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20th (search for this): article 27
k. From this point, the eye ranges over an open, rolling country to Edward's Ferry in front — Leesburg, backed by wooden rides is in the rear — and a mile or two on the left is the wooden ground where the battle was fought. Up to Sunday, the 20th, no engagement of any magnitude had signalized Gen. Evans's command. Two pieces of the Howitzer battery, the only artillery which he possessed, had cannonaded the enemy at Conrad's Ferry, and a few days before the battle had opened upon Harper's y from the mountain East at the town, as a diversion, during the attack made upon that place by Col. Ashby; with these exceptions, in spite of incessant alarms and picket firings, the brigade had remained inactive. But on the night of Sunday, the 20th, it was known that the enemy had crossed in considerable force at E. ward's Ferry; and General Evans was advertised of the fact that a strong column, supported by artillery, was about to advance upon him from the direction of Gen. McClellan's left
June (search for this): article 27
the foundation of all true conceptions of battles. Leesburg is about three miles and a half from the Potomac, with, bending in an eastern direction just above the town, encircles an island of some eighty access, known as Swan's or Harrison's Island. Two miles below is Edward's Ferry, near the mouth of Goose Creek, a considerable stream, which is crossed near the Ferry by Kiphart's bridge, and about two miles up was crossed by a fine stone structure, which the Confederate cavalry destroyed in June or July last. To these bridges run two main roads, diverging from Bank street, about the centre of Leesburg. In the triangle thus formed, and on a site which commands the whole surrounding country, on both the Maryland and Virginia side, is situated "Fort Evans," a hastily constructed earth-work. From this point, the eye ranges over an open, rolling country to Edward's Ferry in front — Leesburg, backed by wooden rides is in the rear — and a mile or two on the left is the wooden ground wher
July (search for this): article 27
dation of all true conceptions of battles. Leesburg is about three miles and a half from the Potomac, with, bending in an eastern direction just above the town, encircles an island of some eighty access, known as Swan's or Harrison's Island. Two miles below is Edward's Ferry, near the mouth of Goose Creek, a considerable stream, which is crossed near the Ferry by Kiphart's bridge, and about two miles up was crossed by a fine stone structure, which the Confederate cavalry destroyed in June or July last. To these bridges run two main roads, diverging from Bank street, about the centre of Leesburg. In the triangle thus formed, and on a site which commands the whole surrounding country, on both the Maryland and Virginia side, is situated "Fort Evans," a hastily constructed earth-work. From this point, the eye ranges over an open, rolling country to Edward's Ferry in front — Leesburg, backed by wooden rides is in the rear — and a mile or two on the left is the wooden ground where the ba
October 30th, 1861 AD (search for this): article 27
The battle at Leesburg. description by an ycWitness — localities of the place — the time the enemy crossed — our forces engaged — the Federals Outnumber us two to one--desperate and successful charges by the Confederate soldiers, &c. [special correspondence of the Dispatch.] Fort Evans, near Leesburg, October 30, 1861. All the accounts which I have seen of the recent battle at this point err essentially in important particulars. A brief narrative, therefore, by an eye-witness of the engagement, may prove of some value and Interest. A word, first, as to the nature of the ground. A correct idea of localities lies at the foundation of all true conceptions of battles. Leesburg is about three miles and a half from the Potomac, with, bending in an eastern direction just above the town, encircles an island of some eighty access, known as Swan's or Harrison's Island. Two miles below is Edward's Ferry, near the mouth of Goose Creek, a considerable stream, which
Ashby (search for this): article 27
backed by wooden rides is in the rear — and a mile or two on the left is the wooden ground where the battle was fought. Up to Sunday, the 20th, no engagement of any magnitude had signalized Gen. Evans's command. Two pieces of the Howitzer battery, the only artillery which he possessed, had cannonaded the enemy at Conrad's Ferry, and a few days before the battle had opened upon Harper's Ferry from the mountain East at the town, as a diversion, during the attack made upon that place by Col. Ashby; with these exceptions, in spite of incessant alarms and picket firings, the brigade had remained inactive. But on the night of Sunday, the 20th, it was known that the enemy had crossed in considerable force at E. ward's Ferry; and General Evans was advertised of the fact that a strong column, supported by artillery, was about to advance upon him from the direction of Gen. McClellan's left wing, via the Burnt Bridge on Goose Creek. To oppose the force at Edward's Ferry, General Evans
