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Deep Gully (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.1
six miles, to strike the railroad and capture the train, but the enemy by telegraphic communications were apprised of our move, and returned the train loaded with troops, just five minutes before I reached the road. It was my intention, had I gotten the train, to place my men upon it and go into Newbern. At this point my brigade was halted to meet any advance of the enemy from the town, while General Clingman was ordered across to the Trent road to prevent the return of the enemy from Deep Gully, and also to take all stragglers, but not knowing the country, he failed to reach the road, which was extremely unfortunate, as during the evening, at different times (500) five hundred infantry and (400) four hundred cavalry, passed into the town panic-stricken, leaving their camps in wild confusion. After General Corse came up to the railroad, I moved my brigade within a mile to the front of the town, to await the sound of Barton's guns from the opposite side of Trent river, when, muc
Richmond (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.1
ask an investigation of his want of cooperation. From all that I can learn, no infantry were over on that side of the river. The present operation I was afraid of from the first, as there were too many contingencies. I should have wished more concentration, but still hope the effect produced by the expedition may prove beneficial. I am, General, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, (Signed) G. E. Pickett, Major-General Commanding. To General S. Cooper, A. I. General, Richmond, Va. Report of General Hoke. head quarters Hoke's brigade, Kinston, North Carolina, February 8th, 1864. Major,--In obedience to orders, I reported to Major-General Pickett, with letters to him from the Commanding-General, on Friday, 22d of January, at Petersburg, and there awaited the arrival of my command, which was immediately forwarded to Garysburg, near Weldon. I expected to find General Corse's at Petersburg, but learned it could not reach there before Wednesday, 27th Januar
Morehead City (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.1
ats. Dearing found Fort Anderson too strong to attack. Barton's cavalry failed to cut the railroad and telegraph to Morehead City — nor was it ever done by his party. This was afterwards done by General Martin, but no communication was received ohaving had ample time to reinforce, both by water and railroad, the trains running in constantly, night and day, from Morehead City, and in fact, the whole plan by which the place was to be reduced having failed, I deemed it prudent, after consultin fifteen miles from Kinston. Dearing was progressing finely, and General Martin was en route from Wilmington towards Morehead City. Colonel Wood, with his party, arrived at Kinston Saturday night, and proceeded down the river on Sunday. On Sunda Barton's guns from the opposite side of Trent river, when, much to my surprise, I saw two trains come into town from Morehead City, which proved clearly that Barton had not reached the point of destination. We remained in front of Newbern all day
Batchelor's Creek (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.1
ad of the column, proceeded on the Dover road, arresting all persons who saw us, and directed the march, so as to arrive at Stevens' Ford, a point (10) ten miles from Newbern, and two miles from the outpost of the enemy, after dark, where we encamped without fires until one o'clock Monday morning, the 1st instant, at which time I moved forward, and captured all the outposts, but not without being hailed and fired upon. I moved down the road with all possible speed, in order to reach Batchelor's Creek before the bridge could be taken up, but upon reaching the point, found they had been alarmed by the firing of the pickets, and had taken up the bridge. Here I lost a number of men killed and wounded. The enemy at this point were strongly entrenched, and also had a block-house erected. To avoid the loss of men by storming, I threw some trees across the creek, and crossed two regiments over under command of Colonel Mercer of the Twenty-first Georgia regiment, with orders to move up
Wilmington, N. C. (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.1
cted and placed upon cars, as it was to be shipped to Richmond, and every piece supplied with a sufficient quantity of ammunition. The horses were sent to the country to recruit, and after getting several miles in the country were ordered to Wilmington, but were to stop at Wilson, North Carolina, for further orders. After making all the necessary arrangements at Petersburg, I proceeded at once to Kinston, and finding the enemy had made no change, returned to Weldon, to give the shipment ofhat was to the front of Newbern, moved at once upon the Dover road, five miles from Kinston. On this night, General Barton, with his command, was fifteen miles from Kinston. Dearing was progressing finely, and General Martin was en route from Wilmington towards Morehead City. Colonel Wood, with his party, arrived at Kinston Saturday night, and proceeded down the river on Sunday. On Sunday morning, at 6 o'clock, I, with my brigade at the head of the column, proceeded on the Dover road, arres
