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Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 85: (search)
w from General Beauregard most of the troops that had been directly engaged under him in the battle of Drury's Bluff. It is to be remembered that Butler's base at Bermuda Hundreds was also a constant menace to General Lee's communications, via Richmond and Petersburg, with his main sources of supply— namely, the States and open ports south of Virginia. Wilmington was the only Atlantic harbor through which we could then receive ammunition and clothing from Europe. Communication with South Carolina and Georgia, by way of the Weldon and Danville Railroads, was also endangered by Butler's presence. This produced almost daily conflicts, and severe ones at times, showing that Butler's object was to seize or destroy the Richmond and Petersburg Railroad, at the point nearest to Bermuda Hundreds. In consequence of this fully one-third of the Confederate force had to be used on picket service. This force now consisted only of part of Bushrod Johnson's division, about 3200 strong, holdin
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 39: (search)
d as well as the army could be provisioned. It was during this attempt to regain the use of the Weldon road that, on the 21st of August, General Hagood, of South Carolina, distinguished himself in a personal encounter with a Federal officer. Owing to inaccurate reports of his scouts General A. P. Hill, who commanded the Confe defences, since his departure for Weldon, N. C., about seven months before. The system of signals and telegraphs that he had established along the coast of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, by which to gather news of the movements of the enemy and his fleets, had fallen into complete neglect. The parapets of Fort Sumter, command of the new District of South Carolina. Mr. Davis would only promote him to a brigadier-generalship, giving him the command of the First Subdistrict of South Carolina—in other words, of the City of Charleston and its Harbor. General Beauregard was desirous that the President should make the promotion at once; but he prefer
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 41: (search)
ere then at or about Griffin, Ga., threatening Atlanta. I also telegraphed to General Cobb to call upon Governor Brown, of Georgia, and Governor Bonham, of South Carolina, for all the State troops that could be collected. I made all necessary preparations to repair forthwith to Georgia, in the event of Sherman's executing hiber must be added the thirteen brigades of Wheeler's cavalry, amounting to about seven thousand men. The troops which could have been collected from Savannah, South Carolina, and North Carolina, before Sherman's forces could reach the Atlantic coast, would have amounted, it was supposed, to about five thousand men. Thus, it wasng that by defeating Thomas's army and such other forces as might hastily be sent against him he would compel Sherman, should he reach the coast of Georgia or South Carolina, to repair at once to the defence of Kentucky, and perhaps Ohio, and thus prevent him from reinforcing Grant. Meanwhile, supplies might be sent to Virginia f
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 42: (search)
ence required by General Hood. he applies to be relieved of the command of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. request granted. his last letter to General Hardeeion of troops under your command for the defence of Charleston and the State of South Carolina generally—Savannah being in the possession of the enemy. Major-Genew so important for the defence of Charleston and other threatened points in South Carolina. General Beauregard, who was much disappointed at this want of forethought angements for the pending emergency, asked to be relieved of the command of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, in order that he might devote all his time and attenilable forces of Georgia, which are also required by you for the defence of South Carolina. The defence of the city is so intimately connected with that of the westesuccor from an army of relief, you must save your troops for the defence of South Carolina and Georgia. The fall of Charleston would, necessarily, be a terrible bl
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 43: (search)
n General Beauregard received the two telegrams he was so much absorbed in the operations along the southern coast of South Carolina and at Savannah, which was then threatened by General Sherman's army, that he could neither go to the Army of Tennesse War Department expressed its willingness that troops from the Army of Tennessee should be sent, in the direction of South Carolina, to the assistance of General Hardee. Immediate steps were taken by General Beauregard to hasten the execution of thining command of his Department as heretofore, and you, with such troops as may be spared, will return to Georgia and South Carolina. James A. Seddon, Secretary of War. Both Generals Hood and Taylor were immediately informed of this order; and Gons and rejoice at your success. J. B. Hood, General. From that day till the time of its transfer to Georgia and South Carolina, Lieutenant-General Taylor became the commander of what was left of the Army of Tennessee; not, precisely, against hi
