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Rome, Ga. (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.30
n midnight and dawn a change had been wrought. Not a cannon, not a rifle, not a carbine was over beyond our front there to give defiant shots. The tireless Newton was on the qui vive and, the first to move, his skirmishers soon bounded over the parapets of Hood to find them empty. When my report at Resaca, that Newton occupied the abandoned trenches at dawn of May 16th, reached Sherman, he instantly ordered pursuit. One division of our cavalry, under Garrard, was scouting off toward Rome, Ga., so now the infantry division of General Jeff. C. Davis was hurried down the Oostanaula Valley, keeping on the right bank of the river, to support the cavalry, and, if possible, seize Rome and hold it. Two bridges were already in good order at Lay's Ferry. Sweeny's division, as we have previously seen, was across the river, so that at once McPherson began his movement and pushed on southward, endeavoring to overtake the retreating foe. A few miles out, not far from Calhoun, McPherson's
Two Bridges (Utah, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.30
irmishers soon bounded over the parapets of Hood to find them empty. When my report at Resaca, that Newton occupied the abandoned trenches at dawn of May 16th, reached Sherman, he instantly ordered pursuit. One division of our cavalry, under Garrard, was scouting off toward Rome, Ga., so now the infantry division of General Jeff. C. Davis was hurried down the Oostanaula Valley, keeping on the right bank of the river, to support the cavalry, and, if possible, seize Rome and hold it. Two bridges were already in good order at Lay's Ferry. Sweeny's division, as we have previously seen, was across the river, so that at once McPherson began his movement and pushed on southward, endeavoring to overtake the retreating foe. A few miles out, not far from Calhoun, McPherson's skirmishers encountered the Confederates, and a sharp skirmish speedily followed. Johnston did not long delay in his front and yet he was there a sufficient length of time to cause McPherson to develop his lines,
Dalton, Ga. (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.30
ndeavored, by his reserve brigade, and by his artillery carefully posted behind his lines, through its chief, Captain Simonson, to so reinforce his left as to make up for want of any natural obstacle. Though he protected the railway and the main Dalton wagon road, yet there was a long stretch of rough ground between Stanley's left and the Oostanaula; the bend of the river was so great that an entire corps, thrust in, could hardly have filled the opening. Stanley had the same lively advance aew weary stragglers in gray coats. All this show of success gave us increased courage and hope. It should be noticed that our Colonel Wright, repairing the railways, was putting down new bridges with incredible rapidity. When we were back at Dalton his trains with bread, provender, and ammunition were already in that little town. By May 16th, early in the morning, while skirmishing was still going on with the rear guard of Johnston, across the Oostanaula, the scream of our locomotive's wh
Kingston, Ga. (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.30
th Napoleonic boldness. Thus far we had experienced hardly a check, as, like heavy waves, these forces were rolling on toward the sea. That morning, near Adairsville, in a little nook to the right of the road, while we were marching toward Kingston, we caught sight of a group of young ladies standing on the green; they appeared somewhat nervous and excited on our approach. In a courteous manner I accosted the one who had most self-possession, and who had stepped out in front of her comt used for the dreaded army purpose. I have since found that this Georgia family remembered my visit, and had spoken highly of me, probably more highly than I deserved. I have lately pleasantly met them at Atlanta. Prejudice has given way to time and change. After leaving this place we proceeded to Kingston, where General Sherman had already established his headquarters, and where they were to remain during the few days' rest after Johnston's Confederate forces had crossed the Etowah.
