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D. H. Hill (search for this): chapter 6.53
fficers of high standing papers which shall discuss certain important features of these operations. Meantime these reports, never before in print, will be regarded as valuable contributions to the history of the Army of Tennessee: Report of General Longstreet.October 29, 1863. Colonel George William Brent, Assistant-Adjutant General: Colonel — Up to the 9th of October my forces were along the regular line of investment, extending from Lookout mountain, on the left, to Lieutenant-General D. H. Hill's corps, on the right. My left ocoupied the base of the mountain, and sharpshooters extended the line to the river on the west slope of the mountain. I had a small picket upon the summit of the mountain, and a small cavalry force about Trenton reported to me from time to time. On the 9th, I received orders to send my sharpshooters down the river to occupy a point on the left bank between Raccoon mountain and Walden's ridge, for the purpose of preventing the use of the road on
Jenkins (search for this): chapter 6.53
om this road, and opposite the point of the road about half way between the rear guard and the main force. As soon as the rear guard halted, I sent orders to General Jenkins to concentrate at the base of the mountain his three brigades that were on the east side, and to be ready to cross it as soon as it was dark enough to concealGeneral Law to advance his brigade as soon as it was dark, and occupy the height in his immediate front, which commanded the road between the enemy's forces. General Jenkins reported in time to see the positions occupied by the enemy. He was ordered to hold the point designated for General Law, with a sufficient force, whilst a pte officers have already been forwarded. I am, Colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. Longstreet, Lieutenant-General. List of Casualties in Jenkins' brigade--Colonel John Bratton commanding — in the action at Lookout Mountain, on the night of the 28th of October, 1863. command.Killed — Officers and Enliste
Clayton (search for this): chapter 6.53
hat the troops on the northern point of the mountain could not see the enemy moving upon Walthall, I gave orders for Pettus, with my only disposable force, to move down and report to Brigadier-General Jackson. He started at 12 1/2 o'clock, and reached the scene of action a little past one (1) o'clock, relieving Walthall on the left of Moore's line. This position was held by Moore, Walthall and Pettus until about 8 o'clock P. M., when Walthall, and part of Pettus' command, were relieved by Clayton's brigade, commanded by Colonel Holtzclaw, which was sent to cover the movement to the right. Moore and Holtzclaw retired from the position about 2 o'clock A. M., on the 25th. Early in the day the appended communication (D) was received from General Bragg. A perusal of it will show how highly important he on that day considered my making such dispositions as would effectually prevent a severance of the troops which I commanded from the main body of the army. About the time that the
James D. Porter (search for this): chapter 6.53
oops there to do more than to secure the road communicating with the top of the mountain until the general commanding the army could decide whether he would reinforce them sufficiently to hold the line or abandon it. His decision I have already given. The mountain was held till 2 o'clock of the next morning, and the troops, artillery and trains were withdrawn in order to the eastern side of Chattanooga creek. Report of General E. C. WalthallATLANTA, Georgia, December 13, 1863. Major James D. Porter, Jr., A. A. G., Cheatham's Division: Major — I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by my command in the affair on Lookout mountain, 24th November, 1863. About dark, on the evening of the 23d, I received orders from Brigadier-General Commanding to hold my command in readiness to move at a moment's notice, and, late in the night, to have three days rations prepared; but in view of the movements of the enemy on the previous day, my command, which occupied
Geary (search for this): chapter 6.53
, then engaging my pickets on the right and threatening my left, almost at right angles to the part engaged, might make his main attack. Meanwhile the firing from the batteries beyond the creek, which before had been irregular, became constant and heavy, and soon the enemy advanced on the left, in three lines running across the mountain side. Such a resistance as I could offer a force like this, consisting, as the Federal General Thomas, in an official dispatch to his Government says, of Geary's division and two brigades of another corps, was made with my small command, nearly one-third of which was. covering a picket line more than a mile in extent. While Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth Mississippi regiments, in support of the picket line, were resisting the enemy in the position assigned them (to cover which it had been necessary to take intervals), and when the immense numbers of the enemy had been discovered, the Twenty-seventh, and part of the Twenty-fourth Mississippi regiments
George M. Govern (search for this): chapter 6.53
circumstances, but which, in an especial degree, signalized their action on this occasion. The latter officer was not with his regiment during the engagement west of the mountain, having been previously assigned to duty on the picket line, where he rendered me important aid. Major John Ingram, Assistant Adjutant-General to Brigadier-General Commanding, was with me during most of the afternoon, and I am pleased here to signify my high appreciation of his gallantry, and the valuable assistance I received at his hands, in his bearing my orders and otherwise. To Lieutenants James C. Harrison, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General, and George M. Govern, Assistant Inspector-General of my own staff, I am indebted for the promptness, gallantry and efficiency with which all their duties upon the field were discharged. I submit herewith the reports of regimental commanders, showing many details not incorporated herein. Respectfully, your obedient servant, E. C. Walthall, Brigadier-General.
