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Joseph Hooker (search for this): chapter 9
uld be of service at the depots, and he could not decide what cases to send off unless he knew what was to be done with the army. On the 3d of August, Coggin's Point, on the south side of the James, was occupied by our troops, and Colonel Averill, at the head of three hundred cavalry, attacked and dispersed a cavalry force of the enemy four hundred and fifty in number, at Sycamore Church, on the main road from Petersburg to Suffolk, four miles from Cole's House. On the 5th of August, General Hooker attacked a very considerable force of infantry and artillery stationed at Malvern Hill, carried the position, and drove the enemy back to Newmarket, four miles distant; and on the same day Colonel Averill returned from a reconnoissance in the direction of Savage's Station towards Richmond, in the course of which he had encountered the 10th Virginia Cavalry near White Oak Swamp bridge and driven them back some distance towards Richmond. These military demonstrations were made with the ex
Pope (search for this): chapter 9
position where it could unite with that of General Pope, who was now in command of the Army of Virgable. I point to Burnside's force,--to that of Pope, not necessary to maintain a strict defensive iond were estimated at two hundred thousand. General Pope's army was only forty thousand; the Army ofregion where it then was. In the mean time, General Pope's forces would be exposed to the heavy blowthe office; wish to talk to you. What news from Pope? G. B. McClellan, Major-General. Major-Generalktown, on the 19th, 20th, and 21st, to join General Pope's army; and those of Franklin and Sumner fond the commander-in-chief with reference to General Pope's movements and the defence of Washington; e been temporarily detached and assigned to General Pope. General McClellan commands that portione Potomac that has not been sent forward to General Pope's command. General Pope commands the ArmGeneral Pope commands the Army of Virginia and all the forces temporarily attached to it. All the forces are under the command of[3 more...]
E. D. Townsend (search for this): chapter 9
it is not deemed best to intrust me with the command even of my own army, I simply ask to be permitted to share their fate on the field of battle. On the 30th, the following order was issued from the War Department:-- War Department, August 30, 1862. The following are the commanders of the armies operating in Virginia:-- General Burnside commands his own corps, except those that have been temporarily detached and assigned to General Pope. General McClellan commands that portion of the Army of the Potomac that has not been sent forward to General Pope's command. General Pope commands the Army of Virginia and all the forces temporarily attached to it. All the forces are under the command of Major-General Halleck, general-in-chief. E. D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant-General. The practical effect of this order was that General McClellan had no control over anybody, except his staff, some hundred men in camp near Alexandria, and a few troops at Fortress Monroe.
Franklin (search for this): chapter 9
tion of Richmond, and left General Keyes, with his corps, to perform the work and temporarily to garrison the place. On the evening of the 23d he sailed with his staff for Acquia Creek, where he arrived on the following morning and reported for orders. On the 26th he was ordered to Alexandria, and reached there the same day. In the mean time the corps of Heintzelman and Porter had sailed from Newport News and Yorktown, on the 19th, 20th, and 21st, to join General Pope's army; and those of Franklin and Sumner followed a day or two after. General McClellan remained at Alexandria till the close of the march. A brisk intercourse by telegraph was kept up between him and the commander-in-chief with reference to General Pope's movements and the defence of Washington; but no specific duty was assigned to him, and his brave army was by parcels detached from him, and sent to take part in movements in regard to which it is easy to see he had the gravest misgivings. Few experiences in life
George B. McClellan (search for this): chapter 9
, will sooner or later determine whether General McClellan was right or wrong. As to the Army ofd States. This was the position held by General McClellan before he left Washington to conduct thessible, and advise me of their removal. General McClellan began immediately to execute this order, own officers. This was a heavy blow to General McClellan; and he earnestly protested against it ik replied in a letter dated August 6. General McClellan's arguments against the removal of the acidedly in favor of the movement. All General McClellan's plans required reinforcements; but rei time; but in spite of this, in spite of General McClellan's repeated and emphatic assertions to thf departure and arrival,--upon all which General McClellan had, and General Halleck had not, the merk to be done and the means to do it. General McClellan, happily for his peace of mind and healtf official life. On the 12th of August, General McClellan's Headquarters were at Berkeley, seventy[18 more...]
