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Wilmington, N. C. (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 11
gard's force to aid General Lee. So urgent, however, did the Confederate authorities regard the necessity, that they gradually withdrew 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
New Orleans (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 11
tery. * * * The first of my division that arrived took the cars sent for them, and marched through the city while I was at your quarters. The sun was just up when I arrived there. I was at your headquarters not more than an hour. I think within another hour my troops were in position. * * * I am quite sure that the battle commenced within an hour after my troops were in position. * * * I am, dear General, sincerely your friend and admirer, J. B. Kershaw, General G. T. Beauregard, New Orleans, La. 4. clay's House, June 17th, 1864: 3.30 P. M. Major-Genl. W. H. F. Lee, Malvern Hill, via Meaden Station: Push after the enemy, and endeavor to ascertain what has become of Grant's army. Inform General Hill. R. E. Lee. 5. clay's House, June 17th, 1864:4.30 P. M. Lieut.-Genl. A. P. Hill, Riddle's Shop, via Meaden Station: General Beauregard reports large number of Grant's troops crossed James River, above Fort Powhatan, yesterday. If you have nothing contradictory of
Tennessee River (United States) (search for this): chapter 11
iver, below Fort Powhatan, a well-organized system of couriers, by means of which communications with his headquarters, from various divergent points, far and near, were regularly kept up. Indeed, these communications continued, from the date of the battle of Drury's Bluff until long after the enemy's landing at City Point, and even during the siege of Petersburg. This was no new experiment, for he had reduced the system almost to a science, and had fully tested its efficacy along the Tennessee River, while at Jackson, in 1862; and also, in 1862-63, along the Atlantic coast, in the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. In war—he was wont to say—it is as important to know where your enemy is, and what he intends doing, as it is to have men, arms, and ammunition. This maxim, or aphorism, is worthy of a place among those of Jomini. The enemy's force at Petersburg on the 18th embraced Hancock's, Burnside's, and Warren's corps, with a portion—the stronger portion—of Sm
Richmond (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 11
ss intends operating against Richmond along James River, probably on south side. Petersburg being eneral Braxton Bragg, Comdg. C. S. Armies, Richmond, Va.: General,—The present movements of Granpon his left flank, in the direction of the James River, with a view to operate between that river th, 1864:7.15 A. M. General Braxton Bragg, Richmond, Va.: Movement of Grant's across Chickahominl R. E. Lee, Clay's House On south side of James River. (also to Chester, Va.): The increasing f Grant's army. Cannot strip north bank of James River. Have you not force sufficient? R. E. Leeh, 1864:11.30 A. M. General Braxton Bragg, Richmond, Va.: Occupied last night my new lines withoorts large number of Grant's troops crossed James River, above Fort Powhatan, yesterday. If you ha Have no information of Grant's crossing James River, but upon your report have ordered troops unded movements. He established along the James River, below Fort Powhatan, a well-organized syst[3 more...]
Bermuda Hundred (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 11
he same (June 9th). Predicts General Grant's movements, and proposes a plan of attack and defence to the War Department. his Proposals not heeded. General Grant's Army crossing the James. General Beauregard telegraphs Generals Lee and Bragg to that effect. his force at Petersburg. attack by Smith's Corps on the 15th. arrival of Hagood's brigade, of Hoke's division. General Beauregard Notifies the War Department and General Lee of the necessity of calling Bushrod Johnson from the Bermuda hundred lines. War Department Declines the responsibility, but blames General Beauregard. Johnson's arrival. three Federal Corps assault Petersburg on the 16th. repulse of the enemy. how General Gracie arrived and saved the line from destruction. General Beauregard's telegrams and messages to General Lee. a new defensive line. how General Beauregard fell back upon it, at 12.30 A. M., on the 18th. the enemy's surprise thereat. Mr. Swinton, Mr. McCabe, and Mr. J. E. Cooke. their errors
Lynchburg (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 11
