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14th (search for this): chapter 10
he impossibility of any such occurrence, or of any such conversation, will now be demonstrated. It was between the hours of eight and nine in the morning of the 14th, and not in the afternoon of that day, that Mr. Davis first saw General Beauregard at the Drury house; the object of his coming thither being to confer concerning Hoke—who, expecting a renewed attack, was then near his lines; nor had he even assumed command of our forces. The fact is that, as late as 8 o'clock A. M., on the 14th, Drury's Bluff had not been made a part of General Beauregard's Department, as appears from the following telegram forwarded to him on that day: Richmond, Ves existing after the rout of Drury's Bluff, and had very little—if anything —to do with the plan submitted to General Bragg and to Mr. Davis on the morning of the 14th, and re-affirmed, in writing, on the same day. This second communication ran thus: Headquarters, N. C. and So. Va., May 18th, 1864:9 P. M., Hancock's House,<
15th (search for this): chapter 10
ive him an effective of about 25,000 men, General Beauregard, at daybreak on the 15th, should attack Butler on his right flank, so as to cut him off from communicatiost it from the north side. Ransom's division was sent on the afternoon of the 15th, making General Beauregard's force about 15,000 strong, which he hastily organizighting, and said he would change it for them. At 10 o'clock at night, on the 15th, Hoke's brigade commanders were summoned to his headquarters, informed that the eneral Whiting are indicated in the official report. Before 11 A. M., on the 15th, General Beauregard had sent instructions to General Whiting, then at Petersburgt, knowing now that General Ransom could not join him until the afternoon of the 15th, and for other important reasons, fully explained to President Davis in a letter Bluff, according to his original idea before leaving Petersburg. Hence, on the 15th, at 10.45 A. M., Colonel (afterwards General) Logan, formerly of the Hampton Leg
16th (search for this): chapter 10
ame has been mentioned in connection with this incident, we quote a passage from a letter written by him to General Beauregard, dated Richmond, Va., January, 2d, 1882: The whole of General Logan's letter is given in the Appendix. During the day of May 15th Colonel Samuel Melton, acting A. A. G., notified me that you desired me to take your written and verbal instructions to General Whiting, at his headquarters, near Petersburg, as you intended attacking the enemy on the morning of the 16th, and felt anxious that there should, by no possibility, be any miscarriage of your instructions, or any misunderstanding as to their import.* * * Just before starting on my mission I was sent for by you, and in the presence of Colonel Melton the written despatches were given to me, and their contents carefully explained to me by you. The written despatches to General Whiting were intrusted to Colonel Logan, in the presence of Colonel Melton, and carefully explained by General Beauregard.
23rd (search for this): chapter 10
avis.> General Beauregard reached Weldon, North Carolina, on the 22d of April, 1864; but, contrary to the assurances given him by the War Department, found no orders awaiting him there. He immediately called General Bragg's attention to the fact, and the next day was officially assigned to the command of what was called the Department of North Carolina and Cape Fear, including Virginia south of the James and Appomattox, and all that portion of North Carolina east of the mountains. On the 23d he assumed command of his new Department, which he henceforth designated as the Department of North Carolina and Southern Virginia, and applied for those officers of his former staff whose services he deemed indispensable. While at Weldon, watching and aiding certain operations specially ordered by the War Department against Plymouth and Newbern, but of which he did not approve, he carefully studied on the maps then in his possession the field around Petersburg, between that city and the J
25th (search for this): chapter 10
Knowing his energy and activity, the President has promoted him (General Hoke), to avoid any difficulty about commands. Urge him to action. Braxton Bragg, General. Still more, however, than the two foregoing telegrams does the following letter show what undue importance was attached to the Newbern expedition: Headquarters armies Confederate States, Richmond, Va., April 28th, 1864. General G. T. Beauregard, Weldon, North Carolina: General,—Your written communication of the 25th inst. received, and has been submitted to the President, with this endorsement, viz.: Respectfully submitted to his Excellency the President. Gracie's brigade from Southwest Virginia and Colquitt's from South Carolina are now under orders, and it is proposed to draw others from South Carolina as soon as transportation will allow. The paper was returned to me with the following endorsement by the President, viz.: Returned to General Bragg. With due energy it is hoped the gunboat in the Neu
