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General Joseph E. Johnston, Narrative of Military Operations During the Civil War, Chapter 12 (search)
to a light load for the wagons, and the railroad superintendent will arrange a depot for the convenience of each separate army. I arrived in Greensboroa, near which the Confederate troops were in bivouac, before daybreak on the 19th. Colonel Archer Anderson, adjutant-general of the army, gave me two papers addressed to me by the President. The first directed me to obtain from Mr. J. N. Hendren, treasury agent, thirty-nine thousand dollars in silver, which was in his hands, subject to my order, and to use it as the military chest of the army. The second, received subsequently by Colonel Anderson, directed me to send this money to the President at Charlotte. This order was not obeyed, however. As only the military part of our Government had then any existence, I thought that a fair share of the fund still left should be appropriated to the benefit of the army, especially as the troops had received no pay for many months. This sum (except twelve hundred dollars which Mr. Hendren
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 86 (search)
. The officers of my staff--Colonel James Deshler, Chief of Artillery, Major Archer Anderson, A. A. G., Captain T. L. Barton, Acting Chief Commissary, and Cadet T. eral Wise. Headquarters of brigade, Chaffin's farm, July 16, 1862. To Archer Anderson, A. A. G.: Major: In compliance with the request of Major-General Holme brigade, Department North Carolina, camp near Petersburg, July 16, 1862. Major A. Anderson, Assistant Adjutant-General, Department North Carolina: Major: In obedheadquarters Fourth brigade, Department N. C., camp Lee, July 16, 1862. Major Archer Anderson, A. A. General: Major: I have the honor to submit the following repoery opened a fire of shot and shell upon the enemy. The Thomas artillery, Captain Anderson, of my brigade, was also placed in battery, and commenced a fire of shot aTownes; company B, Junior Second Lieutenant James Warren; company C, First Lieutenant A. Anderson ; company D, First Lieutenant N. D. Price; company E, Captain T. M.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 88 (search)
nd intelligent scout at South Mountain. In Anderson's brigade, the field officers present in the d place myself in communication with Brigadier-General Anderson, who had preceded me in that directia noisy but comparatively harmless fire; but, Anderson's brigade having extended far to the right, iperations. I found, soon afterward, that General Anderson's command had been withdrawn, at nightfalorning of the fourteenth, my brigade relieved Anderson's about a half mile west of Boonsboroa. Towst, to be successful, be made by the whole of Anderson's brigade, mine, Colquitt's, and any troops that had arrived on Anderson's right. My whole force at this moment did not amount to over seven hun, I noticed troops going in to the support of Anderson, or to his right, and that one regiment and aograde movement began. It had, together with Anderson's troops, stopped and foiled the attack of a s, and one ten-pounder Parrott gun, under Captain Anderson; and on the hill in front of General D. R[12 more...]
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 2 (search)
and efficient services. Major J. W. Ratchford and Major Archer Anderson, Adjutant-General's staff; Major Jones, commanding it remained more than ten days. On the twenty-ninth, Lieutenant Anderson, of Ells's battery, near Richmond, reported the arribatteries of Alexander's battalion and some of those with Anderson's division, a portion in position behind epaulements, othnt to the line of battle previously designated for Major-General Anderson's division, in front and to the left of Fredericksburg. My brigade formed the right of Anderson's division, and was posted on Thursday morning between the plank road and Hazadier-General Wright. Headquartres Wright's brigade, Anderson's division, camp near Fredericksburg, December 24, 1862. adier-General Mahone. headquarters Mahone's brigade, Anderson's division, December 21, 1862. To Major T. S. Mills, Assistant Adjutant-General, Anderson's Division: Major: In response to the call from division headquarters, I beg to present
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 41 (search)
on, Hill's corps, October, 1863. Lieutenant-Colonel Archer Anderson, Assistant Adjutant-General: hattanooga, October 18, 1863. To Lieutenant-Colonel Archer Anderson, Assistant Adjutant-General Hill and Manigault constituted my first line, and Anderson's my reserve. Nothing important happened durswept like a whirlwind over the breastworks. Anderson's fearless Mississippians carrying the breastcompelled to fall back. I immediately placed Anderson's brigade under his orders. Deas, who was and was extended easterwardly by the lines of Anderson and Kershaw. The height teminated in an opend shouts, upon our right, but was repulsed by Anderson and Kershaw. At this time it became necessary to retire Garrity's battery, of Anderson's brigade, which had been doing effective service. It waved about mid-day, I relinquished to Brigadier-General Anderson the command of my division. The u the three brigade commanders of my division, Anderson, Deas and Manigault. Without the decided suc[1 more...]
