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1865 AD (search for this): chapter 1.1
crowd of laughing, ragged Rebels, he marched seven prisoners to headquarters, and with a merry good morning, reported: I couldn't get that promised Yankee for General Lee, but I caught seven Dutchmen. They were sent at once to division headquarters with a note from the brigadier, giving the credit of the capture to Wooten, and stating that if General Lee could make anything out of their foreign gibberish. it was more than he could. After our line had been broken by Grant in the spring of 1865, and the brigade driven from the works, this corps very materially helped to retake the same works as far as the Jones Farm road, where it was confronted by two long lines of battle and a strong skirmish line. To escape death or capture, the brigade was ordered back to Battery Gregg and Howard's Dam, near Battery 45. In the retreat to Appomattox Courthouse this corps was kept very busy, and it was often engaged when not a shot was fired by any of the regiments. Field and staff of Lane'
Jubal A. Early (search for this): chapter 1.1
rted for instructions, General Lee especially cautioned him to let his men know that he would not send them unless they were willing to go. It was an inspiring sight when those brave fellows marched past their beloved chieftain. Every cap was waved and cheer followed cheer. General Lee, superbly mounted, gracefully bared his head, and uttered not a word, while the troops in the works joined in the cheering as those tired and hungry heroes went to the front. On the 18th of May, while General Early, temporarily in command of A. P. Hill's corps, and Generals Wilcox and Lane and a number of staff officers were standing near the brick kiln, the enemy honored the group with a short but rapid artillery fire, under which Nicholson was severely wounded. Major Thomas J. Wooten, of the 18th, was then ordered to take charge of the corps, and he continued in command until the surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. Young, cool and brave, but modest as a girl, he was a worthy successor of Knox a
A. P. Hill (search for this): chapter 1.1
ps in the works joined in the cheering as those tired and hungry heroes went to the front. On the 18th of May, while General Early, temporarily in command of A. P. Hill's corps, and Generals Wilcox and Lane and a number of staff officers were standing near the brick kiln, the enemy honored the group with a short but rapid artilesires me to express his gratification in transmitting the enclosed letter from Major Starke, A. A. G., Third Army Corps, conveying the congratulations of Lieutenant-General Hill to you upon your handsome capture of the enemy's videttes at the Davis house, and also to acknowledge his own appreciation, not only of this affair, but oajor T. J. Wooten, Commanding Sharpshooters. Major,—The brigadier commanding feels a proud pleasure in transmitting to you the congratulatory notes of Lieutenant-General Hill and Major-General Wilcox. And while he adds to these well earned compliments his own hearty congratulations of the brilliant accomplishment of your well
1863 AD (search for this): chapter 1.1
Lane's Corps of sharpshooters. The career of this famous body, with a roster of its officers. The corps of sharpshooters of Lane's brigade was organized after the brigade went into winter quarters at Liberty Mills, Orange county, Va., in 1863. Picked officers and men were detailed from the regiments in proportion to their respective strength, and put in charge of Captain John G. Knox, of the 7th, who was a cool, brave and popular officer, and a splendid tactician. They were excused from all camp and picket duties, and thoroughly drilled in their special duties. When the following campaign opened, this corps was as fine a body of soldiers as the world ever saw. In the Wilderness, on the 5th of May, 1864, the brigade was assigned a position on the left of the road near the home of a Mr. Turning, and the corps was pushed far to the front. Soon afterwards, the brigade was ordered to form at right angles to its original position for the purpose of sweeping the woods in fron
May 12th (search for this): chapter 1.1
k road that afternoon, where our troops were hard pressed, the corps fought on the extreme right, where Captain V. V. Richardson, a gallant officer and second in rank, was severely wounded. The fight continued until after dark in the woods, through the dense undergrowth. The contending lines was close to each other, and when the enemy attempted to turn our right, Knox was captured; and he was succeeded by the accomplished and gallant Captain William T. Nicholson, of the 37th. On the 12th of May, at Spotsylvania Courthouse, in front of the salient, on the left of the Fredericksburg road, this corps behaved with conspicuous gallantry in the presence of General Lee. That afternoon, after the brigade had attacked Burnside's corps in flank, General Lee sent for Lane, told him he had witnessed their gallant behavior and the cheerfulness with which they had borne the hardships of the day, and he did not have the heart to order them forward again; and yet, he wished them to make an imp
Burnside (search for this): chapter 1.1
