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Ewell (search for this): article 1
ut 10 o'clock in the morning in the following dispatch from Gen. let. Headq's army Northern Va,May 5, 1864. Hon Secretary of War. The enemy crossed the Rapidan at Ely's and Germanna fords. Two corps of this army moved to oppose him — Ewell by the old turnpike, and Hill by the plankroad. They arrived this morning in close proximity to the enemy's line of march. A strong attack was made upon Ewell, who repulsed it, capturing many prisoners and four pieces of artillery. Ewell, who repulsed it, capturing many prisoners and four pieces of artillery. The enemy subsequently concentrated upon Gen. Hill, who, with Heth's and Wilcox's divisions, successfully resisted repeated and desperate assaults. A large force of cavalry and artillery on our right was driven back by Rosser's brigade. By the blessing of God we maintained our position against every effort until night, when the contest closed. We have to mourn the loss of many brave officers and men. The gallant Brig. Gen. J. M Jones was killed, and Brig. Gen. Stafford, Hear, mo
Warren (search for this): article 1
s that gained currency yesterday was one to the effect that a courier of Grant had been captured, with a message to Burnside to hurry up, that he, Grant, was completely surrounded. The killed and wounded. Among the casualties in our Army Thursday we hear of Brig. Gen. J. M. Jones, of Virginia, killed; Brig. Gen. Stafford, of Louisiana, mortally wounded; Brig. Gen. John Pegram, of Virginia, wounded in the leg by a bullet; Col. Randolph, of the 2d Virginia, (Stonewall,) killed, and Col. Warren, of the 10th Virginia, killed. The 2d Louisiana brigade (Gen. Stafford's) very heavily. A list of other casualties will be found in our telegraph column. Skirmish on the right Wing. Two regiments of Lomax's cavalry brigade (the 15th and 16th) were sent to drive back the force of the enemy which had advanced as far as Spotsylvania C. H. on Thursday morning. On the approach of our men the enemy, consisting of only a small scouting party, 60 or 70 in number, immediately fle
A. P. Hill (search for this): article 1
ps of this army moved to oppose him — Ewell by the old turnpike, and Hill by the plankroad. They arrived this morning in close proximity ieces of artillery. The enemy subsequently concentrated upon Gen. Hill, who, with Heth's and Wilcox's divisions, successfully resisted r engagement. In the afternoon a print telegram was received from Major Hill, brother of Lieut. Gen. A. P. Hill, to the following effect: Lieut. Gen. A. P. Hill, to the following effect: "Orange C. H, May 6.--We are driving the enemy at all points this morning. Gen. Hill and his staff are well." As the enemy, according Gen. Hill and his staff are well." As the enemy, according to Gen. Lee's telegram, had concentrated upon Gen. Hill's corps, this telegram showed that his assaults and not only been "successfully resisGen. Hill's corps, this telegram showed that his assaults and not only been "successfully resisted," at that Gen. II. was driving them at all points. A telegram from Major John Dooley, of the Richmond Ambulance Corps, reiterated t In King William county, the force named burned the dwellings of Col. Hill and Mr. Sanford, and ravished a negro woman, besides committing o
George E. Pickett (search for this): article 1
e water. Her guns throw fifteen-inch shot and rifled shell. It was rumored on the streets yesterday that the Yankees had struck the Richmond and Petersburg railroad at Port Walthall Junction, but this report is not confirmed, and last night our troops were still in possession of the post. The following telegram was received here last night: Petersburg, May 6.--Our forces were skirmishing with the enemy's forces near Port Walthall Junction at 6 o'clock this evening. Geo. E. Pickett, Maj. Gen. Comd'g. We learn, in addition to this, that later intelligence announces that the enemy had been driven back. Additional force of transports and gunboats in the river. Last night intelligence was received here that 35 of the enemy's gunboats and transports had passed Harrison's Landing, and seventy were in sight, making 105 in all. Six of the squadron came up, and one of them, the leading vessel, was blown up by a torpedo. The other five then landed their
Burnside (search for this): article 1
he road which our troops faced runs from Orange Court-House to Fredericksburg, and is forty-one miles long. It crosses no river. Proceeding from Orange Court-House welcome, at ten miles, to Verdunville. ten miles further brings us to Parker's store; six miles further to Wilderness; five miles further to Chancellorsville; ten miles more to Fredericksburg. Among the rumors that gained currency yesterday was one to the effect that a courier of Grant had been captured, with a message to Burnside to hurry up, that he, Grant, was completely surrounded. The killed and wounded. Among the casualties in our Army Thursday we hear of Brig. Gen. J. M. Jones, of Virginia, killed; Brig. Gen. Stafford, of Louisiana, mortally wounded; Brig. Gen. John Pegram, of Virginia, wounded in the leg by a bullet; Col. Randolph, of the 2d Virginia, (Stonewall,) killed, and Col. Warren, of the 10th Virginia, killed. The 2d Louisiana brigade (Gen. Stafford's) very heavily. A list of other c
