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September 18th (search for this): chapter 1.1
gold, and would have effectually imprisoned the Federal army in McLemore's cove, barred its communication with Chattanooga, and placed it in the power of the Confederate General. This movement, which might have been executed on the night of the 17th of September and morning of the 18th, was unquestionably that upon which General Bragg had determined. In making it, however, the crossing was effected at points too near Lee and Gordon's mills — the enemy's left. By nightfall of the 18th of September General Bragg had placed Hood's and Walker's commands, with Forrest's cavalry, to the west of the creek, covering the bridges and fords by which he intended to cross the remainder of the army on the following day. Forrest was at Alexander's bridge, Walker half a mile in front of him, Hood in front of Tedford's ford, about nine hundred yards east of the Chattanooga road, while Buckner held Byron's and Thedford's fords. Polk and Hill were opposite Lee and Gordon's and Glass's mills,
ver and the town. This bombardment of our position, which was intended as a demoralizing coup de main, had the more pregnant significance of an announcement that the enemy's plans were completed, and were about being put in active operation. The effect of the bombardment was the official evacuation of the place to points beyond range outside, and the withdrawal of stores to points of convenience on the railroad to the rear, and the withdrawal of Anderson's brigade from Bridgeport. On the 26th, or 27th of August, or some five or six days after the surprise of Chattanooga, Burnside's advance into East Tennessee was announced by the presence of his cavalry in the vicinity of Knoxville, and Major-General Buckner received orders to evacuate Knoxville, and occupy Loudon. In consequence of a demonstration, it is said, by a portion of Rosecrans's army at Blythe's ferry, on the Tennessee river, opposite the mouth of the Hiwassee, he was ordered to fall back from London to Charleston, and
e White and Red. The divisions of Johnston, Palmer and Reynolds now came into Federal line, to the right of Brennan's andrrival was opportune. Cheatham's left had been turned by Reynolds, and his entire command was falling back. Lieutenant Ricam's left. Moving promptly forward, this division struck Reynolds's and swept it out of the way; continuing forward, it meton4,655 Johnson's division4,184 Palmer's division4,853 Reynolds's division6,268 Van Cleve, two brigades2,300      Totasively on the right the divisions of Johnston, Palmer and Reynolds. Brennan's division was to be posted in reserve to the right and rear of Reynolds's. Negley's division was to take post on the right of Reynolds's; next on the right was McCook,Reynolds's; next on the right was McCook, with the divisions of Davis and Sheridan. Wilder's mounted infantry formed the extreme right. This portion of the line wace, but encountering a terrific front and flank fire from Reynolds, whose line was retired to the rear and right, he was com
in supporting distance, leaving Reynold's and Brannan's still to the west of the mountain. By dad by dawn of the 19th of September in placing Brannan's and Baird's divisions in position. The gate road, where he placed Palmer, Reynold and Brannan, in line, leaving Johnson and Baird well in fFederal.  Left wing, Major-General Thomas:  Brannan's division5,989 Baird's division4,655 Johnsreserve, which, strengthened by brigades from Brannan's and Negley's divisions, operated against Steet, Wood's division, Van Cleve, a portion of Brannan's, Davis's and Sheridan's, and Wilder's briga The rear of Wood's division and the right of Brannan's were driven in confusion to the right, Daviht, at about right angles to his front line. Brannan was placed next on the right, and west of theemy's line, while Preston's division assailed Brannan's position, and the line to Brannan's left. Brannan's left. While these movements on the left were taking shape, General Polk prepared for a renewal of the a[2 more...]
