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R. Taylor (search for this): chapter 16
ack will be still worse in rainy weather. I have called upon General Taylor for additional labor, and will use every effort to forward the the President ordered me into that State; and, strange to say, General Taylor, brother-in-law of Mr. Davis, has also grossly crred in this revorable weather will delay the work one or two weeks longer. General Taylor and myself will always be anxious to aid you in your present caen supplies to your Army, whilst operating in the department of General Taylor. Respectfully, your obedient servant, G. T. Beauregard, Geniddle Tennessee, he authorizes you to issue all such orders, in General Taylor's Department, you may deem necessary to secure the efficient an successful administration and operation of your Army — sending General Taylor copies of all orders. He wishes you to send forthwith to Majd harass him at all favorable points. I telegraphed to Lieutenant General Taylor at Selma, Alabama, to call on Governor Watts, of Alabama,
Franklin (search for this): chapter 16
t, since I could distinctly hear the roar of Lee's artillery at Columbia, whilst a feint was made to cross the river. Thus I led the main body of the Army to within about two miles and in full view of the pike from Columbia to Spring Hill 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-quick along Columbia, on the north side of Duck river, and none of these troops began to arrive at Spring Hill until after 9 p. m. I arrived in Spring 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 Cumb
George W. Brent (search for this): chapter 16
move forward once more, heavy rains again delayed our supplies, as will be shown by the subjoined communication from Colonel Brent: Headquarters Military Division of the West, Tuscumbia, Alabama, November 17th, 1864. General:--General Beauoper force should be sent to complete the improvements as early as possible. Respectfully, your obedient servant, George W. Brent, Colonel and A. A. G. In compliance with this request, working parties were at once detailed, and sent to differoved, 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.l Beauregard: West Point, November 20th, 10 a. m. General J. B. Hood. Push on active offensive immediately. Colonel Brent informs me first order for movement of one of Jackson's brigades to Wheeler has been suspended by you. It is indispen
Canty (search for this): chapter 16
y to have misunderstood my verbal communication of the 13th inst., through my chief of staff, I deem it of sufficient importance to communicate in writing, what I had instructed him to say relative to the movement of the Army of Tennessee. I instructed him to tell you that in consequence of the information received the night previous, to-wit, the apparent confirmation of the concentration of the bulk of Sherman's Army in Middle Tennessee (at Pulaski, Huntsville, and Decatur), the arrival of Canty and part of his forces at Memphis, and the condition of Cobb's and Smith's forces at Lovejoy's Station, I desired to confer further with you before you commenced the projected movement into Middle Tennessee, now partly in process of execution; that is, Lee's Corps already in advance of Florence, and Stewart's and Cheatham's Corps under orders to cross the river. My purpose was to call again your attention as I did yesterday: 1st. To the necessity of guarding well your left flank, and
Howell Cobb (search for this): chapter 16
nessee (at Pulaski, Huntsville, and Decatur), the arrival of Canty and part of his forces at Memphis, and the condition of Cobb's and Smith's forces at Lovejoy's Station, I desired to confer further with you before you commenced the projected movemeneable forces of his department, to keep himself in readiness to move at a moment's notice, to the assistance of Major General Howell Cobb and Major General G. W. Smith, who were then at or about Griffin, Georgia, threatening Atlanta. I also telegraphed to General Cobb to call upon Governor Brown, of Georgia, and Governor Bonham, of South Carolina, for all the State troops that could be collected. I made all necessary preparations to repair forthwith to Georgia, in the event of Sherman's e raise, in case of necessity, about six thousand (6000) men, which I supposed might be doubled in a levy en masse. General Cobb informed me, at the same time, that atAugusta, Macon, and Columbus, he had about six thousand five hundred (6500) loca
Cofer (search for this): chapter 16
essee one month after its departure from Palmetto. It had been almost continuously in motion during this interim; it had by rapid moves and manoeuvres, and with only a small loss, drawn Sherman as far north as he stood in the early Spring. The killed and wounded at Allatoona had been replaced by absentees who returned to ranks, and, as usual in such operations, the number of desertions became of no consequence. In addition to the official returns, my authority for the last assertion is Judge Cofer, of Kentucky, who was provost marshal of the Army at this period, and is at present one of the district judges of his State. About two years ago, in Louisville, he informed me that he had been impressed by the small number of desertions reported to him during the campaigns to the rear of Sherman, and into Tennessee. Notwithstanding my request as early as the 9th of October that the railroad to Decatur be repaired, nothing had been done on the 1st of November towards the accomplishment
Schofield (search for this): chapter 16
I hoped by a rapid march to get in rear of Schofield's forces, then at Pulaski, before they were d been made with the hope of cutting off General Schofield from Columbia, and barely failed in this the campaign. I was confident that after Schofield had crossed the river and placed that obstruhe artillery, to demonstrate heavily against Schofield, and follow him if he retired. Since I ha him off from Nashville. I also knew that Schofield was occupied in his front, since I could disould be at Spring Hill, as couriers reported Schofield's main body still in front of Lee, at Columbbia, to have enveloped, routed, and captured Schofield's Army that afternoon and the ensuing day. GFullerton, of the United States Army; he was Schofield's adjutant general at the time of these eveny infantrymen (post troops). The rest of General Schofield's Army was in the vicinity of Columbia, repulsed by General Cox, and at 3 p. m., General Schofield became satisfied that the enemy would no
Rutherford (search for this): chapter 16
nd, 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 road, the National troops gave no response. The enemy were so close to the road, that when a column was not moving upon it, it was difficult for a single horseman to pass. Vol. II, page 195. There was momentary expectation that
Forrest (search for this): chapter 16
Chapter 16: Tennessee campaign Forrest Wheeler Deflection to Florence Detention Pd to deflect westward, effect a junction with Forrest, and then cross the river at Florence. Generd up to pass a few trains of supplies for General Forrest, and are liable to be swept away by freshquired Wheeler to look after my right flank. Forrest has not yet crossed over, but is moving upon me — have retarded my operations. As soon as Forrest joins me, which will be in a few days, I shale to move forward. Without the assistance of Forrest, I cannot secure my wagon trains when across h of the Tennessee, and the following day General Forrest, with his command, reported for duty. On road, reached Columbia, via Mount Pleasant. Forrest operated in our front against the enemy's cav keep well closed up during the march. General Forrest had crossed the evening previous and move Army that afternoon and the ensuing day. General Forrest gallantly opposed the enemy further down [4 more...]
James A. Seddon (search for this): chapter 16
ly to attack Grant in rear with my entire force. On the 9th, I telegraphed to the Secretary of War: [no. 38.]headquarters Tuscumbia, November 9th. Hon. J. A. Seddon, Richmond, Va. Information received places Sherman's Army as follows: One corps at Atlanta, two corps at or near Marietta; and three at or north of Chattatham 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 Majam. 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
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