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r obstacles, and to reach, on the morning of the third instant, a point within five miles of Helena. At this difficult. At twelve o'clock on the night of the third, the division was put in motion, my brigade in advanthe town of Helena, on the fourth instant: On the third orders were issued from district headquarters for Gepon the fourth instant: On the evening of the third instant, at dark, I ordered Colonel Brooks, with his rega, on the fourth instant: On the night of the third instant I took up the line of march at eleven o'clock, tt of the fourth instant at Helena: At dusk on the third, in compliance with instructions from Brigadier-Geneant: At eleven o'clock P. M., on the night of the third, we left our encampment, six miles from Helena, and nt and battery of four pieces, on the evening of the third, from the Bowie Farm, on the Little Rock road, four halted there about twelve o'clock P. M., on the third instant. About an hour before day on the morning of the
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sion in the attack made upon Helena on the fourth instant: I left Jacksonport, in obedience to himy brigade in the battle of Helena, on the fourth instant: On the evening of the third of July thn the late battle fought at Helena, on the fourth instant: On the night of the third instant I token by my command in the engagement of the fourth instant at Helena: At dusk on the third, in comlf-past 1 o'clock A. M., on the morning of the fourth, I received orders from Brigadier-General Fagay Bell's regiment in the engagement of the fourth instant at Helena. We moved for half a mile at doiment took in the action at Helena, on the fourth instant: At eleven o'clock P. M., on the night ort of the movements of my regiment on the fourth instant: According to your order, I moved my remy regiment in the attack on Helena on the fourth instant: I reached Mrs. Moonley's and halted thAbout an hour before day on the morning of the fourth, in obedience to an order from the Brigadier-G[5 more...]
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the Secretary of War had written a strong letter, suggesting, advising, and urging it. Thus encouraged, on the twenty-sixth of June, I proceeded to Clarendon, and assumed command of the expedition. From unavoidable necessity, consequent upon rain, high water, and wretched roads, General Price's command did not reach its rendezvous for four days after the day fixed, thus giving the enemy abundant notice of my approach. General Fagan arrived at his place of rendezvous (Clarendon), on the twenty-sixth. As soon as the troops were in position, I proceeded towards Helena by converging roads, and reached Allan Polk's house, five miles from Helena, on the morning of July third. Having received full, accurate, and reliable information of the forces and fortifications of the enemy in Helena, and the topography of the surrounding country, I here made the final disposition for the attack. That information disclosed that the place was very much more difficuit of access, and the fortificatio
June 22nd (search for this): chapter 47
e, General, Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, Thomas H. Holmes, Lieutenant-General. Report of Major-General Price. headquarters Price's division, camp on Jones' Lake, July 13, 1863. Captain John W. Hinsdale, A. A. G.: Captain: I have the honor to submit to the Lieutenant-General commanding, the following report of the part taken by this division in the attack made upon Helena on the fourth instant: I left Jacksonport, in obedience to his orders, on the twenty-second day of June, with this division and Marmaduke's division of cavalry. My march was greatly impeded by the extraordinary rains, which, beginning on the evening of the twenty-fourth June, and falling almost without intermission for four days, made the rivers, bayous, and creeks, over which my route lay, and the bottoms and swamps through which it ran, almost impassable to troops, unprovided, as mine were, with the means of repairing roads and constructing bridges or rafts. I was, however, enabl
June 24th (search for this): chapter 47
n Jones' Lake, July 13, 1863. Captain John W. Hinsdale, A. A. G.: Captain: I have the honor to submit to the Lieutenant-General commanding, the following report of the part taken by this division in the attack made upon Helena on the fourth instant: I left Jacksonport, in obedience to his orders, on the twenty-second day of June, with this division and Marmaduke's division of cavalry. My march was greatly impeded by the extraordinary rains, which, beginning on the evening of the twenty-fourth June, and falling almost without intermission for four days, made the rivers, bayous, and creeks, over which my route lay, and the bottoms and swamps through which it ran, almost impassable to troops, unprovided, as mine were, with the means of repairing roads and constructing bridges or rafts. I was, however, enabled by the skill and energy of my officers, and by the willing endurance and laborious industry of my men, to surmount these unlooked — for obstacles, and to reach, on the mornin
