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W. H. Stevens (search for this): chapter 5.49
ir way to join you. G. W. Randolph, Secretary of War. Adjutant and Inspector General's office, Richmond, Virginia, June 2, 1862. Special Orders, No. 126. * * * * * * * * II. By direction of the President General Robert E. Lee, C. S. Army, will assume the immediate command of the armies in eastern Virginia and North Carolina. * * * * * * * * By command of the Secretary of War. John Withers, Assistant Adjutant General. Headquarters, Dabb's house Virginia, June 3, 1862. Major W. H. Stevens, Chief Engineer Army of Northern Virginia: Major,--I desire you to make an examination of the country in the vicinity of the line which our army now occupies, with a view of ascertaining the best position in which we may fight a battle or resist the advance of the enemy. The commanding points on this line I desire to be prepared for occupation by our field guns, and the whole line strengthened by such artificial defenses as time and opportunity may permit. My object is to make us
D. H. Hill (search for this): chapter 5.49
30, 1862--8.40 P. M. Major-General Huger: General,--The reports of Major-General D. H. Hill give me the impression that the enemy is in considerable strength in h of your division on the Charles City road, and concentrate the troops of Major-General Hill on that to Williamsburg. To do this it will be necessary for you to move as early in the morning as possible to relieve the brigade of General Hill's division now on the Charles City road. I have desired General Hill to send you a guide.General Hill to send you a guide. The road is the second large one diverging to the right from the Williamsburg road; the first turns off near the toll-gate. On reaching your position on the Charlel be necessary for your progress to the front to conform at first to that of General Hill. If you find no strong body in your front, it will be well to aid General HGeneral Hill; but then a strong reserve should be retained to cover our right. Yours, truly, J. E. Johnston, General. Headquarters right wing, Fairfield Course, Virginia
A. P. Hill (search for this): chapter 5.49
attention of the Commanding-General to the great extent of my line, reaching from New bridge on my right, to one mile to the left of the Meadow bridges. The protection of this line was necessarily incumbent upon my troops, even so far as beyond Brook Run, until General A. P. Hill took possession on my left. I have a regiment stationed beyond Brook Run, with which the rest of my command find some difficulty in communicating. I therefore desire to have that regiment replaced by one from General Hill's division, which is nearer, and can communicate with it much more readily than I can. I deem it necessary to mention that even after this change, in consequence of the extent of my line, it may be broken by a vigorous assault from the enemy. I am, Sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. B. Magruder, Major-General Commanding. P. S.--I do not anticipate this at present, but only wish the Commanding-General to have it in mind. J. B. M. Headquarters, Richmond, Virginia,
A. L. Long (search for this): chapter 5.49
in that direction, with instructions to watch carefully the movements of the enemy, and report any appearance of an advance. You will oppose to the last extremity any attempt upon your position. You will report promptly any movement of the enemy. There is a brigade of General Holmes's command at Petersburg. You will endeavor to keep a system of communication with this force, as there is a material dependence upon yours and this force. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, A. L. Long, Colonel and Military Secretary. Headquarters, Richmond, Virginia, June 1, 1862. Major-General W. W. Loring, Commanding Department, &c., Salt Sulphur Springs, near Union, Va.: General,--In reply to your letter of the 28th ultimo, I am directed by General Lee to say that under all the circumstances it would appear that the dispositions which you have ordered are the best that could be made to meet the present emergency. He hopes that you will be enabled by energy and perseverance to
John Withers (search for this): chapter 5.49
six transports, with barges in tow, passed up James river since sunrise. Reinforcements are on their way to join you. G. W. Randolph, Secretary of War. Adjutant and Inspector General's office, Richmond, Virginia, June 2, 1862. Special Orders, No. 126. * * * * * * * * II. By direction of the President General Robert E. Lee, C. S. Army, will assume the immediate command of the armies in eastern Virginia and North Carolina. * * * * * * * * By command of the Secretary of War. John Withers, Assistant Adjutant General. Headquarters, Dabb's house Virginia, June 3, 1862. Major W. H. Stevens, Chief Engineer Army of Northern Virginia: Major,--I desire you to make an examination of the country in the vicinity of the line which our army now occupies, with a view of ascertaining the best position in which we may fight a battle or resist the advance of the enemy. The commanding points on this line I desire to be prepared for occupation by our field guns, and the whole line st
