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Richmond (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 4
nna river, and the other over Morse's Creek near Charlottesville, and the railroad for a distance of eight miles in the direction of Lynchburg. On the 6th of March I sent the First Division, General Devin commanding, to Scottsville on the James river, with directions to send out light parties through the country and destroy all merchant mills, canal locks and bridges on the Rivanna river, these parties to join the division at Scottsville. The division then proceeded along the canal to Dugn this country for our men and animals. In fact the canal had been the great feeder of Richmond. At Rockfish river the bank of the canal was cut, and at New Canton, where the dam is across the James, the guard lock was destroyed, and the James river let into the canal, carrying away the banks and washing out the bottom of the canal. The dam across the James at this point was also partially destroyed. I have had no opposition. Everybody is bewildered by our movements. I hav
Waynesboro, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 4
, Va., Friday. Lieutenant General U. S. Grant, Com'dg Armies United States: General --In my last despatch, dated Waynesboro', I gave a brief account of the defeat of Early by Custer's Division. The same night this division was pushed across teys of the public buildings. I had to remain in Charlottesville two days. This time was consumed in bringing over from Waynesboro' our pontoon trains. The weather was horrible beyond description, and the rain incessant. The two divisions were durie state of the roads, detained me. Up to the present time we have captured fourteen pieces of artillery, eleven at Waynesboro' and three at Charlottesville. The party that I sent back from Waynesboro' started with six pieces, but they were obliWaynesboro' started with six pieces, but they were obliged to destroy two of the six for want of animals. The remaining eight pieces were thoroughly destroyed. We have captured up to the present time, twelve canal boats laden with supplies of ammunition, rations, medical stores, &c. I cannot s
Scottsville (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 4
, one over the Rivanna river, and the other over Morse's Creek near Charlottesville, and the railroad for a distance of eight miles in the direction of Lynchburg. On the 6th of March I sent the First Division, General Devin commanding, to Scottsville on the James river, with directions to send out light parties through the country and destroy all merchant mills, canal locks and bridges on the Rivanna river, these parties to join the division at Scottsville. The division then proceeded aloScottsville. The division then proceeded along the canal to Duguidsville. We hoped to secure the bridge to let us across the river, as our pontoons were useless on account of the high water. In this however we were foiled, as both this bridge and the bridge at Harrisonville were burned by the enemy on our approach. Gen Merritt accompanied this division. The Third Division started at the same time from Charlottesville, and proceeded down the Lynchburg Railroad to Amherst Courthouse, destroying every bridge on the road, and in man
United States (United States) (search for this): article 4
ment, Washington, March 13--10 A. M. Major General Dix, New York: The following report of General Sheridan's recent operations has been received by this Department. (Signed) E. M. Stanton, Sec'y of War. City Point, Va., March 12--7 P. M. Hon. Edwin M. Stanton, Sec. of War: The following despatch has just been received. (Signed) U. S. Grant, Lieutenant General. Headq'rs middle Military Div. Columbia, Va., Friday. Lieutenant General U. S. Grant, Com'dg Armies United States: General --In my last despatch, dated Waynesboro', I gave a brief account of the defeat of Early by Custer's Division. The same night this division was pushed across the Blue Ridge, and entered Charlottesville at 2 P. M., the next day. The Mayor of the city and the principal inhabitants came out and delivered up the keys of the public buildings. I had to remain in Charlottesville two days. This time was consumed in bringing over from Waynesboro' our pontoon trains. The weather w
Columbia (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 4
bel Com. Hollins killed — No opposition encountered. War Department, Washington, March 13--10 A. M. Major General Dix, New York: The following report of General Sheridan's recent operations has been received by this Department. (Signed) E. M. Stanton, Sec'y of War. City Point, Va., March 12--7 P. M. Hon. Edwin M. Stanton, Sec. of War: The following despatch has just been received. (Signed) U. S. Grant, Lieutenant General. Headq'rs middle Military Div. Columbia, Va., Friday. Lieutenant General U. S. Grant, Com'dg Armies United States: General --In my last despatch, dated Waynesboro', I gave a brief account of the defeat of Early by Custer's Division. The same night this division was pushed across the Blue Ridge, and entered Charlottesville at 2 P. M., the next day. The Mayor of the city and the principal inhabitants came out and delivered up the keys of the public buildings. I had to remain in Charlottesville two days. This time was consume