Burnside (search for this): chapter 9
uce foreign Powers to recognize our adversaries. The communication concludes thus:-- It may be said that there are no reinforcements available. I point to Burnside's force,--to that of Pope, not necessary to maintain a strict defensive in front of Washington and Harper's Ferry,--to those portions of the Army of the West notsible, though somewhat interrupted by another order, of August 6, directing the immediate shipment of a regiment of cavalry and several batteries of artillery to Burnside's command at Acquia Creek. The order of August 3d also required the transportation of a great amount of material. All this was obviously a work of time; but inder was issued from the War Department:-- War Department, August 30, 1862. The following are the commanders of the armies operating in Virginia:-- General Burnside commands his own corps, except those that have been temporarily detached and assigned to General Pope. General McClellan commands that portion of the Army
George Brinton McClellan (search for this): chapter 9
d from love for my country. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, George B. McClellan, Major-General commanding. His Excellency A. Lincoln, President. In M. Please come to the office; wish to talk to you. What news from Pope? G. B. McClellan, Major-General. Major-General H. W. Halleck, Washington. The next day,soners state that large force with guns left Richmond northward on Sunday. G. B. McClellan, Major-General. Major-General H. W. Halleck, Washington. To which the . Do so with all possible rapidity. H. W. Halleck, Major-General. Major-General G. B. McClellan. Before General McClellan had time to decipher and reply to thiand fuller conversation with you, after travelling so far for the purpose. G. B. McClellan, Major-General. Major-General H. W. Halleck, Washington, D. C. On the order to them in regard to what they have accomplished. They deserve it. G. B. McClellan, Major-General. Major-General Halleck, Washington, D. C. As no reply w
H. W. Halleck (search for this): chapter 9
ent was adopted, by the appointment of Major-General Halleck to the post of General-in-Chief of the 27th. The result of this visit was that General Halleck, after full consultation with his officerGeneral Halleck's surmise or conjecture. General Halleck, sitting in his office at Washington, migin patience under the rash expressions of General Halleck's impatience, which, too, may have had thequently written to the Secretary of War, General Halleck says, The evacuation of Harrison's Landinto the movement of the main army; and yet General Halleck sets his hand and gives his official sancy. G. B. McClellan, Major-General. Major-General H. W. Halleck, Washington. To which the folloforces. Do so with all possible rapidity. H. W. Halleck, Major-General. Major-General G. B. McClele. G. B. McClellan, Major-General. Major-General H. W. Halleck, Washington, D. C. On the 16th e it. G. B. McClellan, Major-General. Major-General Halleck, Washington, D. C. As no reply was[12 more...]
F. J. Porter (search for this): chapter 9
e, General McClellan gave directions for strengthening the defences of Yorktown, so as to resist any attack from the direction of Richmond, and left General Keyes, with his corps, to perform the work and temporarily to garrison the place. On the evening of the 23d he sailed with his staff for Acquia Creek, where he arrived on the following morning and reported for orders. On the 26th he was ordered to Alexandria, and reached there the same day. In the mean time the corps of Heintzelman and Porter had sailed from Newport News and Yorktown, on the 19th, 20th, and 21st, to join General Pope's army; and those of Franklin and Sumner followed a day or two after. General McClellan remained at Alexandria till the close of the march. A brisk intercourse by telegraph was kept up between him and the commander-in-chief with reference to General Pope's movements and the defence of Washington; but no specific duty was assigned to him, and his brave army was by parcels detached from him, and se
E. D. Keyes (search for this): chapter 9
m in regard to what they have accomplished. They deserve it. G. B. McClellan, Major-General. Major-General Halleck, Washington, D. C. As no reply was received to this communication, and no order was issued by the general-in-chief, I conclude that my suggestion did not meet with his approbation. Immediately on reaching Fortress Monroe, General McClellan gave directions for strengthening the defences of Yorktown, so as to resist any attack from the direction of Richmond, and left General Keyes, with his corps, to perform the work and temporarily to garrison the place. On the evening of the 23d he sailed with his staff for Acquia Creek, where he arrived on the following morning and reported for orders. On the 26th he was ordered to Alexandria, and reached there the same day. In the mean time the corps of Heintzelman and Porter had sailed from Newport News and Yorktown, on the 19th, 20th, and 21st, to join General Pope's army; and those of Franklin and Sumner followed a day or
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