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George Gordon Meade (search for this): chapter 5
y, Washington, D. C., June 27, 1863. Major General G. G. Meade, Army of the Potomac. General: elf up I will communicate more in detail. George G. Meade, Major General. The general then at otant trust which has been confided to me. George G. Meade, Major General, commanding. It would he wondrous change in his affairs. To Mrs. George G. Meade: Headquarters army of the Potomac, Juneg, General Meade again wrote home: To Mrs. George G. Meade: Headquarters, Middleburg, Md., June 29ing day, General Meade wrote home: To Mrs. George G. Meade: Headquarters, Taneytown, June 30, 1863 up to-morrow. Very respectfully, etc., Geo. G. Meade, Major General, Commanding. At 7 P. M.g, without endangering himself, to do so. George G. Meade, Major General. Sedgwick, in compliane, but will endeavor to act with caution. George G. Meade. Major General. Most of the corps come of an offensive or defensive character. George G. Meade, Major General. The confidence of all
Henry W. Halleck (search for this): chapter 5
spatches to him. This proved to be Colonel James A. Hardie, of General Halleck's staff, who entered General Meade's tent and executed his mis disagreement between General Hooker and the general-in-chief, General Halleck, was with reference to the post and garrison of Harper's Ferry's Ferry on the 27th, and thence addressed a recommendation to General Halleck to abandon the post and order the garrison to join the Army of the Potomac. General Halleck declined to consent to this, and General Hooker, in consequence of this action, feeling aggrieved, requested tomand of the Army of the Potomac came the following letter from General Halleck: Headquarters of the army, Washington, D. C., June 27, 1863. of my ability. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, H. W. Halleck, General-in-Chief. Soon after his interview with General Ho-in-chief as follows: Frederick, Md., 7 A. M., June 28, 1863. H. W. Halleck, General-in-Chief: The order placing me in command of this a
Horatio G. Wright (search for this): chapter 5
e advancing tide of the Confederates. Caldwell's division, of the Second Corps, was posted in rear of McGilvery's guns. Next in order came Torbert's brigade, of Wright's division of the Sixth Corps, which, at Newton's request, Sedgwick had just sent to strengthen this part of the line. On the left of this brigade is the Fifth CTop, its line facing south, at right angles 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. Robinso At 8.30 A. M. General Meade received the following despatch from General Sedgwick: Since sending my dispatch a few minutes since, upon consultation with General Wright, who agrees with me, that considering everything I would strongly advise moving this Corps to Emmettsburg, or on that road. This advice might be modified aft
Robert E. Rodes (search for this): chapter 5
corps had led the advance of the infantry, and Rodes's division of it reached the Potomac on June 1y way of Shippensburg to Greenwood, and taking Rodes's division himself, left Carlisle on the morni that Pender would support him. Ewell, with Rodes's division, had passed the night of June 30 athe had a full view of the First Corps's line. Rodes then advanced his batteries and opened fire onime to occupy Oak Hill, on his left and front, Rodes's division had seized it and was advancing. Salry, up to this time disputing the advance of Rodes, and now relieved by the advance of the Eleven The movements of Schimmelfennig had caused Rodes to extend Doles's brigade further to the left,he day, for although it had been arranged that Rodes's division, posted in the town of Gettysburg, t deemed advisable to continue the action, and Rodes's troops were recalled. When it was found to him, and Daniels's and O'Neal's brigades, of Rodes's division, were brought over from their posit[7 more...]
A. A. Humphreys (search for this): chapter 5
. The remaining division of the Third Corps (Humphreys's) was making the best of its way, through tBirney's division was in line to the left of Humphreys's near Little Round Top. At seven o'clock inght. Owing to the position of Birney's line Humphreys found it impossible to fulfil both requireme which, in consequence of this movement, General Humphreys had been obliged to take his stand was il farther increased the gap that lay between Humphreys's troops and the left of the Second Corps. nary Ridge. Gibbon at the same time sent to Humphreys's right two regiments from Harrow's brigade,ious regiments of Burling's brigade, sent by Humphreys to reinforce Birney, have done desperate figey commands the corps. Birney sends word to Humphreys, to retire the left of his line toward Littlve advanced to assist Longstreet's assault. Humphreys is loath to yield the ground, but he is comp great execution among the troops assaulting Humphreys in his retreat. There is still, however, [23 more...]
