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Hampton (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 31
tter part of April. The Federal army occupied the north side of the river, opposite Fredericksburg, extending to the Potomac. Two brigades of Anderson's division, those of Generals Mahone and Posey, were stationed near the United States Mine or Bark Mill Ford; and a third, under command of General Wilcox, guarded Banks's Ford. The cavalry was distributed on both flanks — Fitzhugh Lee's brigade picketing the Rappahannock above the mouth of the Rapidan, and W. H. F. Lee's near Port Royal. Hampton's brigade had been sent into the interior to recruit. General Longstreet, with two divisions of his corps, was detached for service south of James River, in February, and did not rejoin the army until after the battle of Chancellorsville. With the exception of the engagement between Fitz Lee's brigade and the enemy's cavalry near Kelley's Ford, on the seventeenth of March, 1863, of which a brief report has been already forwarded to the Department, nothing of interest transpired during thi
Rapidan (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 31
e stationed near the United States Mine or Bark Mill Ford; and a third, under command of General Wilcox, guarded Banks's Ford. The cavalry was distributed on both flanks — Fitzhugh Lee's brigade picketing the Rappahannock above the mouth of the Rapidan, and W. H. F. Lee's near Port Royal. Hampton's brigade had been sent into the interior to recruit. General Longstreet, with two divisions of his corps, was detached for service south of James River, in February, and did not rejoin the army unt. Lee. Thursday, April 30th.--Marched from Culpeper to Rapidan station with Ninth and Thirteenth Virginia cavalry, and one piece of artillery; left one squadron in Culpeper, which fell back on the appearance of the enemy, and joined me at Rapidan. Enemy appeared that evening. Friday, May 1st.--Engaged all day with one or two brigades of cavalry. One charge made by Colonel Beale with one squadron, to draw them out, took thirty prisoners, but could not bring them off; was pressed very
Lee's Hill (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 31
taken prisoners, and a company of the Washington artillery, with its guns, were captured. After this, the artillery on Lee's hill and the rest of Barksdale's infantry, with one of Hays's regiments, fell back on the telegraph road. Hays, with the reas soon as I heard of the disaster, a line was formed across the telegraph road at Cox's house, about two miles back of Lee's hill. Having received information, late in the day, that McLaws was moving down, and that the enemy, who had passed heavy cgiment, which were stationed behind the stone wall at the Marye house. The Seventeenth regiment was placed in front of Lee's hill, and the Thirteenth still farther to the right. One regiment from General Hays's command was subsequently placed to the line broken at this point, I ordered the Thirteenth, Seventeenth, and Louisiana regiment to fall back to the crest of Lee's hill, to prevent the enemy from getting in our rear. This they did, resisting his approach at every step; and with the aid
Rappahannock (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 31
Rodes. headquarters D. H. Hill's division, May 25, 1863. Major A. S. Pendleton: Major: I have the honor to make the subjoined report of the part taken in the engagement at Chancellorsville, and the movements that preceded it, by the division of Major-General D. H. Hill, then under my command, composed of the brigades of Doles, Colquitt, Iverson, Ramseur, and Rodes. Early on the morning of Wednesday, April twenty-ninth, it being announced that the Federal army had crossed the Rappahannock River, I marched from Grace Church to Hamilton's Crossing, and was placed in position on the extreme right of the army, extending — perpendicular to the railroad — to Massaponax Creek. A portion of Ramseur's brigade being at the time on picket on the river, he was ordered, with the whole of his brigade, to occupy the south side of the creek, guarding the ford near its mouth. My line was strongly and rapidly fortified by the troops, and held, until the morning of the first May, without mole
North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 31
ort of the manner in which his regiment discharged its important duty, and its fate, is enclosed. A court of inquiry on the subject was prevented by the removal of Colquitt's brigade, to which it was attached, from this department to that of North Carolina. On reaching the plank road again, about two miles north-west of Chancellorsville, our cavalry was found skirmishing with that of the enemy, and a delay was caused by an endeavor on our part to entrap them. At this point, it having been les's,133148946231312 28437 Iverson's,135166096926305572486 Ramseur's,129138012142414855103788 Rodes's,15117445854249621167816 Colquitt's, This estimate of the strength of this brigade is not accurate, as the brigade was transferred to North Carolina soon after the battle, and left no data from which we can get the exact estimate.1301600 9812028284449  6787873303671481718596542976 R. E. Rodes, Brigadier-General, commanding Division. Report of Colonel O'Neal. headquarters Rodes
