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August 10th, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 48
commander should relieve Ransom. I think it best to send Fitz. Lee's senior brigadier. Will do so if you approve. R. E. Lee, General. Petersburg, Va., 10th August, 1864. General Wade Hampton, Stony Creek: If Sheridan's command has gone, move at once with all your division (exclusive of Dearing) north of James river. General Lee will relieve your pickets. Call at headquarters for orders. R. E. Lee, General. 10th August, 1864. Colonel S. W. Melton, A. A. G., War Office, Richmond: Don't let the proposition for the relief of the poor people here be lost sight of. The Chief Commissary states that he has heard of no action in the matter. W. H. Taylor. Petersburg, Va., 10th August, 1864. General R. S. Ewell, Commanding Chaffin's Bluff. I think the camp at Dutch Gap is probably the marines. Could not Captain Mitchell shell it while Pickett opened on land batteries and you attacked it. They will soon be fortified. R. E. Lee, General. headquarters, 11th August, 18
August 9th, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 48
General G. W. C. Lee thinks he can hold Chaffin's Bluff with his force and Gary's cavalry until reinforcements could be sent him. General Ewell will be down to-day and I will consult with him. H. Heth, Major-General. Petersburg, Va., 4 P. M., 8th August, 1864. Major-General Wade Hampton, Stony Creek: Have you received further information of departure of enemy's cavalry? Are you able to take the field? R. E. Lee, General. Official: H. B. Mcclellan, A. A. G. Petersburg, Va., 9th August, 1864. His Excellency Jefferson Davis, President C. S. A., Richmond. Dispatch of to-day received. General Early reports on the 8th that McCausland had arrived in Hardy, having sustained very little loss. Statements in Northern papers of his defeat untrue. Some commander should relieve Ransom. I think it best to send Fitz. Lee's senior brigadier. Will do so if you approve. R. E. Lee, General. Petersburg, Va., 10th August, 1864. General Wade Hampton, Stony Creek: If Sheridan's co
August 8th, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 48
D. H. June 27, Hd. Via. Colonel W. H. Taylor: All quiet in my front. 1 think if Cooke's and Davis's brigades are not, that they might be now ordered back. The enemy evinces no disposition to advance or increase his force on this side. General G. W. C. Lee thinks he can hold Chaffin's Bluff with his force and Gary's cavalry until reinforcements could be sent him. General Ewell will be down to-day and I will consult with him. H. Heth, Major-General. Petersburg, Va., 4 P. M., 8th August, 1864. Major-General Wade Hampton, Stony Creek: Have you received further information of departure of enemy's cavalry? Are you able to take the field? R. E. Lee, General. Official: H. B. Mcclellan, A. A. G. Petersburg, Va., 9th August, 1864. His Excellency Jefferson Davis, President C. S. A., Richmond. Dispatch of to-day received. General Early reports on the 8th that McCausland had arrived in Hardy, having sustained very little loss. Statements in Northern papers of his defeat u
June 18th, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 48
; there await further orders. Send to examine about bridges. R. E. Lee, General. Official: W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. headquarters Army of Northern Virginia, June 18th, 1864. General Wade Hampton, Vernon Church via Hanover Junction . If Sheridan escapes you and gets to his transports at the White House you must lose no time in near Petersburg. Keep yourself thoroughly advised of his movements and intentions as far as practicable. R. E. Lee, General. Drewry's Bluff, 3:30 A. M., 18th June, 1864. Superintendent Richmond and Petersburg R. R., Richmond. Can trains run through to Petersburg? If so, send all cars available to Rice's Turnout. If they ? It is important to get troops to Petersburg without delay. R. E. Lee, General. Official: W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. headquarters Army of Northern Virginia, June 18, 1864. General J. A. Early, Lynchburg, Virginia: Grant is in front of Petersburg. Will be opposed there. Strike as quick as you can, and, if circumstances autho
June 17th, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 48
hers which have not been published before, and which will be found of interest and value.] Clay's House, 5 P. M., 17th June, 1864. His Excellency, Jefferson Davis, Richmond, Virginia: At 4 P. M. assaulted that portion of our front line held by line from Howlett's to Dunn's Mill. R. E. Lee, General. Official: W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. Clay's House, 5 P. M., 17th June, 1864. General G. T. Beauregard, Petersburg, Virginia: At 4 P. M. was compelled to assault centre of our former line hers from Tenth corps. R. E. Lee, General. Official: W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. headquarters Drewry's Bluff, 10 P. M., 17th June, 1864. General G. T. Beauregard, Petersburg, Virginia: General Kershaw's division, which will camp to-night on Redwatenotify me when railroad is again in running order. R. E. Lee, General. headquarters Drewry's Bluff, 10 P. M., 17th June, 1864. Lieutenant-General Hill, Riddle's Shop via Meadow Station, Y. R. R. R.: Move your command promptly at 3 A. M. to
