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Weldon, N. C. (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
cavalry, where they are, what their orders, etc. If it had been possible to have had a division or two of them well up on the right, . . . they could have fallen on the enemy's rear, as they were pursuing Ayres and Crawford. Grant was unaware that Sheridan at this time was himself heavily engaged. In the midst of this important battle, Grant was looking anxiously for news from North Carolina, and in the same dispatch to Sheridan, he said: I would like you to get information from the Weldon road. I understand the enemy have some infantry and a brigade of cavalry at Stony creek station; I think it possible, too, that Johnston may be brought up that road to attack us in rear. They will see now that Sherman has halted at Goldsboro, and may think they can leave Raleigh with a small force. There was a delay of several hours before the Fifth corps was ready, and Meade evidently shared the feeling in regard to Warren that was entertained by Sheridan and Grant. See vol. II., p
Griffin (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
inwiddie. Fighting was still going on, when I last heard from him, which was after dark. At the same hour he telegraphed to Meade: If you can get orders to Mackenzie to move his cavalry to the support of Sheridan by way of the Vaughan road, do so. I have sent the same directions to General Ord. Please let me know when Griffin gets started. If he pushes promptly, I think there may he a chance for cutting off the infantry the enemy have intrusted so far from home. Urge prompt movement on Griffin. Still later, he said to Ord: I want Mackenzie to go through. It may be too late to-morrow morning. Every one seemed alive to the emergency, and anxious to meet it. Meade sent frequent messages urging Warren, and Warren himself proposed that the Boydton road should be held by Humphreys and the artillery of the Fifth corps. Then, said he, let me move down and attack the enemy at Dinwiddie court-house on one side, and Sheridan on the other. The line along the plank road is very strong
Dan (China) (search for this): chapter 8
Dinwiddie advance of Pickett repulse of rebels on Chamberlain's creek Pickett pierces Sheridan's centre Sheridan attacks in return Sheridan forced back to Dinwiddie Sheridan holds Dinwiddie generalship of Sheridan situation, March 31st Sheridan not dismayed Grant determines to reinforce Sheridan Warren ordered to Sheridan's support Urgency of Grant and Meade inexcusable delay of Warren chagrin of Grant Disarrangement of Sheridan's plan advance of Sheridan without Warren Sheri-Dan's new plan of battle battle of Five Forks dispositions of Sheridan further obstructiveness of Warren advance of cavalry assault by Ayres gallantry of Sheridan movements of MacKENZIEenzie deflection of Crawford inefficiency of Warren Second advance of Ayres splendid success of Ayres movement of Griffin and Crawford simultaneous advance of cavalry complete victory of Sheridan rout of rebels-pursuit of rebels Warren relieved from command results of battle-grant's endorsement of
Richard Taylor (search for this): chapter 8
oldiers. The misstatements of the rebels in regard to the numbers engaged in the final campaign of the war are more flagrant than can readily be believed. Colonel Taylor, adjutant-general of the army of Northern Virginia, in a work entitled Four Years with General Lee, announces that he has been allowed access to the captured nt of the strength of the army which Lee commanded, extracted from these returns. Omitting any mention of the sick, the extra-duty men, or those in arrest, Colonel Taylor asserts that on the 28th (he should say 20th) of February, 1865, the date of Lee's last return, the rebel general had exactly 39,879 muskets available. But, Steadman on the 25th of March, Lee lost from 2,500 to 3,000 men, and that during the month of March about 3,000 rebels deserted. Thus, on the 31st of March, says Taylor, Lee had only 33,000 muskets with which to defend his lines. This number he contrasts with an effective total, which he ascribes to Grant, of 162,239. But this
A. J. Smith (search for this): chapter 8
e banks of which are thickly wooded. The road that crosses the bed was held by Smith, of Crook's command, on the extreme left of the line, and Gregg took position on the right of Smith. It was here the rebels made their first assault at ten o'clock in the morning. Their cavalry charged across the creek, but were driven back wa mile north of Dinwiddie. But Pickett, now abandoning the attempt in front of Smith, withdrew his infantry, and succeeded in effecting a crossing at a point nearerhed back Gregg and Gibbes to the court-house, while the rebel cavalry turned on Smith, who had so gallantly maintained the crossing of Chamberlain's creek in the morrmined bravery, but the heavy force brought against his flank finally compelled Smith to abandon the position on the creek, and fall back to the main line immediatell Sheridan reported his last position as north of Dinwiddie court-house, near Dr. Smith's, the enemy holding the cross-roads at that point. Should the enemy turn on
William T. Sherman (search for this): chapter 8
