynolds's command, viz: On his right at Two Taverns, this order, in case of the truth of General Reynolds's death, you assume command of the corps ther see General Reynolds. Later—1.15 P. M. Reynolds has possession of Gettysburg, and the enemy acircle on the height from north to west. General Reynolds was killed early this morning. In my opi[8 more...]
H. W. Halleck (search for this): chapter 30
The very next day after I took command of the Army I had no telegraphic communication with General Halleck. I think the returns showed me, when I took command of the army, amounted to about 105,000necessary orders. In further confirmation of that, I find among my papers my despatch to General Halleck, informing him of what had transpired up to the hour at which it was written, and what I pro do so. The despatch to General Slocum to make the attack was at 10 A. M. This despatch to General Halleck was at 3 P. M., and is as follows: Headquarters army of Potomac, July 2 (3 P. M. Near Gettysburg), 1863. Major General Halleck, Washington: I have concentrated my army at this place to-day. The 6th corps is just coming in very much worn out, having been marching since 9 P. M. last nth caution. George G. Meade, Major General. The committee will perceive that I tell General Halleck that I was waiting the arrival of the 6th corps before I should commence any active operati
John Buford (search for this): chapter 30
was the first fight at Brandy Station that General Buford was in. This position was maintained untilf June, together with the information from General Buford, in command of the cavalry. The information from General Buford, C, was not received, however, until pretty late on the morning of the 1st ofing of July 1, before the information from General Buford had been received, and before I had any po, marked G, I had received a despatch from General Buford which indicated a strong concentration of ee to another despatch received by me from General Buford, marked I, and dated 20 minutes past 3 o'cthe opinion of that distinguished officer, General Buford, now deceased. [Paper marked I was then rck, advise me by what route. Respectfully, Buford. Major General Reynolds. Headquarters army of ion there seems to be no directing person. John Buford, Brigadier General of Volunteers. We need help now. Buford. Headquarters army of the Potomac, March 1864. Official copy: Chas. E. Pease,[1 more...]
D. N. Couch (search for this): chapter 30
? Answer: Yes, sir; and I had command of everybody. I had command of General Schenck, of General Couch, and of general everybody else. Question: You did not bring General Schenck's forces intod who joined me about that time, I also received under General William F. Smith a portion of General Couch's command, charged with the defences of the Susquehanna, and which General Couch had sent foGeneral Couch had sent forward after the enemy evacuated Carlisle. General Smith arrived at Boonsboroa with a force of from 4,000 to 5,000 men; but he reported to me that those men were entirely new and totally undisciplinee and York. Movements indicate a disposition to advance from Chambersburg to Gettysburg. General Couch telegraphs, 29th, his opinion that enemy's operations on Susquehanna are more to prevent co- July 1, 1863. commanding officer, 1st Corps: The telegraphic intelligence received from General Couch, with the various movements reported from Buford, seem to indicate the concentration of the
Jacob Gordon (search for this): chapter 30
e enemy evacuated Carlisle. General Smith arrived at Boonsboroa with a force of from 4,000 to 5,000 men; but he reported to me that those men were entirely new and totally undisciplined, and when I offered to attach him as a division to one of my corps, and put him in the front he advised so strongly against it that I left him in the rear at Boonsboroa. The foregoing are all the re-enforcements which I can now remember of receiving, unless there may have been one or two regiments under General Gordon, which were old and efficient regiments, and which arrived about the 12th or 13th of July. So that I may say, notwithstanding I am aware that every exertion was made to send forward to me all the available troops that could be obtained from everywhere, that really and practically, with the exception of General French's command which was attached to the army when I took command of it, I was in front of the enemy at Williamsport with very much the same army that I moved from Gettysburg.
Jefferson Davis (search for this): chapter 30
ave been issued at ten o'clock A. M. of the 2d of July, which is in confirmation of what I consider my orders to General Butterfield. It is as follows: Headquarters army of Potomac, July 2 (supposed about 10 A. M.), 1863. The staff officers on duty at headquarters will inform themselves of the positions of the various corps-their artillery, infantry and trains —sketch them with a view to roads, and report them immediately, as follows: 3d corps, Colonel Schriver. 2d corps, Lieutenant Colonel Davis. 1st corps, Lieutenant Perkins. 12th corps, Lieutenant Oliver. 5th corps, Captain Cadwalader. It is desired to know the roads on or near which the troops are, and where their trains lie, in view of movements in any direction, and to be familiar with the headquarters of the commanders. By order of General Meade. S. Williams, Assistant Adjutant General. That was the sum and substance of the instructions I gave to General Butterfield, to familiarize himself with the posi
Winfield S. Hancock (search for this): chapter 30
on the left of the 2d corps, commanded by General Hancock, and I had indicated to him, in general terms, that his right was to rest upon General Hancock's left; and his left was to extend to the Rou to occupy the position that I understood General Hancock had put General Geary in the night previok, instead of connecting with the left of General Hancock, something like a half or three-quarters of a mile in front of General Hancock, thus leaving a large gap between his right and General Hanco that portion of the line commanded by Major General Hancock, on the left centre. After I became feral Hancock. [The paper was then read.] General Hancock immediately proceeded upon this duty. Buherefore did not wait for the report from General Hancock, as I can prove from staff officers who tht a battle there. I will, however, read General Hancock's first report, marked K, and dated 5.25,, and General Slocum from Littletown, and General Hancock's corps from here. The whole army is the[10 more...]
Oliver (search for this): chapter 30
confirmation of what I consider my orders to General Butterfield. It is as follows: Headquarters army of Potomac, July 2 (supposed about 10 A. M.), 1863. The staff officers on duty at headquarters will inform themselves of the positions of the various corps-their artillery, infantry and trains —sketch them with a view to roads, and report them immediately, as follows: 3d corps, Colonel Schriver. 2d corps, Lieutenant Colonel Davis. 1st corps, Lieutenant Perkins. 12th corps, Lieutenant Oliver. 5th corps, Captain Cadwalader. It is desired to know the roads on or near which the troops are, and where their trains lie, in view of movements in any direction, and to be familiar with the headquarters of the commanders. By order of General Meade. S. Williams, Assistant Adjutant General. That was the sum and substance of the instructions I gave to General Butterfield, to familiarize himself with the position, and be ready, in case I should desire to retreat or do anythi
Robert C. Schenck (search for this): chapter 30
eneral Lee had about 90,000 infantry, from 4,000 to 5,000 artillery, and about 10,000 cavalry. Question: There were other troops of ours at that time under General Schenck? Answer: Yes, sir; and I had command of everybody. I had command of General Schenck, of General Couch, and of general everybody else. Question: You didGeneral Schenck, of General Couch, and of general everybody else. Question: You did not bring General Schenck's forces into the field? Answer: I never had any return from him; I did not know what force he had. Question: What was the strength of the force about Washington? Answer: I do not know what the strength about Washington was; but I understood that Washington was quite stripped. Question: Did noGeneral Schenck's forces into the field? Answer: I never had any return from him; I did not know what force he had. Question: What was the strength of the force about Washington? Answer: I do not know what the strength about Washington was; but I understood that Washington was quite stripped. Question: Did not General Heintzelman have a corps here? Answer: I do not know. The very next day after I took command of the Army I had no telegraphic communication with General Halleck. I think the returns showed me, when I took command of the army, amounted to about 105,000 men; included in those were the 11,000 of General French, which I
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