August 21st (search for this): chapter 1.1
n, was retained in and around Chattanooga, and Hardee's corps was distributed along the line of the Knoxville railroad, with Tyner's station as its centre, General Bragg establishing the army headquarters at Chattanooga. The work of fortifying was begun and prosecuted for some weeks, during which the army seemed to await the development of the enemy's plans. Beyond reconnoissances in some force at Bridgeport, and at the mouth of Battle creek, the enemy made no demonstration until the 21st of August, when he succeeded in covering the town of Chattanooga with his artillery from the heights overlooking the Tennessee river and the town. This bombardment of our position, which was intended as a demoralizing coup de main, had the more pregnant significance of an announcement that the enemy's plans were completed, and were about being put in active operation. The effect of the bombardment was the official evacuation of the place to points beyond range outside, and the withdrawal of stor
August 27th (search for this): chapter 1.1
wn. This bombardment of our position, which was intended as a demoralizing coup de main, had the more pregnant significance of an announcement that the enemy's plans were completed, and were about being put in active operation. The effect of the bombardment was the official evacuation of the place to points beyond range outside, and the withdrawal of stores to points of convenience on the railroad to the rear, and the withdrawal of Anderson's brigade from Bridgeport. On the 26th, or 27th of August, or some five or six days after the surprise of Chattanooga, Burnside's advance into East Tennessee was announced by the presence of his cavalry in the vicinity of Knoxville, and Major-General Buckner received orders to evacuate Knoxville, and occupy Loudon. In consequence of a demonstration, it is said, by a portion of Rosecrans's army at Blythe's ferry, on the Tennessee river, opposite the mouth of the Hiwassee, he was ordered to fall back from London to Charleston, and soon after to
September 9th (search for this): chapter 1.1
Hindman against Crittenden. The force approaching the cove was known to be a portion, if not the whole, of Thomas's corps, much the largest in the opposing army. A reference to General Bragg's official report will show that during the 9th of September it was ascertained a column of the enemy, estimated variously from four thousand to eight thousand strong, had crossed Lookout mountain and reached the cove, by way of Stevens's and Cooper's gaps, this body doubtless being the advance of a corps then known to be opposite the cove, on the other side of the mountain. Hindman was ordered to move at midnight of the 9th September, and be in position as early as practicable to attack the enemy at the cove. Lieutenant-General D. H. Hill, whose forces were in the direction of Lafayette, was ordered to move at the same time, with Cleburne's division, across Pigeon mountain, by way of Dug's and Collit's gaps, to unite with Hindman and take charge of the forces. Timber felled by the ene
September 10th (search for this): chapter 1.1
idnight of the 9th September, and be in position as early as practicable to attack the enemy at the cove. Lieutenant-General D. H. Hill, whose forces were in the direction of Lafayette, was ordered to move at the same time, with Cleburne's division, across Pigeon mountain, by way of Dug's and Collit's gaps, to unite with Hindman and take charge of the forces. Timber felled by the enemy impeded Hill's march through Dug's gap to such an extent that Buckner was directed, at 8 A. M. on the 10th September, to move Preston's and Stewart's commands to Hindman's support and supply Hill's place. Hindman got into position early on the morning of the 10th. Buckner followed without delay, but owing to the distance was unable to reach Hindman until about half-past 4 o'clock in the afternoon — rather late for the accomplishment of the object in view on that day. While these movements were going on Negley's division of the opposing forces advanced to within a mile of Dug's gap, Baird's moved u
September 11th (search for this): chapter 1.1
movements were going on Negley's division of the opposing forces advanced to within a mile of Dug's gap, Baird's moved up to within supporting distance, leaving Reynold's and Brannan's still to the west of the mountain. By daylight of the 11th September Cleburne had forced his way through the felled timber of Dug's gap, and was ready to respond to Hindman's attack, General Hindman's reasons for not attacking at daylight are given in his report, now in the archives of the Southern Historicion was reported to him by General Polk. A reference to General Crittenden's report of the part taken by his corps in the battle of Chickamauga will show where the opposing forces really were. Wood had been sent to Gordon's mills on the 11th September. Crittenden, with VanCleves's and Palmer's Divisions, on the morning of the 12th of September, moved from Ringgold in a westerly direction, crossed the Chickamauga and marched directly to Gordon's mills, where his corps was concentrated on t
September 12th (search for this): chapter 1.1
ntion are those that cover the movements of Generals Crittenden and Polk on September 12th and 13th, and those describing the formation of General Bragg's line of batette, and Crittenden pursued his way unmolested. On the morning of the 12th of September the nature of McCook's movement having been ascertained, attention was tuent was not made; what was done we shall now mention. At 10 A. M. on the 12th September General Polk was instructed to proceed with the divisions of Cheatham and Writtenden, with VanCleves's and Palmer's Divisions, on the morning of the 12th of September, moved from Ringgold in a westerly direction, crossed the Chickamauga andon's mills, where his corps was concentrated on the evening of the same day (September 12). So that the expected enemy from the direction of Ringgold and Peavine churrittenden was at Gordon's mill behind the Chickamauga on the evening of the 12th September; the order simply was impracticable. There was no enemy, save scouting cav
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