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Harrisonburg, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 22
oad, just now reports that Jackson is now near Front Royal with 10,000 troops, following up and supporting, as I understand, the force now pursuing Banks. Also, that another force of 10,000 is near Orleans, following on in the same direction. Stripped bare, as we are here, I will do all we can to prevent them crossing the Potomac at Harper's Ferry or above. McDowell has about 20,000 of his forces moving back to the vicinity of Front Royal, and Fremont, who was at Franklin, is moving to Harrisonburg; both these movements intended to get in the enemy's rear. One more of McDowell's brigades is ordered through here to Harper's Ferry; the rest of his forces remain for the present at Fredericksburg. We are sending such regiments and dribs from here and Baltimore as we can spare to Harper's Ferry, supplying their places in some sort, calling in militia from the adjacent States. We also have eighteen cannon on the road to Harper's Ferry, of which arm there is not a single one at that p
Stony Creek (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 22
entral Railroad bridge over the South Anna. On the 29th he destroyed the Fredericksburg and Richmond Railroad bridge over the South Anna, and the turnpike bridge over the same stream. On the same day, and mainly to cover the movement of Maj. Williams, Gen. Emory moved a column of cavalry towards Ashland from Hanover Court-House. The advance of this column, under Capt. Chambliss, 5th U. S. Cavalry, entered Ashland, driving out a party of the enemy, destroyed the railroad bridge over Stony creek, broke up the railroad and telegraph. Another column of all arms, under Col. Warren, was sent on the same day by the direct road to Ashland, and entered it shortly after Gen. Emory's column had retired, capturing a small party there. Gen. Stoneman on the same day moved on Ashland by Leach's Station, covering well the movements of the other columns. The objects of the expedition having been accomplished, and it being certain that the 1st corps would not join us at once, Gen. Porte
Fredericksburg, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 22
hat McDowell would commence his march from Fredericksburg on the morning of the 26th, and it was onlst of his forces remain for the present at Fredericksburg. We are sending such regiments and dribs blished. My advance is eight miles beyond Fredericksburg. I hope soon to be able to tell you more town to-day. Gen. King telegraphs us from Fredericksburg that contrabands give certain information mond and Jackson; had cleared the front of Fredericksburg, so that McDowell could advance unopposed, Anderson left his position in vicinity of Fredericksburg at four A. M. Sunday with the following trhink, that there is no rebel force between Fredericksburg and Junction. The following was also st there is nothing in front of McDowell at Fredericksburg. I regard the burning of South Anna bridg for the enemy to communicate by rail with Fredericksburg, or with Jackson via Gordonsville, except McDowell's advance was eight miles beyond Fredericksburg. If he had marched on the 26th, as first [2 more...]
Winchester, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 22
e 23d a rebel force of from 7,000 to 10,000 fell upon one regiment and two companies guarding the bridge at Front Royal, destroying it entirely; crossed the Shenandoah, and on the 24th--yesterday — pushed on to get north of Banks on the road to Winchester. Gen. Banks ran a race with them, beating them into Winchester yesterday evening. This morning a battle ensued between the two forces, in which Gen. Banks was beaten back into full retreat towards Martinsburg, and probably is broken up into aWinchester yesterday evening. This morning a battle ensued between the two forces, in which Gen. Banks was beaten back into full retreat towards Martinsburg, and probably is broken up into a total rout. Geary, on the Manassas Gap Railroad, just now reports that Jackson is now near Front Royal with 10,000 troops, following up and supporting, as I understand, the force now pursuing Banks. Also, that another force of 10,000 is near Orleans, following on in the same direction. Stripped bare, as we are here, I will do all we can to prevent them crossing the Potomac at Harper's Ferry or above. McDowell has about 20,000 of his forces moving back to the vicinity of Front Royal, and Fre
Jackson (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 22
doubtful whether I can. It is the policy and duty of the government to send me by water all the well-drilled troops available. I am confident that Washington is in no danger. Engines and cars in large numbers have been sent up to bring down Jackson's command. I may not be able to cut them off, but will try; we have cut all but the Fredericksburg and Richmond Railroad. The real issue is in the battle about to be fought in front of Richmond. All our available troops should be collected from Richmond to Hanover Junction, without more, is simply nothing. That the whole of the enemy is concentrating on Richmond I think cannot be certainly known to you or me. Saxton, at Harper's Ferry, informs us that large forces, supposed to be Jackson's and Ewell's, forced his advance from Charlestown to-day. Gen. King telegraphs us from Fredericksburg that contrabands give certain information that 15,000 left Hanover Junction Monday morning to reinforce Jackson. I am painfully impressed wi
