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Martinsburg (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 16
an Grimes' brigade; the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fourteenth and Twenty-third regiments and First battalion,of Gen. R. D. Johnston's brigade; the Sixth, Twenty-first, Fifty-fourth, and Fifty-seventh regiments, of Gen. A. C. Godwin's brigade (General Lewis', commanded, after his wounding, by Godwin). Gen. Robert Ransom was sent to command the cavalry in the valley. The Sixtieth North Carolina cavalry was in Wharton's command. Early's corps was engaged in skirmishes at Lynchburg and Martinsburg, demonstrated against Harper's Ferry, and on the 9th of June fought the battle of Monocacy. At Monocacy the Federals were commanded by Gen. Lew Wallace, since famous as the author of Ben Hur. General Rodes' division, including the brigades of Grimes and Cox, was posted on the right of Ramseur, who was in front of Wallace. McCausland, followed by Gordon's division, crossed the Monocacy and struck the Federal flank, and with the aid of artillery threw it in confusion and drove Wallace fr
Staunton River, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 16
as in the lead. His brigade, a small one, included the Fourth and Sixth North Carolina cavalry. This brigade was about to be overpowered when Barringer's brigade galloped to its relief. Major Cowles dismounted the First regiment and sent that to the guns. Maj. W. P. Roberts, of the Second regiment, reached the Federal rear, and the battle was sharp for some hours. At nightfall the Federals retired. Col. C. M. Andrews, one of North Carolina's best cavalry officers, was killed. At Staunton river bridge, guarded by Junior and Senior reserves and disabled soldiers, Kautz's attack was repulsed, Lee's cavalry attacking his rear Col. H. E. Coleman, of the Twelfth North Carolina regiment, rendered gallant service in assisting the raw troops in the repulse of the cavalry division at this bridge. He was at home wounded and volunteered his services. So freely did he expose himself, that he was again wounded, but did not then leave the field. This raiding party before it reached Meade
Virginia (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 16
which General Early says maintained its organization, covered the retreat. The total Federal loss was, according to official returns, 5,018. The Confederate killed and wounded are reported at 1,707. Rebellion Records, XLIII, 557. Among the wounded were Colonel Cobb and Colonel Thruston. General Ramseur succeeded Rodes in command of his veteran division, and Pegram took charge of Early's old division that Ramseur had been commanding. General Breckinridge's command was sent to southwestern Virginia. On withdrawing from Fisher's Hill, Cox's brigade handsomely repulsed the portion of the Federal army that was pressing the rear. At Cedar creek, General Kershaw's command returned to General Early. Sheridan having fallen back, Early moved forward again to Fisher's Hill. Then by a flank movement, Gordon, Pegram and Ramseur moved all night, and at dawn attacked Sheridan's left flank and rear on Cedar creek. Wharton and Kershaw, with all the artillery, made the front attack.
Rockville, Md. (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 16
es and Cox, was posted on the right of Ramseur, who was in front of Wallace. McCausland, followed by Gordon's division, crossed the Monocacy and struck the Federal flank, and with the aid of artillery threw it in confusion and drove Wallace from his position. Ramseur then crossed, as did Rodes, and followed up the advantage. The brigades of Johnston and Lewis were in Ramseur's command. The Confederates captured between 600 and 700 prisoners, and lost about 700. Early then marched to Rockville, and by the 11th was in sight of Fort Stevens, one of the works of the Washington defenses. Grimes' skirmishers were in front, and doubtless were nearer Washington than any other Confederate troops during the war. The defenses were too strong for Early's command to attack. The spires of the city were in plain view, and the presence of Confederate troops so near created quite a panic in the capital. After a consultation with his division commanders, General Early determined to spend the
Jackson (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 16
On the 18th, the Federals, following Early's retirement, through Snicker's gap, made a dash at Parker's ford. On the 19th, Col. W. A. Owens was killed in a skirmish. Rodes' division, however, drove the Federal advance back. In this skirmish, Col. Joseph H. Wood, commanding the Fourth regiment, was killed. On the 20th, Ramseur's division, while moving, was assailed in flank by Averell, then advancing in line of battle. The division was thrown into much confusion and hastily fell back. Jackson's cavalry, however, made a vigorous charge, and Ramseur rallied his men in time to prevent Averell from reaching Winchester. General Lewis was wounded in this affair. At the battle of Kernstown, it fell to Rodes' lot to follow the enemy's flight for some miles, but most of the North Carolinians had little fighting there. The morning of the 19th of September found General Early's forces much divided. Rodes was at Stephenson's depot, Breckinridge and Gordon at Bunker Hill, and Ramseur
