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James Morrison Hawes (search for this): chapter 7
direction of Corinth was successfully covered by General Breckinridge's command, the pursuit not having been prosecuted more than five or six miles. The falling back was leisurely, and it was not until the 11th of April that the Kentucky brigade reached Corinth. In the reorganization of the army which took place here, General Breckinridge's Reserve corps was composed of four brigades, two of which, the first and second, comprised the Kentucky troops. The First brigade, commanded by Brig.-Gen. J. M. Hawes, consisted of the Forty-first Alabama, Fourth Kentucky, Ninth Kentucky, Hale's Alabama regiment, Clifton's Alabama battalion and Byrne's battery, but the latter soon disbanding, Hudson's battery took its place. The Second brigade, commanded by Brig.-Gen. William Preston, consisted of the Third, Sixth and Seventh Kentucky regiments, and Cobb's battery. The Third brigade, comprising two Arkansas, one Mississippi and one Missouri regiment, was given to Brig.-Gen. Ben Hardin Helm. Bu
Braxton Bragg (search for this): chapter 7
sickness General Breckinridge invited by General Bragg to command a division in pending Kentucky elay he marches from Knoxville for Kentucky Bragg's retreat from Kentucky Compels his return. ential locality. The writer had come from General Bragg, then at Chattanooga preparing to move inting. Most respectfully and truly yours, Braxton Bragg. General Breckinridge was eager to go in the condition they were, and so advised General Bragg, urging that he be permitted to take with Tennesseeans. John C. Breckinridge. General Bragg left Chattanooga for Kentucky on the 28th he heart of Kentucky. Yours most truly, Braxton Bragg. The above and much more correspondencords, Vol. XVI, Part II. All of it indicates Bragg's earnest desire to have General Breckinridge s and push forward, effecting a junction with Bragg in central Kentucky, he would have recruited tGap on the 17th, he received an order from General Bragg written at Barboursville, Ky., October 14t[1 more...]
J. W. Thompson (search for this): chapter 7
her shoes or socks. Yet no troops ever behaved with greater gallantry and even reckless audacity. What can make this difference, unless it be the sublime courage inspired by a just cause? Within a few days General Breckinridge sent a small force and occupied Port Hudson above Baton Rouge, which became afterward a fortified place second only to Vicksburg. The effect of the climate on his troops was fearful, not in the number of deaths, but in disabling them for duty. A report of Surg. J. W. Thompson, of the First brigade, in which were the Third, Sixth and Seventh Kentucky, shows that on arriving at Vicksburg, June 30th, there were 1,822 men on duty; on leaving Vicksburg July 27th, 1,252; on duty after the battle of Baton Rouge, 584. It was just one week after the battle that the writer of this history visited the camp. He found General Breckinridge encamped on the Comite river, a small stream with low banks and flat, wooded lands adjacent, with every malarial indication. Th
Breck (search for this): chapter 7
nto the heart of Kentucky. Yours most truly, Braxton Bragg. The above and much more correspondence on the subject will be found in the Rebellion Records, Vol. XVI, Part II. All of it indicates Bragg's earnest desire to have General Breckinridge with him, and the equally ardent wish of the latter to respond. But it was not to be. General Van Dorn had in view a campaign against Gen-eral Rosecrans which later culminated in disaster at Iuka and Corinth, and did not wish to give up General Breck-inridge. He was detained in Mississippi until President Davis, being apprised of the situation, gave peremptory orders which secured his release. Even then he was hampered with the duty of collecting at Knoxville all the recently exchanged prisoners, furloughed men and convalescents, so that he did not get to Knoxville until October 3d, as shown by a dispatch of that date saying, I have just arrived here with 2,500 men, all that General Van Dorn would let me have. About 2,000 exchange
Rosecrans (search for this): chapter 7
100 rounds of ammunition and twenty-five days rations. We go by way of Sparta and Burkesville into the heart of Kentucky. Yours most truly, Braxton Bragg. The above and much more correspondence on the subject will be found in the Rebellion Records, Vol. XVI, Part II. All of it indicates Bragg's earnest desire to have General Breckinridge with him, and the equally ardent wish of the latter to respond. But it was not to be. General Van Dorn had in view a campaign against Gen-eral Rosecrans which later culminated in disaster at Iuka and Corinth, and did not wish to give up General Breck-inridge. He was detained in Mississippi until President Davis, being apprised of the situation, gave peremptory orders which secured his release. Even then he was hampered with the duty of collecting at Knoxville all the recently exchanged prisoners, furloughed men and convalescents, so that he did not get to Knoxville until October 3d, as shown by a dispatch of that date saying, I have just