New Bridge (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 22
re, but not in great force. The advanced guard was near New bridge. The camp at Tunstall's was the most beautiful we occosted as follows: The advanced guard within a mile of New bridge; the 6th corps three miles from New bridge, with the 5thNew bridge, with the 5th corps at supporting distance in its rear; the ad corps on the railway, about three miles from the Chickahominy, connecting veral additional ones. The west bank of the river, opposite New, Mechanicsville, and Meadow bridges, was bordered by high bly spirited and successful reconnoissance took place near New bridge, which first brought Lieut. (afterwards Gen.) Custer tos were also on the left bank, between Mechanicsville and New bridge. Having been informed late on the 24th that McDowell'-battery of the 2d U. S. Artillery, taking the road from New bridge via Mechanicsville to Hanover Court-House. Gen. Moreln. Sykes's division of regulars to move on the 28th from New bridge towards Hanover Court-House, to be in position to suppor
Tunstall (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 22
Chapter 22: White House the Chickahominy river bridges battle of Hanover Court House Porter's victory neglect at Washington McDowell's retention useless. White House was a very fine plantation belonging to Mrs. Gen. Lee. It was the residence of Mrs. Custis when she was married to Washington. The ceremonyuly as did the great man who had often worshipped there. The residence at White House was not the original building of the time of Washington — that had been destmyself. On the 19th headquarters and the 5th and 6th corps advanced to Tunstall's Station, six miles from White House. The rain recommenced on this day, and throuWhite House. The rain recommenced on this day, and through it I rode to Bottom's bridge and made a short reconnoissance. The enemy were there, but not in great force. The advanced guard was near New bridge. The camp le needless damage in a hostile country. But at best a large McClellan at White House army leaves a wide swath in its rear, and cannot move without leaving the ma
Chickahominy (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 22
Chapter 22: White House the Chickahominy river bridges battle of Hanover Court House Porter's victory neglect at Washingtonthe railway bridge across the stream nearly completed. The Chickahominy river rises some fifteen miles to the northward of Richmond, and unecessary to retain a portion of the army on the left bank of the Chickahominy, and I could not make any serious movement with the forces on th near White Oak Swamp. The 2d corps was on the left bank of the Chickahominy, at and near the Grapevine bridge, in position to support either opinion as to the force against him. I have two corps across Chickahominy, within six mile of Richmond; the others on this side at other celling distance. Have railroad in operation from White House to Chickahominy. Hope to have Chickahominy bridge repaired to-night. Nothing ongs, so that the two armies could unite on the right bank of the Chickahominy, and the capture of Richmond could have been accomplished long b
Beaver Dam Creek, Md. (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 22
ction with the Army of the Potomac without the slightest difficulty. Had McDowell advanced, however, my own movements would naturally have been modified. I would have placed the 3d corps in position to hold Bottom's bridge and the railroad bridge, and to guard our left and communications with West Point. The 4th corps would have been placed near New Cold Harbor, with one division a couple of miles to the westward to watch the crossings of the Chickahominy from Grapevine bridge to Beaver Dam creek, ready to support either the 4th or the 2d corps, as might be necessary. The 2d corps near Mechanicsville, to hold the crossing opposite thereto and that at Meadow bridge, and prepared to move instantly to the support of the 5th and 6th corps. The 6th corps through Atlee's Station to the Fredericksburg and Richmond turnpike, to occupy the Virginia Central Railroad and Winston's bridge, and, leaving a sufficient force to hold that point, to move either direct upon the line of the F
Maryland (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 22
anover Junction, they having heard of McClellan's right wing being at Hanover Court-House and having destroyed the railroad to Gordonsville at that place, which made them fear for their communications. This was suddenly revoked, and an order was read on parade directing the command back to Richmond to take part in the great battle now about to take place there. Two other men thought that the force was going to join Jackson, who was going to get in the rear of my army, and was going into Maryland. This was only surmise; the order for Richmond was written and published. My advance is eight miles beyond Fredericksburg. I hope soon to be able to tell you more precisely where the enemy is. One thing is certain: that, whether they left here to join Jackson or not, they have not done so yet, and that all the grand masses Geary reports must have come from some other place than here. They left here by stealth, and with dread of being attacked. They went at night, and for a distance by
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