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B. R. Johnson (search for this): chapter 1.1
over the roads pursued by artillery and wagon-trains west of the railroad, which impeded our advance and embarrassed our movements. On the morning of the 6th, General Longstreet's corps reached Rice's station on the Lynchburg railroad. It was followed by the commands of Generals R. H. Anderson, Ewell and Gordon, with orders to close upon it as fast as the progress of the trains would permit, or as they could be directed on roads further west. General Anderson, commanding Pickett's and B. R. Johnson's divisions, became disconnected with Mahone's division, forming the rear of Longstreet. The enemy's cavalry penetrated the line of march through the interval thus left, and attacked the wagon-train moving toward Farmville. This caused serious delay in the march of the centre and rear of the column, and enabled the enemy to mass upon their flank. After successive attacks, Anderson's and Ewell's corps were captured or driven from their position. The latter General, with both of his
Stonewall Jackson (search for this): chapter 1.1
cordingly, on the morning of the memorable 9th of April, Gordon and Fitz. Lee attacked Sheridan's splendid cavalry, outnumbering them more than four to one, and flushed with the full confidence of victory and the assurance that, if they needed support, the Army of the James was close at hand. Yet, despite these odds and the exhaustion of these famishing men, they went into that fight with the heroic courage which ever characterized that old corps, and proved themselves not unworthy of Stonewall Jackson, Ewell, Early, Gordon, Rodes, Ramseur, Pegram, J. A. Walker, C. A. Evans and other noble leaders, whom they had been wont to follow to victory. Utterly unable to withstand the onset, Sheridan hastened in person to hurry up the Army of the James, while Gordon drove his invincible troopers more than a mile, and captured and brought off two pieces of artillery and a large number of prisoners. Had only Sheridan barred the way the surrender had not occurred at Appomattox Courthouse; but G
William Mahone (search for this): chapter 1.1
he rear, had to entrench against the Army of the Potomac under Meade. That night General Lee held a council of war with Longstreet, Gordon, and Fitz. Lee, General Mahone was not present at this conference, as has been alleged, nor at any of approximate date. at which it was determined that Gordon should advance early the next rted by Longstreet's corps. When I bore this message back to General Lee, he said: Then there is nothing left me but to go and see General Grant, Field's and Mahone's divisions of Longstreet's corps, staunch in the midst of all our disasters, were holding Meade back in our rear, and could not be spared for the attack. and I w would permit, or as they could be directed on roads further west. General Anderson, commanding Pickett's and B. R. Johnson's divisions, became disconnected with Mahone's division, forming the rear of Longstreet. The enemy's cavalry penetrated the line of march through the interval thus left, and attacked the wagon-train moving
David Meade (search for this): chapter 1.1
while Longstreet, four miles in the rear, had to entrench against the Army of the Potomac under Meade. That night General Lee held a council of war with Longstreet, Gordon, and Fitz. Lee, Generaahone's divisions of Longstreet's corps, staunch in the midst of all our disasters, were holding Meade back in our rear, and could not be spared for the attack. and I would rather die a thousand deat which had been agreed on between General Gordon and himself, he desired to communicate with General Meade on the subject, and wished permission to pass through our lines as the shortest route. I waand delivered, and the parties prepared to separate. Lee, before parting, asked Grant to notify Meade of the surrender, fearing that fighting might break out on that front, and lives be uselessly lomplied with, and two Union officers were sent through the enemy's lines as the shortest route to Meade — some of Lee's officers accompanying them to prevent their being interfered with. At a little
W. J. Merritt (search for this): chapter 1.1
r-book to the General, who wrote on one of the leaves the following message, a copy of which was sent to the nearest telegraph station. It is dated at 4.30 P. M. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War, Washington: General Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia this afternoon on terms proposed by myself. The accompanying additional correspondence will show the conditions fully. U. S. Grant, Lieutenant-General. There were present at McLean's house besides Sheridan, Ord, Merritt, Custer and the officers of General Grant's staff, a number of other officers, and one or two citizens who entered the room at different times during the interview. Grant's last campaign, in the Century Magazine, November, 1887. The scene witnessed upon the return of General Lee was one certain to impress itself indelibly upon the memory; it can be vividly recalled, after the lapse of many years, but no description can do it justice. The men crowded around him eager to shake him by
James Longstreet (search for this): chapter 1.1
and Longstreet—Gordon having the advance and Longstreet the rear. Upon the repulse of the cavalry, ht of sleepless vigilance and anxiety; while Longstreet, four miles in the rear, had to entrench aganight General Lee held a council of war with Longstreet, Gordon, and Fitz. Lee, General Mahone wa do nothing unless I am heavily supported by Longstreet's corps. When I bore this message back to GGrant, Field's and Mahone's divisions of Longstreet's corps, staunch in the midst of all our disr movements. On the morning of the 6th, General Longstreet's corps reached Rice's station on the Ly with Mahone's division, forming the rear of Longstreet. The enemy's cavalry penetrated the line ofplied. The army reduced to two corps, under Longstreet and Gordon, moved steadily on the road to Ap, and cover the passage of the trains, while Longstreet, who, from Rice's station, had formed the revalry, and threatened to cut off Gordon from Longstreet, his cavalry at the same time threatening to[2 more...]
