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Frank White (search for this): chapter 1.20
t's Body-Guard and the Prairie Scouts of Major Frank White, upon the rebel garrison in Springfield,dred infantry and four hundred cavalry. Major Frank White had been ordered by General Sigel to mak the adventure, let it result as it would. Major White was so ill from overwork that, at Zagonyi's were advised of the intended attack. When Major White was brought int) their camp, they were prephim in the morning. I will now return to Major White. During the conflict upon the hill, he wastch over him. When the flight began he hurried White away, and, accompanied by a squad of eleven me They stopped at a farm-house for the night. White discovered that their host was a Union man. Him for succor. The party lay down by the fire, White being placed in the midst. The rebels were sooton and his followers prisoners. At daybreak White rode into Springfield at the head of his capti, and asked permission to bury their dead. Major White received the flag with proper ceremony, but[1 more...]
Frank White (search for this): chapter 1.23
with a yell we were on them. We were only two hundred and eighty strong, and in front of us was White's Battalion of five hundred. No matter for that. Wyndham and Broderick were leading, and they ners, for there in front of us was the Twelfth Virginia, six hundred men, riding down to support White. By Jove, sir, that was a charge! They came up splendidly, looking steadier than we did ourseld Broderick shouting in a stormy voice. I tell you, it was a startling sight. The fragments of White's Battalion had gathered together toward the left of the field, and were charging in our rear. ments, the Eleventh Virginia, and another, were coming down on our front. Instead of dashing at White's men, the First Maryland wavered and broke, and then we were charged at the same time in front rear Then he went in again. Lucas, Hobensack, Brooks, and Beekman, charged with twelve men into White's Battalion. Fighting hand to hand, they cut their way through, but left nine of the men on the
Frank White (search for this): chapter 1.18
t's Body-Guard and the Prairie Scouts of Major Frank White, upon the rebel garrison in Springfield,dred infantry and four hundred cavalry. Major Frank White had been ordered by General Sigel to makhim in the morning. I will now return to Major White. During the conflict upon the hill, he wastch over him. When the flight began he hurried White away, and, accompanied by a squad of eleven me They stopped at a farm-house for the night. White discovered that their host was a Union man. Him for succor. The party lay down by the fire, White being placed in the midst. The rebels were sounder certain restrictions to bury their dead: White drew in some of his pickets, stationed them abginia, six hundred men, riding down to support White. By Jove, sir, that was a charge! They came u, it was a startling sight. The fragments of White's Battalion had gathered together toward the loks, and Beekman, charged with twelve men into White's Battalion. Fighting hand to hand, they cut [6 more...]
Bob White (search for this): chapter 1.10
until such time as he could join the Union army. Continuing his search for the steamboats, he came upon the home of Bob White, on Walden Ridge. White was a thorough Unionist and the leader of a body of thirty to sixty Union Tennesseans, bushwacWhite was a thorough Unionist and the leader of a body of thirty to sixty Union Tennesseans, bushwackers, who were the terror of the rebel cavalry in that region. He was welcomed by White's family and remained with them one night, though the rebel cavalry came to the house in search of him, and White's men also called him up, fearing he might be White's family and remained with them one night, though the rebel cavalry came to the house in search of him, and White's men also called him up, fearing he might be a spy. After stirring up the rebels at one or two points, and again finding shelter for two or three nights among the persecuted East Tennessee Unionists, attending one of their religious meetings where every man was armed, and the services were conWhite's men also called him up, fearing he might be a spy. After stirring up the rebels at one or two points, and again finding shelter for two or three nights among the persecuted East Tennessee Unionists, attending one of their religious meetings where every man was armed, and the services were conducted, like those of the Covenanters three hundred years ago, after night and in the concealment of the forest, lest their enemies should come upon them. In the battle of Chickamauga, as well as in the marches and skirmishes which preceded it, C
Wheeler (search for this): chapter 1.10
nducted, like those of the Covenanters three hundred years ago, after night and in the concealment of the forest, lest their enemies should come upon them. In the battle of Chickamauga, as well as in the marches and skirmishes which preceded it, Corporal Pike was actively employed as a scout, and was much of the time in imminent peril, while he rendered excellent service to the Union army. Leaving the Union army at Chattanooga, he next set out with General Crook's cavalry in pursuit of Wheeler's rebel cavalry, which had been attempting to break up the Union lines of communication with Nashville, where he had his share in some of the most desperate cavalry fighting of the war, being on two occasions the target of the enemy's rifles, and once of their artillery. Having arrived at Brownsboro, General Crook sent him with an important despatch from General Grant to General Sherman, whose location was not definitely known, though he was supposed to be not far from Corinth. The journe
Wheeler (search for this): chapter 1.12
eaching the latter place fell in with some of Wheeler's cavalry, with whom he rode along, friendly , and all started on the march. By this time Wheeler had come up and taken the lead, Forrest follost on this trip was that at Eagleville he met Wheeler's command, by many of whom, and by the generamself, he was well and favorably known. Here Wheeler employed him as a secret agent, and gave him sion of the Union authorities, in filling General Wheeler's order, and charged with such informatiort, he took another trip to the rebel lines. Wheeler was at this time at Franklin, quartered in thut he deemed it necessary first, to return to Wheeler, and received permission to do so. At Franklin, he found that Wheeler had gone on to Shelbyville, and stopping with his friend Ratcliffe, the twnment envelopes, and forwarded by carrier to Wheeler. Having spent the night with Ratcliffe, he r of Ashby's cavalry, paroled rebel prisoners, Wheeler's spies, etc., etc., and when the proof was c[1 more...]
