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Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 2, Chapter 27: (search)
ons of infantry across the North Fork and around the mountain, under command of Gordon, one of the ablest of the rebel generals; while with Kershaw and Wharton he himself marched direct through Strasburg. The plan was for Gordon to move around in the national rear, Kershaw to attack the left flank, and Wharton to advance in front with the artillery, which would open on Wright as soon as he turned upon Gordon and Kershaw. Rosser was sent to the national right, to occupy the cavalry, and Lomaxd silently from Strasburg and Fisher's Hill. Favored by night and a heavy fog, Gordon crossed the river, crept unobserved under the guns of Crook, re-crossed the Nore o'clock. The rebels had made their last effort, and exhausted themselves. Gordon, Kershaw, and Rosser all reported that they were unable to advance. The nation the re-entering angle formed by the enemy, and the flanking party was cut off. Gordon's division, on Early's left, first broke, then Kershaw, and finally Ramseur. A
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 2, Chapter 32: (search)
fort a little more than half a mile from the Appomattox, where the national works crossed the Prince George courthouse road, and one of the positions gained in the first assaults on Petersburg. The work was a small one, without bastions, known as Fort Steadman, and the opposing lines were not more than a hundred and fifty yards apart, the pickets only fifty yards. At half-past 4 on the morning of March 25th, long before dawn, the rebels moved against Parke's line east of Fort Steadman, with Gordon's corps, reinforced by Bushrod Johnson's division. Parke's Report. Taking advantage of Grant's order allowing deserters to bring their arms with them across the lines, they sent forward squads of pretended deserters, who by this ruse gained possession of several of the picket posts. These were closely followed by a strong storming party of picked men, and this again by three heavy columns. Parke's pickets were overwhelmed after one discharge of their pieces; the trench guard, though res
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 2, Chapter 33: (search)
g, but it was with the dull, apathetic composure of despair. It was necessary, however, to make some stand, or every man in the rebel army would be killed or captured then and there; and after a while he showed something of his ancient energy. Gordon was ordered, if possible, to force back Parke; Hill, Mahone, and Lee himself exerted themselves to stem the tide of flight and chase; the fragments of regiments were gathered up to man the yet uncaptured forts; and Longstreet was brought from theeturn or cross the Appomattox as he wishes . . . Sheridan thinks that all the rebel army that was outside the works immediately around the city are trying to make their escape that way. I think there is nothing in Petersburg except the remnant of Gordon's corps, and a few men brought from the north side to-day. I believe it will pay to commence a furious bombardment at five A. M. to be followed by an assault at six, only if there is good reason to believe the enemy is leaving. Unless Lee reach
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 2, Chapter 34: (search)
e flag with a request for a cessation of hostilities. Sheridan rode over to Appomattox court-house, and there met Generals Gordon and Wilcox of the rebel army, who informed him that negotiations for a surrender were pending between Grant and Lee.nes with a view to escape should not have been made, and he must have some assurance that a surrender was intended. This Gordon personally gave, and an agreement was made to meet again in half an hour. At the specified time a second interview was had, Ord and Longstreet now accompanying Sheridan and Gordon; and Longstreet repeated the assurance that Lee intended to surrender, and was only awaiting the arrival of Grant. Hostilities then ceased until the general-in-chief rode up. Sheridan hhose with him repaired to the farm-house hard by, where the capitulation had been signed. Hither also came Longstreet, Gordon, Heth, Wilcox, Pickett, and other rebel officers of fame, splendid soldiers, who had given their enemies much trouble; an
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 2, Appendix to Chapter XXVII. (search)
hodes was moved back to Stevenson's depot, and Gordon to Bunker Hill, with orders to start at dayligry early hour next morning. About the time of Gordon's arrival on that morning, firing was heard inred on the Berryville road. I ordered Rhodes, Gordon, and Breckenridge to have their divisions unde put in motion for their security. Rhodes and Gordon arrived just before the enemy commenced advancng on Ramseur, I attacked them with Rhodes and Gordon's divisions, and drove them back with great sld this flank from information furnished by General Gordon and Captain Hotchkiss, who had gone to thegun on the night of the 18th, just after dark, Gordon's, Ramseur's, and Pegram's divisions being senas to open on the enemy when he should turn on Gordon or Kershaw, and the attack was to begin at 5 Ariven back on the right centre by Ramseur; but Gordon's division on the left subsequently gave way,w's and Ramseur's did so also, when they found Gordon's giving way, not because there was any pressu[8 more...]
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 2, Appendix to Chapter XXXII. (search)
2722455814274395,2935,7323024,079721,32311,5085,797 Kershaw's Divisi'n123212514312062,96714227255867552863,8354,1212163,1361001,6069,1794,178 Total127136881751119285112,1645989961208986208111915,80516,4246259,2462733,57930,14716,509 Maj-General J. B. Gordon commanding. Staff Gordon's Div121951311261432,30928440183006582273,1073,3342665,3903704,16013,5203,372 Rodes's Div24951221863,0222649235700101002824,3144,5961683,3891773,84612,1764,445 Early's Div2426411121292,2929287193555771853,0113,Gordon's Div121951311261432,30928440183006582273,1073,3342665,3903704,16013,5203,372 Rodes's Div24951221863,0222649235700101002824,3144,5961683,3891773,84612,1764,445 Early's Div2426411121292,2929287193555771853,0113,196872,2521652,3108,0102,991 Total169224143621664587,6236312197213552123569410,43211,12652111,03171210,31633,70610,808 Lt-General A. P. Hill commanding Staff121621221220202018 Mahone's Div2314613232623,88053651305877343865,1525,5382944,8751581,98912,8545,489 Heth's Div132113714262944,32434508831310313875,1765,5622093,5402032,33811,8525,543 Wileox's Div4321253143095,88334544540615393976,8726,7691792,591921,78011,4116,822 Total11910445203123110986514,087121170343130632104118916,70017,889682
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 2, Index (search)
Ream's station, 529; in Appomattox campaign, III., 594. Gillem, General A. C., at Morristown, III., 191. Gillmore, General Q. A., reinforces Butler, II., 44, 86; battle of Drury's Bluff, 253, 254; movement against Petersburg, 343; relieved from command by Butler, 344. Gold, high price of, in August, 1864, III., 12. Goldsboro, Sherman's objective point in Carolina campaign III., 374; meeting of Sherman and Schofield at, 421; march to, 427; Schofield in possession of, 434. Gordon, General, at battle of Cedar creek, III., 93, 98. Grand Gulf position of, i., 160; McClernand ordered to seize, 194; naval bombardment of, 198; evacuation of, 215; Grant severs communication with, 218. Granger, General, Gordon, sent to assist Burnside, i., 531; his reluctance and complaint, 532; arrives at Knoxville, 544; operations against Mobile, III., 637. Granny White road rebel line of retreat at Nashville, III., 254, 259. Grant, General Ulysses S., birth and family of, i. 7; ch