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J. R. B. Stuart (search for this): article 1
of Gen. Fitz Lee's division, was ordered by Gen. Stuart to proceed promptly from the vicinage of Ra cross the Robertson in this neighborhood. Gen. Stuart, leaving his bivouac early on the morning otains. Late in the evening of the same day Gen. Stuart engaged a heavy force of the enemy's cavalrto Culpeper C. H. A. signal message reached Gen. Stuart apprising him that the immense camps of theock. Upon the receipt of this intelligence Gen. Stuart, with his command, pressed rapidly to Culpe his cavalry, commanded by Gen. Pleasanton. Gen. Stuart ordered a charge, which was led by Brig.-Geemy, which was followed up in fine style by Gen. Stuart until be reached the crimsoned stained fiely in time to participate in the fight with General Stuart. The engagement closed shortly after twilight. The next morning, at 12 o'clock, Gen. Stuart proceeded on the Rixeyville road to Warrentd failing to dislodge their sharpshooters, General Stuart, with a squadron of the 12th Virginia regi[1 more...]
Dyke (search for this): article 1
ee participated in this battle, and deserves much praise for his gallantry. An incident that I must not fail to chronicle took place on the arrival of our cavalry at Hazel river. This stream was very much swollen by heavy ralus; several ambulances containing the wounded broke down in the river, and the drivers found it impossible to get them out without aid. Dr. J. B. Fontaine observing, the dilemma of the wounded dismounted and plunged into the stream up to his neck; he was soon followed by Gen. Stuart and others, and with great exertions they succeeded in getting all the wounded across safe. Gen. Stuart was in the river for an hour or more, and did not hesitate to put his shoulder to the wheel in getting his ambulances and artillery across the Hazel. Everything is quiet here at present. I am inclined to think that the fail campaign will soon close in Virginia. Then, perhaps, our army will go into comfortable quarters. You may expect to hear from me again soon. Dyke.
Gen Stuart (search for this): article 1
stant, Gen. Ewell moved forward with his command and attacked this corps and soon repulsed it. Gen Stuart also had a pretty sharp fight with the enemy. Gen. Gorden, with great bravery, led his old ress is deeply regretted by his command. The defeat of Gen. Kilpatrick at New Baltimore by Gen. Stuart was of the most complete character. Gen. Stuart attacked Kilpatrick early on the morning of Gen. Stuart attacked Kilpatrick early on the morning of the 19th, and walloped him severely, driving him ten miles or more, capturing two hundred and fifty prisoners; also, a large number of ambulances and wagons, filled with hospital stores, together witof the wounded dismounted and plunged into the stream up to his neck; he was soon followed by Gen. Stuart and others, and with great exertions they succeeded in getting all the wounded across safe. Gen. Stuart was in the river for an hour or more, and did not hesitate to put his shoulder to the wheel in getting his ambulances and artillery across the Hazel. Everything is quiet here at pres
J. R. Chambliss (search for this): article 1
esting account of the Recent operations of Gen. Lee's army.[Special Correspondence of the Dispatch.] Army of Northern Virginia. October 24, 1863. I purpose writing a more elaborate account of the movements of the Army of Northern Virginia than any I have seen published in the Richmond journals. On the evening of the 9th inst, Gen. J. R. B. Stuart, with one division of his command, left camp, on the Rapidan, and moved in the direction of Madison C. H. One brigade, commanded by Col. J. R. Chambliss, of Gen. Fitz Lee's division, was ordered by Gen. Stuart to proceed promptly from the vicinage of Raccoon Ford and cross the river at Peyton's Ford and picket the Robertson river, and keep up the line of pickets unbroken until he could swing around by way, of Madison C. H. and cross the Robertson in this neighborhood. Gen. Stuart, leaving his bivouac early on the morning of the 10th, crossed the Robertson above James City, and captured a number of the enemy's cavalry. He soon came u
Fitz Lee (search for this): article 1
Interesting account of the Recent operations of Gen. Lee's army.[Special Correspondence of the Dispatch.] Army of Northern Virginia. October 24, 1863. I purpose writing a more elaborate account of the movements of the Army of Northern Virgi camp, on the Rapidan, and moved in the direction of Madison C. H. One brigade, commanded by Col. J. R. Chambliss, of Gen. Fitz Lee's division, was ordered by Gen. Stuart to proceed promptly from the vicinage of Raccoon Ford and cross the river at P fields of Brandy. There the enemy belted, and evinced a stubborn determination to hold the ground. In the meantime Gen. Fitz Lee, who is always a whale in a fight, was not idle. He had been left with his command near Raccoon Ford to check any adspital stores, together with three large field desks containing all the official papers at Gen. Custer's headquarters Gen. Fitz Lee participated in this battle, and deserves much praise for his gallantry. An incident that I must not fail to chr
