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Chambersburg, Pa. (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
ederick, where he had concentrated, he says: There is yet evidence that he purposed making at least a strong demonstration on Lee's line of communications. With this view he threw out his left well westward to Middletown, and ordered the Twelfth Corps, under General Slocum, to march to Harper's Ferry. Here Slocum was to be joined by the garrison of that post, eleven thousand strong, under General French, and the united force was to menace the Confederate rear by a movement towards Chambersburg. When at last we were at liberty to return to our quarters we lay down, and, all things considered, slept well till morning, at which time we turned out steaming, to continue our march. As we moved out of the charmed circle of Maryland Heights, the clouds broke away and the sun came forth intensely hot and scorching. Many of the infantry gave way under it. Some were sunstruck, and we now longed for the clouds as anxiously as before we had looked for the sun. Passing through a settle
Sandy Hook, Md. (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
toiling on over a rocky road traversed by bullies rushing with water, at 9 o'clock entered the mountain region and the magnificent scenery of Harper's Ferry. Passing on through the dirty, desolate little settlements of Knoxville, Weverton and Sandy Hook, and following the narrow road in its winding, with the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on one side and the perpendicular rocks of Maryland Heights on the other, we came at last opposite the historic town of Harper's Ferry. Set as it is in one of thed to the Secretary of War and his Excellency the President. Joseph Hooker, Major-General. In regard to this grave matter of indifference, Hooker was clearly in the right; not clearly so in sending this despatch immediately afterward: Sandy Hook, June 27, 1863. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, General-in-Chief My original instructions require me to cover Harper's Ferry and Washington. I have now imposed upon me, in addition, an enemy in my front of more than my numbers. I beg to be unders
Middletown Valley (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
reach on every road, pressing noisily on in seeming confusion, yet really moving harmoniously under a definite system without any collision; the long, dark-blue columns of infantry, their bayonets glistening in the sun, winding down across Middletown Valley and up the opposite slope in advance of the trains; and the bodies of troops temporarily bivouacking by the roadside waiting to take their proper place in column, or perhaps lunching upon hard-tack and coffee after a forced march, combined unded from recent cavalry skirmishes in the mountain passes. As we moved up out of the valley towards the mountains, and cast our eyes back over the course we had traversed, a charming scene was presented to the view. The whole expanse of Middletown Valley lay before us, its fields ripe for the harvest, mottled with dark groves of fruit and shade trees from which peeped white buildings belonging to large estates. In the midst stood the modest little hamlet of Middletown and the glittering ci
Prestonburg (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
t last we were at liberty to return to our quarters we lay down, and, all things considered, slept well till morning, at which time we turned out steaming, to continue our march. As we moved out of the charmed circle of Maryland Heights, the clouds broke away and the sun came forth intensely hot and scorching. Many of the infantry gave way under it. Some were sunstruck, and we now longed for the clouds as anxiously as before we had looked for the sun. Passing through a settlement called Middle Creek, and the pretty little village of Jefferson, at which we tarried awhile at noon, we arrived about sundown at the city of Frederick, since made famous by Whittier's Barbara Frietchie. The city lay in a section of country whose beauty was truly charming; and, indeed, the whole of Pleasant Valley,—that being the name of the stretch of territory over which we had just passed,—with its fresh green fields, and dwellings betokening an air of unusual thrift and comfort, having the Blue Ridge as
Rohrersville (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
oon after at the town of Sharpsburg, through which we pass and camp for the night about three miles beyond. This town, by whose name the Rebels designate the battle of Antietam, because their line was established near and in it, also gave evidence of warlike treatment. It was a low, filthy settlement, showing need of the healing arts of Peace, rather than the destroying tendencies of War. Resuming our march Thursday morning by way of Pleasant Valley, we passed through the villages of Rohrersville and Brownsville, camping near the latter until 5 o'clock P. M. the next day. Here, for some reason we never understood, but for which we were afterwards more or less grateful, we were ordered to turn in our knapsacks and do up our effects in rolls or bundles. Although but about six miles from Harper's Ferry, we did not reach its vicinity until midnight. It was raining there still, just as when we left. We lay along the railroad, passing the dreary hours as comfortably as we could, and a
