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Oregon (Oregon, United States) (search for this): article 6
nge were constantly firing on my troops from the Maryland side of the river. The loss of the enemy, so far as known, is as follows: Thirteen hundred killed, wounded, and drowned! Captured seven hundred and ten prisoners; Fifteen hundred stand of arms! Three pieces of cannon; One stand of colors, a large number of cartridge boxes, bayonet seaboards, and a quantity of camp furniture. Among the killed of the enemy was General Baker, formerly Senator from Oregon, and several other commissioned officers. Among the prisoners taken were twenty-two commissioned officers, the names of whom have already been furnished. General C. P. Stone commanded the Federal forces until 3 o'clock, A. M., on the morning of the 22d, when, he was superseded by Major General N.P. Banks. The engagement on our side was fought entirely with the musket; the artillery was in position to do effective service should the enemy have advanced from their cover. Th
Carter's Mill (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 6
ifle pits, Colonel Barksdale wisely retired with his regiment to Fort Evans, leaving a guard of two companies to watch the movements of the enemy, who, evidently expecting a renewed attack, retired during the night and recrossed the river at Edwards's Ferry. on Wednesday morning, finding my Brigade very much exhausted, I left Col Barksdale with his regiment, with two pieces of artillery and a cavalry force, as a grand guard, and ordered the other three regiments to fall back towards Carter's Mill, to rest and to be collected in order. Col. Hunton, with his regiment and two pieces of artillery, were hatted at a strong position on the south bank of the Sycolin, about three miles south of Leesburg. I would here state that in an interview on Monday night with the commissioned officers of the Federal army taken prisoners, I am convinced that they expected to be recaptured either during the night or the next day, and, as the captured officers refused their parole not to take up
Dranesville (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 6
one playing on my entrenchment, (known as Fort Evans,) one on the Leesburg Turnpike, and one on Edwards's Ferry heavy firing was also heard in the direction of Dranesville. at 12 o'clock at night I ordered my entire Brigade to the burnt bridge on the Turnpike. The enemy had been reported as approaching from Dranesville in laDranesville in large force. Taking a strong position on the north side of Goose Creek, I awaited his approach. Reconnoitering the Turnpike on Sunday morning, the courier of Gen. McCall was captured, bearing dispatches to Gen Meade to examine the roads leading to Leesburg. From this prisoner I learned the position of the enemy near DranesvillDranesville. During Sunday the enemy kept up a deliberate fire, without any effect. early on Monday morning, the 21st instant, I heard the firing of my pickets at Big Spring. Who had discovered that, at an unguarded point, the enemy had effected a crossing, in force of five companies, and were advancing on Leesburg. Captain Duff, of
Goose Creek (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 6
direction of Dranesville. at 12 o'clock at night I ordered my entire Brigade to the burnt bridge on the Turnpike. The enemy had been reported as approaching from Dranesville in large force. Taking a strong position on the north side of Goose Creek, I awaited his approach. Reconnoitering the Turnpike on Sunday morning, the courier of Gen. McCall was captured, bearing dispatches to Gen Meade to examine the roads leading to Leesburg. From this prisoner I learned the position of the eiment held their positions was equaled only by their undaunted courage and arm determination to conquer. To my General Staff I am much in debted. Maj. John D Rogers, Brigade Quartermaster; was directed to conduct the baggage train beyond Goose Creek, which difficult duty was performed in the night with great regularity. Captain Orr, Brigade Commissary, was actively engaged in accruing commissary stores and in providing cooked rations for the brigade. To my Acting Aid de-Camp, Lieut. Cha
Leesburg (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 6
The Battles of 1861official reports. report of the engagement of the Sevenths Brigade with the Federal forces, on the 21st and 22 of October, at Leesburg, Va, Brigadier-General Evans Commanding. Headquarters 7th Brigade,Leesburg, Va., Oct. 3d, 1861. Colonel: I beg leave to submit the following report of the action of the troops of the 7th Brigade in the battle of the 21st and 22d instant, with the enemy at Leesburg, Virginia. on Saturday night, the 19th instant, about 7 o'clock P. M., the enemy commenced a heavy cannonading from three batteries, one playing on my entrenchment, (known as Fort Evans,) one on the Leesburg Turnpike, and one on Edwards's Ferry heavy firing was also heard in the direction of Dranesville. at 12 o'clock at night I ordered my entire Brigade to the burnt bridge on the Turnpike. The enemy had been reported as approaching from Dranesville in large force. Taking a strong position on the north side of Goose Creek, I awaited his a
