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June 29th (search for this): chapter 5
also those of General Couch at Harrisburg. However, as on June 29, telegraphic communication was cut off by the enemy's cava Williams, Asst. Adjt. Gen'l. On the morning of the 29th of June, before leaving Frederick City, General Meade despatche the specified points. See Map No. 3, position night of June 29. The Second Corps, however, through delay in receiving itsuarters at Middleburg, where he passed the night of the 29th of June. During the day he had been in constant communicatio Not shown on map. and had encamped on the night of the 29th of June a few miles short of Fairfield. Moving forward very ead direct on Westminster, reaching that place at 5 P. M. on June 29, where it had a smart skirmish with a portion of the Fifthouacked for the night. See Map No. 8, position night of June 29, No. 2. On the same day, the 29th, that these two divisionntous; and, as General Meade expressed it in his letter of June 29, a battle will decide the fate of our country and our caus
July 2nd, 1863 AD (search for this): chapter 5
for his corps commanders to assemble at Headquarters for consultation and explanation of his intentions. At 3 P. M. he sent General Halleck the following despatch, fully describing the situation at that hour: Headquarters near Gettsyburg, July 2, 1863, 3 P. M. Maj. Genl. Halleck, General-in-Chief: I have concentrated my army at this place to-day. The Sixth Corps is just coming in, very much worn out, having been marching since 9 P. M. last night. The army is fatigued. I have to-day that the enemy would again attack. In consequence of this, and while the conference was still progressing, he sent the following despatch to General Halleck, which clearly shows what he had resolved to do: Headquarters army of the Potomac, July 2, 1863, 11 P. M. General Halleck: The enemy attacked me about 4 P. M. this day, and after one of the severest contests of the war, was repulsed at all points. We have suffered considerably in killed and wounded; among the former are Brigadier Ge
June 26th (search for this): chapter 5
Part 5. narrative of the battle of Gettysburg I: the March to Gettysburg On the afternoon of the same day on which this last letter was written, June 25, General Meade received the order of march for the following day, which was to bring his corps to Frederick City, Maryland. Accordingly, early in the morning of June 26, the corps started en route for that place, and going by way of Carter's Mill Not shown on map. and Leesburg, crossed the Potomac at the upper pontoon bridge, at Edwards's Ferry, and proceeded to within four miles of the Monocacy, where it encamped for the night. Resuming its march, early on the 27th, it forded the Monocacy near its mouth, and arrived toward afternoon at Ballinger's Creek, just outside of Frederick City. After making proper dispositions for the encampment of the corps, General Meade rode into Frederick City with one or two of his staff, hoping to meet there General Hooker, whom he had not seen since breaking camp near Banks's Ford, on
July 1st, 1863 AD (search for this): chapter 5
at Manchester, on the extreme right, the following despatch: July 1, 1863. commanding officer Sixth Corps: I am directed by the Commanalready ordered him to advance on Gettysburg, reads as follows: July 1, 1863. The telegraphic intelligence received from General Couch, wiions to Hancock were these: Headquarters army of the Potomac, July 1, 1863-1.10 P. M. commanding officer, Second Corps: The Major Gener P. M., General Meade sent a despatch to Sedgwick, as follows: July 1, 1863, 4.30 P. M. commanding officer, Sixth Corps: The Major Gener commanding general had sent to Hancock the following despatch: July 1, 1863, 6 P. M. Maj. General Hancock, and copy to Maj. General Dowere as follows: Headquarters army of the Potomac, Taneytown, July 1, 1863, 7.30 P. M. commanding officer, Sixth Corps: The Major Generapprising him of the definite conclusion that had been reached: July 1, 1863, 6 P. M. The First and Eleventh Corps have been engaged all d
June 25th (search for this): chapter 5
Part 5. narrative of the battle of Gettysburg I: the March to Gettysburg On the afternoon of the same day on which this last letter was written, June 25, General Meade received the order of march for the following day, which was to bring his corps to Frederick City, Maryland. Accordingly, early in the morning of June 26, the corps started en route for that place, and going by way of Carter's Mill Not shown on map. and Leesburg, crossed the Potomac at the upper pontoon bridge, at Ethe Confederate army, take part in the purposed movement on Harrisburg and the Susquehanna. The cavalry brigades of Robertson and Jones were left to hold the positions on the Blue Ridge which he was leaving. Marching from Salem at 1 A. M. on June 25, and moving to the right, he first tried to pass by way of Haymarket and Gainesville to the west of Centreville. Finding General Hancock, with the Second Corps, marching in this direction, and, as he expresses it, having the right of way, he mo