Spottsylvania (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 31
ad, and sent for the brigade to push on at once. This was done, and by the bright moonlight a series of charges routed and scattered this expedition, which had penetrated to within a mile or two of Spottsylvania Court-House. It has been since ascertained that this expedition was by no means an insignificant affair, and but for the timely arrival of this cavalry on the spot, and its prompt and vigorous action, might have resulted disastrously. Artillery, as well as trains, were passing Spottsylvania unprotected at the time. With very little rest, without waiting for rations or forage, this noble little brigade, under its incomparable leader, were in the saddle early the next morning, and moving on Jackson's left flank during the entire day, (May first), and swinging around to the left to threaten the enemy's rear. On the morning of May second, the cavalry of this brigade was disposed so as to clear Jackson's way in turning the enemy's right flank and to cover the movement of this
Hamilton (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 31
ravery. My thanks are due Captain D. P. Halsey, A. A. G., for his promptness and readiness in carrying my orders to any part of the field, and the thanks of the country are due the whole command, officers and men, for their unexceptionable conduct. Lists of casualties are enclosed with regimental reports. I am, Sir, very respectfully, Your obedient servant. Alfred Iverson, Brigadier-General. Report of Brigadier-General Ramseur. headquarters Ramseur's brigade, camp near Hamilton's crossing, May 23, 1863. Major G. Peyton, A. A. General: In obedience to general orders, No.----, dated May seventh, 1863, I have the honor to submit the following report of the operations of my brigade in the series of skirmishes and battles, opening at Massaponax Creek and ending in the splendid victory at Chancellorsville: Wednesday, A. M., April 29th.--The brigade was placed below Massaponax Creek to dispute the enemy's crossing, and remained in that position, occasionally annoye
Ely (Iowa, United States) (search for this): chapter 31
and plank roads towards Chancellorsville. Upon consultation, we concluded to leave five companies of my brigade, (Nineteenth Mississippi regiment,) and one regiment of General Mahone's brigade, to watch and defend the United States Ford, while we moved our brigades to Chancellorsville. On reaching that place, we posted my brigade on the right and left of the plank road at Chancellorsville, and General Mahone's brigade in Ballard's and Nixley's fields, half mile from Chancellorsville, on the Ely road. We remained in this position until about seven o'clock the next morning, the thirtieth, when we were directed by the Major-General commanding, who reached Chancellorsville about twelve o'clock A. M., to move our commands back to a position where the mine road crosses the old pike and plank road. We remained in this position until the next morning about nine o'clock, May first, when I was ordered to advance my brigade up the plank road. After moving about two miles, I formed a line of
Chancellorsville (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 31
and formed in line of battle in front of Chancellorsville, at right angles to the plank road, exten Wright's brigade was the first to reach Chancellorsville, at which place it captured a large numbemy, had now swept around to the plains of Chancellorsville, and directed them to march down the planclock we reached the road running through Chancellorsville to----. Here we formed line of battle, myur forces were occupied in the assault on Chancellorsville, the enemy sought to assail them in flankre all bravely, and led the march towards Chancellorsville on Friday morning in splendid order. Theigade took in the recent engagement about Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg. On the evening of th orders to move back up the road, towards Chancellorsville, until I reached the turnpike road; and figade. On reaching a position in rear of Chancellorsville, I was ordered to form line of battle on , they continued their headlong flight to Chancellorsville. It was at this point that Trimble's div[137 more...]
North Anna (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 31
d was only three miles distant. My horses and men being jaded, and having only about eight hundred men, I determined not to pursue. Continued back to Gordonsville, having travelled some seventy or eighty miles. Tuesday, May 5th.--Rested, having sent out scouting parties. Heard by telegram from Richmond that the enemy were everywhere. Wednesday, May 6th.--Having received information that the enemy were recrossing the railroad, moved down upon his left flank; came upon his rear at North Anna River; took some seventeen or eighteen prisoners. Their rear guard had crossed the river and torn up the bridge. It had been raining all day and the river was past fording. Hearing that this was only one party, and that another column was moving lower down, went in that direction; found they had all crossed the North Anna, and destroyed the bridges behind them. Moved that night in the direction of Louisa Court-House. Bivouacked in three miles of Court-House. Thursday, May 7th.--Went to
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