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J. B. Gordon (search for this): chapter 9
g, but it was with the dull, apathetic composure of despair. It was necessary, however, to make some stand, or every man in the rebel army would be killed or captured then and there; and after a while he showed something of his ancient energy. Gordon was ordered, if possible, to force back Parke; Hill, Mahone, and Lee himself exerted themselves to stem the tide of flight and chase; the fragments of regiments were gathered up to man the yet uncaptured forts; and Longstreet was brought from theeturn or cross the Appomattox as he wishes . . . Sheridan thinks that all the rebel army that was outside the works immediately around the city are trying to make their escape that way. I think there is nothing in Petersburg except the remnant of Gordon's corps, and a few men brought from the north side to-day. I believe it will pay to commence a furious bombardment at five A. M. to be followed by an assault at six, only if there is good reason to believe the enemy is leaving. Unless Lee reach
A. P. Hill (search for this): chapter 9
rom every direction towards Petersburg; cavalry, artillery, and infantry, all in rout and confusion. Gordon on the left was driven back by Parke; the centre under Hill had been pierced and broken and almost destroyed by Wright; while Heth and Wilcox, further to the west, were cut off by Humphreys and Ord. Pickett in the night hamy would be killed or captured then and there; and after a while he showed something of his ancient energy. Gordon was ordered, if possible, to force back Parke; Hill, Mahone, and Lee himself exerted themselves to stem the tide of flight and chase; the fragments of regiments were gathered up to man the yet uncaptured forts; and orning, and later in the day gave orders for the concentration of all his forces for a night march. But first he was present at the burial of a comrade. General A. P. Hill, one of the ablest of his corps commanders, had fallen in the assaults of the morning, and soon after dark Lee with his staff attended the hurried funeral.
Bowers (search for this): chapter 9
ordered everything else to advance and prevent a concentration of the enemy against Sheridan. This idea was constantly in his mind, and appeared in every dispatch—to prevent concentration against Sheridan. To Ord also he said: I have just heard from Sheridan. . . . Everything the enemy has will probably be pushed against him. Get your men up, and feel the enemy to see if he shows signs of giving way; and, a little later, he telegraphed to Weitzel, north of the James: I have directed Colonel Bowers to send you the report of Sheridan's success this afternoon. I have since ordered an attack to-night and pursuit. Communicate the result to your troops. Be ready also to push any wavering that may be shown in your front. All was bustle and business now. The replies from commanders were full of spirit. Ord declared that his troops would go into the enemy's lines as a hot knife goes into melted butter, and Wright promised to make the fur fly. If the corps does half as well as I exp
Ely (search for this): chapter 9
on of the enemy. At four o'clock, Parke succeeded in penetrating the line in his front at all points almost simultaneously, capturing the few remaining pickets. Ely's brigade, of Wilcox's division, was the first to enter the town, near the Appomattox, and to Colonel Ely the formal surrender was made at 4.28 A. M. . The Sixth coColonel Ely the formal surrender was made at 4.28 A. M. . The Sixth corps also advanced, and the authorities must have been anxious to capitulate, for a second communication surrendering the town was forwarded by Wright to Meade. The flag of the Sixth Michigan sharpshooters was raised on the court-house, and guards were posted throughout the town. By the prompt efforts of officers and troops the ma were then pushed across the river, and numbers of stragglers were captured both in the city and outskirts. At ten minutes past five Meade reported to Grant: Colonel Ely is in possession of Petersburg; and Grant instantly replied: You will march immediately with your army up the Appomattox, taking the River road, leaving one div
Miles (search for this): chapter 9
to the front. If there is no break made by the enemy, then Miles's division can be pushed directly down the White Oak road. e news of the battle arrived, he had directed Meade to hold Miles's division, of the Second corps, in readiness to move to the left; Miles's division should be wheeled by the right immediately, so as to prevent reinforcing against Sheridan.—Grant to Meade, April 1, 5.45 P. M. Miles's division has been ordered to swing around to the White Oak road.—Grant to Sheridan, M., he said again: I would fix twelve to-night for starting Miles's division down White Oak road to join Sheridan, if the enstarted by that time and the Second corps in pursuit. With Miles's division, and what he already has, I think Sheridan couldthe entire rebel army. To guard against this, not only was Miles's division sent to reinforce Sheridan and occupy the Whitefuriously. Sheridan with his cavalry, the Fifth corps, and Miles's division of the Second corps I sent to him since one this