Aylett (search for this): chapter 1.1
rters brigade, February 21, 1864. Major,--I have the honor to make the following report of the part borne by the forces under my command in the recent advance against Newbern. These were Kemper's (Colonel Terry), Ransom's, my own brigade (Colonel Aylett), twelve pieces of artillery, and twelve (12) companies of cavalry. On the 29th ultimo I detached Colonel Baker with seven (7) companies of his regiment (Third North Carolina cavalry) and five (5) companies of the Sixty-second Georgia cavas on the south of the Trent were of the most formidable character-deemed by the enemy impregnable — and to be approached only by a bridge over Brice's creek, a considerable stream both deep and wide. A reconnoisance made by General Ransom, Colonel Aylett, and myself, showed an open plain, varying from a mile to two miles in breadth, Teaching to Brice's creek — this very deep, and about eighty yards wide, with marshy banks, the timber upon which had been cut down. A temporary bridge; on the e
Arnold Elzey (search for this): chapter 1.1
and four wounded, whose names will be forwarded as soon as received. I have been delayed in forwarding this report awaiting those of brigade commanders, only one of which, herewith enclosed, has yet reached me. The press and common rumor have been busy casting censure upon my course. If my superiors entertain similar opinions, I request that a court of inquiry becalled to investigate the matter. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. Barton, Brigadier-General. Major C. Pickett, Assistant Adjutant-General. Endorsements. Headquarters Department of Richmond, February 26, 1864. Respectfully forwarded at the request of Brigadier-General Barton. Arnold Elzey, Major-General. Headquarters, 3d March, 1864. I think it due to General Barton that a court of inquiry be granted him. R. E. Lee, General. Respectfully submitted to the adjutant and inspector-general. Samuel W. Melton, Major and Assistant Adjutant-General. Organization Office, March 8, 1864.
J. M. Barton (search for this): chapter 1.1
he expedition left Kingston as follows: General Barton with his own brigade and that of Kemper, aly by the different parties on Monday morning. Barton, with his cavalry, was to have cut the railroaing found Fort Anderson too strong to attack. Barton's cavalry failed to cut the railroad and telegthus have attacked before the 4th instant. General Barton afterwards informed me, verbally, that he six rifled pieces and cannoniers, which, with Barton's brigade, six hundred cavalry, and six Napolerear of Newbern, under the command of Brigadier-General Barton. Two regiments of Corse's brigade wero the front of the town, to await the sound of Barton's guns from the opposite side of Trent river, from Morehead City, which proved clearly that Barton had not reached the point of destination. We eral. Major Taylor, A. A. G. Letter of General Barton. Headquarters Barton's brigade, Februpectfully forwarded at the request of Brigadier-General Barton. Arnold Elzey, Major-General. Head[13 more...]
Brice (search for this): chapter 1.1
alry, was to have cut the railroad and crossed Brice's creek, taking the forts on the bank of the Nhe enemy's picket at Evan's Mill, a station on Brice's creek, seven miles from Newbern. The artille — and to be approached only by a bridge over Brice's creek, a considerable stream both deep and wom a mile to two miles in breadth, Teaching to Brice's creek — this very deep, and about eighty yar near railroad bridge, and about one mile from Brice's creek bridge, another very large work; south, on Neuse river, about two miles from Brice's creek bridge, a very large fort for land and river dine of breastworks extending from this west to Brice's creek, and terminating in a field-work one md to meet an advance from the east and south. Brice's creek was also represented by him not to exccable to make a detour by Evan's mill to cross Brice's creek, but this route would have brought me s fire. He endeavored to throw a force across Brice's creek, but it was driven back by the line of
R. E. Lee (search for this): chapter 1.1
taff officer, will be able to answer all questions. There is no doubt of success in this undertaking, and we cannot and must not stop. Very respectfully, yours, &c., R. F. Hoke, Brigadier-General. Major Taylor, A. A. G. Letter of General Barton. Headquarters Barton's brigade, February 21, 1864. Major,--I have the honor to transmit herewith a copy of a report of the part borne by the forces under my command in the recent advance against Newbern, which I wish forwarded to General Lee. The original has been sent to General Pickett, now at Goldsboroa, N. C., and I desire to avoid the delay. Common rumor assigns me no enviable position in relation to this matter, and I know not how it may affect my superiors. I am anxious to remove as speedily as possible, or as a knowledge of the facts may accomplish, such unfavorable impression. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. Barton, Brigadier General. Major T. A. Chestney, A. A. G. Report of General Barton.
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