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 8. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Editorial paragraphs. (search)
eer toasts, were all admirable, and were well worth preserving in permanent form. We expect to publish one or two of them in some future issue. Our Executive Committee has been enlarged; there have been one or two changes in it, and it is now composed as follows: General J. A. Early, Lynchburg, President of the Society; Hon. R. M. T. Hunter, Essex county, Vice-President; Rev. J. William Jones, Secretary and Treasurer; General D. H. Maury, Chairman Executive Committee; Lieutenant-Colonel Archer Anderson, Major Robert Stiles, Richmond; Colonel R. E. Withers, Wytheville; Colonel William Preston Johnston, Lexington; Colonel Thomas H. Carter, King William county; Colonel George W. Munford; Colonel William H. Palmer, Colonel R. L. Maury, Captain A. M. Keiley, J. L. M. Curry, D. D., Moses D. Hoge, D. D., Rev. A. W. Weddell, Richmond; Colonel R. H. Dulaney, Loudon county; General Eppa Hunton, General Wm. H. Payne, Warrenton; General G. W. C. Lee, Lexington; Captain Theo. S. Garnett,
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 9. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Editorial Paragraphs. (search)
We beg your early attention and prompt response to this appeal. By order of the Executive Committee, D. H. Maury, Chairman. J. Wm. Jones, Secretary. N. B.--The following gentlemen compose the officers and Executive Committee of the Society: President of Parent Society--General J. A. Early, of Virginia; Vice-President--Hon. R. M. T. Hunter, of Virginia; Secretary and Treasurer--Rev. Dr. J. William Jones, Richmond, Va. Executive Committee--General D. H. Maury, chairman; Colonel Archer Anderson, Major Robt Stiles, Colonel George W. Munford, Colonel William H. Palmer, Colonel R. L. Maury, Captain A. M. Keiley, Rev. Dr. J. L. M. Curry, Rev. Dr. M. D. Hoge, Rev. Dr. A. W. Weddell, Major C. S. Stringfellow, and Rev. Dr. J. William Jones, of Richmond; Colonel Walter H. Taylor and Captain Theo. S. Garnett, of Norfolk; Colonel Thomas H. Carter, of King William county, Va.; Colonel R. E. Withers, of Wytheville; Colonel William Preston Johnston, of Baton Rouge,La.; Colonel R. H. Du
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 9. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 10.91 (search)
Annual reunion of the Virginia division A. N. Va. Association — address of Col. Archer Anderson on the campaign and battle of Chickamauga. The annual gatherings of the veterans of the Army of Northern Virginia have for some years past been a most interesting feature in the exercises of Fair week in Richmond, and have attracthis occasion a competent orator who would speak of a campaign in which our comrades of the West did valiant service. He had great pleasure in introducing Colonel Archer Anderson, who would now speak of The campaign and battle of Chickamauga. Colonel Anderson was greeted with loud applause, and was frequently interrupted with vointroducing Colonel Archer Anderson, who would now speak of The campaign and battle of Chickamauga. Colonel Anderson was greeted with loud applause, and was frequently interrupted with vociferous and hearty cheers, as, without Ms. or notes before him, he delivered in clear, ringing voice, and with graceful gesture the followi
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 10. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The battle of Chickamauga-letter from Captain W. N. Polk. (search)
torical interest. The occasion of my request is an address upon the Campaign and Battle of Chickamauga, made by Colonel Archer Anderson, in your city, and recently published in your journal. This battle is one about which there has been from the ftions for a time, and perhaps it is a mistake to revive them now; but history is being written, and articles such as Colonel Anderson's will exercise no light influence upon the compilers. The paragraphs to which we ask special attention are those tin men and transportation, and Chattanooga was occupied during the days of the first week of July. Polk's corps, except Anderson's brigade of Withers's division, which was ordered to Bridgeport, where the Nashville and Chattanooga railroad crosses t range outside, and the withdrawal of stores to points of convenience on the railroad to the rear, and the withdrawal of Anderson's brigade from Bridgeport. On the 26th, or 27th of August, or some five or six days after the surprise of Chattanooga
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 10. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Defence and fall of Fort Fisher. (search)
my command by order of General Bragg. It was he who failed to bring in the reinforcements sent to the fort on Saturday. General Bragg never sent the order on Saturday; but here is a copy of the original, dated on Sunday: Sugar-Loaf, January 15--sent at 1.25 P. M. General Whiting: Colonel Colquitt assigned to immediate command of Fort Fisher. Will go there to-night. General Bragg directs you to report in person at these headquarters this evening, for conference and instructions. Archer Anderson, A. A. G. This order, sent at the critical moment of the impending assault, and removing a gifted, brilliant and courageous hero, whose men loved him, and would follow him into the jaws of death, and supplanting him with a Georgia militia General, unknown to the garrison, was an act in keeping with the whole of General Bragg's conduct of the defence of Wilmington. The letter continues: About 3 o'clock P. M. Sunday evening, General Whiting informed me the enemy was moving, a
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