Mahone (search for this): chapter 9
It was necessary, however, to make some stand, or every man in the rebel army would be killed or captured then and there; and after a while he showed something of his ancient energy. Gordon was ordered, if possible, to force back Parke; Hill, Mahone, and Lee himself exerted themselves to stem the tide of flight and chase; the fragments of regiments were gathered up to man the yet uncaptured forts; and Longstreet was brought from the north side of the James. At forty minutes past ten, the rews to Richmond: I see no prospect, he said, of doing more than holding our position here till night. I am not certain that I can do that. Grant had early detected the movement of Longstreet. At 10.45 A. M., he said to Weitzel: One brigade of Mahone's division is here, and no doubt more will be here soon. Keep in a condition to assault when ordered, or when you may feel the right time has come. At 12.50 P. M., he telegraphed to the same commander: Rebel troops are pouring over the Appomatt
Hatcher (search for this): chapter 9
Welldon road, and the third between that and Hatcher's run. From your isolated position I can giveebel entrenchments, Wright moved down towards Hatcher's run. At first the enemy attempted resistancentire rebel line from the point of attack to Hatcher's run, with all the artillery and a large numhave just captured the enemy's works south of Hatcher's run, and are pushing on. This is bringing oe capture to Meade: We have the forts next to Hatcher's run on both sides. I think there will be ne in on the left of Ord. Wright had halted at Hatcher's run to reform his lines, and one division owith great zeal, pushing the fugitives across Hatcher's run, and following them up towards Sutherlatation, on the Southside railroad. North of Hatcher's run, Sheridan came up with Miles, who had aSheridan himself with the Fifth corps crossed Hatcher's run, and struck the Southside railroad, nor to-night from James river. The brigades on Hatcher's run are cut off from us; enemy have broken [3 more...]
Foster (search for this): chapter 9
fore them. They were the most salient and commanding works outside of Petersburg, and it was indispensable that they should be stormed. Accordingly, at one o'clock an assault on Fort Gregg was ordered. Three of Ord's brigades, under Turner and Foster, moved forward at once in close support, and a desperate struggle ensued. The garrison was composed of three hundred brave fellows, collected from various commands—artillery, infantry, and a body of mounted drivers called Walker's Mules, to whomthat the garrison was only two hundred and fifty strong, and that these fought until only thirty were left alive. As the fort remained in the national possession, the rebels could not possibly have a knowledge of the number who surrendered. General Foster, who captured it, reported in April, 1865, before these fables were circulated, that two hundred and fifty were taken prisoner, officers and men, and fifty-seven dead were found inside. Fort Baldwin, the adjoining work, was at once evacua
Benham (search for this): chapter 9
ttacking the main line of works around Petersburg, whilst the others are only attacking an outer line, which the enemy might give up without giving up Petersburg. Parke should either advance rapidly, or cover his men and hold all he gets. At the same time he cautioned Weitzel, north of the James: The greatest vigilance is necessary on your part that the enemy do not cross the Appomattox to overwhelm and drive back Parke. To the staff officer left in charge at City Point he said: Instruct Benham to get the men at City Point out to the outer lines, and have them ready. While all our forces are going in, some enterprising rebels may possibly go through down there, in a fit of desperation, to do what damage they can. With all his aggressive audacity Grant never neglected the necessary precautions against similar traits in the enemy. Meanwhile the two corps on the left of the Sixth had made their advance. The ground in front of Ord was difficult, and his troops at first did not su
Turner (search for this): chapter 9
l its horses had been shot by the skirmishers of the Sixth corps. Most of the outer works were speedily carried or abandoned, but two sister redoubts, Forts Gregg and Baldwin, offered stout resistance, and soon after midday the Twenty-fourth corps came up before them. They were the most salient and commanding works outside of Petersburg, and it was indispensable that they should be stormed. Accordingly, at one o'clock an assault on Fort Gregg was ordered. Three of Ord's brigades, under Turner and Foster, moved forward at once in close support, and a desperate struggle ensued. The garrison was composed of three hundred brave fellows, collected from various commands—artillery, infantry, and a body of mounted drivers called Walker's Mules, to whom muskets had been furnished, for the rebels habitually put even their teamsters into line of battle. These men had been driven from the picket line in the morning, and fled to Fort Gregg for shelter. Two rifled cannon constituted the arm
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