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Ector (search for this): chapter 1.1
statement, to be made in this connection, that his Division was composed of the brigades of Generals Cockrell, Sears and Ector. He continues: I had placed Cockrell's brigade on a range of hills early in the afternoon; now, when General Johnston ision; but, inasmuch as General Hood's corps did not join or extend to Canty's right, I placed in this interval a half of Ector's brigade, holding the other half and Sear's brigade in reserve. Thus my division was separated by Canty's division, andre was an interval between Hood's line (Hindman) and Canty, I placed there, in position, Hoskins' battery and the half of Ector's brigade. This left Sear's brigade and the half of Ector's in reserve, Cockrell being on Canty's left in line. AboutEctor's in reserve, Cockrell being on Canty's left in line. About 5 P. M. our pickets from the extreme front were driven in towards the second line by the enemy's cavalry. Hoskins' battery opened on them and checked the advance. About 5.30 P. M., the enemy got their batteries in position and opened fire on my l
Gale (search for this): chapter 1.1
o Hood's arguments he changes his mind and sustains Hood, and thus, with two of his corps commanders opposed to defending their lines, Johnston deemed it better to decline the impending battle. Sixth—On page 110, in Hood's book, you will find the beginning of a letter from Captain W. J. Morris, General Polk's chief engineer, from which I will make some quotations, abbreviating them as much as possible. He says he arrived at Cassville station about 3.30 or 4 o'clock P. M. May 19, 1864. Colonel Gale was there to meet him and to tell him that General Polk wanted to see him as soon as he arrived. He had half a mile to go to Polk's quarters. Met General Polk at the door. He says it took him about half an hour to examine a map that Polk placed before him and make notes of the general's wishes, and fifteen minutes to ride from Polk's headquarters to the line that was reported to be enfiladed. When he left Polk's headquarters he thinks General Hood was there. It took him about two hou
Hoskins (search for this): chapter 1.1
l's brigade, which I did, as there was an interval between Hood's line (Hindman) and Canty, I placed there, in position, Hoskins' battery and the half of Ector's brigade. This left Sear's brigade and the half of Ector's in reserve, Cockrell being oine. About 5 P. M. our pickets from the extreme front were driven in towards the second line by the enemy's cavalry. Hoskins' battery opened on them and checked the advance. About 5.30 P. M., the enemy got their batteries in position and openedn received by General Polk. It would take an officer certainly fifteen minutes to ride from Polk's headquarters to Hoskins' Battery—a mile and a half distant— examine the lines, the position of the enemy, the effects of the fire and discuss t There was only a small part of my line enfiladed, and that was caused by it curving to the left near the ravine, where Hoskins' battery was. If Hood's line was enfiladed I did not discover it, and Captain Morris' plan, published in the War Reco
Sears (search for this): chapter 1.1
-General S. G. French took exceptions in a reply, published in the Picayune, of Dec. 28, 1893. It is the mission of the Southern Historical Society to seek the truth as to every detail in the grand struggle of the South, and to place it upon record in its Papers. The reply of General French is from a corrected copy, considerately furnished by him. General French desired the statement, to be made in this connection, that his Division was composed of the brigades of Generals Cockrell, Sears and Ector. He continues: I had placed Cockrell's brigade on a range of hills early in the afternoon; now, when General Johnston formed his line of battle, Cockrell was already there, and as he was not moved, Canty's division was placed on Cockrell's right. The line of battle being thus formed, I was ordered, at 4 o'clock P. M., to fall back from the east of Cassville, and form my two remaining brigades in rear of Cockrell's brigade and Canty's division; but, inasmuch as General Hood's cor
Editor (search for this): chapter 1.1
ine. About 5 P. M. our pickets from the extreme front were driven in towards the second line by the enemy's cavalry. Hoskins' battery opened on them and checked the advance. About 5.30 P. M., the enemy got their batteries in position and opened fire on my line. One battery on my right enfiladed a part of my line. The diary then refers to going to dinner, meeting Hood and riding with him over to General Polk's—leaving the conference, believing we would fight, etc. Ninth—We are now, Mr. Editor, getting beyond conjecture, for we have determined certain facts pretty accurately, viz: The hour I received the order to fall back from east of Cassville; the time our skirmishers were driven in, and when the firing commenced, also the hour that Captain Morris arrived. Captain Morris declares that he arrived between half past 3 and 4 o'clock P. M. If he be correct I was at that time with my troops east of Cassville, and it is certain no report could have been made by me until after
