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Eustis (search for this): chapter 5
ngles to the general position of the army, posted athwart, and guarding the approaches to the rear by the Taneytown Road, is Wright, with Grant's and Russell's brigades, of the Sixth Corps. The other two brigades of the Sixth Corps, Shaler's and Eustis's, were in reserve on the left. Robinson's division, of the First Corps, is in reserve on the right, back of Cemetery Hill, ready, if needed, to support the Twelfth Corps on its front. What remains of the Third Corps is held in reserve near the the line, were moved to the right, and held in reserve in the rear of the left of the Second Corps. Three brigades of Humphreys's division of the Third Corps were moved over from the left into the line in reserve on the left of the First Corps. Eustis's brigade of the Third Division of the Sixth Corps, which formed part of the line at the foot of Little Round Top, was moved to the rear of the Second Corps, in reserve. Russell's brigade of the Sixth Corps was moved from the extreme left to the
Junius Daniels (search for this): chapter 5
in the centre, and Doles's on the left, with Daniels and Ramseur in reserve. He continued along whange of direction had uncovered the front of Daniels, who was following on his right and rear. In consequence Daniels moved directly forward until he reached the railroad cut. There Stone, who hadt was then facing north, obstinately resisted Daniels. Daniels managed to get possession of the raDaniels managed to get possession of the railroad cut, but was unable to gain any further advantage. Baxter's brigade was now withdrawn, and r his operations and was returned to him, and Daniels's and O'Neal's brigades, of Rodes's division,ene's lines. Johnson's right, to which point Daniels's brigade was directed as a support to Jones,ing forced to retire, General Johnson ordered Daniels over from his right. Daniels, Steuart, and ODaniels, Steuart, and O'Neal then again assaulted, their men coming up to within a short distance of the breastworks. Tso thinned by the sweeping fire of the enemy, Daniels's brigade, occupying the elevated and strong
William H. French (search for this): chapter 5
d to withdraw a portion of the force under General French, at Harper's Ferry, he was informed that ind returned to their commands. He ordered General French, at Harper's Ferry, to remove, under escor to being reinforced by him. This order to General French was, on July 1, when it was found that it ought to equal it, and with the arrival of General French's command, which should get up to-morrow, ar in the empty ammunition wagons. To General French, who had come from Harpers Ferry with 7,00yland, and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, under General French and General Couch, respectively, which werintention, the following order was sent to General French at Frederick City in order to gain time inugh his chief of staff, at 7 A. M. sent to General French at Frederick City the following order: Jre the forces mentioned in your dispatch to Gen. French to be thrown to Harper's Ferry by rail as soon as possible, and shall so instruct Gen. French. It is of importance to get possession of South[2 more...]
C. R. Coster (search for this): chapter 5
wounded early in the day. When the infantry fell back, the three batteries were by skilful handling safely retired, fighting their guns in retreat to Cemetery Hill, one of Wheeler's guns, only on account of its being disabled, being left on the field. It was now half-past 3 o'clock. Before the retreat Howard had sent word to Schurz to fall back, but this order was not received until the corps was in full retreat. At the same time that Howard had sent this order he had advanced as support Coster's brigade, of Von Steinwehr's division. This brigade, with Heckman's Ohio battery, was advanced just northeast of the town, between the Harrisburg Road and the Hanover Railroad. They were able, however, to retard the enemy's advance only sufficiently to enable the shattered remains of the rest of the Eleventh Corps to take refuge behind them, when they, in turn, to avoid being enveloped, were compelled to retire, Heckman losing two of his guns. During this onslaught on the Eleventh Corp
Robert E. Lee (search for this): chapter 5
t it; my main objective point being, of course, Lee's army, which I am satisfied has all passed thr all I would like. I am moving at once against Lee, whom I am in hopes Couch will at least check fch important results were expected to flow, General Lee recruited his army from every available soural Meade counted for checking and delaying General Lee's advance sufficiently to enable him to comthe steel of the Army of Northern Virginia. General Lee received word at Chambersburg, through a sct was on the night of the 28th of June that General Lee received the information that the whole of his report of his having had authority from General Lee for the movement which he made. The discreeasily reconcilable by the supposition that General Lee's orders to General Stuart were not explici some misunderstanding of intention between Generals Lee and Stuart as to the projected movements ofhat from the 24th of June to the 2d of July General Lee was without the services of the main body [6 more...]
