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May 13th (search for this): chapter 26
ill join you with remainder of troops as soon as they arrive here. G. T. Beauregard. Telegram. Weldon, May 12th, 1864. To Genl. G. T. Beauregard: Am here on my way; coming as fast as I can. W. H. C. Whiting, Major-Genl. Telegram. Petersburg, Va., May 13th, 1864. Major-Genl. R. F. Hoke, Drury's Bluff: Advance a brigade and battery half-way between your lines and Swift Creek to meet us. Will leave Swift Creek, via Pike, at 12 M. G. T. Beauregard. Telegram. Petersburg, Va., May 13th, 1864:7.15 A. M. President Jefferson Davis, Richmond, Va.: I merely wish to explain my position and condition. Propose leaving to-day, about noon, with part of Colquitt's and Corse's brigades, which arrived yesterday. Martin's and Wise's remain here. Light batteries will follow, as soon as practicable, after arriving. G. T. Beauregard. Telegram. Richmond, May 14th. General Beauregard: An order from Secretary of War has just been sent to you by a courier extending your command t
May 14th (search for this): chapter 26
leaving to-day, about noon, with part of Colquitt's and Corse's brigades, which arrived yesterday. Martin's and Wise's remain here. Light batteries will follow, as soon as practicable, after arriving. G. T. Beauregard. Telegram. Richmond, May 14th. General Beauregard: An order from Secretary of War has just been sent to you by a courier extending your command to include the south side of James River, including Drury's Bluff and its defences. T. Rowland, A. A. G. Telegram. Richmond, Va., May 14th, 1864:8 A. M. Genl. G. T. Beauregard: You are assigned to the command south of the James River. It is also expected that you will meet any sudden move of the enemy against the city on the north side. Should they cross the river below you I shall immediately send you all the assistance in our power, and you will take the offensive at once. We can draw nothing from above, and our information is that reinforcements will reach the enemy in your front. If you can dislodge him fr
May 15th (search for this): chapter 26
ry's Bluff. After reaching Drury's Bluff I was retained at your headquarters, and assigned to duty temporarily as one of your staff-officers. During the day of May 15th Colonel Samuel Melton, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General, notified me that you desired me to take your written and verbal instructions to General Whiting, at hisinstructions the result would have been the capture by you of the entire force of General Butler. Yours, very truly, T. M. Logan. Telegram. Drury's Bluff, May 15th, 1864:6.45 A. M. Genl. Braxton Bragg, Richmond, Va.: Slight firing last night; all quiet this morning. Whiting cannot be here until Tuesday afternoon. Attackplace Wednesday morning. Gunboats must participate. Send General Ransom to confer with me as soon as practicable. G. T. Beauregard. Telegram. Drury's Bluff, May 15th, 1864:9.30 P. M. Genl. Braxton Bragg, Richmond, Va.: I have just seen your aid. Utmost despatch will be made in proposed attack. Change of plan of operations
May 16th (search for this): chapter 26
; yours may conflict with mine. G. T. Beauregard. Telegram. Drury's Bluff, May 16th, 1864:5 A. M. Genl. Braxton Bragg, Richmond, Va.: The battle has just commef our cause. G. T. Beauregard. Telegram. Headquarters, near Fort Stephens, May 16th: 9 A. M. Major-Genl. W. H. C. Whiting: All has been going on well. Ransom nt, and the day will be complete. G. T. Beauregard. Telegram. on turnpike, May 16th, 1864:4.15 P. M. Major-Genl. W. H. C. Whiting: The enemy has been driven ba don't press him in my rear? Whiting, Major-Genl. Comdg. Drury's Bluff, Va., May 16th, 1864:8.30 P. M. Please read over my telegrams of 15th inst., and you will ting, Walthall Junction, near Petersburg, Va. Telegram. Headquarters, etc., May 16th, 1864:9.15 P. M. Genl. Braxton Bragg, Richmond, Va.: The approach of darknemond, Va.: General,—In forwarding my report of the battle of Drury's Bluff, May 16th, 1864, it seems necessary that it should be accompanied by an explanation of
May 24th (search for this): chapter 26
hat these operations being under the Engineer Department, and in no way under my charge, I can only give my opinions. Some reasons why they were not completed were alluded to in my correspondence with the Headquarters of the Department of the 24th of May, 6th and 14th of June, and subsequently; but the prominent difficulties, as declared, was the want of labor and transportation. After the failure of the attack by ironclads on the 7th of April, and they had retired, the works could have bee the weak garrisons were called on to supply certain deficiencies. My observations on this point can best be learned by a reference to my correspondence concerning the preparation of Morris Island for defence, alluded to heretofore, commencing May 24th, and continued. This is already at Department Headquarters. To the 31st Question.—I believe, had the works for the defence of Morris Island been completed and armed, that with the troops of my command, with small reinforcements, we could hav