Alexandria (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
h and S. G. Richardson appointed teamsters vice Abbott and Chase reduced. July 10. Camped on Antietam battleground. July 12. Quartermaster Serg't S. A. Alden and Corp'l W. W. Starkweather reduced to the ranks. Private W. G. Rollins appointed Q. M. Sergt. in place of Alden reduced to the ranks. Private B. C. Clark appointed corporal in place of Starkweather. July 13. Two horses shot. Disease glanders. Three horses abandoned as worthless and worn out. July 18. Crossed the Potomac river from Maryland to Virginia. July 19. Serg't Allard and privates Alden, Chase and Abbott sent to Berlin for horses and mules with four horses mounted. July 25. Three horses abandoned as worthless and worn out. July 27. First Sergeant Otis N. Harrington and private John C. Frost reported sick to quarters. Captain J. Henry Sleeper absent sick at Warrenton on surgeon's certificate. July 28. One horse abandoned as worthless and worn out. July 29. First Sergeant Otis N. Harri
Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
town of Sharpsburg, through which we pass and camp for the night about three miles beyond. This town, by whose name the Rebels designate the battle of Antietam, because their line was established near and in it, also gave evidence of warlike treatment. It was a low, filthy settlement, showing need of the healing arts of Peace, rather than the destroying tendencies of War. Resuming our march Thursday morning by way of Pleasant Valley, we passed through the villages of Rohrersville and Brownsville, camping near the latter until 5 o'clock P. M. the next day. Here, for some reason we never understood, but for which we were afterwards more or less grateful, we were ordered to turn in our knapsacks and do up our effects in rolls or bundles. Although but about six miles from Harper's Ferry, we did not reach its vicinity until midnight. It was raining there still, just as when we left. We lay along the railroad, passing the dreary hours as comfortably as we could, and at 5 o'clock in t
Monocacy River (United States) (search for this): chapter 7
ntry filed off into the road. We soon followed, and when the sun rose hot and scorching, and we saw them toiling along under their load of musket, knapsack, cartridge-box, Zzz haversack, and canteen, we considered ourselves—required to bear only the two latter articles—especially fortunate in belonging to artillery. At 8 o'clock we stopped for breakfast, munching our hard-tack and drinking our coffee with the relish which a march is wont to confer. During the day we crossed the Monocacy River, passing through Licksville, a small settlement on its left bank. In the afternoon some one blundered and sent the brigade off two miles on the wrong road. In attempting to make up for this loss the troops became scattered for miles along the road, and two or three of our horses dropped in their traces. At night, however, all came together again, and, thoroughly weary, we went into camp at a place called Petersville. As a drizzling rain had set in we pitched our tarpaulins for the fi
Maryland (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
nd troops, representing eleven different States, encamped, under the command of Maj. Gen. William H. French, a native of Maryland, who served with distinction in the Mexican War. Since writing the above, General French has deceased, dying in Washi and well provided with troops. Along the crest of these mountains, which are the continuation of the Blue Ridge into Maryland, Kershaw's and Barksdale's brigades, of Stonewall Jackson's command, marched the year before and captured the place, haveen relieved and Gen. Meade appointed in his stead. We knew that the Rebel army in unknown numbers was sweeping through Maryland, and that, as a fierce battle was more or less imminent, a change of leaders at this important juncture might dampen the shot. Disease glanders. Three horses abandoned as worthless and worn out. July 18. Crossed the Potomac river from Maryland to Virginia. July 19. Serg't Allard and privates Alden, Chase and Abbott sent to Berlin for horses and mules with fo
Fauquier (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
acks, it was fast going to decay. We bivouacked for the night nearly three miles beyond the town, and on the morrow (Sunday) completed the remaining distance of six miles to Warrenton, arriving there about 11 o'clock A. M., parking just outside the town. Our halt here was brief, however, for soon an order came for us to go on picket at a post three miles beyond the town, which we did, having a support of four or five thousand infantry accompany us. Warrenton is the capital town of Fauquier County, and in 1860 was recorded as having a free population of 605. As we were marched around instead of through the town, much to the disgust of our Yankee curiosity, we could take no note of its interior. What we could see of its suburbs, however, was in its favor. A visit to the place in 1879, under more favorable circumstances, enables us to give some description of it. It is a city set on a hill, and, therefore, can be seen for a long distance. Its present population is said to numbe
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