James N. Marshall (search for this): chapter 1.1
hortly after this, the General, accompanied by Colonel Marshall and myself, started back in the direction fromal Lee's, and a good-looking mare belonging to Colonel Marshall. An orderly in gray was in charge of them, anwhich he had been sitting with General Lee and Colonel Marshall, awaiting General Grant's arrival. The Generaby which we entered, and facing General Grant. Colonel Marshall, his military secretary, was standing at his luntlets lay beside him on the table. We asked Colonel Marshall afterwards how it was that both he and his chihe room. Lee, in the meantime, had directed Colonel Marshall to draw up for his signature a letter of acceptance of the terms of surrender. Colonel Marshall wrote out a draft of such a letter, making it quite formal,l Grant, bowed to the other officers, and with Colonel Marshall left the room. One after another, we followed. General Porter, Century, November, 1887. Colonel Marshall gives the following account of the preparation
James Jones (search for this): chapter 1.1
ds of the enemy, the very fact of its having been occupied by him might possibly cause its destruction; and * * * * it was only during the last year of the war, when his health was somewhat impaired, that one of his staff had the temerity, on the occasion of one of the General's visits to Richmond, to turn in his tent to the quartermaster's department and move his effects into a house which he was thus almost compelled to occupy. The letter Personal Reminiscences of General Lee. J. Wm. Jones, D. D. Pages 309-11. of General Lee, previously referred to, is as follows: Petersburg, Va., 3 P. M., April 2, 1865. His Excellency, Jefferson Davis, Richmond, Va.: Mr. President,—Your letter of the 1st is just received. I have been willing to detach officers to recruit negro troops, and sent in the names of many who are desirous of recruiting companies, battalions, or regiments, to the War Department. After receiving the general orders on that subject establishing recruiting de
A. Q. M. Early (search for this): chapter 1.1
rning of the memorable 9th of April, Gordon and Fitz. Lee attacked Sheridan's splendid cavalry, outnumbering them more than four to one, and flushed with the full confidence of victory and the assurance that, if they needed support, the Army of the James was close at hand. Yet, despite these odds and the exhaustion of these famishing men, they went into that fight with the heroic courage which ever characterized that old corps, and proved themselves not unworthy of Stonewall Jackson, Ewell, Early, Gordon, Rodes, Ramseur, Pegram, J. A. Walker, C. A. Evans and other noble leaders, whom they had been wont to follow to victory. Utterly unable to withstand the onset, Sheridan hastened in person to hurry up the Army of the James, while Gordon drove his invincible troopers more than a mile, and captured and brought off two pieces of artillery and a large number of prisoners. Had only Sheridan barred the way the surrender had not occurred at Appomattox Courthouse; but Gordon only drove bac
Fitzhugh Lee (search for this): chapter 1.1
council of war with Longstreet, Gordon, and Fitz. Lee, General Mahone was not present at this crce to be driven, he should halt and notify General Lee, that a flag of truce might be raised and tng of the memorable 9th of April, Gordon and Fitz. Lee attacked Sheridan's splendid cavalry, outnumColonel Charles S. Venable, of the staff of General Lee, was at 3 o'clock A. M., General Lee rode fGeneral Lee rode forward, still hoping that we might break through the countless hordes of the enemy which hemmed us h the enemy. I found General Gordon and General Fitz. Lee on their front line, in the dim light ofase of the gallant Georgian) was this: Tell General Lee I have fought my corps to a frazzle, and I 's corps. When I bore this message back to General Lee, he said: Then there is nothing left me buted to be resumed at one (i) A. M. on the 9th Fitz. Lee with the cavalry, supported by Gordon, was o large force massing on our left and front. Fitz. Lee was directed to ascertain its strength, and
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