William E. Baker (search for this): article 27
y McClellan's falling back — which may or may not be unfortunate. With that I have nothing to do, being simple chronicler of the battle of Leesburg. The enemy has fallen back here also. Gen. Banks has retired his force to Poolesville, where — seen from For Evans, where I write — his cloud of tents crown the upland, his watch fires blaze at night, and his drums are heard beating tattoo and reveille. I have not spoken of the death of the brave Colonel Furt, that of the Federal General, Baker, nor stated the loss on either side. On the latter point I know nothing accurately — I saw, I suppose, some 20 or 30 dead bodies of the enemy, generally shot in the head, and suppose that the dense thicket concealed as many, perhaps a great many more. The enemy's loss, in killed and drowned, must have amounted to 400 or 500, and the prisoners to 600 or 800. Thus, whatever may have been the character of Gen. Evans's instructions — whether he carried out or disobeyed Beauregard's orders
Ball (search for this): article 27
a and the piece of artillery supporting it, from Burnt Bridge, double-quicked them to the point opposite the island, and gave the order--"The enemy is in that woods; drive them out," Ball's Cheaterfied troop was posted on the left of the woods, the howitzer in front; and the order was, if the 8th Virginia fell back, for the gun to open with shot and shell, and the cavalry to charge. The 8th went at double-quick across the open field in front, reached the left of the woods, in front of Capt Ball, and formed line of battle. The charge soon followed, and the cavalry participated in it, dismounting and fighting the enemy's advance guard on foot. The engagement soon became vigorous, is the incessant firing — more uninterrupted and violent, I think, than at Manassas — indicated. Once or twice the noise of the musketry and the cheering seemed to roll nearer, and show that our troops were wavering and falling back. But Col. Hunton assures me that such was at no time the face. "It wa
Banks (search for this): article 27
e I was waked by the tramp of one party of 110, who were being conducted into Leesburg, by the overjoyed boys of the gallant 8th. Thus terminated a battle which was desperately fought against great odds, and in which the defeat of the enemy was no less perfect than at Manassas. Its effect is shown by McClellan's falling back — which may or may not be unfortunate. With that I have nothing to do, being simple chronicler of the battle of Leesburg. The enemy has fallen back here also. Gen. Banks has retired his force to Poolesville, where — seen from For Evans, where I write — his cloud of tents crown the upland, his watch fires blaze at night, and his drums are heard beating tattoo and reveille. I have not spoken of the death of the brave Colonel Furt, that of the Federal General, Baker, nor stated the loss on either side. On the latter point I know nothing accurately — I saw, I suppose, some 20 or 30 dead bodies of the enemy, generally shot in the head, and suppose that t
Barksdale (search for this): article 27
a strong column, supported by artillery, was about to advance upon him from the direction of Gen. McClellan's left wing, via the Burnt Bridge on Goose Creek. To oppose the force at Edward's Ferry, General Evans sent the 13th Mississippi, Col. Barksdale, and the 18th Mississippi, Colonel Burt. The 17th Mississippi, Colonel Featherston, was afterwards added. At Burt Bridge were posted the 8th Virginia, Col. Hunton, composed of Loudoun and Prince William volunteers, and a 12-pound howitzer. r more than an hour, as well as I could estimate the time, when Gen. Evens ordered up the 18th Mississippi, Col. Burt, from Edward's Ferry, two miles below and subsequently the 17th Mississippi, Col. Featherston, leaving the 13th Mississippi, Col. Barksdale, to hold the enemy in check at that point, and prevent his throwing a force upon our flank. The 18th arrived in good time, entered the woods, in the rear and on the right flank of the 8th, and commenced their attack with all that desperate v
Beauregard (search for this): article 27
, where I write — his cloud of tents crown the upland, his watch fires blaze at night, and his drums are heard beating tattoo and reveille. I have not spoken of the death of the brave Colonel Furt, that of the Federal General, Baker, nor stated the loss on either side. On the latter point I know nothing accurately — I saw, I suppose, some 20 or 30 dead bodies of the enemy, generally shot in the head, and suppose that the dense thicket concealed as many, perhaps a great many more. The enemy's loss, in killed and drowned, must have amounted to 400 or 500, and the prisoners to 600 or 800. Thus, whatever may have been the character of Gen. Evans's instructions — whether he carried out or disobeyed Beauregard's orders — this has proved a great, a splendid victory. I write these lines in my tent, on my knees. They must necessarily prove very rude, and open to criticism in point of style. But the facts are accurate, and the statements I trust, plain. Yours, truly, J.
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