Robert O. Tyler (search for this): chapter 5
W. Slocum, numbered 8,589 men; it arrived at 2 P. M., on the 28th, at Frederick City, from Knoxville, Maryland. The Artillery Reserve, commanded by Brigadier-General Robert O. Tyler, consisted of twenty-one batteries (108 guns) and 2,546 men; it was at Frederick City. The positions of the Artillery Reserve are not shown on ther his encounter with Stuart, at Hanover, had followed him as far as Berlin, but failing to come up with him, had returned to Abbottstown, where Kilpatrick now was. Tyler, with the Reserve Artillery, except those batteries which had already gone forward by order of the commanding general, was on the road from Taneytown to Gettysburgs new line was naturally a very strong one, and it was increased in strength by breastworks along the whole crest of the ridge. The Artillery Reserve, under General Tyler, arrived during the morning. Thus the army, with the exception of the Sixth Corps, had now all reached the field, and those sturdy veterans, under their galla
A. Perrin (search for this): chapter 5
by Pender's division. Pender promptly advanced his three brigades in line, Lane's on the right, Perrin's in the centre, and Scales's on the left, all south of the Chambersburg Road, the other brigade himself wounded. Of Scales's brigade, but five hundred men and one field officer were left. Perrin's brigade, advancing beyond Pettigrew, attacked Biddle, who, after a gallant resistance, was comish his position. The check to Scales had, however, enabled all the batteries to retire. But Perrin still continuing to press on, the order to abandon Seminary Hill was given. Scales, although badly wounded, collected the fragments of his brigade, and joining Perrin's, still pressed on, when the Federal line, now attacked in front and on both flanks, fell back toward Gettysburg. Perrin contiPerrin continued to pursue to the town, where he halted, having captured one gun, belonging to Reynolds's New York battery. Lane, still beset by Gamble, had been unable to take any part in this last attack, an
William White (search for this): chapter 5
Resuming his march on the 26th, and proceeding by way of Cashtown, Mummasburg, and Berlin, General Early reached York on the 28th. General Early encamped on the 27th at Berlin. At Cashtown he had detached one of his brigades (Gordon's), with White's battalion of cavalry, to march by way of Gettysburg, which force passed through the town on the same day, driving out of it some militia cavalry, and after levying contribution upon the town, and burning some bridges and cars, it proceeded on t division, was at Heidlersburg. General Early's division was within three miles of Heidlersburg. General Johnson, with his division, was at Scotland. Jenkins's brigade of cavalry was with General Johnson, convoying General Ewell's trains. Colonel White's battalion was on General Early's left, on the direct road from York to Gettysburg. General Stuart, with the main body of the cavalry, was, as we have seen, making the best of his way between Jefferson and Dover, searching for some portion
Cortlandt Parker (search for this): chapter 5
ge by one of his aides, Major Mitchell, which probably reached the commanding general shortly after six o'clock, explaining the situation of affairs and stating that he would hold the ground until dark; meaning by this, as Hancock afterward explained, in his testimony before the congressional committee on the conduct of the war, to allow the commanding general time to decide the question of maintaining the position. At 5.25 P. M., Hancock sent the following written despatch by his aide, Captain Parker: July 1, 5.25. General: When I arrived here an hour since, I found that our troops had given up the front of Gettysburg and the town. We have now taken up a position in the cemetery, which cannot well be taken; it is a position, however, easily turned. Slocum is now coming on the ground, and is taking position on the right, which will protect the right. But we have as yet no troops on the left, the Third Corps not having yet reported; but I suppose that it is marching up. If so
Patrick H. O'Rorke (search for this): chapter 5
on its way to the front. He explains in a few rapid words to Colonel O'Rorke, commanding the One Hundred and Fortieth New York, one of the regiments of this brigade, the urgent necessity of the case. O'Rorke without hesitation moves up the rear of the hill. Warren, riding on tons to him also the situation. Weed countermarches, and, following O'Rorke, quickly moves with Hazlett's battery and the rest of the brigade toward the summit of Little Round Top. O'Rorke is just in time; a desperate handto-hand conflict takes place on the very crest of the hill. s secured; not, however, without severe loss to the defenders, for O'Rorke and many officers and men of his regiment have been killed. Vincent also, on the left of O'Rorke, had been engaged in a deadly struggle. The right of his line, a little in advance of Little Round Top, noing well protected, was at first driven back, until the arrival of O'Rorke checked the enemy. On Vincent's left the fighting had been at clo
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