Berdan (search for this): chapter 5
nderson's division, was extending its line to the right, his two right regiments, the Tenth and the Eleventh Alabama, encountered and drove back a force under Colonel Berdan, sent out by General Sickles to reconnoitre. This, therefore, at that point of time, was the extreme right of the Confederate line. It rested about oppositeestion of General Hunt, was composed of about one hundred men of the First New York Sharpshooters, supported by the Third Maine Regiment, all under command of Colonel Berdan. It advanced from the Peach Orchard and entered the woods beyond, where it was deployed and moved for some distance through them in a northerly direction, pathe extreme right of the Confederate army, and which was pushing out in this direction, reconnoitring preparatory to straightening the lines. After a sharp fight Berdan's force was driven back with considerable loss. This encounter was reported, about two o'clock, to General Sickles. Notwithstanding that Hunt had cautioned Sick
Adrian R. Root (search for this): chapter 5
had been unable to take any part in this last attack, and had to content himself with slowly pushing Gamble back to the cover of the guns on Cemetery Hill. Gamble was here joined by Devins, whom Buford had moved over from the right of the town. General Paul, commanding the First Brigade of Robinson's division of the First Corps, had been badly wounded in one of the attacks on the right of the First Corps. He was succeeded by Colonel Leonard, of the Thirteenth Massachusetts, and he by Colonel Root, of the Ninety-fourth New York, and he again, by the time the brigade had reached Cemetery Hill, by Colonel Coulter, of the Eleventh Pennsylvania, belonging to the Second Brigade of the division; all but Colonel Coulter being wounded. Similarly, Colonel Stone, of the Second Brigade, Third Division, had been wounded early in the fight, and was succeeded by Colonel Wister, of the One Hundred and Fiftieth Pennsylvania, who was wounded very shortly afterward, and succeeded by Colonel Dana, o
Patrick Hart (search for this): chapter 5
point of time when the enemy's batteries opened, he happened to be with Smith's battery on the rocky summit of Devil's Den. Smith had, after great exertions, just succeeded in getting his guns into position, hauling them by hand, one by one, over the rocks, and had opened with good effect on the advancing lines of the enemy. Hunt, as he left him to look for reinforcements, remarked to him that he would probably lose his battery. McGilvery's brigade soon arrived, and Bigelow's, Phillips's, Hart's, and Thompson's batteries from it were ordered into position on the crest along the left centre and in the Peach Orchard, at the point of time when the enemy opened fire from a long line of guns posted along his front beyond the Emmettsburg Road. The Confederate commanders were quick to perceive the absence of cavalry on the Federal left, and to take advantage of the fact. Scouts were at once sent out, with instructions to make their way through the woods and up to the summit of Round T
Tom Lee (search for this): chapter 5
not be hampered by any minute instructions from these headquarters. Your army is free to act as you may deem proper under the circumstances as they arise. You will, however, keep in view the important fact that the Army of the Potomac is the covering army of Washington, as well as the army of operation against the invading forces of the rebels. You will therefore manoeuvre and fight in such a manner as to cover the Capital and also Baltimore, as far as circumstances will admit. Should General Lee move upon either of these places, it is expected that you will either anticipate him or arrive with him, so as to give him battle. All forces within the sphere of your operations will be held subject to your orders. Harper's Ferry and its garrison are under your direct orders. You are authorized to remove from command and send from your army any officer or other person you may deem proper; and to appoint to command as you may deem expedient. In fine, General, you are intrusted
J. B. Sweitzer (search for this): chapter 5
De Trobriand are gradually forced back, some guns (three in number) of Smith's battery falling, as Hunt had predicted, into the hands of the enemy. Tilton's and Sweitzer's brigades, of Barnes's division of the Fifth Corps, have been placed by Sykes in support of Birney's line. These brigades have advanced across the Wheat Field Kershaw's brigade has moved out, followed by Semmes, exposed to the heavy fire of McGilvery's guns. He has directed his column to the heights held by Tilton and Sweitzer, although he has had to detach some of his regiments to attend to the Federal batteries posted along the Peach Orchard road. Barksdale has made a determined assport to Sykes. Hancock sends Caldwell, who promptly moves with his four brigades and reaches the field after Birney's division has been driven back, and just as Sweitzer and Tilton are being overwhelmed and pressed to the rear. Caldwell's leading brigade, Cross's, is formed on the edge of the Wheat Field, and Kelly's brigade com
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