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3rd (search for this): article 23
The Williamsburg battle. Richmond, May 16, 1862. To the Editor of the Dispatch: I send you a brief history of the engagement near Williamsburg, as viewed by one acquainted with the occurrences that preceded it, and who was a participant in the fight. Our forces commenced the evacuation of the Yorktown line on the night of Thursday, May 1st, and the rear division of our army left the entrenchments late on Saturday night, the 3d instant. On Sunday morning, the 4th, the "grand army" of McClellan entered the abandoned "rebel" fortifications, and their advance guard rapidly followed, and constantly harassed our rear on the entire march from Yorktown to Williamsburg a distance of some ten miles. The fight of Sunday. About two o'clock Sunday afternoon, having followed us very closely they had arrived in front of the line of redouble last outside of Williamsburg, which were occupied by Gen. Semmes's brigade and Manly's North Carolina battery. At this point the Yan
4th (search for this): article 23
The Williamsburg battle. Richmond, May 16, 1862. To the Editor of the Dispatch: I send you a brief history of the engagement near Williamsburg, as viewed by one acquainted with the occurrences that preceded it, and who was a participant in the fight. Our forces commenced the evacuation of the Yorktown line on the night of Thursday, May 1st, and the rear division of our army left the entrenchments late on Saturday night, the 3d instant. On Sunday morning, the 4th, the "grand army" of McClellan entered the abandoned "rebel" fortifications, and their advance guard rapidly followed, and constantly harassed our rear on the entire march from Yorktown to Williamsburg a distance of some ten miles. The fight of Sunday. About two o'clock Sunday afternoon, having followed us very closely they had arrived in front of the line of redouble last outside of Williamsburg, which were occupied by Gen. Semmes's brigade and Manly's North Carolina battery. At this point the Ya
May 16th, 1862 AD (search for this): article 23
The Williamsburg battle. Richmond, May 16, 1862. To the Editor of the Dispatch: I send you a brief history of the engagement near Williamsburg, as viewed by one acquainted with the occurrences that preceded it, and who was a participant in the fight. Our forces commenced the evacuation of the Yorktown line on the night of Thursday, May 1st, and the rear division of our army left the entrenchments late on Saturday night, the 3d instant. On Sunday morning, the 4th, the "grand army" of McClellan entered the abandoned "rebel" fortifications, and their advance guard rapidly followed, and constantly harassed our rear on the entire march from Yorktown to Williamsburg a distance of some ten miles. The fight of Sunday. About two o'clock Sunday afternoon, having followed us very closely they had arrived in front of the line of redouble last outside of Williamsburg, which were occupied by Gen. Semmes's brigade and Manly's North Carolina battery. At this point the Ya
January, 5 AD (search for this): article 23
The Williamsburg battle. Richmond, May 16, 1862. To the Editor of the Dispatch: I send you a brief history of the engagement near Williamsburg, as viewed by one acquainted with the occurrences that preceded it, and who was a participant in the fight. Our forces commenced the evacuation of the Yorktown line on the night of Thursday, May 1st, and the rear division of our army left the entrenchments late on Saturday night, the 3d instant. On Sunday morning, the 4th, the "grand army" of McClellan entered the abandoned "rebel" fortifications, and their advance guard rapidly followed, and constantly harassed our rear on the entire march from Yorktown to Williamsburg a distance of some ten miles. The fight of Sunday. About two o'clock Sunday afternoon, having followed us very closely they had arrived in front of the line of redouble last outside of Williamsburg, which were occupied by Gen. Semmes's brigade and Manly's North Carolina battery. At this point the Yan
Branch (search for this): article 23
nded the operations of our troops. In conclusion, let me state that all the Richmond troops acted with their usual and conspicuous bravery. The First Regiment Virginia Volunteers fought-gallantly, and suffered severely. You have already published a list of their casualties. The 1st company Richmond Howitzers, Captain E. S. McCarthy, were in the fight from morning till night, and managed their guns with great coolness, skill, and activity. The casualties in this company were two: Harry C. Townsend, wounded in the cheek, and Thomas L. Whiting, in the leg. They also lost several horses. The old "Fayette Artillery," Capt. Miles Mason, fought gallantly and well. They lost four men killed: Delaware Crafton, --Branch, --Smith, and --Back, and 11 wounded. The day was very wet, and heavy showers of rain every hour or two. On Monday night Gen. Johnston continued the retreat, begun on the Thursday before, and has not since been molested from the direction of Williamsburg. Potomac.