June 22nd, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 48
t the original plan or move upon Petersburg without delay. R. E. Lee. Petersburg, 10:34 A. M., June 21, 1864. Brigadier-General G. W. C. Lee, Chaffin's Bluff: What is supposed strength of enemy's force reported on Kingsland road, and of what composed? Cooke's brigade is at Clay's House available to be sent if you need assistance, and directed to be prepared to move if ordered either by rail or march by land. In absence of General Lee, W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. Dunn's Mill, F. June 22, 1864. General Heth: Inform me of the state of affairs in your front and whether Cooke's and Davis's brigades are needed on that side of the river. R. E. Lee, General. F. June 23, H. D., 11 K. 30 A. M. Colonel W. H. Taylor: All quiet in my front up to this hour. I am inclined to think that the report of Colonel Gary, stating that the enemy were crossing last night over the pontoon, much exaggerated. I will let you know the earliest moment I consider it safe to withdraw Colonel Gary
June 21st, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 48
etersburg 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. headquarters Army of Northern Virginia, June 18, 1864. General J. A. Early, Lynchburg, Virginia: 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. Petersburg, 10:34 A. M., June 21, 1864. Brigadier-General G. W. C. Lee, Chaffin's Bluff: What is supposed strength of enemy's force reported on Kingsland road, and of what composed? Cooke's brigade is at Clay's House available to be sent if you need assistance, and directed to be prepared to move if ordered either by rail or march by land. In absence of General Lee, W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. Dunn's Mill, F. June 22, 1864. General Heth: Inform me of the state of affairs in your front and whether Cooke's and Davis's
June 27th (search for this): chapter 48
ur front and whether Cooke's and Davis's brigades are needed on that side of the river. R. E. Lee, General. F. June 23, H. D., 11 K. 30 A. M. Colonel W. H. Taylor: All quiet in my front up to this hour. I am inclined to think that the report of Colonel Gary, stating that the enemy were crossing last night over the pontoon, much exaggerated. I will let you know the earliest moment I consider it safe to withdraw Colonel Gary and Davis from this side. H. Heth, Major-General. D. H. June 27, Hd. Via. Colonel W. H. Taylor: All quiet in my front. 1 think if Cooke's and Davis's brigades are not, that they might be now ordered back. The enemy evinces no disposition to advance or increase his force on this side. General G. W. C. Lee thinks he can hold Chaffin's Bluff with his force and Gary's cavalry until reinforcements could be sent him. General Ewell will be down to-day and I will consult with him. H. Heth, Major-General. Petersburg, Va., 4 P. M., 8th August, 1864. Ma
August 12th, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 48
eral Ransom on being relieved will report to the Adjutant and Inspector-General, Richmond. R. E. Lee, General. headquarters, 11th August, 1864. General J. A. Early, via Staunton and New Market, Va.: Washington Chronicle of the 8th states Sheridan has superseded Hunter. Another division of cavalry has been sent to General Anderson. Communicate with him. R. E. Lee, General. General G. W. C. Lee, A. D. C. to President: The President's telegram cannot be deciphered. Has the key word been changed lately. W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. headquarters, 12th August, 1864. General R. H. Anderson, Culpeper C. H, Va.: General Early at Newtown states the enemy to be moving up the Shenandoah with a view of reaching his rear apparently towards Front Royal. It may be his purpose to move up Luray Valley. You had better move to Sperryville and be governed by circumstances. Hampton should reach you the 15th. Keep him apprised and keep in communication with Early. R. E. Lee, General.
August 11th, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 48
g Chaffin's Bluff. I think the camp at Dutch Gap is probably the marines. Could not Captain Mitchell shell it while Pickett opened on land batteries and you attacked it. They will soon be fortified. R. E. Lee, General. headquarters, 11th August, 1864. General J. A. Early, via Staunton and Woodstock: Major-General Lomax has been directed to report to you to relieve General Ransom in command of cavalry. General Ransom on being relieved will report to the Adjutant and Inspector-General, Richmond. R. E. Lee, General. headquarters, 11th August, 1864. General J. A. Early, via Staunton and New Market, Va.: Washington Chronicle of the 8th states Sheridan has superseded Hunter. Another division of cavalry has been sent to General Anderson. Communicate with him. R. E. Lee, General. General G. W. C. Lee, A. D. C. to President: The President's telegram cannot be deciphered. Has the key word been changed lately. W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. headquarters, 12th August, 18
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