Harrisonville (Missouri, United States) (search for this): article 4
commanding, to Scottsville on the James river, with directions to send out light parties through the country and destroy all merchant mills, canal locks and bridges on the Rivanna river, these parties to join the division at Scottsville. The division then proceeded along the canal to Duguidsville. We hoped to secure the bridge to let us across the river, as our pontoons were useless on account of the high water. In this however we were foiled, as both this bridge and the bridge at Harrisonville were burned by the enemy on our approach. Gen Merritt accompanied this division. The Third Division started at the same time from Charlottesville, and proceeded down the Lynchburg Railroad to Amherst Courthouse, destroying every bridge on the road, and in many places miles of the track. The bridges on this road are numerous, and some of them 500 feet in length. We have found great abundance in this country for our men and animals. In fact the canal had been the great feeder of Rich
Rivanna (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 4
e was consumed in bringing over from Waynesboro' our pontoon trains. The weather was horrible beyond description, and the rain incessant. The two divisions were during the time occupied in destroying the two large iron bridges, one over the Rivanna river, and the other over Morse's Creek near Charlottesville, and the railroad for a distance of eight miles in the direction of Lynchburg. On the 6th of March I sent the First Division, General Devin commanding, to Scottsville on the James river, with directions to send out light parties through the country and destroy all merchant mills, canal locks and bridges on the Rivanna river, these parties to join the division at Scottsville. The division then proceeded along the canal to Duguidsville. We hoped to secure the bridge to let us across the river, as our pontoons were useless on account of the high water. In this however we were foiled, as both this bridge and the bridge at Harrisonville were burned by the enemy on our ap
Morses Creek (New Jersey, United States) (search for this): article 4
entered Charlottesville at 2 P. M., the next day. The Mayor of the city and the principal inhabitants came out and delivered up the keys of the public buildings. I had to remain in Charlottesville two days. This time was consumed in bringing over from Waynesboro' our pontoon trains. The weather was horrible beyond description, and the rain incessant. The two divisions were during the time occupied in destroying the two large iron bridges, one over the Rivanna river, and the other over Morse's Creek near Charlottesville, and the railroad for a distance of eight miles in the direction of Lynchburg. On the 6th of March I sent the First Division, General Devin commanding, to Scottsville on the James river, with directions to send out light parties through the country and destroy all merchant mills, canal locks and bridges on the Rivanna river, these parties to join the division at Scottsville. The division then proceeded along the canal to Duguidsville. We hoped to secure th
Rockfish River (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 4
y the enemy on our approach. Gen Merritt accompanied this division. The Third Division started at the same time from Charlottesville, and proceeded down the Lynchburg Railroad to Amherst Courthouse, destroying every bridge on the road, and in many places miles of the track. The bridges on this road are numerous, and some of them 500 feet in length. We have found great abundance in this country for our men and animals. In fact the canal had been the great feeder of Richmond. At Rockfish river the bank of the canal was cut, and at New Canton, where the dam is across the James, the guard lock was destroyed, and the James river let into the canal, carrying away the banks and washing out the bottom of the canal. The dam across the James at this point was also partially destroyed. I have had no opposition. Everybody is bewildered by our movements. I have had no news of any kind since I left. The latest Richmond papers were of the 4th but contained nothing. I
City Point (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 4
ure of Charlottesville, Amherst and Columbia — James River to Richmond damaged — Numerous bridges destroyed — Capture of Canal Boats — Stores and Ammunition secured--14 pieces of Artillery captured — Rebel Com. Hollins killed — No opposition encountered. War Department, Washington, March 13--10 A. M. Major General Dix, New York: The following report of General Sheridan's recent operations has been received by this Department. (Signed) E. M. Stanton, Sec'y of War. City Point, Va., March 12--7 P. M. Hon. Edwin M. Stanton, Sec. of War: The following despatch has just been received. (Signed) U. S. Grant, Lieutenant General. Headq'rs middle Military Div. Columbia, Va., Friday. Lieutenant General U. S. Grant, Com'dg Armies United States: General --In my last despatch, dated Waynesboro', I gave a brief account of the defeat of Early by Custer's Division. The same night this division was pushed across the Blue Ridge, and entered Charlottesvil
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