C. L. Stevenson (search for this): chapter 6.53
64 First South Carolina regiment238545 Palmetto sharpshooters635344 Hampton legion8651285 Grand total3128639356 Original Rough draft of report of General C. L. Stevenson.January 2, 1863. General — I have the honor to submit the following report of the operations of the troops of my command, west of Chattanooga creek, onue fire upon the line which was pressing upon us. This order was executed with that officer's usual promptness. In the meantime orders were received from Major-General Stevenson, through Major Ingram, of the staff of Brigadier-General Commanding, to hold the line then occupied till reinforcements should arrive, when an advance wouwas to prevent the occupation by the enemy, first, of the important point near Craven's house, and afterwards the only road down the mountain leading from Major-General Stevenson's position to the main body of the army, did I have the benefit of my division commander's personal presence. Reference has been made to such orders as r
John Bratton (search for this): chapter 6.53
old the position between the enemy's forces, whilst his own brigade, under Colonel Bratton, was sent to make the attack upon the rear guard. His fourth brigade, Genng's, was held on the left of General Law's two, in readiness to reinforce Colonel Bratton. The brigade under Colonel Bratton claims to have had complete success upColonel Bratton claims to have had complete success up to the moment that it was recalled. It was recalled in consequence of General Law's abandoning his position, which was essential to the safety of Colonel Bratton'sColonel Bratton's command. As soon as General Law yielded his position, it became necessary to recall Colonel Bratton, and send the troops back to their positions, in order that theColonel Bratton, and send the troops back to their positions, in order that they might pass the mountain before daylight. The loss sustained by the two brigades under General Law was probably one-tenth of the loss sustained by the single brigagstreet, Lieutenant-General. List of Casualties in Jenkins' brigade--Colonel John Bratton commanding — in the action at Lookout Mountain, on the night of the 28th
R. P. Mackelvaine (search for this): chapter 6.53
urroundings, as it would contribute greatly to a perfect understanding of movements and events as related. No copies of the dispatches forwarded during the morning having been retained, and as I am unable to obtain such now, I have been compelled to refer to them from memory. The officers and men of my command, with a few exceptions, did their duty well in this engagement; but it is due in particular to commend Colonel W. F. Brantley, Twenty-ninth Mississippi regiment, and Lieutenant-Colonel R. P. Mackelvaine, Twenty-fourth Mississippi regiment, for the skill, activity, zeal and courage, I have ever observed in them under similar circumstances, but which, in an especial degree, signalized their action on this occasion. The latter officer was not with his regiment during the engagement west of the mountain, having been previously assigned to duty on the picket line, where he rendered me important aid. Major John Ingram, Assistant Adjutant-General to Brigadier-General Commanding, wa
P. T. Moore (search for this): chapter 6.53
e him in flank. Accordingly, after seeing General Moore, and conversing with him upon the subject (1) o'clock, relieving Walthall on the left of Moore's line. This position was held by Moore, WaltMoore, Walthall and Pettus until about 8 o'clock P. M., when Walthall, and part of Pettus' command, were relie was sent to cover the movement to the right. Moore and Holtzclaw retired from the position about ven house slope had consisted of two brigades, Moore's and Walthall's, and was now reinforced by thhe crest of the mountain above), with Brigadier-General Moore, the ranking officer at hand, I obser, and soon the pickets were engaged. Brigadier-General Moore returned to his command, it being agrhis staff officers. In the meantime, Brigadier-General Moore had applied to me to know the positioier-General Commanding, that such would be General Moore's position. I informed both where my linehope that support (for which I had sent to General Moore) might reach me. Many officers and men wer
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