William Preston (search for this): chapter 7
ent, Clifton's Alabama battalion and Byrne's battery, but the latter soon disbanding, Hudson's battery took its place. The Second brigade, commanded by Brig.-Gen. William Preston, consisted of the Third, Sixth and Seventh Kentucky regiments, and Cobb's battery. The Third brigade, comprising two Arkansas, one Mississippi and oneg reserves at intervals. The Second division, General Ruggles, advanced to the attack on the left with impetuosity, cheering and driving the enemy before it. General Preston having been left sick at Vicksburg, Col. A. P. Thompson led the First brigade of the division, and was seriously wounded in the charge. The First division, Gccess. General Lovell is disengaged and might replace you, or I would cheerfully give General Van Dorn any one I could spare. It would also please me to see General Preston along, but I fear to make too great a draft on your command. If agreeable to yourself and General Van Dom you have no time to lose. We only await our trai
George W. Ewing (search for this): chapter 7
nd that as many of the officers and soldiers from Kentucky in the service as can be spared for the purpose with a due regard to other exigencies and interests, should be temporarily withdrawn from other duty and attached to the army entering that State. We would therefore respectfully suggest that Major-General Breckinridge, with his division generals, Buckner and Marshall, be sent to Kentucky. We have the honor to be very respectfully, Your obedient servants, John W. Crockett, Geo. W. Ewing, H. C. Burnett, R. J. Breckinridge, E. M. Bruce, Henry E. Read, W. E. Simms, W. B. Machen, Geo. B. Hodge, James S. Chrisman. President Davis, on receipt of this letter, renewed his order already given directing that General Breckinridge should accompany the movement. A few days later General Hardee sent him the following dispatch: Chattanooga, Tenn., August 23, 1862. Major-General Breckinridge: Come here if possible. I have a splendid division for you to lead int
Edward P. Byrne (search for this): chapter 7
les. The falling back was leisurely, and it was not until the 11th of April that the Kentucky brigade reached Corinth. In the reorganization of the army which took place here, General Breckinridge's Reserve corps was composed of four brigades, two of which, the first and second, comprised the Kentucky troops. The First brigade, commanded by Brig.-Gen. J. M. Hawes, consisted of the Forty-first Alabama, Fourth Kentucky, Ninth Kentucky, Hale's Alabama regiment, Clifton's Alabama battalion and Byrne's battery, but the latter soon disbanding, Hudson's battery took its place. The Second brigade, commanded by Brig.-Gen. William Preston, consisted of the Third, Sixth and Seventh Kentucky regiments, and Cobb's battery. The Third brigade, comprising two Arkansas, one Mississippi and one Missouri regiment, was given to Brig.-Gen. Ben Hardin Helm. But soon after, General Hawes being assigned to the TransMis-sissippi department, General Helm was placed in command of the First brigade. About
Dorn (search for this): chapter 7
there the Kentucky troops were transferred to General Van Dorn's department, and on the 30th took their placeven unpleasant to you, and not satisfactory to General Van Dorn. If you desire it, and General Van Dorn will General Van Dorn will consent, you shall come at once. A command is ready for you, and I shall hope to see your eyes beam again at might replace you, or I would cheerfully give General Van Dorn any one I could spare. It would also please ms eager to go into Kentucky, but said that even if Van Dorn would give his consent he would not voluntarily lend. The writer bore his answer, urged it upon General Van Dorn in person at his headquarters at Jackson, Missentucky, to which will be attached all the men General Van Dorn can spare to bring with you. W. J. Hardee, Ma the latter to respond. But it was not to be. General Van Dorn had in view a campaign against Gen-eral Rosecrave just arrived here with 2,500 men, all that General Van Dorn would let me have. About 2,000 exchanged pris
D. C. Buell (search for this): chapter 7
the division for me. I will leave here in a few days with a small force of Kentuckians and Tennesseeans. John C. Breckinridge. General Bragg left Chattanooga for Kentucky on the 28th of August. The day before he started, he wrote as follows: Chattanooga, August 27, 1862. Major-General Breckinridge: My Dear General: We leave for your beloved home tomorrow. Would that you were with us. Your division is ready for you as soon as you join, but you must hurry up to overtake us. Buell is anxious apparently to get to Cincinnati before us, but we envy him the honor. General Jones (Samuel) had orders to organize, arm and equip all stragglers, recovered sick, and those absent from leave and have them ready to join you. The quartermaster department has orders to be ready to send you on. Move with 100 rounds of ammunition and twenty-five days rations. We go by way of Sparta and Burkesville into the heart of Kentucky. Yours most truly, Braxton Bragg. The above and much
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