Big Spring (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 6
large force. Taking a strong position on the north side of Goose Creek, I awaited his approach. Reconnoitering the Turnpike on Sunday morning, the courier of Gen. McCall was captured, bearing dispatches to Gen Meade to examine the roads leading to Leesburg. From this prisoner I learned the position of the enemy near Dranesville. During Sunday the enemy kept up a deliberate fire, without any effect. early on Monday morning, the 21st instant, I heard the firing of my pickets at Big Spring. Who had discovered that, at an unguarded point, the enemy had effected a crossing, in force of five companies, and were advancing on Leesburg. Captain Duff, of the 17th regiment, immediately attacked him, driving him back, with several killed and wounded. on observing the movements of the enemy from Fort Evans, at six o'clock, A. M., I found that he had effected a crossing, both at Edwards's Ferry and Ball's Bluff, and I made preparations to meet him in both positions, and immediat
Hunton (search for this): article 6
clock, I became convinced that the main point of attack would be at Ball's Bluff, and ordered Col. Hunton with his regiment, the 8th Virginia volunteers, to repair immediately to the support of Col. Jenifer. I directed Col. Hunton to form line of battle immediately in the rear of Col. Jenifer's command, and to drive the enemy to the river; that I would support his right with artillery. About twenty minutes past 12 o'clock, M., Colonel Hunton united his command with that of Colonel Jenifer, and both commands soon became hotly engaged with the enemy in their strong position in the woods.rt to march his regiment, the 16th Mississippi, and attack the left flank of the enemy, while Cols. Hunton and Jenifer attacked him in front. On arriving at his position, Col. Burt was received with er three regiments to fall back towards Carter's Mill, to rest and to be collected in order. Col. Hunton, with his regiment and two pieces of artillery, were hatted at a strong position on the south
Charles B. Wildman (search for this): article 6
eek, which difficult duty was performed in the night with great regularity. Captain Orr, Brigade Commissary, was actively engaged in accruing commissary stores and in providing cooked rations for the brigade. To my Acting Aid de-Camp, Lieut. Charles B. Wildman, of the 17th regiment Virginia volunteers, and my volunteer aid, Mr. Wm. H. Rogers, I am particularly indebted for services on the field of battle. Lieut. Wildman conducted the 18th regiment and Mr. Rogers the 17th regiment of MississiLieut. Wildman conducted the 18th regiment and Mr. Rogers the 17th regiment of Mississippi volunteers, to their respective positions in the action, and both repeatedly bore orders under heavy fire. Capt. A. L. Evans, Assistant Adjutant-General, though detained by other duty till 2 o'clock, P. M., rendered valuable services. The Medical staff, both brigade and regimental, were all actively engaged during the day in removing the dead and wounded, and in patriotically administering relief to the dying on the field. I am pained to report the fall of the gallant Colonel
John (search for this): article 6
engaged. To witness the patience, enthusiasm and devotion of the troops to our cause, during an action of thirteen hours, excited my warmest admiration. As my entire brigade exceeded my most sanguine expectations in their intrepidity and endurance, I am unable to individualize any particular command, as the tenacity with which each regiment held their positions was equaled only by their undaunted courage and arm determination to conquer. To my General Staff I am much in debted. Maj. John D Rogers, Brigade Quartermaster; was directed to conduct the baggage train beyond Goose Creek, which difficult duty was performed in the night with great regularity. Captain Orr, Brigade Commissary, was actively engaged in accruing commissary stores and in providing cooked rations for the brigade. To my Acting Aid de-Camp, Lieut. Charles B. Wildman, of the 17th regiment Virginia volunteers, and my volunteer aid, Mr. Wm. H. Rogers, I am particularly indebted for services on the field of b
William R. Chambliss (search for this): article 6
Accompanying this report I enclose an accurate map of the field of battle, and the reports of the immediate commanders To the latter I would respectfully refer for individual acts of gallantry and patriotism. I also forward the reports of the field officer of the day. Lieut. Col. McGuirk, of the 17th regiment Mississippi volunteers, to whom I am much indebted for information of the flank movements of the enemy. Lieut. Sheffield David, here on duty as Topographical Engineer, and Sergeant Wm. R. Chambliss, of the 18th regiment Mississippi volunteers, my private secretary, rendered material service, the former by fighting on foot with his musket as a private — the latter by conveying my orders on the field of battle under heavy fire. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, [Signed,] N G. Evans, Brig Gen., commanding 7th Brigade. To Lieut. Col. Thomas Jordan, Assist. Adj't. General, 1st Corps Army of Potomac, near Centreville, [Official.] John Withers, A. A Gen.
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