Meade (search for this): article 1
the night the enemy evacuated James City, and retired slowly on a road leading to Culpeper C. H. A. signal message reached Gen. Stuart apprising him that the immense camps of the enemy near Culpeper C. H. were enveloped in dense smoke, and that Gen. Meade, with his whole army, was moving rapidly in the direction of the Rappahannock. Upon the receipt of this intelligence Gen. Stuart, with his command, pressed rapidly to Culpeper C. H., arriving there in time to engage Meade's rear guard, consistMeade's rear guard, consisting of one brigade of infantry and the whole of his cavalry, commanded by Gen. Pleasanton. Gen. Stuart ordered a charge, which was led by Brig.-Gen. J. B. Gordon, one of the most dashing cavaliers I know. This charge resulted in a total rout and confusion of the enemy, which was followed up in fine style by Gen. Stuart until be reached the crimsoned stained fields of Brandy. There the enemy belted, and evinced a stubborn determination to hold the ground. In the meantime Gen. Fitz Lee, who is
19th (search for this): article 1
uccess that he had on other fields, driving them across Bull Run. In speaking of individual heroism, I cannot fail to mention the name of Capt. T. W. Haines, commanding company H. 9th Virginia cavalry, who was severely wounded at Manassas while gallantly leading his sharp shooters. His loss is deeply regretted by his command. The defeat of Gen. Kilpatrick at New Baltimore by Gen. Stuart was of the most complete character. Gen. Stuart attacked Kilpatrick early on the morning of the 19th, and walloped him severely, driving him ten miles or more, capturing two hundred and fifty prisoners; also, a large number of ambulances and wagons, filled with hospital stores, together with three large field desks containing all the official papers at Gen. Custer's headquarters Gen. Fitz Lee participated in this battle, and deserves much praise for his gallantry. An incident that I must not fail to chronicle took place on the arrival of our cavalry at Hazel river. This stream was very
October 24th, 1863 AD (search for this): article 1
Interesting account of the Recent operations of Gen. Lee's army.[Special Correspondence of the Dispatch.] Army of Northern Virginia. October 24, 1863. I purpose writing a more elaborate account of the movements of the Army of Northern Virginia than any I have seen published in the Richmond journals. On the evening of the 9th inst, Gen. J. R. B. Stuart, with one division of his command, left camp, on the Rapidan, and moved in the direction of Madison C. H. One brigade, commanded by Col. J. R. Chambliss, of Gen. Fitz Lee's division, was ordered by Gen. Stuart to proceed promptly from the vicinage of Raccoon Ford and cross the river at Peyton's Ford and picket the Robertson river, and keep up the line of pickets unbroken until he could swing around by way, of Madison C. H. and cross the Robertson in this neighborhood. Gen. Stuart, leaving his bivouac early on the morning of the 10th, crossed the Robertson above James City, and captured a number of the enemy's cavalry. He soon
14th (search for this): article 1
Auburn, his object being to make a reconnaissance. On his arrival at this point he discovered that he was cut off from all communication with Gen. R. E. Lee, a corps of the enemy had moved up from Rappahannock bridge on the Auburn road, placing itself between Gen. Lee and himself.-- Gen. S. succeeded in sending some of his couriers through the enemy's lines, thereby enabling him to apprise. Gen. Lee of his position and what was transpiring around him. At early dawn the next morning, the 14th instant, Gen. Ewell moved forward with his command and attacked this corps and soon repulsed it. Gen Stuart also had a pretty sharp fight with the enemy. Gen. Gorden, with great bravery, led his old regiment, the 1st N. C., and captured a whole regiment of infantry; but a very superior force of the enemy arriving at this juncture, he was compelled to release it. In this charge, which has scarcely a parallel for gallantry and for the handsome manner in which it was executed, Gen. G. had the heel
11th (search for this): article 1
d ordered a charge, and came nigh capturing the entire regiment. A few only made their escape by flying rapidly to the mountains. Late in the evening of the same day Gen. Stuart engaged a heavy force of the enemy's cavalry at James City, and succeeded in repulsing it, after a pretty hot engagement. From what your correspondent discovered of the movements of the enemy from Thoroughfare Mountain on that evening he anticipated a sanguinary engagement to ensue early on the next morning, the 11th inst.; but for some cause during the night the enemy evacuated James City, and retired slowly on a road leading to Culpeper C. H. A. signal message reached Gen. Stuart apprising him that the immense camps of the enemy near Culpeper C. H. were enveloped in dense smoke, and that Gen. Meade, with his whole army, was moving rapidly in the direction of the Rappahannock. Upon the receipt of this intelligence Gen. Stuart, with his command, pressed rapidly to Culpeper C. H., arriving there in time to e
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