Lynchburg (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 16
on, of Gen. Bryan Grimes' brigade; the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fourteenth and Twenty-third regiments and First battalion,of Gen. R. D. Johnston's brigade; the Sixth, Twenty-first, Fifty-fourth, and Fifty-seventh regiments, of Gen. A. C. Godwin's brigade (General Lewis', commanded, after his wounding, by Godwin). Gen. Robert Ransom was sent to command the cavalry in the valley. The Sixtieth North Carolina cavalry was in Wharton's command. Early's corps was engaged in skirmishes at Lynchburg and Martinsburg, demonstrated against Harper's Ferry, and on the 9th of June fought the battle of Monocacy. At Monocacy the Federals were commanded by Gen. Lew Wallace, since famous as the author of Ben Hur. General Rodes' division, including the brigades of Grimes and Cox, was posted on the right of Ramseur, who was in front of Wallace. McCausland, followed by Gordon's division, crossed the Monocacy and struck the Federal flank, and with the aid of artillery threw it in confusion and d
West Point (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 16
wounded. Gen. Bryan Grimes succeeded to the command of the division. Early lost all the captures he had made except 1,300 prisoners that were brought off the field. The Federal loss in this battle, including prisoners, was 5,665. There seems to be no report of Confederate losses. General Early states in his Early in the Valley that his loss was 1,860 casualties, and 1,000 prisoners. The death of General Ramseur removed a soldier who had risen rapidly and deservedly. A graduate of West Point, he had entered the army in charge of a battery that made itself an honored name. Then transferred to command the Forty-ninth regiment, he so impressed the Confederate commanders that promotion to command a brigade and then a division soon followed. General Early in his book on the. Valley campaign bears this tribute to his merits: He was a most gallant and energetic officer, whom no disaster appalled, but his energy and courage seemed to gain new strength in the midst of confusion and d
Yellow Tavern (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 16
semen were involved in almost daily skirmishes with the Federals, and daily lost men he could ill spare from his thinning ranks. Among these was the vigilant and resourceful colonel of the First regiment, W. H. Cheek, who was wounded. At Yellow tavern, on the 11th of May, Stuart in front of Sheridan attacked with his two brigades, while Gordon assailed the Federals in the rear. Stuart made a masterly fight, as the severe Federal losses show, but, in the action, both he and General Gordon ourage, was a model cavalry officer. Undaunted by difficulties and perils, equal to great physical hardships, undismayed by reverses, his men had implicit confidence in him, even as he had unwavering trust in his cavalry leader. Following Yellow tavern, came Hampton's great fight at Trevilian station, and sharp combats at Todd's tavern, White house, Haws' shop, Hanover and Ashland. In these, General Barringer says the cavalry was more and more following Forrest's example, and fighting on f
North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 16
made out from the meager reports, the following North Carolina troops: Martin's, Clingman's, Daniel's (now comvalry and four batteries of artillery were then North Carolina's representatives in this disastrous repulse of to their graves many gallant spirits among the North Carolina troops. Generals Daniel and Gordon, Cols. J. Hto the valley of Virginia, to meet Hunter. The North Carolina troops that followed Early up and down the vall and they'd swoop down on the thin gray line of North Carolina. The instant the Yankee bugles sounded, North North Carolina would halt, face by the rear rank, wait until the horse got within 100 yards, and then fire deliberat The cavalry would break and scamper back, and North Carolina would about face, and continue her march in retf his memory. Shortly after this battle, the North Carolina troops were returned to General Lee, and took te Federals retired. Col. C. M. Andrews, one of North Carolina's best cavalry officers, was killed. At Stau
Fishers Hill (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 16
deral cavalry in heavy force broke through Early's left flank and rear. This, with a second front attack, threw Early's army into confusion, and it retired to Fisher's Hill. Ramseur's division, which General Early says maintained its organization, covered the retreat. The total Federal loss was, according to official returns, 5,took charge of Early's old division that Ramseur had been commanding. General Breckinridge's command was sent to southwestern Virginia. On withdrawing from Fisher's Hill, Cox's brigade handsomely repulsed the portion of the Federal army that was pressing the rear. At Cedar creek, General Kershaw's command returned to General Early. Sheridan having fallen back, Early moved forward again to Fisher's Hill. Then by a flank movement, Gordon, Pegram and Ramseur moved all night, and at dawn attacked Sheridan's left flank and rear on Cedar creek. Wharton and Kershaw, with all the artillery, made the front attack. At the opening of the battle, Sheridan wa
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