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Edward Johnson (search for this): chapter 1.29
on Wilcox for a brigade, as instructed. G. T. Beauregard. 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. Beauregard. 21stAugust, 1864. General G. T. Anderson, Commanding Brigade, Dunlop's. Camp your brigade 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. Practis
C. R. Holmes (search for this): chapter 1.29
rcher 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 an 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 requested to send you such troops as can be spared from the reserves. G. T. Beauregard, General. Petersburg, Va., September 3d, 1864. Governor Z. B. Vance, Raleigh, N. C.: General Whiting apprehends an attack. Send him all t
August 25th, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 1.29
adier-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 following dispatch by signal, via Dunn's House, to General Beauregard: General G. T. Beauregard: Have felt enemy in my front, 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 hi
August 24th, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 1.29
lop's. Camp your brigade for to-night at some convenient point near where you are landed from the cars. Notify army headquarters of your location. Extend same orders to dismounted cavalry. W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. 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 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 following dispatch by signal, via Dunn's House, to General Beauregard: General G. T. Beauregard: Have felt enemy i
September 12th, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 1.29
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 b 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.
September 10th, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 1.29
, 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 requested to send you such troops as can be spared from the reserves. G. T. Beauregard, General. Petersburg, Va., September 3d, 1864. Governor Z. B. Vance, Raleigh, N. C.: General Whiting apprehends an attack. Send him all the troops you can. G. T. Beauregard, General. Petersburg, 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,
August 19th, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 1.29
ic have been heard in that direction, indicating the movement of troops. 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 uove. 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 paso'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, Spotswood Hotel, Richmond, Va.. Should you not be able to obtain an answer to my letter, <
August 20th, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 1.29
n soon as practicable. We have just defeated enemy on Weldon road near here, capturing large number of prisoners. 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 arrangement to dislodge him to-day if practicable. G. T. Beauregard. August 20th, 1864—P. M. General R. E. Lee, Chaffin's Bluff. Dispatches of 1:00 and 1:45 o'clock P. M. just received. Prisoners state the Second corps has relieved Ninth corps in trenches. Signal stations reporting movement of troops woulll try attack in the morning with all the force I can spare. I will call on Wilcox for a brigade, as instructed. G. T. Beauregard. 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, exte<
September 11th, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 1.29
been requested to send you such troops as can be spared from the reserves. G. T. Beauregard, General. Petersburg, Va., September 3d, 1864. Governor Z. B. Vance, Raleigh, N. C.: General Whiting apprehends an attack. Send him all the troops you can. G. T. Beauregard, General. Petersburg, 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 suppo
August 27th, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 1.29
eneral Beauregard: General G. T. Beauregard: Have felt enemy in my front, 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 c
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