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Whiting (search for this): chapter 1.9
of bringing Jackson's forces to make a junction with those of Lee, a strong division under General Whiting was detached to go by rail to the Valley to join General Jackson and, by a vigorous assaultops, he, after several severe engagements, finally routed the enemy before the reenforcement of Whiting arrived; he then, on June 17th, proceeded, with that celerity which gave to his infantry its wo with some works for field guns, was constructed on the south side of the Chickahominy, and General Whiting, with two brigades, as before stated, was sent to reenforce General Jackson in the Valley, as directed to change his line of march and unite with General Jackson in the Valley. As General Whiting went by railroad, it was expected that the enemy would be cognizant of the fact, but would ground, and as his preparations were completed, Jackson arrived, and his right division—that of Whiting—took position on the left of Longstreet. At the same time, D. H. Hill formed on our extreme le
Stonewall Jackson (search for this): chapter 1.9
Chapter 23: The enemy's position his intention the plan of operations movements of General Jackson daring and fortitude of Lee offensive-defensive policy General Stuart's movement order of attack critical position of McClellan order of Lincoln creating the army of Virginia arrival of Jackson position of the enemy diversion of General Longstreet the enemy forced back South of the Chickahominy abandonment of the Railroad. When riding from the field of battle with GenJackson position of the enemy diversion of General Longstreet the enemy forced back South of the Chickahominy abandonment of the Railroad. When riding from the field of battle with General Robert E. Lee on the previous day, I informed him that he would be assigned to the command of the army, vice General Johnston, wounded, and that he could make his preparations as soon as he reached his quarters, as I should send the order to him as soon as I arrived at mine. On the next morning, as above stated, he proceeded to the field and took command of the troops. During the night our forces on the left had fallen back from their position at the close of the previous day's battle, b
A. P. Hill (search for this): chapter 1.9
the 26th, and to turn Beaver Dam Creek. General A. P. Hill was to cross the Chickahominy at Meadow oss, the former to proceed to the support of A. P. Hill and the latter to that of Jackson. The foarded by the enemy. Not until 3 P. M. did A. P. Hill begin to move. Then he crossed the river anerdam above, and turn the enemy's right, so General Hill made no direct attack. Longstreet and D. H An effort was made by two brigades, one of A. P. Hill and the other Ripley's of D. H. Hill, to turs retreat in that direction. Longstreet and A. P. Hill moved nearer the Chickahominy. Many prisone course of the retreating army. Longstreet and Hill reached the vicinity of New Bridge about noon. Pressing on toward the York River Railroad, A. P. Hill, who was in advance, reached the vicinity ofwas now on the north side of the Chickahominy. Hill's single division met this large force with thevision filled the interval between Ewell and A. P. Hill. The second and third were sent to the righ[3 more...]
Thomas B. Huger (search for this): chapter 1.9
to sweep down the north side of the Chickahominy toward the York River Railroad—Jackson on the left and in advance; Longstreet nearest the river and in the rear. Huger, McLaws, and Magruder, remaining on the south side of the Chickahominy, were ordered to hold their positions as long as possible against any assault of the enemy, Stonewall Jackson Chickahominy, and late in the afternoon the enemy's works were reported to be fully manned. The strength of these fortifications prevented Generals Huger and Magruder from discovering what was passing in their front. Below the enemy's works the country was densely wooded and intersected by swamps, concealing hby us was impracticable in the presence of his whole army and powerful batteries. We were therefore compelled to wait until his purpose should be developed. Generals Huger and Magruder were again directed to use the utmost vigilance, and to pursue the foe vigorously should they discover that he was retreating. During the aftern
John C. Fremont (search for this): chapter 1.9
sent to the James River. During the night, after the close of the contest last mentioned, the whole of Porter's baggage was sent over to the right bank of the river, and united with the train that set out on the evening of the 27th for the James River. It would almost seem as if the government of the United States anticipated, at this period, the failure of McClellan's expedition. On June 27th President Lincoln issued an order creating the Army of Virginia, to consist of the forces of Fremont, in their Mountain Department; of Banks, in their Shenandoah Department; and of McDowell, at Fredericksburg. The command of this army was assigned to Major General John Pope. This cut off all reenforcements from McDowell to Mc-Clellan. In expectation of Jackson's arrival on the enemy's right, the battle was renewed at dawn, and continued with animation about two hours, during which the passage of the creek was attempted, and our troops forced their way to its banks, where their progres