Lomax (search for this): article 1
all,) killed, and Col. Warren, of the 10th Virginia, killed. The 2d Louisiana brigade (Gen. Stafford's) very heavily. A list of other casualties will be found in our telegraph column. Skirmish on the right Wing. Two regiments of Lomax's cavalry brigade (the 15th and 16th) were sent to drive back the force of the enemy which had advanced as far as Spotsylvania C. H. on Thursday morning. On the approach of our men the enemy, consisting of only a small scouting party, 60 or 70 inn driven a half mile and firing was still going on. During the engagement we had one killed and twenty-two wounded, who were brought down by the Fredericksburg train yesterday evening. Among the latter was C. Powell Grady, Ass't Adj't General of Lomax's brigade. He was shot in the elbow during the charge. The wound, while painful, is not serious. The enemy on the Southside. The movements of the enemy on the Southside, under Gen. W. F. (Baldy) Smith, are as yet but little known, with
Stonewall (search for this): article 1
urg. Among the rumors that gained currency yesterday was one to the effect that a courier of Grant had been captured, with a message to Burnside to hurry up, that he, Grant, was completely surrounded. The killed and wounded. Among the casualties in our Army Thursday we hear of Brig. Gen. J. M. Jones, of Virginia, killed; Brig. Gen. Stafford, of Louisiana, mortally wounded; Brig. Gen. John Pegram, of Virginia, wounded in the leg by a bullet; Col. Randolph, of the 2d Virginia, (Stonewall,) killed, and Col. Warren, of the 10th Virginia, killed. The 2d Louisiana brigade (Gen. Stafford's) very heavily. A list of other casualties will be found in our telegraph column. Skirmish on the right Wing. Two regiments of Lomax's cavalry brigade (the 15th and 16th) were sent to drive back the force of the enemy which had advanced as far as Spotsylvania C. H. on Thursday morning. On the approach of our men the enemy, consisting of only a small scouting party, 60 or 70 i
Wilcox (search for this): article 1
adq's army Northern Va,May 5, 1864. Hon Secretary of War. The enemy crossed the Rapidan at Ely's and Germanna fords. Two corps of this army moved to oppose him — Ewell by the old turnpike, and Hill by the plankroad. They arrived this morning in close proximity to the enemy's line of march. A strong attack was made upon Ewell, who repulsed it, capturing many prisoners and four pieces of artillery. The enemy subsequently concentrated upon Gen. Hill, who, with Heth's and Wilcox's divisions, successfully resisted repeated and desperate assaults. A large force of cavalry and artillery on our right was driven back by Rosser's brigade. By the blessing of God we maintained our position against every effort until night, when the contest closed. We have to mourn the loss of many brave officers and men. The gallant Brig. Gen. J. M Jones was killed, and Brig. Gen. Stafford, Hear, mortally wounded, while leading his command with conspicuous valor. R. B. Lee
Randolph (search for this): article 1
lle; ten miles more to Fredericksburg. Among the rumors that gained currency yesterday was one to the effect that a courier of Grant had been captured, with a message to Burnside to hurry up, that he, Grant, was completely surrounded. The killed and wounded. Among the casualties in our Army Thursday we hear of Brig. Gen. J. M. Jones, of Virginia, killed; Brig. Gen. Stafford, of Louisiana, mortally wounded; Brig. Gen. John Pegram, of Virginia, wounded in the leg by a bullet; Col. Randolph, of the 2d Virginia, (Stonewall,) killed, and Col. Warren, of the 10th Virginia, killed. The 2d Louisiana brigade (Gen. Stafford's) very heavily. A list of other casualties will be found in our telegraph column. Skirmish on the right Wing. Two regiments of Lomax's cavalry brigade (the 15th and 16th) were sent to drive back the force of the enemy which had advanced as far as Spotsylvania C. H. on Thursday morning. On the approach of our men the enemy, consisting of only
R. B. Lee (search for this): article 1
cers and men. The gallant Brig. Gen. J. M Jones was killed, and Brig. Gen. Stafford, Hear, mortally wounded, while leading his command with conspicuous valor. R. B. Lee. Every one was satisfied from this of the result of Thursday's fighting, and the anxiety was transferred to the result of yesterday's engagement. In wing effect: "Orange C. H, May 6.--We are driving the enemy at all points this morning. Gen. Hill and his staff are well." As the enemy, according to Gen. Lee's telegram, had concentrated upon Gen. Hill's corps, this telegram showed that his assaults and not only been "successfully resisted," at that Gen. II. was drivhat Grant bought on the fight by attempting to turn our right and gain possession of the road to Bowling Green, in Caroline county, thus placing himself between General Lee and Richmond. The road which our troops faced runs from Orange Court-House to Fredericksburg, and is forty-one miles long. It crosses no river. Proceeding fr
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