wford. Grant was unaware that Sheridan at this time was himself heavily engaged. In the midst of this important battle, Grant was looking anxiously for news from North Carolina, and in the same dispatch to Sheridan, he said: I would like you to get information from the Weldon road. I understand the enemy have some infantry and a brigade of cavalry at Stony creek station; I think it possible, too, that Johnston may be brought up that road to attack us in rear. They will see now that Sherman has halted at Goldsboro, and may think they can leave Raleigh with a small force. There was a delay of several hours before the Fifth corps was ready, and Meade evidently shared the feeling in regard to Warren that was entertained by Sheridan and Grant. See vol. II., page 177. You know, he said to Humphreys, the difficulty of getting two brigades to advance simultaneously. Miles has done handsomely in relieving Warren, and I should be glad to see him take the enemy's line. But if t
John Sherman (search for this): chapter 8
fter the long campaign through the Carolinas, Sherman could not be ready to move again until the 10llow him to move into North Carolina and join Sherman. By this strategy the commands of Lee and Jothey attempted to unite in order to fall upon Sherman, Grant would follow Lee as rapidly as possibl, if events rendered this course unadvisable, Sherman could be brought to Grant whenever necessary;convinced that the crossing of the Roanoke by Sherman would be the signal for Lee to leave; and if e. His anxiety was well founded; for, during Sherman's delay, the rebel commanders were conferrina junction. Johnston's Military Narrative. Sherman had recommended that Grant should wait for hies to proceed to North Carolina and report to Sherman. As he read, he perceived that the latter paed: Although I have provided for your joining Sherman, I have no idea that it will be necessary. Iame, and refused to answer to his will. With Sherman or Sheridan he moved like a skilful rider on
Warren Sheridan (search for this): chapter 8
On the night of the 29th, Grant sent word to Sheridan: Our line is now unbroken from the Appomattoxf was occupied at the moment in his tent, and Sheridan waited outside at the camp-fire with the stafe well to notify him again of the position of Sheridan's cavalry, what he reports the enemy's positiad failed to overwhelm the national cavalry. Sheridan had extricated his troops from the complicatckenzie to move his cavalry to the support of Sheridan by way of the Vaughan road, do so. I have sensame night by aides-de-camp of both Grant and Sheridan, whose feet were not wet as they sat in their having arrived at this point at daylight; Sheridan had sent a staff officer to bring Ayres by th forward when required. In this emergency, Sheridan devised a new and brilliant scheme. He deters of position, Warren could not be found, and Sheridan finally sent him an order relieving him from uld not prove equal to the task assigned him, Sheridan must not hesitate to relieve him and put anot[134 more...]
P. H. Sheridan (search for this): chapter 8
of Humphreys and Warren Pickett sent against Sheridan battle of Dinwiddie advance of Pickett repebels on Chamberlain's creek Pickett pierces Sheridan's centre Sheridan attacks in return SheridaSheridan forced back to Dinwiddie Sheridan holds Dinwiddie generalship of Sheridan situation, March 31stSheridan situation, March 31st Sheridan not dismayed Grant determines to reinforce Sheridan Warren ordered to Sheridan's supporSheridan's support Urgency of Grant and Meade inexcusable delay of Warren chagrin of Grant Disarrangement of Sheridan's plan advance of Sheridan without Warren Sheri-Dan's new plan of battle battle of Five Forkand results of battle-grant's endorsement of Sheridan characteristics of Warren and Sheridan. O Hatcher's run. On the 28th, Grant instructed Sheridan: The Fifth corps will move by the Vaughan roa the order was disagreeable to his listener. Sheridan, however, said nothing, and Grant immediatelyfused to answer to his will. With Sherman or Sheridan he moved like a skilful rider on a high-bred[22 more...]
Seridan (search for this): chapter 8
plank road is very strong. One division, with my artillery, I think, can hold it, if we are not threatened south of Gravelly run. East of the plank road, General Humphreys and my batteries, I think, could hold this securely, and let me move down and attack the enemy at Dinwiddie court-house on one side, and Sheridan on the other. On account of Bartlett's position, they [the enemy] will have to make a considerable detour to reinforce their troops at that point from the north. Unless General Seridan has been too badly handled, I think we should have a chance for an open-field fight that should be made use of.—Warren to Webb, March 31, 8.40 P. M. This dispatch was dated 8.40 P. M., before Warren knew of Sheridan's situation, and was not forwarded to Grant; but it shows that Warren had the same idea as his superiors. From Grant down, every man in the army was looking for the moment when the rebels could be attacked outside of their fortifications. Starting from a point on the Whi
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