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Funk (search for this): chapter 31
t, Paxton's brigade having moved by the right flank across the road, and then by the left flank in line of battle, advanced towards the breastworks. Before reaching them, the gallant and lamented General Paxton fell; the command devolved upon Colonel Funk, Fifth Virginia regiment. The brigade advanced steadily, and the Second brigade moved up at the same time. They opened fire upon the enemy and drove them back in confusion. It was at and beyond these breastworks that the division sustained se no more. Colonel Warren, Tenth Virginia; Colonel T. V. Williams, Thirty-seventh Virginia; and Lieutenant-Colonel Thurston, Third North Carolina, wounded while commanding the Third brigade, deserve special mention for their gallantry. Also Colonel Funk, Fifth Virginia; Colonel Vandeventer, Fiftieth Virginia; Lieutenant-Colonel Brown, First North Carolina, and Colonel J. M. Williams Tenth Louisiana, on whom the command of the First, Second, Third, and Fourth brigades devolved respectively. L
Rutherford P. Todd (search for this): chapter 31
s the march of this column was delayed until twelve M., when, learning that the one from Ely's Ford had already reached Chancellorsville, General Stuart marched by Todd's tavern towards Spottsylvania Court-House, to put himself in communication with the main body of the army, and Colonel Owens fell back upon General Anderson. Tents of infantry to deploy in line of battle to meet us. Hearing that the enemy had already reached Chancellorsville by the Ely's Ford road, I directed my march by Todd's tavern for Spottsylvania Court-House. Night overtook us at Todd's tavern, and anxious to know what the commanding General desired me to do further, I left the cTodd's tavern, and anxious to know what the commanding General desired me to do further, I left the command to bivouac here, and proceeded with my staff towards his headquarters, near Fredericksburg, but had not proceeded a mile before we found ourselves confronted by a party of the enemy double our own, directly in our path. I sent back hastily for a regiment, which, coming up, (Fifth Virginia cavalry, Colonel Tyler,) attacked
J. G. Pickett (search for this): chapter 31
ment in the action of that day. I cannot close this report without calling special notice to that assiduous attention to every duty, and that calm courage, coolness, and self-possession exhibited under all circumstances during these trying days, by Major H. A. Whiting, assistant adjutant-general, and most respectfully recommend him to the commanding General for promotion. He was invaluable to me throughout the two engagements of Saturday and Sunday. I am also greatly indebted to Adjutants Pickett and Moore, of the Third and Twenty-sixth Alabama regiments, who acted as Aids, for valuable services in fearlessly carrying and delivering orders. The Brigade Inspector, Lieutenant Partridge, was energetic and untiring in the performance of his duties, and rendered efficient aid. I desire also to mention Mr. Webb Woodruff and Mr. Rittenhouse Moore, who were with me and did good service. Enclosed you will find the reports of regimental commanders, to which I call special attention. Also,
C. S. Ford (search for this): chapter 31
follows: Mahone's and Posey's at United States Ford, Wilcox's at Banks's Ford, Perry's near the oldrigades, to the river road, below United States Ford, to watch that road, and to threaten the enemy' Mine Run and the road connecting United States Ford and Chancellorsville. Just at this time I receto defend the approaches from the United States Ford and from the direction of Chancellorsville. Abhancellorsville house towards the United States Ford, to throw forward skirmishers, and to advance fft of the plank road fronting the United States Ford. General Pender, in command of the division, bosey, had been stationed near the United States Ford for the purpose of defending that crossing of trear rendered our position at the United States Ford no longer tenable, and with a view to checking their way, so they stated, to the United States Ford. Ten P. M. orders were received to return to t he fell back in the direction of United States Ford. Thus ended the battle of Chancellorsville. [12 more...]