July 4th, 1863 AD (search for this): chapter 5
re sent to all the corps commanders directing them as follows: July 4, 1863. Circular. Corps Commanders will report the present positiven to find and report the position and lines of the enemy. July 4, 1863. Circular. Corps commanders will retain their men in campnded to change the positions or less vigilance of the troops. July 4, 1863. Circular. General Headquarters, until further orders, ar to acquaint himself with the exact location of Headquarters. July 4, 1863. Circular. Corps Commanders will at once call upon their ors returned to their custody and sent to these Headquarters. July 4, 1863. Circular. Corps Commanders will detail burial parties to bud kind of each picked up will be reported to these Headquarters. July 4, 1863. Circular. A return of the small arm ammunition on hand per morder the victory over Lee. Headquarters, army of the Potomac, July 4, 1863. General Orders, No. 68. The Commanding General, in behal
June 28th (search for this): chapter 5
etly asleep in his tent at three o'clock of the morning of June 28, when he was aroused by hearing on the outside an inquiry General Meade at once set to work. The first day, the 28th of June, he devoted to gaining a knowledge of the strength and lry, and the Artillery Reserve. See Map No. 1, position June 28. The First Corps, commanded by Major-General John F. Reyno Corps, relieving General Birney, on the morning of the 28th of June. numbered 11,924 men; it was at Middletown. The Fifth added to the army, was at Frederick City. During the day, June 28, the First, Third, and Eleventh Corps were withdrawn from for the following day: See Map No. 2, position night of June 28. Headquarters army of the Potomac, Frederick, Md., June irst paid to its movements. It was on the night of the 28th of June that General Lee received the information that the whol concentrate his army. See Map No. 7, position night of June 28, No. 2. General Lee states in his report of the campai
July 3rd, 1863 AD (search for this): chapter 5
that had offered since the beginning of the battle to write the following short note to Mrs. Meade: Headquarters army of the Potomac, Gettysburg, 8.45 A. M., July 3, 1863. All well and going on well with the Army. We had a great fight yesterday, the enemy attacking and we completely repulsing them; both Armies shattered. Tilled the first day. No other of your friends or acquaintances hurt. About 9 A. M., the two following circulars were issued and forwarded to each corps: July 3, 1863, 9.15 A. M. Circular. The Commanding General has observed that many men when their commands are not actively engaged, have their arms and equipments off. He therefore directs that Corps Commanders keep their troops under arms and in all respects equipped to move at a moment's notice. July 3, 1863. Circular. The Commanding General directs that Corps Commanders cause all their stragglers and men absent from the ranks to be sent for and brought up. The utmost exertion is t
June 27th (search for this): chapter 5
Pray for me and beseech our heavenly Father to permit me to be an instrument to save my country and advance a just cause. Let us now turn to the Confederate army, to learn what it had been doing since crossing the Potomac. On the night of June 27—that is to say, about the very same time when General Meade was put in command of the Army of the Potomac—the whole of the Army of Northern Virginia was across the Potomac, had passed up the Cumberland Valley, and had entered Pennsylvania. Bhnson's division of the same corps, which had crossed the Potomac at Shepardstown on the 18th of June. Preceded by Jenkins's brigade of cavalry, together they advanced to Carlisle, arriving there on the 27th. See Map No. 6, position night of June 27. The Third Division of General Ewell's corps (Early's) crossed the Potomac at Shepardstown on the 22d, marched along the western base of South Mountain, and reached Greenwood on the 24th. Resuming his march on the 26th, and proceeding by way of
July 6th, 1863 AD (search for this): chapter 5
es of Gregg's division were just north of Cashtown and Fayetteville. The rear of the Confederate army occupied the Cashtown and Fairfield Passes. At 2 A. M., on the morning of July 6, General Meade sent the following to General Sedgwick: July 6, 1863, 2 A. M. Comm. Off. 6TH Corps. After conversation with General Warren, General Warren had just returned from the front. I think under existing circumstances you had better push your reconnoissance so as to ascertain, if practicable, how or Birney direct as I am so far away from them that time would be lost in communicating with them. Upon receiving the above, General Meade decided to move the whole army down toward Middletown, and accordingly issued the following order: July 6, 1863. Orders. Commanders and other Independent commands, and Chiefs of Staff Departments, will at once proceed to carry into effect the orders of march of July 5th, temporarily suspended. Headquarters will be to-night at the same place as l
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