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Power (search for this): chapter 2.34
us. Letting his left rest above the mouth of the Nickajack, Johnston had his forts and trenches made bending around behind that creek. He extended these works to the right, northward beyond the Nickajack square, across the railroad and as far as Power's Ferry, near Vining's Railway Station. His outer lines, considerably away from the river, were also intrenched in the Nickajack square, having that winding creek and Ruff's Mills for protection. News brought us from scouts declared that fro. Schofield's bridge was over Phillip's Ferry. Power's Ferry was also bridged by a pontoon, and later by another, a rough pier log structure, which Stanley made to the island, and Newton finally finished to the east shore. Over Phillip's and Power's ferries my divisions crossed, and, staying there, put trenches on Schofield's right; Newton, after his return from Roswell, soon went over to strengthen the line; Wood later moved down east of the river, sweeping away the Confederate cavalry d
Jacob D. Cox (search for this): chapter 2.34
usion that arose as divisions and corps, apparently on their own motion, were each moving for Marietta, striving to get there first. McPherson was not long delayed, for he drew out from Johnston's front that very night of July 2d, leaving Garrard's dismounted cavalry in his place; he moved on down behind Thomas, stretching to the Nickajack. But Logan's Fifteenth Corps delayed and passed through Marietta after the retreat. Doubtless, Johnston, who had suspected just such a movement when Cox first appeared across Olley's Creek, was sure of it when, after the failures of the 27th, Sherman kept his cavalry and infantry creeping on and on down the Sandtown road, till Stoneman, on the lead, had actually touched the Chattahoochee River; and we had already in the morning of July 2d Morgan L. Smith's division as far down as the Nickajack square in conjunction with Schofield. Sherman's quickening orders, given under the inspiration of what he had discovered on the sides of Kenesaw, an
Tecumseh (search for this): chapter 2.34
ad possession of every part of the Chattahoochee below the Nickajack, and also from Pace's Ferry northward to Roswell's factories. Colonel Frank T. Sherman for some reason was riding leisurely across the opening, when suddenly he came upon the Confederate skirmish line and was captured. He could hardly realize where he was when he saw the rifles aimed at him, and heard a clear-cut command to surrender. As his name was Sherman the rumor ran through the Confederate army that the terrible Tecumseh had been captured. Colonel Sherman, an active, intelligent, and healthy man, full of energy, had aided me greatly during this trying campaign. No officer could have been more missed or regretted at our headquarters than he. Our picket line was completed, but this did not relieve us from the chagrin caused by the loss which slight care might have prevented. In the minds of the readers of a military campaign wonderment often arises why there are so many delays. Our people at home and
Forrest (search for this): chapter 2.34
our attempted passage of the river; Colonel Jackson and his active cavalry were working below the Confederate army, and Wheeler above the Marietta and Atlanta railway crossing of the Chattahoochee, to and beyond the Roswell factories; besides, Forrest, the Confederate cavalry leader, was worrying the posts far behind us, guarding our single line of supply. Sherman attended to that matter in a most effectual manner by appointing a district command with its headquarters at Chattanooga, and putting (Steedman) with detailed instructions, at the head of it. He had given him additional troops and adequate authority to combine his men and give blow for blow. Believing that this annoyance could be even better removed by imitating Forrest's raids, Sherman sent out General Rousseau from the Tennessee border far down into Alabama, to swing around, destroy railroads as far south as Talladega and Opelika; and then, if possible, to return to him near Atlanta. Rousseau started from Decatur,
Montgomery Blair (search for this): chapter 2.34
tposts. On my right, King's division, also connecting with mine, was close up to the Confederate skirmishers, and intrenched. The previous movements of Schofield had forestalled and prevented any contact with the enemy by Hooker, or even by Blair and Dodge, till they had passed beyond him. They picked up a few stragglers. Dodge (of McPherson's army), this Saturday, July 3d, did a good work; he marched down to a place near Ruff's Mills and went into camp near the Nickajack square, whileo execute any plan but his own; and then he ought not to have had a Sherman or a Thomas for an opponent. By the 14th Sherman wanted Stoneman back from the crossing below us of the Chattahoochee, at least as far as Sandtown, so as to let all of Blair's division go up and join. McPherson at the Roswell factories. Schofield's bridge was over Phillip's Ferry. Power's Ferry was also bridged by a pontoon, and later by another, a rough pier log structure, which Stanley made to the island, and
