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W. N. Pendleton (search for this): chapter 4.49
ery of seven guns to advance with Pickett, but General Pendleton, from whom they were borrowed, recalled them jatement thus: For the reasons set forth by General Pendleton, whose statement in regard to a fact coming unfrom the necessity of entering into it. As General Pendleton's lecture was the capital upon which it was prn up and followed the false scent announced by General Pendleton. Outside that State, I believe Mr. Davis and rdered. But from the official accounts of Generals Pendleton and Wilcox Official Records, Vol. XXVII.as the Fairfield road on the 1st of July, that General Pendleton did not pass beyond this road, and only noted ery battalions just then coming up. Soon after General Pendleton passed from about the Fairfield road to ourleft till 8 A. M. on the 2d, it will be seen that General Pendleton's reconnoissance on the 1st was made, if made articles formerly published on this charge of General Pendleton, masses of evidence were adduced showing that
James L. Kemper (search for this): chapter 4.49
most desperate assaults recorded in the annals of wars. Armistead and Garnett, two of his brigadiers, were veterans of nearly a quarter of a century's service. Their minds seemed absorbed in the men behind, and in the bloody work before them. Kemper, the other brigadier, was younger but had experienced many severe battles. He was leading my old brigade that I had drilled on Manassas plains before the first battle on that noted field. The troops advanced in well-closed ranks and with elastittention to the wavering condition of the two divisions of the Third Corps, and said they would not hold, that Pickett would strike and be crushed and the attack would be a failure. As Pickett's division concentrated in making the final assault, Kemper fell severely wounded. As the division threw itself against the Federal line Garnett fell and expired. The Confederate flag was planted in the Federal line, and immediately Armistead fell mortally wounded at the feet of the Federal soldiers. T
E. P. Alexander (search for this): chapter 4.49
hat it seemed less effective than Map 18. positions July 3d, 3:15 to 5:30 P. M. we had anticipated. I sent word to Alexander that unless he could do something more, I wouldnot feel warranted in ordering the troops forward. After a little, some of the Federal batteries ceased firing, possibly to save ammunition, and Alexander thought the most suitable time for the advance had come. He sent word to Pickett, and Pickett rode to my headquarters. As he came up he asked if the time for his a to his command. I mounted my horse and rode to a point where I could observe the troops as they marched forward. Colonel Alexander had set aside a battery of seven guns to advance with Pickett, but General Pendleton, from whom they were borrowed, recalled them just before the charge was ordered. Colonel Alexander told me of the seven guns which had been removed, and that his ammunition was so low he could not properly support the charge. I ordered him to stop Pickett until the ammunition
William Barksdale (search for this): chapter 4.49
General Lee pronounced it a success, as we were in possession of ground from which we had driven the Federals and had taken several field-pieces. The conflict had been fierce and bloody, and my troops had driven back heavy columns and had encountered a force three or four times their number, General Meade's report shows that all of the Third and parts of the Second, Fifth, Sixth, and Twelfth corps were engaged in the second day's fight.--editors. but we had accomplished Brigadier-General William Barksdale, C. S. A., wounded July 2, died July 3. from a photograph. little toward victorious results. Our success of the first day had led us into battle on the 2d, and the battle on the 2d was to lead us into the terrible and hopeless slaughter on the 3d. On the night of the 2d I sent to our extreme right to make a little reconnoissance in that direction, thinking General Lee might yet conclude to move around the Federal left. The morning of the 3d broke clear and indicated a d
Constantine Taylor (search for this): chapter 4.49
of our other troops were ready to obey their orders to cooperate. As I was the only one prepared for battle, I contended against the Federal army throughout the contest with two divisions and some misguided brigades sent to cover my left. Colonel Taylor, of General Lee's staff, takes exception to the delay in the attack of Pickett on the last day under the impression that, had I attacked earlier and before Edward Johnson was driven from the Federal right, the latter might have held his grouns commanding our left under Johnson, and that he alone could order concert of action. On the 2d, notwithstanding his orders to move in concert with my attack at 4 P. M., Johnson did not go in till 8 at night, long after my battle was ended. Colonel Taylor thinks the forlorn-hope should have gone in sooner. The universal opinion now is that it should not have gone in at all; and, as already stated, that was the opinion General Lee expressed soon after the battle. Some of our North Carolina