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 44: (search)
nah, Beaufort, the southeastern portion of South Carolina, and the whole extent of the Confederate l forces, in and about Augusta and the State of South Carolina, which could be relied on as effectivnsported in time to defend the interior of South Carolina. On the 1st of February, General Wheelely ascertained the condition of affairs in South Carolina and Georgia, and knowing how insufficient with this order, the military situation in South Carolina would soon have worn quite a different aspajor-General Wade Hampton, who was then in South Carolina with Brigadier-General Butler, for the purlant officer, was comparatively unknown in South Carolina, and, therefore, could not have rendered edoes not jeopardize the safety of the State of South Carolina, but the loss of its garrison would gIt was in the following words: Columbia S. C., Feb. 15th, 1865. General Hardee, Charleston, all assume command to-day of all forces in South Carolina. The present military situation is thus:
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 45: (search)
could effect no serious damage to the 15th Federal Corps, and that our line of retreat to Chesterville might, on the other hand, be entirely cut off by the 14th and 20th Corps—thus opening an unobstructed country to the enemy through the State of South Carolina. General Hampton's suggestion, therefore, was not adopted. See Appendix. From Ridgeway, General Beauregard passed on to White Oak, where, on the 19th and 20th, he sent important instructions to Generals Hampton and Stevenson, direng significant passage given as a certified extract from his war journal: Edge Hill, Feb. 24th, 1865. Now that General Johnston has been placed in command of his old army by General Lee, it is not probable that the latter will go to South Carolina— at any rate, not immediately. * * * It is not to be denied that our condition at this time is a critical one; but although it is a crisis in our affairs, it is the same with the enemy. Suppose we were to concentrate on Sherman and crush him
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 46: (search)
insatiable desire to wreak vengeance upon South Carolina. I almost tremble at her fate, but feel t in the track of General Sherman's army in South Carolina shows the sincerity of his expressions. H have not but most kindly feelings towards South Carolina, by reason of old associates and friends mever he could find it on his march through South Carolina, it would be not only useless but, perhaps, caused the destruction of the capital of South Carolina, is General O. O. Howard, who commanded thidea that if they destroyed the capital of South Carolina it would be peculiarly gratifying to Generof the Hon. James L. Orr, then Governor of South Carolina, afterwards United States Minister to Russa, and of General John S. Preston, also of South Carolina, General Howard distinctly stated to Genernd professed to be the special champion of South Carolina. From General Sherman's Memoirs, vol. when he thought that even the capital of South Carolina had been sufficiently scourged, he issued [2 more...]
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 47: (search)
Martin, at Asheville. Shortly afterwards General Johnston again telegraphed that Brigadier-General Bradley Johnson reported Stoneman's cavalry to be moving on the railroad, and desired that, for the present, troops should be ordered to stop at Greensboroa and Salisbury. And it might be well, he thought, for General Beauregard himself to go as far as Greensboroa—all of which He was preparing to do when He received the despatch. Ferguson's cavalry was, at the same time, hurried on from South Carolina. On that day (31st) General Beauregard also received from General Featherstone, of S. D. Lee's troops, at Salisbury, the information that he had two brigades with him, and another expected the next morning, as well as Johnson's battalion of artillery; with all of which he would begin to fortify at the bridge. He added that scouts were scarce, and not very reliable, but that the reports made, such as they were, indicated a movement on the Danville Railroad, by Stoneman or Grierson; an
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 49: (search)
. C., on May 5th.-he bids Adieu to those members of his Staff who were from South Carolina. his parting visit to Governor Pickens. he Passes through Augusta, Atlantn in the Appendix. Personal Staff. 1. Lieutenant A. R. Chisolm, of South Carolina, A. D. C. 2. Lieutenant A. J. Toutant, of Texas, A. D. C. 3. Captaingard, of Louisiana, Acting A. D. C. 5. Lieutenant-Colonel A. G. Rice, of South Carolina, Volunteer A. D. C. 6. Lieutenant-Colonel S. B. Paul, of Virginia, Volun Waddy, of Virginia, Chief Ordnance Officer. 8. Surgeon R. L. Brodie, of South Carolina, Medical Director. 9. Surgeon Samuel Choppin, of Louisiana, Medical Inspich occurred just before General Beauregard and his companions reached the South Carolina and Georgia border. They had come to a small town, and were relating the ly, General Beauregard told those officers of his staff who were citizens of South Carolina that they must now leave him and return to their families. They strongly o
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