McLaws (search for this): chapter 1.9
e Chickahominy at Meadow Bridge when Jackson advanced beyond that point, and to move directly upon Mechanicsville. As soon as the bridge there should be uncovered, Longstreet and D. H. Hill were to cross, the former to proceed to the support of A. P. Hill and the latter to that of Jackson. The four commands were directed to sweep down the north side of the Chickahominy toward the York River Railroad—Jackson on the left and in advance; Longstreet nearest the river and in the rear. Huger, McLaws, and Magruder, remaining on the south side of the Chickahominy, were ordered to hold their positions as long as possible against any assault of the enemy, to observe his movements, and to follow him closely if he should retreat. General Stuart, with the cavalry, was thrown out on Jackson's left to guard his flank and give notice of the enemy's movements. Brigadier General Pendleton was directed to employ the reserve artillery so as to resist any advance toward Richmond, to superintend that
Robert E. Lee (search for this): chapter 1.9
n riding from the field of battle with General Robert E. Lee on the previous day, I informed him thnt of Richmond, but without entrenchments. General Lee immediately commenced the construction of awe should be able to resist. The day after General Lee assumed command, I was riding out to the ary disappointment at hearing such views, and General Lee remarked that he had, before I came in, saickson's forces to make a junction with those of Lee, a strong division under General Whiting was deand efficiency, to execute the orders which General Lee had sent to him. As evidence of the daring and unfaltering fortitude of General Lee, I will here recite an impressive conversation which ocis old esprit de corps manifested itself in General Lee's first response, that he did not know engi coming with a brigade from Georgia to join General Lee, was directed to change his line of march aart received confidential instructions from General Lee, the execution of which is so interwoven wi[1 more...]
R. E. Lee (search for this): chapter 1.9
Chapter 23: The enemy's position his intention the plan of operations movements of General Jackson daring and fortitude of Lee offensive-defensive policy General Stuart's movement order of attack critical position of McClellan order of Lincoln creating the army of Virginia arrival of Jackson position of the enemy diversion of General Longstreet the enemy forced back South of the Chickahominy abandonment of the Railroad. When riding from the field of battle with General Robert E. Lee on the previous day, I informed him that he would be assigned to the command of the army, vice General Johnston, wounded, and that he could make his preparations as soon as he reached his quarters, as I should send the order to him as soon as I arrived at mine. On the next morning, as above stated, he proceeded to the field and took command of the troops. During the night our forces on the left had fallen back from their position at the close of the previous day's battle, bu
Gaines (search for this): chapter 1.9
hat direction. Longstreet and A. P. Hill moved nearer the Chickahominy. Many prisoners were taken in their progress; the conflagration of wagons and stores marked the course of the retreating army. Longstreet and Hill reached the vicinity of New Bridge about noon. It was ascertained that the enemy had taken a position behind Powhite Creek, prepared to dispute our progress. He occupied a range of hills, with his right resting in the vicinity of McGhee's house, and his left near that of Dr. Gaines, on a wooded bluff which rose abruptly from a deep ravine. The ravine was filled with sharpshooters, to whom its banks gave protection. A second line of infantry was stationed on the side of the hill, overlooking the first, and protected by a breastwork of logs. A third occupied the crest, strengthened with rifle trenches, and crowned with artillery. The approach to this position was over an open plain, about a quarter of a mile wide, commanded by a triple line of fire, and swept by th
Abraham Lincoln (search for this): chapter 1.9
3: The enemy's position his intention the plan of operations movements of General Jackson daring and fortitude of Lee offensive-defensive policy General Stuart's movement order of attack critical position of McClellan order of Lincoln creating the army of Virginia arrival of Jackson position of the enemy diversion of General Longstreet the enemy forced back South of the Chickahominy abandonment of the Railroad. When riding from the field of battle with General Robert iver, and united with the train that set out on the evening of the 27th for the James River. It would almost seem as if the government of the United States anticipated, at this period, the failure of McClellan's expedition. On June 27th President Lincoln issued an order creating the Army of Virginia, to consist of the forces of Fremont, in their Mountain Department; of Banks, in their Shenandoah Department; and of McDowell, at Fredericksburg. The command of this army was assigned to Major
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