June 26th (search for this): chapter 47
of infantry, constituting Price's division, and Colonels Green's and Shelby's brigades of Missouri cavalry, Marmaduke's division to rendezvous at Cotton Plant, and Brigadier-General Fagan's Arkansas brigade of infantry, at Clarendon, on the twenty-sixth June (Friday), whence, by converging roads, the two columns would move in the direction of Helena. I also informed General Walker, commanding brigade of cavalry in the vicinity of Helena, of my intention, and directed him to allow no ingress to the place. Upon my return to Little Rock, I found that General Smith had fully sanctioned my proposed attack, and that the Secretary of War had written a strong letter, suggesting, advising, and urging it. Thus encouraged, on the twenty-sixth of June, I proceeded to Clarendon, and assumed command of the expedition. From unavoidable necessity, consequent upon rain, high water, and wretched roads, General Price's command did not reach its rendezvous for four days after the day fixed, thus giv
July 3rd (search for this): chapter 47
proceeded towards Helena by converging roads, and reached Allan Polk's house, five miles from Helena, on the morning of July third. Having received full, accurate, and reliable information of the forces and fortifications of the enemy in Helena, ahe following as the part taken by my brigade in the battle of Helena, on the fourth instant: On the evening of the third of July the army bivouacked on the Little Rock and Helena road, and six miles from the latter place. It having been determinhonor to report herewith the part taken by my command in the battle at Helena. I was ordered on the evening of the third of July to be in position, attack and take the fort on Reiter's Hill, at daylight on the morning of the fourth of July. Myd Greene's brigade, six hundred and fifty men, total one thousand seven hundred and fifty men. At ten o'clock P. M., July third, I marched to get into position; when three miles from the fort I dismounted my whole force except one company, under M
July 4th (search for this): chapter 47
Your obedient servant, A. T. Hawthorne, Colonel, commanding Regiment. Report of General Marmaduke. headquarters Marmaduke's division, Jacksonport, Arkansas, July 25, 1863. To Major W. B. Blair, A. A. A. General, District of Arkansas: Major: I have the honor to report herewith the part taken by my command in the battle at Helena. I was ordered on the evening of the third of July to be in position, attack and take the fort on Reiter's Hill, at daylight on the morning of the fourth of July. My command, mounted, consisted of Shelby's brigade, about one thousand one hundred men, and Greene's brigade, six hundred and fifty men, total one thousand seven hundred and fifty men. At ten o'clock P. M., July third, I marched to get into position; when three miles from the fort I dismounted my whole force except one company, under Major Elliott. I then moved forward. When within two miles of the fort, I found the road and country thoroughly obstructed, the enemy having choppe
June, 1862 AD (search for this): chapter 47
Doc. 47: the battle of Helena. Report of Lieutenant-General Holmes. little Rock, August 14, 1863. Brigadier-General W. R. Boggs, Chief of Staff, Department Trans-Mississippi, Shreveport, Louisiana: General: I have the honor to submit to the Lieutenant-General commanding the following report of the attack made by me upon Helena, on the fourth of July, 1863: In the month of June, 1862, the Federal forces under General Curtis, from the attempted invasion of Arkansas betook themselves to the city of Helena, and there fortified. Since that time it has been constantly and heavily garrisoned by Federal troops. The possession of this place has been of immense advantage to the enemy. From it, they have threatened at all times an invasion of Arkansas, thereby rendering it necessary that troops should be held in position to repel such invasion. From it they have controlled the trade and sentiments of a large and important scope of country. It has been to them a most importan
June 14th, 1863 AD (search for this): chapter 47
ion of the State caused by their presence, it was deemed of very great importance that they should be driven from their only stronghold in Arkansas. As a means of raising the siege of Vicksburg, and of keeping the Mississippi river closed, in the event of a surrender of that city, the policy of the move was perfectly apparent. Moreover, from information, considered reliable, in my possession, the capture of Helena by the forces at my disposal seemed perfectly practicable. On the fourteenth June, 1863, I telegraphed to Lieutenant-General Smith, that I believed I could take the place, and asked his permission to attack it. Two days after I started to Jacksonport, there to consult with Generals Price and Maxmaduke, and to make the necessary preliminary arrangements. The result of this interview was the following orders: Price's command, consisting of General McRae's Arkansas and General Parsons' Missouri brigades of infantry, constituting Price's division, and Colonels Green's an
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