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Savannah (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 19
Lee.> On his arrival at Augusta, General Beauregard was met by Lieutenant-General Hardee, who had been invited to await him there. The object of their conference was to adopt a plan for opposing the probable immediate advance of Sherman from Savannah, Beaufort, the southeastern portion of South Carolina, and the whole extent of the Confederate line, along the Salkehatchie and the Combahee. Major-General D. H. Hill, commanding the Subdistrict of Augusta, and Major-General G. W. Smith, commessively by the troops at the other two bridges, and those left to guard Augusta, would have been able to march against the remaining two corps of Sherman's army. It is evident that these corps (isolated so far from their base), at Beaufort or Savannah, could not have reached either point without being sorely crippled, if not destroyed. We have thus minutely transcribed this plan, because of its strategic value and entire feasibility. General Beauregard had veteran troops under him and vet
Kingville (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 19
ne brigade of Wright's division in St. Paul's will move by railroad to Monk's Corner, and thence march into position (at or about Snowden's), from Sandy Run to Santee River. 2d. The remainder of Wright's division to move via Summerville, thence to Groomsville, thence along Northeastern Railroad to St. Stephen's depot. 3d. oops at Columbia, or with the same at Chesterville, following one of the routes, according to the movements of the enemy, as follows: 1st. Via Manchester and Kingsville to Columbia or Manchester, Camden, and Brown's Ferry, on the Catawba, to Chesterville. 2d. Via Darlington, Kelly's Bridge, on Lynch's Creek, and Brown's Ferr Va.: Generals Stevenson and Hampton report from Columbia enemy has appeared in their front and driven their pickets across Congaree, at railroad bridge near Kingsville. They consider movement on Columbia serious. I am on my return there. G. T. Beauregard. And to General Hardee he sent the following important despatch:
North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 19
y, forming a total of not less than fifty-eight thousand disciplined and well-organized men. General Sherman afterwards informed General J. E. Johnston, in North Carolina (April 18th, 1865), that he had over seventy thousand men in all. G. T. Beauregard, General. When it became necessary to operate with the Confederate formine cannot, therefore, take place south of Columbia. I respectfully urge the vital importance of concentrating at Columbia such forces as can be sent from North Carolina and Virginia. Ten or twelve thousand additional men would insure the defeat of Sherman and the reopening of General Lee's communications with his base of suppFeb. 3d, 1865. To his Excellency President Davis, Richmond, Va.: The fall of Charleston and Columbia would necessitate soon abandonment of Wilmington and East North Carolina. If troops from there and from Virginia could be sent me at Columbia, with their transportation, I would defeat, and might destroy, Sherman's army. No ti
Tupelo (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 19
e disappointment to General Beauregard—was due to the exhaustion of the men, numbers of whom had dropped out of the ranks on the march, never afterwards reporting for duty; and to the fact that the Georgia State troops, or reserves, amounting to about fifteen hundred effectives, were not allowed to pass beyond the boundaries of their State, and were, therefore, not available for any operations in the two Carolinas. Cheatham's and Stewart's corps had also been delayed on their march from Tupelo, Miss.; and Lee's corps, under Major-General C. L. Stevenson, was still destitute of its means of transportation and of its artillery. On the 3d General Hill was required to return one of the brigades of Lee's corps which he then had with him at Green's Cut Station, and the following order was thereupon issued to Major-General Stevenson: Augusta, Feb. 3d, 1865. General,—General Beauregard desires that you will forthwith move with your corps by rail to Branchville, and assume comma
Beaufort, S. C. (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 19
n his arrival at Augusta, General Beauregard was met by Lieutenant-General Hardee, who had been invited to await him there. The object of their conference was to adopt a plan for opposing the probable immediate advance of Sherman from Savannah, Beaufort, the southeastern portion of South Carolina, and the whole extent of the Confederate line, along the Salkehatchie and the Combahee. Major-General D. H. Hill, commanding the Subdistrict of Augusta, and Major-General G. W. Smith, commanding thenforced successively by the troops at the other two bridges, and those left to guard Augusta, would have been able to march against the remaining two corps of Sherman's army. It is evident that these corps (isolated so far from their base), at Beaufort or Savannah, could not have reached either point without being sorely crippled, if not destroyed. We have thus minutely transcribed this plan, because of its strategic value and entire feasibility. General Beauregard had veteran troops under
Lawtonville, S. C. (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 19
