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Granberry (search for this): chapter 16
ly, and had been unable to secure its success, I resolved to go in person at the head of the advance brigade, and lead the Army to Spring Hill. Colonel Prestman and his assistants laid the pontoons during the night of the 28th, about three miles above Columbia; orders to move at dawn the following day having been issued to the two corps and the division above mentioned, I rode with my staff to Cheatham's right, passed over the bridge soon after daybreak, and moved forward at the head of Granberry's Texas brigade, of Cleburne's Division, with instructions that the remaining corps and divisions follow, and at the same time keep well closed up during the march. General Forrest had crossed the evening previous and moved to the front and right. I threw forward a few skirmishers who advanced at as rapid a pace as I supposed the troops could possibly proceed. During the march, the Federal cavalry appeared on the hills to our left; not a moment, however, was lost on that account, as
J. B. Hood (search for this): chapter 16
ondition of this railroad to transport the supplies for General Hood's Army. Most of the bridges between here and Okolonaf inspection to Corinth, Mississippi, I was informed by General Hood of the report just received by him, that Sherman would ary orders to meet the emergency, including an order to General Hood to send one division of cavalry (Jackson's) to reinforcountermand the campaign in Tennessee to pursue Sherman with Hood's Army for the following reasons: 1st. The roads and crty-five miles on comparatively good roads. The transfer of Hood's Army into Georgia could not have been more expeditious by. Under these circumstances, after consultation with General Hood, I concluded to allow him to prosecute with vigor his cHorne's Army of the Cumberland, vol. II, page 189. General Hood's rapid advance had been made with the hope of cutting llowing: New Orleans, La., October 20th, 1865. to General Hood. General:--The only body of United States troops on
J. S. Fullerton (search for this): chapter 16
er, I will produce additional evidence from Federal sources, in order to make still more manifest the opportunity which was lost to the Confederate arms on the 29th of November, at Spring Hill. Shortly after the war, I met in New Orleans Colonel Fullerton, of the United States Army; he was Schofield's adjutant general at the time of these events, in connection with which he wrote me the following: New Orleans, La., October 20th, 1865. to General Hood. General:--The only body of Unitring Hill with the Second Division of the Fourth Corps, and remained there till nearly daylight when I went to Franklin with the rear of the Army. I was at the time lieutenant colonel and assistant adjutant general of the Fourth Army Corps. J. S. Fullerton, Brevet Brigadier General, United States Volunteers. Van Horne; in his History of the Army of the Cumberland, informs us that at 3 p. m., when the Confederate Army was already at Spring Hill, the Federal commander became apprised of our
Clanton (search for this): chapter 16
Tennessee, he authorizes you to issue all such orders, in General Taylor's Department, you may deem necessary to secure the efficient and successful administration and operation of your Army — sending General Taylor copies of all orders. He wishes you to send forthwith to Major General Wheeler one brigade of cavalry of Jackson's Division, and the balance of that Division as soon as it can be spared, should Sherman advance into Georgia; and also to advise General Wheeler that in such case Clanton's brigade is subject to his orders. The headquarters of this military division will be removed, in the morning, from this place to Montgomery, Alabama. I am, General, respectfully, your obedient servant, George W. Brent, Colonel and A. A. G. General J. B. Hood, Commanding Army of Tennessee. The ensuing day, I replied: [no. 537.]Florence, Alabama, November 18th, 1864. I will send two batteries from the Army to Corinth. General Forrest thinks his force of cavalry entire
J. A. Seddon (search for this): chapter 16
ajor General Cheatham. I have no one to recommend for the position. J. B. Hood, General. headquarters, six miles from Nashville, on Franklin pike, December 8th, 1864. Honorable J. A. Seddon. Major General Cheatham made a failure on the 30th of November, which will be a lesson to him. I think it best he should remain in his position for the present. I withdraw my telegrams of yesterday and to-day on this subject. J. B. Hood, General. On the I ith of December I wrote the Hon. Mr. Seddon: See letter and telegram to Secretary of War, Appendix, page 356. * * * * Major General Cheatham has frankly confessed the great error of which he was guilty, and attaches much blame to himself. While his error lost so much to the country, it has been a severe lesson to him, by which he will profit in the future. In consideration of this, and of his previous conduct, I think that it is best that he should retain, for the present, the command he now holds. * * * * * * * * The b
J. A. Sepdon (search for this): chapter 16