E. F. Keen (search for this): chapter 5.49
ch of this evening, announcing the ascent of the river by iron vessels of the enemy, and the landing of troops from his transports, seven miles below the battery. Unless troops are immediately sent down the batteries may be carried by a small land force, and I suggest that a sufficient force be sent at once. The steamers at Rockets will transport them. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, S. R. Mallory, Secretary of the Navy. Headquarters, Richmond, Virginia, June 1, 1862. Colonel E. F. Keen, Commanding Fifth Regiment Virginia Volunteers, Drewry's Bluff: Colonel,--Your telegram of yesterday has been received. General Lee directs me to say to you that the command of the troops at Drewry's Bluff having devolved upon you, you will take all the necessary steps for protecting the defenses on the river. You will guard carefully all the approaches towards the batteries from the direction of City Point, sending forward your pickets on all the roads leading in that direction,
Edward Johnson (search for this): chapter 5.49
neral,--In reply to your letter of the 28th ultimo, I am directed by General Lee to say that under all the circumstances it would appear that the dispositions which you have ordered are the best that could be made to meet the present emergency. He hopes that you will be enabled by energy and perseverance to make up for the small means at your command, and in a short while to gather a considerable force from the country in which you are operating. As regards the infantry force from General Ed. Johnson's army to which you allude, the General suggests that you correspond with the officer in command in reference to any movement or cooperation which you think advisable, and which would not jeopardize the safety of that line. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. H. Taylor, Assistant Adjutant-General. Richmond, Virginia, June 1, 1862. Brigadier-General Walker, Petersburg, Virginia: If you have not left Petersburg, proceed at once with your entire force to Drewry's
Frank Huger (search for this): chapter 5.49
may probably have received more accurate accounts of the position of the enemy from your scouts. I have the honor to be your obedient servant, R. E. Lee, General. Headquarters Department of Northern Virginia, May 30, 1862--8.40 P. M. Major-General Huger: General,--The reports of Major-General D. H. Hill give me the impression that the enemy is in considerable strength in his front. It seems to me necessary that we should increase our force also. For that object I wish to concentrate your left, to fall upon the enemy's left flank. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, J. E. Johnston, General. P. S.--It is important to move very early. J. E. J. Headquarters Department of Northern Virginia, May 31, 1862. Major-General Huger: General,--I fear that in my note of last evening, of which there is no copy, I was too positive on the subject of your attacking the enemy's left flank. It will, of course, be necessary for you to know what force is before you first.
Ambrose P. Hill (search for this): chapter 5.49
e retained to cover our right. Yours, truly, J. E. Johnston, General. Headquarters right wing, Fairfield Course, Virginia, May 30, 1862. Major T. G. Rhett, Assistant Adjutant-General: Sir,--I have the honor to draw the attention of the Commanding-General to the great extent of my line, reaching from New bridge on my right, to one mile to the left of the Meadow bridges. The protection of this line was necessarily incumbent upon my troops, even so far as beyond Brook Run, until General A. P. Hill took possession on my left. I have a regiment stationed beyond Brook Run, with which the rest of my command find some difficulty in communicating. I therefore desire to have that regiment replaced by one from General Hill's division, which is nearer, and can communicate with it much more readily than I can. I deem it necessary to mention that even after this change, in consequence of the extent of my line, it may be broken by a vigorous assault from the enemy. I am, Sir, very resp
May 31st, 1862 AD (search for this): chapter 5.49
the first turns off near the toll-gate. On reaching your position on the Charles City road, learn at once the routes to the main roads to Richmond on your right and left, especially those to the left, and try to find guides. Be ready, if an action should be begun on your left, to fall upon the enemy's left flank. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, J. E. Johnston, General. P. S.--It is important to move very early. J. E. J. Headquarters Department of Northern Virginia, May 31, 1862. Major-General Huger: General,--I fear that in my note of last evening, of which there is no copy, I was too positive on the subject of your attacking the enemy's left flank. It will, of course, be necessary for you to know what force is before you first. I hope to be able to have that ascertained for you by cavalry. As our main force will be on your left, it will be necessary for your progress to the front to conform at first to that of General Hill. If you find no strong body in
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