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R. F. Hoke (search for this): chapter 1.29
). which must return to vicinity of lines during night. G. T. Beauregard. Dunn's Hill, 18th August, 1864—10:45 P. M. General R. E. Lee, Chaffin's Bluff: General Hoke reports that the railroad to City Point has been used a great deal to-day by the enemy, and that they are still doing so; also that bands of music have been he near Petersburg, Va., Aug. 20th, 1864—7 P. M. General R. E. Lee. Chaffin's Bluff: Expect to attack early in the morning. Have already taken one brigade from Hoke and another from Johnson, extending their commands in the lines to utmost. No available force shall be left behind. Am happy to hear of Early's success. G. T. Begard, Wilmington, N. C. : About 2 A. M. yesterday enemy broke through picket line in front of Hill's corps. It was soon restored. Loss slight. Casualties in Hoke's and Johnson's-three killed and sixteen wounded. Geo. Wm. Brent, A. A. G. Wilmington, N. C., September 12th, 1864. General R. E. Lee, Commanding, Petersburg,
Baker (search for this): chapter 1.29
. near Petersburg, Va., Aug. 24, 1864—2:45 P. M. Major-General Whiting, Commanding Third District, Wilmington, N. C.: In case of urgent necessity call on General Baker at Goldsboro for assistance. I believe it will prove to be only a feint. G. T. Beauregard. near Petersburg, Aug. 24, 1864—2:45 P. M. Brigadier-General BakBrigadier-General Baker, Commanding Second District, Goldsboro, N. C.: General Whiting is authorized to call on you for assistance should he be hard pressed. Aid him as much as your means will permit. G. T. Beauregard. Petersburg, Va., 25th August, 1864. Major-General George E. Pickett, Hancock's House: You will please send at once the follged. They fight badly. I will visit Wilmington soon. G. T. Beauregard. Petersburg, Va., September 3d, 1864. General W. H. C. Whiting, Wilmington, N C: General Baker at Goldsboro has been ordered to hold all his disposable troops in readiness to aid you should you need them. Governor Vance and General Holmes have been requ
J. A. Walker (search for this): chapter 1.29
, Va., 10th September, 1864. General G. T. Beauregard, Wilmington, N. C.: Are there any guns not required at Wilmington suitable for defense of James river? R. E. Lee. Petersburg, Va., September 11th, 1864. General G. T. Beauregard, Wilmington, N. C. : About 2 A. M. yesterday enemy broke through picket line in front of Hill's corps. It was soon restored. Loss slight. Casualties in Hoke's and Johnson's-three killed and sixteen wounded. Geo. Wm. Brent, A. A. G. Wilmington, N. C., September 12th, 1864. General R. E. Lee, Commanding, Petersburg, Va.: Everything here is in as good condition as means and circumstances will permit. Practised artillerists and proper infantry support are most needed at present. No heavy guns can safely be spared from here. G. T. Beauregard. Petersburg, Va., September 12th, 1864. General J. A. Walker, Burkesville, Va.. The enemy seems to be moving. Instruct your commanders at bridges to be alert. Geo. Wm. Brent, Col. and A. A. G.
D. H. Hill (search for this): chapter 1.29
is. Perhaps you have positive information. Dearing also reports enemy have withdrawn their pickets from Garey's Church. Hill reports enemy has strengthened his force in his front. At daylight three brigades were seen moving to enemy's left. HillHill's pickets report wagons or artillery moving from 11 until 3 o'clock last night to our left. W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. 15th August, 1864. General R. E. Lee, via Chaffin's Bluff: General Hampton telegraphs from Richmond his command is moving back,isoners. G. T. Beauregard. near Petersburg, Va., Aug. 20th, 1864—8:15 A. M. General R. E. Lee, Chaffin's Bluff. General Hill reports enemy still occupying part of Weldon railroad, where he is fortifying. Am endeavoring to make necessary arran1864. General G. T. Beauregard, Wilmington, N. C. : About 2 A. M. yesterday enemy broke through picket line in front of Hill's corps. It was soon restored. Loss slight. Casualties in Hoke's and Johnson's-three killed and sixteen wounded. Geo. W
A. L. Land (search for this): chapter 1.29
C. W. Field, Chaffin's Bluff. What is the character of the force advancing against your left? Concentrate the cavalry in that quarter and dispose your infantry to resist it. R. E. Lee, General. Headquarters army of Northern Virginia, 14th August, 1864. Major-General Wade Hampton, Charlottesville, Va.: Halt your command; return towards Richmond. Gregg's division is crossing at Deep Bottom. Send back an officer to ascertain position. R. E. Lee. Headquarters, 14th August. Major A. L. Land, Dunlop's. Your telegram received. The two regiments will number about two hundred each. Communicate with General Wilcox when they can be transported. After these troops have been taken away, trains for two brigades (say twenty-five hundred men) are to be kept at Landy's. W. H. Taylor. Headquarters, 14th August, 1864. General Wade Hampton, Beaver Dam, Va.. Halt your command and return towards Richmond. Gregg's division is crossing at Deep Bottom. Send back an officer to a