the woods, through the dense undergrowth. The contending lines was close to each other, and when the enemy attempted to turn our right, Knox was captured; and he was succeeded by the accomplished and gallant Captain William T. Nicholson, of the 37th. On the 12th of May, at Spotsylvania Courthouse, in front of the salient, on the left of the Fredericksburg road, this corps behaved with conspicuous gallantry in the presence of General Lee. That afternoon, after the brigade had attacked Burnside's corps in flank, General Lee sent for Lane, told him he had witnessed their gallant behavior and the cheerfulness with which they had borne the hardships of the day, and he did not have the heart to order them forward again; and yet, he wished them to make an important reconnoisance for him on the Fredericksburg road. When assured that they would cheerfully do whatever he wished, he replied: Tell them it is a request and not an order. When Nicholson reported for instructions, General Lee
James H. Lane (search for this): chapter 1.1
bedient sevant, E. J. Hale, Jr., A. A. G. By command of Brigadier-General J. H. Lane. E. J. Hale, Jr., A. A. G. The Major was never more Appomattox Courthouse. Brigadier-Generals.—L. O'B. Branch, James H. Lane. Aids.—W. A. Blount, to Branch, Oscar Lane, to Lane, J. RookLane, J. Rooker Lane (acting), to Lane, Everard B. Meade, to Lane. Assistant Adjutant—Generals.-W. E. Cannaday, Francis T. Hawks, Geo. B. Johnson, EdwarLane, Everard B. Meade, to Lane. Assistant Adjutant—Generals.-W. E. Cannaday, Francis T. Hawks, Geo. B. Johnson, Edward J. Hale, Jr. Assistant Inspector-General.—Ed. T. Nicholson. Ordnance Officer.—James A. Bryan. Quartermasters.—Joseph A. Engelhard,Lane. Assistant Adjutant—Generals.-W. E. Cannaday, Francis T. Hawks, Geo. B. Johnson, Edward J. Hale, Jr. Assistant Inspector-General.—Ed. T. Nicholson. Ordnance Officer.—James A. Bryan. Quartermasters.—Joseph A. Engelhard, Geo. S. Thompson, A. D. Cazaux (acting), E. W. Herndon. Commissaries.—Daniel T. Carraway, Thos. Hall McKoy. Surgeons.—James A. Miller, Shaw. Twenty-eighth North Carolina Regiment. Colonels.—James H. Lane, Sam D. Lowe. Lieutenant-Colonels.—Thomas L. Lowe, Sam D. Loescot. Assistant Surgeons.—J. W. Tracy, J. B. Alexander, G. B. Moffitt, Daniel McL. Graham. Chaplain.—A. L. Stough.
September 7th, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 1.1
mmunications are published to the brigade, not only as an act due the distinguished merit of their gallant recipient, but with the hope that it may encourage officers and men to emulate this noble example: headquarters Third Army Corps, September 7, 1864. General,—I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the report of Major T. J. Wooten, commanding the skirmishers of Lane's brigade, containing an account of his surprise of the enemy's videttes at the Davis house and attendant captuand to assure him that he highly appreciates the activity, ability and gallantry which he has displayed in his present responsible position. Very respectfully your obedient servant, W. N. Starke. headquarters Wilcox's light Division, September 7, 1864. Major,—The Major-General commanding desires me to express his gratification in transmitting the enclosed letter from Major Starke, A. A. G., Third Army Corps, conveying the congratulations of Lieutenant-General Hill to you upon your han
Wilcox (search for this): chapter 1.1
On the 18th of May, while General Early, temporarily in command of A. P. Hill's corps, and Generals Wilcox and Lane and a number of staff officers were standing near the brick kiln, the enemy honoreresponsible position. Very respectfully your obedient servant, W. N. Starke. headquarters Wilcox's light Division, September 7, 1864. Major,—The Major-General commanding desires me to expresd pleasure in transmitting to you the congratulatory notes of Lieutenant-General Hill and Major-General Wilcox. And while he adds to these well earned compliments his own hearty congratulations of th, the enemy swept the whole Confederate skirmish line, from Hatcher's Run to Lieutenant Run. General Wilcox was sick at the time and Lane was in command of his division. Next morning General Lee sent carried without the loss of a man. During that winter, General Lane received a note from General Wilcox asking if he could catch a Yankee that night for General Lee, as some of the enemy were movi
May 18th (search for this): chapter 1.1
When Nicholson reported for instructions, General Lee especially cautioned him to let his men know that he would not send them unless they were willing to go. It was an inspiring sight when those brave fellows marched past their beloved chieftain. Every cap was waved and cheer followed cheer. General Lee, superbly mounted, gracefully bared his head, and uttered not a word, while the troops in the works joined in the cheering as those tired and hungry heroes went to the front. On the 18th of May, while General Early, temporarily in command of A. P. Hill's corps, and Generals Wilcox and Lane and a number of staff officers were standing near the brick kiln, the enemy honored the group with a short but rapid artillery fire, under which Nicholson was severely wounded. Major Thomas J. Wooten, of the 18th, was then ordered to take charge of the corps, and he continued in command until the surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. Young, cool and brave, but modest as a girl, he was a worthy
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