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Cumberland Gap (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 36
Kirby Smith, Major-General, Commanding. headquarters Department of East Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn., April 29, 1862. Be sure that you blow up or effectively burn the bridge before the enemy get to it. The farther side should be burnt by all means. H. L. Clay, Assistant Adjutant-General. Brig. Gen. D. Leadbetter, Chattanooga, Tenn. headquarters Department of East Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn., April 30, 1862. General: The major-general commanding has been called off to Cumberland Gap in consequence of on attack on that point. He directs that you make the best defense in your power along the line of the Tennessee River. Troops have been ordered up from Georgia to re-enforce you.. He thinks that if all the boats on the river are secured and a force displayed on this side the enemy will not venture to attack. Most respectfully, your obedient servant E. Cunningham, Acting Aide-de-Camp. Brig. Gen. D. Leadbetter, Commanding Troops, Chattanooga, Tenn. headquart
Whiteside, Tenn. (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 36
d it brought up also the baggage. Before the attack two old iron 6-pounders, of Kain's battery, had been planted on the east bank, in the only place available, but very difficult of access, and were abandoned under the enemy's fire and the heat of the burning bridge. The dispositions made occupied the 30th, and, as our whole force of 450 men composed the brigade of Col. A. W. Reynolds, then serving on court-martial, but naturally anxious to be in the field, I ordered him forward to Whiteside, a strong position, 14 miles toward Bridgeport, on the 1st instant. He was directed to observe the enemy and to retard his advance if practicable. In the mean time I had been advised by Colonel Glenn, under date of the 30th, at Dalton, that he would bring on his unarmed regiment as soon as transportation could be procured, and he was confidently expected on the 1st instant. It was necessary to collect the arms belonging to the sick of the Thirty-ninth and Forty-third Georgia Regiment
Bridgeport, Ala. (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 36
headquarters Ninth Brigade, Stevenson, Ala., April 29, 1862. The expedition ordered against Bridgeport, consisting of two companies of cavalry, two pieces of artillery and six regiments of infantrys of infantry, cavalry, and artillery, by the railway, to the burned bridge, within 4 miles of Bridgeport. There we met the enemy's outposts. After driving them in-making the impression that when we the railroad-we suddenly threw ourselves across the country about a mile to the Stevenson and Bridgeport road, dragging our artillery by hand, reconstructing two bridges by the way, and advancing rapalry of the enemy on outpost duty, charged them so vigorously as to compel them to abandon the Bridgeport road, taking the route to Jasper. We were thus enabled to advance to within 400 yards of the the bridge with scarcely any show of resistance. Having been informed by a person who was in Bridgeport during the day that they were waiting for us with a force of 5,000 infantry and a regiment of
Jasper (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 36
impression that when we advanced it would be by the railroad-we suddenly threw ourselves across the country about a mile to the Stevenson and Bridgeport road, dragging our artillery by hand, reconstructing two bridges by the way, and advancing rapidly upon the enemy, with the view to his surprise. Scouts, while we were rebuilding the bridges and meeting the cavalry of the enemy on outpost duty, charged them so vigorously as to compel them to abandon the Bridgeport road, taking the route to Jasper. We were thus enabled to advance to within 400 yards of the enemy's position on the other side of the bridge and take him completely by surprise. Our first fire emptied redoubt and breastworks, the enemy fleeing across the bridge with scarcely any show of resistance. Having been informed by a person who was in Bridgeport during the day that they were waiting for us with a force of 5,000 infantry and a regiment of cavalry, after opening our fire I deemed it proper to move with caution. Th
John W. Harris (search for this): chapter 36
of resistance. Having been informed by a person who was in Bridgeport during the day that they were waiting for us with a force of 5,000 infantry and a regiment of cavalry, after opening our fire I deemed it proper to move with caution. The enemy attempted to blow up the big bridge; failing in this, he opened fire at the farther extremity. He then passed around and fired the draw-bridge in spite of the shells from Loomis' guns. Volunteers, called out by myself, from the Second Ohio, Colonel Harris, rushed across the main bridge and saved it. So completely were the enemy surprised, that twenty minutes after the firing commenced a body of 40 or 50 cavalry came dashing through a wheat field in full sight, just below the bridge, supposing our troops to be there, and advanced within 400 yards. Our cavalry dashed after them while our artillery opened fire. How many escaped I do not know. Placing Colonel Sill in command, I left at 7 p. m. for Stevenson. Holding the main bridge, we can