Stewart (search for this): chapter 2.34
from Atlanta, with his three corps, now passed behind Peach Tree Creek, whose direction in its flow is northwest; so that his army faced substantially to the northeast, covering mainly all approaches to Atlanta, which lay between the Marietta and the Augusta roadways. Johnston showed consummate generalship when he took Peach Tree Creek instead of the Chattahoochee as a line of defense. Johnston, full of hope and courage, located his splendidly disciplined and veteran troops as follows: Stewart, succeeding Polk, on the left touching the Chattahoochee; Hood on the right from Clear Creek around to some point near the Augusta Railroad; and Hardee holding the center. Hood's right was strengthened by General G. W. Smith with his Georgia troops. Wheeler with his cavalry watched the front and right, and Jackson the left. Just as Johnston had put everything in capital shape to repulse us if possible, he received, on July 17th, a startling telegram from Richmond. It announced his
J. B. McPherson (search for this): chapter 2.34
doing: To-morrow night I propose to move McPherson from the left to the extreme right .... Thish Garrard's cavalry to take the place of all McPherson's army. The next morning by 4 A. M. McPhersor Marietta, striving to get there first. McPherson was not long delayed, for he drew out from Jhey picked up a few stragglers. Dodge (of McPherson's army), this Saturday, July 3d, did a good the Chattahoochee behind him. I have ordered McPherson and Schofield to cross the Nickajack at any of life or material. Sherman was sending McPherson with Stoneman's cavalry ahead down by the Nivent their accumulation of force in front of McPherson and Stoneman. He and I were walking about fhe extreme right. Hood was made uneasy by McPherson's works. The enemy, he wrote, is turning mychee bridge, and succeeded in destroying it. McPherson was to go up there, ford the river, and cleaooker next, and I next, then Schofield, then McPherson. Stoneman was back by the night of July 16t[4 more...]
O. O. Howard (search for this): chapter 2.34
ate the situation. We will never have such a chance again, and I want you to impress on Hooker, Howard, and Palmer the importance of the most intense energy, of attack to-night and in the morning, ant to point in a thin grove of tall trees near a farmhouse, where were Stanley's headquarters. Howard, Sherman remarked, what are you waiting fort Why don't you go ahead? I answered: The enemy isntrenched yonder in the edge of a thick wood; we have come upon his skirmish line. Nonsense, Howard, he is laughing at you. You ought to move straight ahead. Johnston's main force must be across for some reason Johnston had stopped on our side of the river; and he remarked as he rode away, Howard, you were right. Following out the instructions already given, all my divisions, after comingt West Point, left a note upon a forked stick in the abandoned trenches addressed to me, saying: Howard, why didn't you come on and take my works! I was all prepared for you. I am ashamed of you. On
Polk (search for this): chapter 2.34
h his three corps, now passed behind Peach Tree Creek, whose direction in its flow is northwest; so that his army faced substantially to the northeast, covering mainly all approaches to Atlanta, which lay between the Marietta and the Augusta roadways. Johnston showed consummate generalship when he took Peach Tree Creek instead of the Chattahoochee as a line of defense. Johnston, full of hope and courage, located his splendidly disciplined and veteran troops as follows: Stewart, succeeding Polk, on the left touching the Chattahoochee; Hood on the right from Clear Creek around to some point near the Augusta Railroad; and Hardee holding the center. Hood's right was strengthened by General G. W. Smith with his Georgia troops. Wheeler with his cavalry watched the front and right, and Jackson the left. Just as Johnston had put everything in capital shape to repulse us if possible, he received, on July 17th, a startling telegram from Richmond. It announced his failure to arrest S
Richmond (search for this): chapter 2.34
ran troops as follows: Stewart, succeeding Polk, on the left touching the Chattahoochee; Hood on the right from Clear Creek around to some point near the Augusta Railroad; and Hardee holding the center. Hood's right was strengthened by General G. W. Smith with his Georgia troops. Wheeler with his cavalry watched the front and right, and Jackson the left. Just as Johnston had put everything in capital shape to repulse us if possible, he received, on July 17th, a startling telegram from Richmond. It announced his failure to arrest Sherman's progress; complained that he expressed no confidence of success in repelling Sherman, and ordered him to turn over his army to Hood. It is plain that Hood himself was taken unawares, and naturally felt unprepared for so large a contract as that now imposed. Johnston says: At Hood's earnest request I continued to give orders until sunset. And further: In transferring the command to General Hood, I explained my plans to him. We will
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