Andrew A. Humphreys (search for this): chapter 4.49
ambersburg road, marched in an oblique direction toward the Fairfield road, where it was halted for the night, lying in bivouac till the next day, the brigade of Wilcox being on picket or guard service during the night about a mile farther to the right. In the absence of other evidence, one might be at a loss to know which of these accounts was intended in a Pickwickian sense, but the account of General R. H. Anderson, who was guileless and truthful, supports the official reports. General A. A. Humphreys (of the other side), late chief of the United States Corps of Engineers, a man whose entire life and service were devoted to official accuracy, gives similar evidence in his official report. Official Records, Vol. XXVII., Part I., p. 529. All the subordinate reports on the Confederate side confirm the account by General Anderson, while the reports of subordinate officers on the Federal side conform to that of General Humphreys. It is conclusive therefore that the Confedera
John B. Hood (search for this): chapter 4.49
movements then under orders from view of the Federals. McLaws's division was in advance, with Hood following. After marching some distance there was a delay in front, and I rode forward to ascert point the direction of the troops was changed. Again I found there was some delay, and ordering Hood's division, then in the rear, to move on and double with the division in front, so as to save as y my right — following up the direction of the Emmitsburg road toward the Cemetery Ridge, holding Hood's left as well as could be toward the Emmitsburg road, McLaws to follow the movements of Hood, atHood, attacking at the Peach Orchard the Federal Third Corps, with a part of R. H. Anderson's division following the movements of McLaws to guard his left flank. As soon as the troops were in position, and weries were withdrawn well over Seminary Ridge, and orders were sent to the right for McLaws's and Hood's divisions to be withdrawn to corresponding positions. The armies remained in position, the Con
Edward C. Washington (search for this): chapter 4.49
ttack us. When they attack, we shall beat them, as we proposed to do before we left Fredericksburg, and the probabilities are that the fruits of our success will be great. No, said General Lee; the enemy is there, and I am going to attack him there. I suggested that such a move as I proposed would give us control of the roads leading to Washington and Baltimore, and remindeda General Lee of our original plans. If we had fallen behind Meade and had insisted on staying between him and Washington, he would have been compelled to attack and would have been badly beaten. General Lee answered, No; they are there in position, and I am going to whip them or they are going to whip me. I saw he was in no frame of mind to listen to further argument at that time, so I did not push the matter, but determined to renew the subject the next morning. It was then about 5 o'clock in the afternoon. On the morning of the 2d I joined General Lee and again proposed the move to Meade's left and r
Freemantle (search for this): chapter 4.49
e enfilade fire of the batteries on Round Top being very destructive. At times one shell would knock down five or six men. I dismounted to relieve my horse and was sitting on a rail fence watching very closely the movements of the troops. Colonel Freemantle, who had taken a position behind the Third Corps where he would be out of reach of fire and at the same time have a clear view of the field, became so interested that he left his position and came with speed to join me. Just as he came up behind me, Pickett had reached a point near the Federal lines. A pause was made to close ranks and mass for the final plunge. The troops on Pickett's left, although advancing, were evidently a little shaky. Colonel Freemantle, only observing the troops of Pickett's command, said to me, General, I would not have missed this for anything in the world. He believed it to be a complete success. I was watching the troops supporting Pickett and saw plainly they could not hold together ten minutes l
C. M. Wilcox (search for this): chapter 4.49
ve taken up and followed the false scent announced by General Pendleton. Outside that State, I believe Mr. Davis and General Wilcox are the only persons who do not spurn it as false. Facts connected with this battle have been so distorted and misrersonally, but am inclined to believe that he was so ordered. But from the official accounts of Generals Pendleton and Wilcox Official Records, Vol. XXVII., Part II., pp. 346, 616. we see that the right of General Lee's army was not deployed irection toward the Fairfield road, where it was halted for the night, lying in bivouac till the next day, the brigade of Wilcox being on picket or guard service during the night about a mile farther to the right. In the absence of other evidence, oe at all, by his passing through the Federal lines on the afternoon of the 1st and again on the morning of the 2d. General Wilcox confesses want of personal information of the order for daylight or early attack, but expresses his confidence that t
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