Wheeler (search for this): chapter 1.26
and found Johnny Clem sitting on his sofa, waiting to see him. Johnny had experienced some of the vicissitudes of war since last they met. He had been captured by Wheeler's cavalry near Bridgeport. His captors took him to Wheeler, who saluted him with- What are you doing here, you d d little Yankee scoundrel? Said Johnny ClWheeler, who saluted him with- What are you doing here, you d d little Yankee scoundrel? Said Johnny Clem, stoutly: General Wheeler, I an no more a d d scoundrel than you are, sir. Johnny said that the rebels stole about all that he had, including his pocket-book, which contained only twenty-five cents. But I wouldn't have cared for the rest, he added, if they hadn't stolen my hat, which had three bullet holes it received at General Wheeler, I an no more a d d scoundrel than you are, sir. Johnny said that the rebels stole about all that he had, including his pocket-book, which contained only twenty-five cents. But I wouldn't have cared for the rest, he added, if they hadn't stolen my hat, which had three bullet holes it received at Chickamauga. He was finally paroled and sent north. On Saturday lie was on his way from Camp Chase to his regiment, having been exchanged. General Rosecrans observed that the young soldier had chevrons on his arm, and asked the meaning of it. He said he was promoted to a corporal for shooting a rebel colonel at Chickamauga. T
Wheeler (search for this): chapter 1.18
and found Johnny Clem sitting on his sofa, waiting to see him. Johnny had experienced some of the vicissitudes of war since last they met. He had been captured by Wheeler's cavalry near Bridgeport. His captors took him to Wheeler, who saluted him with- What are you doing here, you d d little Yankee scoundrel? Said Johnny ClWheeler, who saluted him with- What are you doing here, you d d little Yankee scoundrel? Said Johnny Clem, stoutly: General Wheeler, I an no more a d d scoundrel than you are, sir. Johnny said that the rebels stole about all that he had, including his pocket-book, which contained only twenty-five cents. But I wouldn't have cared for the rest, he added, if they hadn't stolen my hat, which had three bullet holes it received at General Wheeler, I an no more a d d scoundrel than you are, sir. Johnny said that the rebels stole about all that he had, including his pocket-book, which contained only twenty-five cents. But I wouldn't have cared for the rest, he added, if they hadn't stolen my hat, which had three bullet holes it received at Chickamauga. He was finally paroled and sent north. On Saturday lie was on his way from Camp Chase to his regiment, having been exchanged. General Rosecrans observed that the young soldier had chevrons on his arm, and asked the meaning of it. He said he was promoted to a corporal for shooting a rebel colonel at Chickamauga. T
Wheeler (search for this): chapter 3.64
ld spare but a small force for it, and he knew that the rebel cavalry general, Wheeler, would attack it with one greatly superior. In this emergency he knew of no oeers. Innis's regiment consisted of but three hundred and eight-nine men, and Wheeler would attack with three thousand cavalry and two field pieces, while Innis had Captain Firman, riding forward to the flimsy breastwork, cried out: General Wheeler demands an instant and unconditional surrender. Give General Wheeler myGeneral Wheeler my compliments, and tell him we don't surrender much, came back to him from behind the brush-heaps. Mounting then his Kentucky roan, the heroic colonel rode slowly , sir? demanded the Union officer. Major, sir. Go back and tell General Wheeler that he insults me by sending one of your rank to treat with one of mine. reinforcements. Thinking it was so, we drew off, and the next day Innis sent Wheeler word by a prisoner, that he had whipped us with three hundred and eighty-nine
Wharton (search for this): chapter 1.25
; the men crept noiselessly along in the darkness, and passed the dangerous points with complete success. Once, indeed, they were in danger of discovery. The rustling of the underbrush, and the muffled tramp of this large body of men, was heard by some of the outlying pickets, who reported it; but the approach of Early seemed so utterly improbable that no precautions were taken against a surprise. By dawn of day, Gordon's Rebel Division, closely followed by Ramseur, Pegram, Kershaw, and Wharton, had flanked Crook's Corps (Army of Western Virginia), and assaulted his camp before the men could form in line of battle. The Union army was ranged, in military phrase, en echelon; i. e., in successive steps, the Army of Virginia, which was in front, extending also farthest south. Having flanked and rolled up this corps, the rebels, Gordon still heading, proceeded to flank the Nineteenth Corps, which occupied the next step of the echelon, and, after a short but determined struggle, drove
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