d and Petersburg Railroad, Richmond: Can trains run to Petersburg? If so, send all cars available to Rice's Turnout. If they cannot run through, can any be sent from Petersburg to the point where the road is broken? It is important to get troops to Petersburg without delay. R. E. Lee, General. Official. W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. On the same day General Lee transmitted the following telegram to General Early: Headquarters, Army N. Va., June 18th, 1864. General J. A. Early, Lynchburg, Va.: Grant is in front of Petersburg. Will be opposed there. Strike as quick as you can, and, if circumstances authorize, carry out the original plan, or move upon Petersburg without delay. R. E. Lee, General. Mr. Swinton, in his Army of the Potomac, is, therefore, twice mistaken when he asserts (p. 506) that during the night of the 15th the van of Lee's army reached the town (Petersburg), and men of a very different mettle from the crude soldiers to whom its defence had been intru
Appomattox (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 11
e, Clay's House On south side of James River. (also to Chester, Va.): The increasing number of the enemy in my front, and inadequacy of my force to defend the already much too extended lines, will compel me to fall within a shorter one, which I will attempt to effect to-night. This I shall hold as long as practicable, but, without reinforcements, I may have to evacuate the city very shortly. In that event I shall retire in the direction of Drury's Bluff, defending the crossing at Appomattox River and Swift Creek. G. T. Beauregard, General. He also despatched three of his staff (Chisolm, Roman, and Cooke) successively, at different hours of the day, evening, and night, the last of whom (Major Cooke) reached General Lee's headquarters at about 3 A. M., on the 18th, and, more fortunate than the two who had preceded him, was allowed to see General Lee, and accomplished, in part, his object in seeking him. See, in Appendix, reports of Colonel Roman and of Major Cooke on this
Malvern Hill (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 11
hrough the city while I was at your quarters. The sun was just up when I arrived there. I was at your headquarters not more than an hour. I think within another hour my troops were in position. * * * I am quite sure that the battle commenced within an hour after my troops were in position. * * * I am, dear General, sincerely your friend and admirer, J. B. Kershaw, General G. T. Beauregard, New Orleans, La. 4. clay's House, June 17th, 1864: 3.30 P. M. Major-Genl. W. H. F. Lee, Malvern Hill, via Meaden Station: Push after the enemy, and endeavor to ascertain what has become of Grant's army. Inform General Hill. R. E. Lee. 5. clay's House, June 17th, 1864:4.30 P. M. Lieut.-Genl. A. P. Hill, Riddle's Shop, via Meaden Station: General Beauregard reports large number of Grant's troops crossed James River, above Fort Powhatan, yesterday. If you have nothing contradictory of this, move to Chaffin's Bluff. R. E. Lee. Official. W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. 6. clay's
Dutch Gap (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 11
an enemy not less than 25,000 strong, General Beauregard, after another severe engagement on that day, drove the Federals back behind their intrenchments at Bermuda Hundreds Neck. A number of gunboats and transports, lying near the bend above Dutch Gap, were repelled by a battery of two 20-pounder Parrotts, just captured from the defeated foe. Across this Neck, from the James to the Appomattox, General Beauregard now constructed a strong line of works (known thereafter as the Howlett line). tt Battery and the Bermuda Hundreds line, these guns and their appurtenances, being unearthed and found uninjured, were placed again in position, and used with telling effect on the Federal ironclads and other vessels lying in the long reach of Dutch Gap, facing the battery. Thus reinforced, General Beauregard had under him a total effective force of about 10,000 men, of all arms, confronting Hancock's corps (the 2d) and Smith's (the 18th), with an aggregate of not less than 44,000 men.
Jackson (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 11
tan, a well-organized system of couriers, by means of which communications with his headquarters, from various divergent points, far and near, were regularly kept up. Indeed, these communications continued, from the date of the battle of Drury's Bluff until long after the enemy's landing at City Point, and even during the siege of Petersburg. This was no new experiment, for he had reduced the system almost to a science, and had fully tested its efficacy along the Tennessee River, while at Jackson, in 1862; and also, in 1862-63, along the Atlantic coast, in the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. In war—he was wont to say—it is as important to know where your enemy is, and what he intends doing, as it is to have men, arms, and ammunition. This maxim, or aphorism, is worthy of a place among those of Jomini. The enemy's force at Petersburg on the 18th embraced Hancock's, Burnside's, and Warren's corps, with a portion—the stronger portion—of Smith's corps, under Gen
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