John Pegram (search for this): chapter 31
int where we had captured the batteries, to await the arrival of reenforcement. Soon after Major Pegram came up and occupied the position with artillery. Colonel Mercer came up on the left with the support of the second line. After proceeding about a quarter of a mile I was applied to by Major Pegram for a support to his battery, when I detached Colonel Parker, Thirtieth North Carolina, for tht. Early in the morning I was ordered to open with a battery, under the immediate charge of Major Pegram, upon the enemy's position, and continue the firing for about half an hour. Our fire was returned by the enemy. Being informed by Major Pegram that his shot were doing the enemy no damage, I directed him to cease firing. Soon after I received orders to move with my command, crossing the plaved with signal courage and judgment during the whole action, succeeded, in conjunction with Major Pegram, in getting several batteries in position in a field to the right, which opened with such pre
Fite (search for this): chapter 31
My A. A. General, Captain Archer, and Aid-de-camp, Lieutenant Thomas, were present with the brigade throughout the action. I take this occasion to acknowledge the gallant and efficient service of Mr. J. A. Williams, of Maryland, a volunteer Aid on my staff. The regiments were commanded as follows: First Tennessee, Lieutenant-Colonel George; Thirteenth Alabama, Colonel Fry; Fourteenth Tennessee, Colonel McComb, until wounded, and afterwards by Captain Wilson; Seventh Tennessee by Lieutenant-Colonel Fite, and Fifth Alabama battalion, by Captain Stewart. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant. J. J. Archer, Brigadier-General. Report of Brigadier-General Lane. headquarters Lane's brigade, camp Gregg, May 10, 1863. Captain R. H. Finney, A. A. G.: On the morning of the 1st of May my brigade moved from its position in the second line, near Hamilton's Crossing, along the plank road, in the direction of Chancellorsville, and that night formed line of battle, with skirm
Forbes (search for this): chapter 31
8 Brigadier-Gen. R. F. Hoke,   11 Sixth North Carolina,Hoke's,Early's,82129 Twenty-first North Carolina,Hoke's,Early's,156378 Twenty-fourth North Carolina,Hoke's,Early's,33841 Fifty-seventh North Carolina,Hoke's,Early's,96170 First North Carolina battalion,Hoke's,Early's, 1111 Thirteenth Virginia,Smith's,Early's,53136 Forty-ninth Virginia,Smith's,Early's, 1010 Fifty-second Virginia,Smith's,Early's,4812 Fifty-eighth Virginia,Smith's,Early's,22628 Major-General A. P. Hill,   11 Captain Forbes, A. P. Hill's,1 1 General's escort, A. P. Hill's,112 Brigadier-General H. Heth, A. P. Hill's, 11 Forty-seventh Virginia,H. Heth,A. P. Hill's,44852 Fifty-fifth Virginia,H. Heth,A. P. Hill's,2090110 Twenty-second Va. battalion,H. Heth,A. P. Hill's,62329 Fortieth Virginia,H. Heth,A. P. Hill's,147387 Brigadier-General McGowan,   11 Captain Haskell, A. A. G.,McGowan,A. P. Hill's, 11 First South Carolina,McGowan,A. P. Hill's,128092 Orr's Rifles,McGowan,A. P. Hill's,1992111
Hazlehurst (search for this): chapter 31
Colonel Warden, Lieutenant-Colonel Carswell, Major Ross, and Major Jones, and the skilful officers and brave men of their commands, is the country in no small degree indebted for the splendid results of the week. This command and the country have to deplore the untimely loss of Captain Heath, of the Twenty-second Georgia, Captain Kendrick and First Lieutenant Spier, of the Forty-eighth Georgia, who were killed on Sunday near Chancellorsville. To Captain Girardey, A. A. general, Lieutenant Hazlehurst and Captain Bell, aids-de-camp, I am greatly indebted for their valuable and efficient services during all the week's operations. I am, Major, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, A. R. Wright. Brigadier-General, commanding Brigade. Report of Brigadier-General Perry. headquarters Perry's brigade, May 9, 1863. To Major Thomas S. Mills, A. A. General: Major: I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by my command, consisting of the Second
A. P. Hill (search for this): chapter 31
for to take command. At this time the right of Hill's division was attacked by the column of the enards, the command was turned over to him by General Hill. He immediately proceeded to reconnoitre t, line of battle was formed — Rodes in advance, Hill supporting, and Colston in reserve. The enemy sion and some artillery in advance; Colston and Hill supporting. The attack of Rodes was made with hancellorsville I received an order from Major-General Hill to report in person to him. On doing so on, commanding respectively the divisions of A. P. Hill and Trimble, and made the necessary arrangemighth Virginia,Smith's,Early's,22628 Major-General A. P. Hill,   11 Captain Forbes, A. P. Hill's,12090110 Twenty-second Va. battalion,H. Heth,A. P. Hill's,62329 Fortieth Virginia,H. Heth,A. P. Hil P. Hill's, 11 First South Carolina,McGowan,A. P. Hill's,128092 Orr's Rifles,McGowan,A. P. Hill's,39169 Thirty-fourth North Carolina,Pender's,A. P. Hill's,18110128 Thirty-eighth North Carolina,Pen[77 more..
Royston (search for this): chapter 31
r, Tenth Alabama; Lieutenant Strudwick, Eleventh Alabama; Lieutenants Bankston and Cox, Fourteenth Alabama, all fell fighting with the heroism of veteran soldiers, against greatly superior forces of the enemy. Among the severely wounded are Colonel Royston, Eighth Alabama; Colonel Pinkard, Fourteenth Alabama; Major McCord, Fourteenth Alabama; Captain Cook, Tenth Alabama; Lieutenants Barksdale and Cobb, Lewis's battery; all alike distinguished for their intelligence and valor. I cannot call to your notice all officers that are deserving of especial praise, for the conduct of all was excellent; I will, however, report that the five regimental commanders, Colonel Royston, Eighth Alabama, and after his severe wound, Lieutenant-Colonel Herbert, who commanded the Eighth Alabama; Colonel Pinkard, Fourteenth Alabama; Colonel Forney, Tenth Alabama; Colonel Sanders, Eleventh Alabama; Major Williams, Ninth Alabama, were intelligent, energetic, and gallant in commanding, directing, and leadi
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