Crafton (search for this): article 23
ded the operations of our troops. In conclusion, let me state that all the Richmond troops acted with their usual and conspicuous bravery. The First Regiment Virginia Volunteers fought-gallantly, and suffered severely. You have already published a list of their casualties. The 1st company Richmond Howitzers, Captain E. S. McCarthy, were in the fight from morning till night, and managed their guns with great coolness, skill, and activity. The casualties in this company were two: Harry C. Townsend, wounded in the cheek, and Thomas L. Whiting, in the leg. They also lost several horses. The old "Fayette Artillery," Capt. Miles Mason, fought gallantly and well. They lost four men killed: Delaware Crafton, --Branch, --Smith, and --Back, and 11 wounded. The day was very wet, and heavy showers of rain every hour or two. On Monday night Gen. Johnston continued the retreat, begun on the Thursday before, and has not since been molested from the direction of Williamsburg. Potomac.
J. Luclus Davis (search for this): article 23
trains had not passed through the town. It was very necessary to hold the enemy firmly in check and accordingly Gen. Johnston sent for Col. Wickham's and Col. J. Luclus Davis's regiments of Virginia cavalry, and the 1st Company Richmond Howitzers, to hasten back as reinforcements. -- Col. Wickham's cavalry moved to the right of Fort Magruder, and Col. Davis's to the left, which a section of the Howitzer battery was planned to the open field, in front of our redoubt, on either side of the fort. The cavalry charged across the field and down the road into the woods with great gallantry while the guns of the Howitzer battery kept up a rapid and well directe. On the right the enemy retreated rapidly, leaving a portion of their artillery, whilst overcoats, knapsacks, &c., covered the ground. On the road down which Col. Davis charged, the Yankee Cauvery were drawn up and turned upon him with considerable fierceness, but were again driven into the woods with some loss. The result of
D. H. Hill (search for this): article 23
enkindling battery, which, at this time, really promised very disastrous results to our side. It was by this fire that Lieut. Richardson, of the Lynchburg artillery — a brave and gallant officer — was killed. To capture this Federal battery, Gen. Hill's division, on the left, formed in line of battle in open field, under fire of the enemy's artillery, and advanced in magnificent style. The Federal infantry supporting their battery and occupying an eligible position, poured into their ranks ught up, and our troops in turn were driven back, fighting as they retired, with severe loss. We, however, continued to hold the position from which we had first driven them, in this part of the field, until after nightfall. In this action Gen. D. H. Hill acted with conspicuous bravery, he himself leading his troops to the charge. The day had now drawn to a close, and the night set in upon a decided and brilliant victory for the Confederate arms. The substantial fruits of this victory are
Gen Johnston (search for this): article 23
rigade, deployed as skirmishers. As our wagon trains had not passed through the town. It was very necessary to hold the enemy firmly in check and accordingly Gen. Johnston sent for Col. Wickham's and Col. J. Luclus Davis's regiments of Virginia cavalry, and the 1st Company Richmond Howitzers, to hasten back as reinforcements. -- ed with in that direction. The Confederates feel renewed confidence in themselves and their leaders, and are satisfied of success in the impending battles. General Johnston was himself on the field and superintended the operations of our troops. In conclusion, let me state that all the Richmond troops acted with their usual andd well. They lost four men killed: Delaware Crafton, --Branch, --Smith, and --Back, and 11 wounded. The day was very wet, and heavy showers of rain every hour or two. On Monday night Gen. Johnston continued the retreat, begun on the Thursday before, and has not since been molested from the direction of Williamsburg. Potomac.
Longstreet (search for this): article 23
into the field a fine battery of rifled guns, which kept up a rapid, but very wild fire upon our line, whilst their infantry moved up and took position in the edge of the woods and cleared ground. About eleven o'clock the First brigades of Gen. Longstreet's division, composed of the 1st, 7th, 11th, and 17th Virginia regiments, were advanced on the right to attack their line. This gallant brigade engaged the enemy with invincible spirit and energy. The fight now became terrible. The musketry was very heavy and prolonged whilst our artillery kept up a constant fire upon the enemy's position. The contest was long and stubborn, but the fire of musketry gradually and surely receded as Longstreet's Division, with a perseverance that could only result in success, pressed the enemy back. Further, and still further, were the Yankee legions driven, until the victorious "rebels" stood upon the ground from which they had been driven, and had possession of their entire battery of eight gun
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