May 30th (search for this): chapter 26
st, 1863. Major H. C. Guerin, Chief of Subsistence: Major,—In reply to your communication of 30th May, I am instructed by the Commanding General to say that the number of troops in the State of Soues River. Respectfully, your obedient servant, G. T. Beauregard. Telegram. near Chester, May 30th, 1864:5 P. M. Genl. B. Bragg, Richmond, Va.: Lieutenant Wooley, Signal Corps, reports from Fhe position of enemy's forces in our front. G. T. Beauregard. Telegram. near Chester, Va., May 30th, 1864:5.15 P. M. Genl. R. E. Lee, Atlee's Station, Virginia C. R. R.: War Department must deoops in my front. Have you been attacked to-day? G. T. Beauregard. Telegram. near Chester, May 30th, 1864:10 P. M. Genl. R. E. Lee, Atlee's Station: Hoke's division and Read's battalion of art's as soon as enemy's movements here will permit. G. T. Beauregard. Telegram. near Chester, May 30th, 1864:11.15 P. M. Genl. B. Bragg, Richmond, Va.: General Lee having called upon me for reinf
June 1st (search for this): chapter 26
uthorized by the President's letter of 20th inst. to send them, I have ordered Hoke's division to report to him. I will follow with Johnson's as soon as enemy's movements in my front will permit. G. T. Beauregard. Telegram. near Chester, Va, June 1st, 1864:7 P. M. Genl. R. E. Lee, Shady Grove Church, Va.: Prisoners and deserters report Gillmore with two divisions—about 8000 men —still in my front. One of his divisions with Smith's corps—say 16,000 men in all—have gone to White House, promes River soon as balance of Gillmore's corps shall have been withdrawn, or Government shall have determined to abandon line of communication from Petersburg to Richmond. G. T. Beauregard. Headquarters, Army of Northern Virginia: 12.45 P. M., June 1st, via Mc June 2D. Genl. G. T. Beauregard: It would be disadvantageous to abandon line between Richmond and Petersburg; but, as two-thirds of Butler's force has joined Grant, can you not leave sufficient guard to move with balance of your comm
June 2nd (search for this): chapter 26
of Staff. Headquarters, Department S. C., Ga., and Fla., Charleston, S. C., June 2d, 1863:8 P. M. Brig.-GenI. R. S. Ripley, Comdg. First Mil. Dist.: General,—Igard. Headquarters, Army of Northern Virginia: 12.45 P. M., June 1st, via Mc June 2D. Genl. G. T. Beauregard: It would be disadvantageous to abandon line betwee R. E. Lee, Genl. Official. W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. Telegram. near Chester, June 2d, 1864:7 A. M. Genl. R. E. Lee, A. N. Va.: I have ordered a forced reconnoisthout orders of War Department. G. T. Beauregard. Telegram. near Chester, June 2d, 1864:10 A. M. Genl. R. E. Lee, A. N. Va.: No definite information can be ore Ransom's brigade immediately. G. T. Beauregard. Telegram. near Chester, June 2d, 1864:10 A. M. Genl. B. Bragg, Richmond, Va.: No definite information can bohnson says it cannot be spared. G. T. Beauregard. Telegram. near Chester, June 2d, 1864:2.45 P. M. Genl. B. Bragg, Richmond, and Genl. R. E. Lee, A. N. Va.:
June 3rd (search for this): chapter 26
n, very respectfully, your obedient servant, G. T. Beauregard, Genl. Telegram. near Chester, June 3d, 1864:5 o'clock A. M. Genl. Brax. Bragg, Richmond, Va.: Have no further developments of enemll do the best possible under existing circumstances. G. T. Beauregard. Telegram. Richmond, June 3d, 1864:9 P. M. Genl. G. T. Beauregard: Ransom's brigade is required for temporary service nor Bottom's Bridge and report to the senior officer there. Braxton Bragg. Telegram. Richmond, June 3d, 1864:2.20 P. M. To Genl. Beauregard: General Lee urges reinforcements to Ransom on north si large portion of his force, is in Lee's front. Braxton Bragg, Genl. Telegram. near Chester, June 3d, 1864:9.45 P. M. Genl. B. Bragg, Richmond: Despatch of 9 P. M., ordering Ransom's brigade todiately after being relieved from the lines. G. T. Beauregard. Telegram. near Chester, Va., June 3d, 1864:10 P. M. Genl. R. E. Lee: Ransom's brigade will leave here to-night for Bottom's Bridg
June 4th (search for this): chapter 26
t. Braxton Bragg, Genl. Telegram. near Chester, June 3d, 1864:9.45 P. M. Genl. B. Bragg, Richmond: Despatch of 9 P. M., ordering Ransom's brigade to Bottom's Bridge, has just been received. It will leave immediately after being relieved from the lines. G. T. Beauregard. Telegram. near Chester, Va., June 3d, 1864:10 P. M. Genl. R. E. Lee: Ransom's brigade will leave here to-night for Bottom's Bridge, crossing at Drury's Bluff. G. T. Beauregard. Telegram. near Chester, Va., June 4th, 1864:4 A. M. Genl. B. Bragg, Richmond: I have ordered Ransom's brigade to move at daylight, if no hostile demonstration is made during the night. G. T. Beauregard. Telegram. Swift Creek, June 8th, 1864:10 P. M. Genl. B. Bragg, Richmond, Va.: All quiet in our front to-day. Pickets on lower part James River report one steamer, towing up canal-boats and pontoons, with pontoniers; also steamers and schooners going up, heavily loaded; whereas those going down are light. This may ind
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