May 19th, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 1.1
n he listens to Hood's arguments he changes his mind and sustains Hood, and thus, with two of his corps commanders opposed to defending their lines, Johnston deemed it better to decline the impending battle. Sixth—On page 110, in Hood's book, you will find the beginning of a letter from Captain W. J. Morris, General Polk's chief engineer, from which I will make some quotations, abbreviating them as much as possible. He says he arrived at Cassville station about 3.30 or 4 o'clock P. M. May 19, 1864. Colonel Gale was there to meet him and to tell him that General Polk wanted to see him as soon as he arrived. He had half a mile to go to Polk's quarters. Met General Polk at the door. He says it took him about half an hour to examine a map that Polk placed before him and make notes of the general's wishes, and fifteen minutes to ride from Polk's headquarters to the line that was reported to be enfiladed. When he left Polk's headquarters he thinks General Hood was there. It took him
Sevier (search for this): chapter 1.1
e water. Second—The next assertion is that General Polk sent Colonel Sevier to ascertain about it, and this officer reported back that, in arranted in his apprehension. General Polk thereupon requested Colonel Sevier to proceed to General Johnston's headquarters and place the facty of holding that part of the line, etc., * * * and instructed Colonel Sevier to have General French build traverses. This general considerein reference to this line. And now, after your writer has sent Colonel Sevier to me twice, he sends to me Major West, and it was before any f from me, which the writer explicitly affirms was sustained by Colonels Sevier, West and Morris-hence the weakness of his line was not unexpe General Polk of having little confidence in the representations of Sevier, West and French, as alleged to have been made to him; but when Genas carried a mile and a half to him by courier. Next, consider Colonel Sevier and Major West in the light of one person; that person must hav
S. G. French (search for this): chapter 1.1
onidas Polk at Cassville. Criticisms of Gen. S. G. French. In the last volume of Southern Histhe above caption. To this article Major-General S. G. French took exceptions in a reply, publisheupon record in its Papers. The reply of General French is from a corrected copy, considerately furnished by him. General French desired the statement, to be made in this connection, that his Div General Polk, since the first report from General French, appeared much annoyed at this unexpected arrived at the rendezvous, accompanied by General French, whose division rested on his left in line of battle. General Polk had not asked General French—who was of his corps—to be present for the ochere in person. But for Hood's invitation General French would not have been called to the conferenby bringing one of Polk's division commanders, French, to confirm him, General Polk could only rely his chief engineer, Captain Morris, and Major-General French, and sustain Lieutenant-General Hood in[8 more...]<
F. A. Shoupe (search for this): chapter 1.1
in the representations, the deduction of annoyance may not be correct which is attributed to General Polk. Now, inasmuch as General Polk was present (when General F. A. Shoupe pointed out the fact to General Johnston that his line would be enfiladed before the troops were posted, and suggested a change of position) and strongly supported Shoupe's objections, he must have been early apprised of the general condition of the line before he received the alleged report from me, which the writer explicitly affirms was sustained by Colonels Sevier, West and Morris-hence the weakness of his line was not unexpected, and should not have grown into an obstacle to the impending battle. General Shoupe's letter will be found in Hood's book, page 105. Fourth—In writing about the conference I find the account thus: That evening about sunset General Hood arrived at the rendezvous, accompanied by General French, whose division rested on his left in line of battle. General Polk had not aske
W. J. Morris (search for this): chapter 1.1
of General Johnston, Major West found that Captain Morris had reached General Polk's headquarters, a as admirable for the offensive. I have Captain Morris' report, but I do not find in it where he I merely wish to remark that when we find Captain Morris at General Polk's headquarters we have somely upon the report of his chief engineer, Captain Morris, and Major-General French, and sustain Lieas determined on between Polk and Hood, before Morris made his report to Polk, because Hood was alren the firing commenced, also the hour that Captain Morris arrived. Captain Morris declares that hCaptain Morris declares that he arrived between half past 3 and 4 o'clock P. M. If he be correct I was at that time with my troopsuarters at 4 o'clock P. M. Soon after this Captain Morris was ordered down to examine the line, whictween receiving my report and the departure of Morris to make his survey, which was about 4 P. M. e was enfiladed I did not discover it, and Captain Morris' plan, published in the War Records, plate[5 more...]
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