he country had not been exhausted, and if the railroad communications and rollingstock then at our disposal had not been so much damaged by hard usage and the raiding incursions of the enemy. As it was, and despite very great efforts to that end, the remnant of Hood's army, with its artillery and wagon-trains, could not be transported in time to defend the interior of South Carolina. On the 1st of February, General Wheeler, commanding the Confederate cavalry, with headquarters near Lawtonville, S. C., about half-way between the Salkehatchie and Savannah Rivers, telegraphed that the enemy had commenced his forward movement, with infantry and cavalry; that he had crossed the Coosawhatchie at McBride's Bridge, and was marching in a northerly direction. That Federal force consisted of the 14th Corps, commanded by General Jefferson C. Davis, first on the left, according to General Sherman's map; and of the 20th Corps, coinmanded by General A. S. Williams, second on the left; both under
Edisto (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 19
two last at once, and our force was insufficient to check his progress. He was advancing upon the Charleston Railroad, General Wheeler striving to get between him and Augusta, and having all bridges below Holman's Bridge destroyed. The following telegram from General Beauregard to General Cooper, dated Augusta., February 8th, 1865, describes the situation then existing: Enemy cut railroad to Charleston yesterday (the 7th) near Blackville. Lee's corps is in position on south fork of Edisto, protecting approaches to Columbia. Head of Cheatham's corps arrived here last night. McLaws's division is at and about Branchville. I shall leave here to-morrow for Columbia. Upon reaching Columbia, about noon on the 10th, General Beauregard immediately telegraphed General Hardee advising the concentration of his forces from the Combahee line to a line behind the Edisto, so as to shorten it as much as possible. On the day following, in answer to General Hardee, who had informed hi
Branchville (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 19
l forthwith move with your corps by rail to Branchville, and assume command at that point of all tr you five days cooked rations. On reaching Branchville you will open communication with Lieutenantgusta. Sherman is now apparently moving on Branchville. If we had sufficient force to give him bas, just arrived here, and now on its way to Branchville, numbers only about four thousand effectiveh may be assembled there. When railroad to Branchville shall have been tapped by enemy General Lee his effort to collect, in time, at or near Branchville, along the Charleston and Augusta Railroad,of River's Bridge, forcing him back towards Branchville. Should you have received no definite ordeh General McLaws (of Stevenson) at or about Branchville, protecting, at the same time, the Charlest movements of the enemy in the direction of Branchville and Columbia, which required his close supe In view of the facility the enemy has at Branchville and Orangeburg, and in the direction of Col[10 more...]
Manchester (New Hampshire, United States) (search for this): chapter 19
sible. 10th. The troops concentrated at St. Stephen's shall move to form a junction with the troops at Columbia, or with the same at Chesterville, following one of the routes, according to the movements of the enemy, as follows: 1st. Via Manchester and Kingsville to Columbia or Manchester, Camden, and Brown's Ferry, on the Catawba, to Chesterville. 2d. Via Darlington, Kelly's Bridge, on Lynch's Creek, and Brown's Ferry, on the Catawba, to Chesterville. 3d. Via Cheraw, Chesterville, Manchester, Camden, and Brown's Ferry, on the Catawba, to Chesterville. 2d. Via Darlington, Kelly's Bridge, on Lynch's Creek, and Brown's Ferry, on the Catawba, to Chesterville. 3d. Via Cheraw, Chesterville, Lancaster, and Brown's Ferry, on the Catawba, to Chesterville. In view of the facility the enemy has at Branchville and Orangeburg, and in the direction of Columbia, to cut the line of retreat of the garrison of Charleston, as above referred to, it becomes necessary to commence the evacuation as soon as the necessary preparations can be made. The holding of Charleston is now reduced to only a question of a few days. Its loss does not jeopardize the safety of the State of South Carolina, b
Richmond (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 19
1. Augusta, Feb. 3d, 1865. To his Excellency President Davis, Richmond, Va.: Three points threatened by enemy are of greatest importanceAugusta, Ga., Feb. 3d, 1865. To his Excellency President Davis, Richmond, Va.: The fall of Charleston and Columbia would necessitate soon Sumter Station, S. C., Feb. 15th, 1865. General R. E. Lee, Richmond, Va.: Generals Stevenson and Hampton report from Columbia enemy hFeb. 15th, 1865:7.30 P. M. General R. E. Lee, General-in-chief, Richmond, Va.: Have just arrived from Charleston. Generals Stevenson and a, S. C., Feb. 16th, 1865. General R. E. Lee, General-in-chief, Richmond, Va.: I returned last evening from Charleston. I shall assume coa, S. C., Feb. 16th, 1865. General R. E. Lee, General-in-chief, Richmond, Va.: Enemy commenced shelling the city this morning. He is appaa, S. C., Feb. 16th, 1865. General R. E. Lee, General-in-chief, Richmond, Va.: Enemy has forced a passage across the Saluda River above Co
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