Resaca (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.30
e and, the first to move, his skirmishers soon bounded over the parapets of Hood to find them empty. When my report at Resaca, that Newton occupied the abandoned trenches at dawn of May 16th, reached Sherman, he instantly ordered pursuit. One divr to follow Schofield over the ferries that ran across the branches of the Oostanaula above me, because our new bridge at Resaca had not sufficient capacity for all, and probably, furthermore, to give greater strength to his flanking force. The leon with the rear guard of Johnston, across the Oostanaula, the scream of our locomotive's whistle was heard behind us at Resaca. The telegraph, too, was never much delayed. Major Van Dusen repaired the old broken line, and kept us constantly in communication with our depots and with Washington, and at Adairsville we received word from our commissaries at Resaca that there was at that subdepot, at our call, abundance of coffee, hard bread, and bacon. Here, we notice, from Tunnel Hill to Ada
Adairsville (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.30
e's Crossroads — which is about due west of Adairsville, and eleven miles distant. Meanwhile, Thutted against the enemy's main line west of Adairsville. Newton, under my immediate direction, easederates were making a strong stand here at Adairsville; so we prepared for battle and I made hastes in my corps resulting from this combat at Adairsville were at least 200 killed and wounded. DuPherson moved from McGuire's so much toward Adairsville as to connect with Thomas's right flank. Bas resting between McGuire's Crossroads and Adairsville, and he also had tidings that a division oings were not favorable for a long delay at Adairsville. Unless the Confederate commander was prepusy destroying the Georgia State Arsenal at Adairsville; we visited the wounded that the Confederaton. Here, we notice, from Tunnel Hill to Adairsville, Sherman, in less than ten days, had expering on toward the sea. That morning, near Adairsville, in a little nook to the right of the road,[2 more...]
Atlanta (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.30
aged lady came hastily toward me, and besought me not to take her house for a hospital. I replied that I had been treated rather cavalierly by the young people, and that my courtesy met only with rebuff. Oh, sir, she said, you must not mind those girls. They talk flippantly Fortunately for the family, there was nothing but a slight skirmish in their neighborhood, and the lovely house and other buildings near at hand, so prettily ensconced beyond the green in the grove of trees, were not used for the dreaded army purpose. I have since found that this Georgia family remembered my visit, and had spoken highly of me, probably more highly than I deserved. I have lately pleasantly met them at Atlanta. Prejudice has given way to time and change. After leaving this place we proceeded to Kingston, where General Sherman had already established his headquarters, and where they were to remain during the few days' rest after Johnston's Confederate forces had crossed the Etowah.
Calhoun, Ga. (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.30
across the river, so that at once McPherson began his movement and pushed on southward, endeavoring to overtake the retreating foe. A few miles out, not far from Calhoun, McPherson's skirmishers encountered the Confederates, and a sharp skirmish speedily followed. Johnston did not long delay in his front and yet he was there a uted Johnston's rear guard, which we were closely following. The severe skirmish of the evening was a brief one between Stanley's division and Johnston's line at Calhoun. Early the next day (the 17th) our column, passing the enemy's empty works at Calhoun, continued the march; Newton's division, starting at half-past 5, was folCalhoun, continued the march; Newton's division, starting at half-past 5, was followed by Stanley's. Newton took the Adairsville wagon road, while Wood, a little farther to the right, came up abreast along the railroad. I was near Newton. Our progress was continually interrupted. As we neared Adairsville the resistance increased. Wood, sent by me across the railway, kept extending his skirmish line and st
Tug Fork (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.30
d causing them heavy losses, and his men, counting out a few stragglers, kept their lines perfectly and behaved like old soldiers. Newton showed here his wonted tenacity. He secured all the ground he could gain by a steady advance, and, stopping from time to time, returned fire for fire, until the fierce artillery and rifle fusillade on both sides diminished to a fitful skirmish. Palmer's corps was doing similar work to my right. Farther toward the left, over the rough ground east of Camp Creek, and amid the underbrush and scattered chestnut trees, I beheld my third division in line. Thomas J. Wood commanded it; covered by a complete skirmish front, every man and officer was in his place. He waited, or he advanced cautiously, so as to support Newton. I came forward and was with him as his men advanced into place. The movement was like a dress parade. I observed Wood's men with interest. How remarkably different the conduct of his veteran soldiers compared with new troops
Georgia (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.30
aged lady came hastily toward me, and besought me not to take her house for a hospital. I replied that I had been treated rather cavalierly by the young people, and that my courtesy met only with rebuff. Oh, sir, she said, you must not mind those girls. They talk flippantly Fortunately for the family, there was nothing but a slight skirmish in their neighborhood, and the lovely house and other buildings near at hand, so prettily ensconced beyond the green in the grove of trees, were not used for the dreaded army purpose. I have since found that this Georgia family remembered my visit, and had spoken highly of me, probably more highly than I deserved. I have lately pleasantly met them at Atlanta. Prejudice has given way to time and change. After leaving this place we proceeded to Kingston, where General Sherman had already established his headquarters, and where they were to remain during the few days' rest after Johnston's Confederate forces had crossed the Etowah.
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