J. J. Archer (search for this): chapter 1.29
ront, and discovered force all prepared on my line. Geo. E. Pickett, Major-General. An answer will be sent you by signals, which will be unintelligible to you. Take no notice of it. W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. Petersburg, Va., 25th August, 1864. Honorable Secretary of War, Richmond, Va.. General Early reports from Charleston that he has forced the enemy back to Harpers Ferry. R. E. Lee. Petersburg, Va. 27th August, 1864. Hon. Jas. A. Seddon, Secretary of War, Richmond, Va.: General Archer is on duty with his brigade. Officers capable of duty cannot be spared. Generals H. H. Walker at Savannah, and A. L. Long at Lynchburg, at present incapacitated for field service, might be available for a court. General J. G. Martin with Holmes also. R. E. Lee. Petersburg, Va., 28th August, 1864. Governor Wm. Smith, Richmond. My telegram of the 26th, asking that the militia on duty in Petersburg may be continued thirty days is unanswered. Their services are necessary. Please
George H. Thomas (search for this): chapter 1.29
s. G. T. Beauregard. near Petersburg, Va., Aug. 19th, 1864—9:20 A. M. General R. E. Lee, Chaffin's Bluff: Captured Yankee captain. Says object of expedition was to break up Weldon railroad and so weaken our forces in front as to increase chance of breaking our lines, intimating use of another move. The fire of our batteries this morning must have disconcerted enemy's plan. G. T. Beauregard. Petersburg, August 19th, 1864. General R. E. Lee, Chaffin's Bluff: Colonel Simmons, of Thomas' brigade, reports that a brigade of infantry passed pontoon bridge this A. M. about 7 o'clock, moving this way. Artillery or wagons were passing bridge all night. G. T. Beauregard. Petersburg, Va., Aug. 19th, 1864—1.30 P. M. General R. E. Lee, Chaffin's Bluff. General Wilcox reports passing of wagons or artillery all night over pontoon bridge from north to south side of Appomattox. G. T. Beauregard. near Petersburg, Aug. 19th, 1864—8:00 P. M. Captain A. R. Chisholm, A. D. C, Spot<
Potts (search for this): chapter 1.29
field, Chaffin's Bluff. Have sent to halt Hampton and ordered cavalry from this side. If unnecessary let me know. Aid the cavalry all you can and drive back enemy. R. E. Lee. General C. W. field, Chaffin's Bluff. Hampton will be with you this evening. Two brigades go from here. Major Anderson, with five hundred cavalry, ordered from Richmond. This may be a feint to draw troops from here. Watch closely, and return the troops from here at the earliest moment. R. E. Lee. Mr. Potts: General Hampton is, to-day, on the cars from Richmond to Charlottesville. Send this to Richmond, or request them to have it delivered to him on the route, if practicable. It is very desirable for General Hampton to get it. W. H. Taylor. Headquarters army of Northern Virginia, 12:15 P. M., 14th August, 1864. General C. W. field, Chaffin's Bluff. You do not say whether the force of enemy is infantry or cavalry. You must call reinforcements from Richmond. There are none here.
C. W. Field (search for this): chapter 1.29
e. R. E. Lee. Headquarters, 12th August, 1864. General J. A. Early, via Woodstock, Va.: Dispatch of 11th received. Anderson has been advised, communicate with him. R. E. Lee, General. Headquarters, 14th August, 1864—9:15 A. M. General C. W. Field, Chaffin's Bluff. What is the character of the force advancing against your left? Concentrate the cavalry in that quarter and dispose your infantry to resist it. R. E. Lee, General. Headquarters army of Northern Virginia, 14th Augu are none here. Give hour of dispatch. R. E. Lee, General. Headquarters, 14th August, 1864—6:15 P. M. General R. S. Ewell, Richmond. I wish Hampton to return to Richmond, as soon as practicable, with his whole command. You must reinforce Field from Richmond. Where do you expect them from this side? R. E. Lee, General. 15th August, 1864. General R. E. Lee, Chaffin's Bluff: Mosby telegraphs, Upperville 13th, attacked enemy's supply train, near Berryville, that morning. Disperse
J. A. Early (search for this): chapter 1.29
E. Lee. Chaffin's Bluff: Expect to attack early in the morning. Have already taken one brigade from Hoke and another from Johnson, extending their commands in the lines to utmost. No available force shall be left behind. Am happy to hear of Early's success. G. T. Beauregard. 21stAugust, 1864. General G. T. Anderson, Commanding Brigade, Dunlop's. Camp your brigade for to-night at some convenient point near where you are landed from the cars. Notify army headquarters of your locatioeo. E. Pickett, Major-General. An answer will be sent you by signals, which will be unintelligible to you. Take no notice of it. W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. Petersburg, Va., 25th August, 1864. Honorable Secretary of War, Richmond, Va.. General Early reports from Charleston that he has forced the enemy back to Harpers Ferry. R. E. Lee. Petersburg, Va. 27th August, 1864. Hon. Jas. A. Seddon, Secretary of War, Richmond, Va.: General Archer is on duty with his brigade. Officers capab
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