April 22nd (search for this): chapter 10
Chapter 35: Arrival of General Beauregard at Weldon, April 22d. he Disapproves operations against Plymouth and Newbern. Predicts Burnside's attack upon Petersburg, and Advises concentration of forces, letter of General Bragg. alarm of the authorities in Richmond. General Butler beaten off on the 6th and 7th of May. recall of troops. General Hoke's junction with General Ransom. General Beauregard reaches Drury's Bluff. his plan to destroy Butler's and Grant's forces. he Submits it to General Bragg. the latter approves, but will not consent without the President's Ratification. President Davis visits Drury's Bluff. Refuses his consent. General Beauregard's command is extended. he forms a plan of attack. narrative of the battle of Drury's Bluff. failure of General Whiting to arrive in time. General Wise's comments upon him. he Resigns his command. errors of Mr. Davis.> General Beauregard reached Weldon, North Carolina, on the 22d of April, 1864; but, c
April 25th (search for this): chapter 10
e of General Butler's operations. He had also instructed Colonel Harris to inspect closely old Fort Powhatan, a few miles below City Point, on the James, which he desired to strengthen and re-arm with heavy guns, besides blocking up the river—there narrower than elsewhere—with torpedoes and other obstructions. But before this could be done General Butler had landed at Bermuda Hundreds an army of about 30,000 men, composed of two corps, under Generals Gillmore and W. F. Smith. On the 25th of April General Beauregard sent the following telegrams to General Bragg, who was then acting as military adviser of the President and General Chief of Staff of the Confederate Armies: 1. Every indication is that Burnside will attack Richmond via Petersburg. Are we prepared to resist him in that direction? Can the forces of this Department be concentrated in time? are questions worthy of immediate consideration by the War Department. 2. Burnside's point of attack being still uncertain,
May 1st (search for this): chapter 10
ng the whole line of railroad as proposed. The attempt should be made with all vigor to improve our condition in the manner indicated, and in the plan adopted for the campaign of General Hoke. Then we may spare troops for other service, either in West Virginia or east of Richmond. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Braxton Bragg, General. It being evident that the President would persevere in carrying out this divergent movement, General Beauregard a few days later —on the 1st of May—forwarded a communication to General Hoke, in answer to the latter's request that he should take personal command of the Newbern expedition. He declined interfering in the matter, but counselled him, however, and carefully developed his views as to the means to be employed and the best method of attack. See communication in Appendix. The movements of the enemy in the direction of Petersburg, and the pressing despatches of General Pickett, commanding there, at last opened the eyes o
May 6th (search for this): chapter 10
pril 22d. he Disapproves operations against Plymouth and Newbern. Predicts Burnside's attack upon Petersburg, and Advises concentration of forces, letter of General Bragg. alarm of the authorities in Richmond. General Butler beaten off on the 6th and 7th of May. recall of troops. General Hoke's junction with General Ransom. General Beauregard reaches Drury's Bluff. his plan to destroy Butler's and Grant's forces. he Submits it to General Bragg. the latter approves, but will not conseer, that the order should be revoked, and thus were Petersburg and Richmond barely saved by the opportune presence and gallant conduct of Hagood's command. It was upon that occasion that General Butler's forces were baffled and beaten off, on the 6th and 7th of May, in their attempt to seize the Richmond Railroad above Petersburg. Much praise is also due to the prompt action of General Bushrod Johnson and his Tennesseeans, 1168 in number, whom General Hagood found at the junction when he arri
May 7th (search for this): chapter 10
he Disapproves operations against Plymouth and Newbern. Predicts Burnside's attack upon Petersburg, and Advises concentration of forces, letter of General Bragg. alarm of the authorities in Richmond. General Butler beaten off on the 6th and 7th of May. recall of troops. General Hoke's junction with General Ransom. General Beauregard reaches Drury's Bluff. his plan to destroy Butler's and Grant's forces. he Submits it to General Bragg. the latter approves, but will not consent without te order should be revoked, and thus were Petersburg and Richmond barely saved by the opportune presence and gallant conduct of Hagood's command. It was upon that occasion that General Butler's forces were baffled and beaten off, on the 6th and 7th of May, in their attempt to seize the Richmond Railroad above Petersburg. Much praise is also due to the prompt action of General Bushrod Johnson and his Tennesseeans, 1168 in number, whom General Hagood found at the junction when he arrived in perso
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