Danville Leadbetter (search for this): chapter 36
No. 1.-Maj. Gen. Ormsby M. Mitchel, U. S. Army. No. 2.-Brig. Gen. Danville Leadbetter, C. S. Army, with instructions from Maj. Gen. E. Kirby clock that night I received from him the following dispatch: General Leadbetter: Scouts came in from Kelly's Ferry and reported, on reliabtain. I will meet you there with Colonel Glenn's regiment. D. Leadbetter, Brigadier-General. The point indicated is close to the Tennet. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, D. Leadbetter, Brigadier-General. Maj. H. L. Clay, Assistant Adjutant-Generalby all means. H. L. Clay, Assistant Adjutant-General. Brig. Gen. D. Leadbetter, Chattanooga, Tenn. headquarters Department of East Te obedient servant E. Cunningham, Acting Aide-de-Camp. Brig. Gen. D. Leadbetter, Commanding Troops, Chattanooga, Tenn. headquarters Depanot found. Respectfully, your obedient servant, J. F. Belton, Aide-d. Camp. Brig. Gen. D. Leadbetter, Commanding, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Glenn (search for this): chapter 36
as directed to observe the enemy and to retard his advance if practicable. In the mean time I had been advised by Colonel Glenn, under date of the 30th, at Dalton, that he would bring on his unarmed regiment as soon as transportation could be prto collect the arms belonging to the sick of the Thirty-ninth and Forty-third Georgia Regiments, and with them to arm Colonel Glenn's command. This I undertook, with the purpose of moving on promptly to Colonel Reynolds' support. Colonel Glenn Colonel Glenn arrived on the 2d, and was soon armed and supplied with ammunition, but the tenor of Colonel Reynolds' dispatches during the day was such as to lead me to think it judicious to hold the regiment disposable, lest the enemy should move up on the west s on the railroad and country roads, and fall back with your command to Lookout Mountain. I will meet you there with Colonel Glenn's regiment. D. Leadbetter, Brigadier-General. The point indicated is close to the Tennessee River, where the r
J. F. Belton (search for this): chapter 36
een ordered up from Georgia to re-enforce you.. He thinks that if all the boats on the river are secured and a force displayed on this side the enemy will not venture to attack. Most respectfully, your obedient servant E. Cunningham, Acting Aide-de-Camp. Brig. Gen. D. Leadbetter, Commanding Troops, Chattanooga, Tenn. headquarters Department of East Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn., May 12, 1862. General: Acknowledging the receipt of your report, dated May 5, of your operations at and near Bridgeport on April 29 and the succeeding days, the major-general commanding directs that you will state whether or not the two pieces of artillery abandoned on the east bank of the river on the 29th ultimo fell into the hands of the enemy. You are also instructed to make a full report of the casualties which occurred at that time. Answer, if any, not found. Respectfully, your obedient servant, J. F. Belton, Aide-d. Camp. Brig. Gen. D. Leadbetter, Commanding, Chattanooga, Tenn.
E. Kirby Smith (search for this): chapter 36
April 29, 1862.-action at West Bridge, near Bridgeport, Ala. Reports, etc. No. 1.-Maj. Gen. Ormsby M. Mitchel, U. S. Army. No. 2.-Brig. Gen. Danville Leadbetter, C. S. Army, with instructions from Maj. Gen. E. Kirby Smith. No. 1.-report of Maj. Gen. Ormsby M. Mitohel, U. S. Army. headquarters Ninth Brigade, Stevenson, Ala., April 29, 1862. The expedition ordered against Bridgeport, consisting of two companies of cavalry, two pieces of artillery and six regiments of infanttment of East Tennessee, May 12, 1862. Respectfully forwarded. The small railroad bridge (connecting Chattanooga with the coal mines) referred to in the within report was immediately reconstructed, and trains are now passing over it. E. Kirby Smith, Major-General, Commanding. headquarters Department of East Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn., April 29, 1862. Be sure that you blow up or effectively burn the bridge before the enemy get to it. The farther side should be burnt by all mea
J. W. Sill (search for this): chapter 36
from Loomis' guns. Volunteers, called out by myself, from the Second Ohio, Colonel Harris, rushed across the main bridge and saved it. So completely were the enemy surprised, that twenty minutes after the firing commenced a body of 40 or 50 cavalry came dashing through a wheat field in full sight, just below the bridge, supposing our troops to be there, and advanced within 400 yards. Our cavalry dashed after them while our artillery opened fire. How many escaped I do not know. Placing Colonel Sill in command, I left at 7 p. m. for Stevenson. Holding the main bridge, we can cross to the other shore whenever it be deemed advisable. O. M. Mitchel, Commanding Third Division. General D. C. Buell. No. 2.-report of Brig. Gen. Danville Ljeadbetter, C. S. Army, with instruction from Maj. Gen. B. Kirby Smith, C. S. Army. Hdqrs. First Brigade, Dept. Of East Tennessee, Chattanooga, Tenn., May 5, 1862. Major: I have the honor to report that the enemy, 1,100 or 1,200 strong, ad
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