a brilliant opportunity at Spring Hill to deal the enemy a crushing blow, and that he was greatly to blame. I telegraphed and wrote to the War Department to withdraw my application for his removal, in the belief that, inspired with an ambition to retrieve his short-coming, he would prove in the future doubly zealous in the service of his country. The following are the dispatches above referred to: headquarters, six miles from Nashville, on Franklin pike, December 7th, 864. Honorable J. A. Sepdon. I withdraw my recommendation The words in italics were in cypher. in favor of the promotion of Major General Cheatham for reasons which I will write more fully. J. B. Hood, General. headquarters, six miles from Nashville, on Franklin pike, December 8th, 1864. Honorable J. A. Seddon, Secretary of War. General G. T. Beauregard, Macon, Ga. A good Lieutenant General should be sent here at once to command the corps now commanded by Major General Cheatham. I have no one
Cox (search for this): chapter 16
of the Army. I was at the time lieutenant colonel and assistant adjutant general of the Fourth Army Corps. J. S. Fullerton, Brevet Brigadier General, United States Volunteers. Van Horne; in his History of the Army of the Cumberland, informs us that at 3 p. m., when the Confederate Army was already at Spring Hill, the Federal commander became apprised of our move in his rear, and thus describes his retreat: Vol. II, page 194. His (Lee's) repeated attacks were all repulsed by General Cox, and at 3 p. m., General Schofield became satisfied that the enemy would not attack on Duck river, but was moving two corps directly on Spring Hill. He then gave orders for the withdrawal. * * * There was some delay at Rutherford's creek, as the bridge was inadequate for the emergency, but nevertheless the divisions, one after another, arrived at Spring Hill — the foremost of the three at 11 p. m. The enemy's pickets fired into the column frequently, but as they did not come upon the
Isham G. Harris (search for this): chapter 16
, and being aware of the quick approach of darkness, after four o'clock at that season of the year, I became somewhat uneasy, and again ordered an officer to go to General Cheatham, inform him that his supports were very near at hand, that he must attack at once, if he had not already so done, and take and hold possession of the pike. Shortly afterwards, I entrusted another officer with the same message, and, if my memory is not treacherous, finally requested the Governor of Tennessee, Isham G. Harris, to hasten forward and impress upon Cheatham the importance of action without delay. I knew no large force of the enemy could be at Spring Hill, as couriers reported Schofield's main body still in front of Lee, at Columbia, up to a late hour in the day. I thought it probable that Cheatham had taken possession of Spring Hill without encountering material opposition, or had formed line across the pike, north of the town, and entrenched without coming in serious contact with the enemy, wh
Joseph E. Johnston (search for this): chapter 16
e enemy on the line of march to the rear, I decided to bridge the river that night, and move at dawn the next morning with Cheatham's Corps — whose right was then resting near the point selected for a crossing — together with Stewart's Corps and Johnston's Division, of Lee's Corps, and to leave Lieutenant General Lee with Stevenson's and Clayton's Divisions and the bulk of the artillery, to demonstrate heavily against Schofield, and follow him if he retired. Since I had attempted this same move sufficed to do the work. One good division, I re-assert, could have routed that portion of the enemy which was at Spring Hill; have taken possession of and formed line across the road; and thus have made it an easy matter to Stewart's Corps, Johnston's Division, and Lee's two Divisions from Columbia, to have enveloped, routed, and captured Schofield's Army that afternoon and the ensuing day. General Forrest gallantly opposed the enemy further down to our right to the full extent of his power
P. R. Cleburne (search for this): chapter 16
tham's right, passed over the bridge soon after daybreak, and moved forward at the head of Granberry's Texas brigade, of Cleburne's Division, with instructions that the remaining corps and divisions follow, and at the same time keep well closed up duill and Franklin. I here halted about 3 p. m., and requested General Cheatham, commanding the leading corps, and Major General Cleburne to advance to the spot where, sitting upon my horse, I had in sight the enemy's wagons and men passing at double-t or near Spring Hill. Accept whatever comes, and turn all those wagons over to our side of the house. Then addressing Cleburne, I said, General, you have heard the orders just given. You have one of my best divisions. Go with General Cheatham, a the rear, with orders to Stewart and Johnson to make all possible haste. Meantime I rode to one side, and looked on at Cleburne's Division, followed by the remainder of Cheatham's Corps, as it marched by seemingly ready for battle. Within about
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