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The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 3: The Decisive Battles. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), chapter 16 (search)
tempt to storm the works by rushing tactics on the part of the Federal infantry. Not far from here lies the excavation of the Crater. Security from surprise The mole-hill ramparts, near the crater At four o'clock on the morning of March 25, 1865, Gordon had everything in readiness. His chosen band wore white strips of cloth across the breast, that they might distinguish each other in the hand-to-hand fight that would doubtless ensue. Behind these men half of Lee's army was massed tmy was thus shut off from retreat. The Federal Siege of Petersburg. To this gallant young Georgia officer, just turned thirty-three at the time, Lee entrusted the last desperate effort to break through the tightening Federal lines, March 25, 1865. Lee was confronted by the dilemma of either being starved out of Petersburg and Richmond, or of getting out himself and uniting his army to that of Johnston in North Carolina, to crush Sherman before Grant could reach him. Gordon was to beg
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 3: The Decisive Battles. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), The siege and fall of Petersburg (search)
tempt to storm the works by rushing tactics on the part of the Federal infantry. Not far from here lies the excavation of the Crater. Security from surprise The mole-hill ramparts, near the crater At four o'clock on the morning of March 25, 1865, Gordon had everything in readiness. His chosen band wore white strips of cloth across the breast, that they might distinguish each other in the hand-to-hand fight that would doubtless ensue. Behind these men half of Lee's army was massed tmy was thus shut off from retreat. The Federal Siege of Petersburg. To this gallant young Georgia officer, just turned thirty-three at the time, Lee entrusted the last desperate effort to break through the tightening Federal lines, March 25, 1865. Lee was confronted by the dilemma of either being starved out of Petersburg and Richmond, or of getting out himself and uniting his army to that of Johnston in North Carolina, to crush Sherman before Grant could reach him. Gordon was to beg
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 3: The Decisive Battles. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), Engagements of the Civil war: with losses on both sides: May, 1864--June, 1865 (search)
Chickasaw, Ala., to Macon, Ga. Union, Gen. James H. Wilson's Cav.; Confed., Forrest's Cav., local garrison and State Militia. Losses: Union, 63 killed, 345 wounded, 63 missing; Confed., 22 killed, 38 wounded, 6766 prisoners. March 25, 1865: Fort Stedman, in front of Petersburg, Va. Union, First and Third Divisions Ninth Corps; Confed., Gen. John B. Gordon's Corps, supported by Lee's artillery in the forts. Losses: Union, 70 killed, 424 wounded, 523 captured; Confed., 800 killed and wounded, 1881 missing (Federal estimate). March 25, 1865: Petersburg trenches. Second and Sixth Corps; Confed., Gen. R. E. Lee's command. Losses: Union, 103 killed, 864 wounded, 209 missing; Confed., killed and wounded not recorded, 834 captured. March 26, 1865 to April 9, 1865: siege of Mobile, Ala., including Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely. Union, Thirteenth and Sixteenth Corps and Acting Rear-Admiral Thatcher's fleet; Confed., Gen. D. H. Maury's lan
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 8: Soldier Life and Secret Service. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), The Signal Corps (search)
yet the operators held their posts. Amidst the terrible confusion of the night assault, the last despairing attempt of the Confederates to break through the encircling Federal forces, hurried orders and urgent appeals were sent. At dawn of March 25, 1865, General Gordon carried Fort Stedman with desperate gallantry and cut the wire to City Point. The Federals speedily sent the message of disaster: The enemy has broken our right, taken Stedman, and are moving on City Point. Assuming command,uations, yet the operators held their posts. Under the terrible conditions of a night assault, the last despairing attempt to break through the encircling Federal forces at Petersburg, hurried orders and urgent appeals were sent. At dawn of March 25, 1865, General Gordon carried Fort Stedman with desperate gallantry, and cut the wire to City Point. The Federals speedily sent the message of disaster, The enemy has broken our right, taken Stedman, and are moving on City Point. Assuming comman
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 10: The Armies and the Leaders. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), Chapter 9: roster of general officers both Union and Confederate (search)
5. Hamblin, J. E., April 5, 1865. Hamlin, Cyrus, Mar. 13, 1865. Harris, T. M., April 2, 1865. Hartranft, John F., Mar. 25, 1865. Hatch, John P., Mar. 13, 1865. Hawley, Jos. R., Sept. 28, 1865. Hayes, Joseph, Mar. 13, 1865. Hayes, Ruth. B., M65. Dilworth, C. J., Mar. 13, 1865. Dimon, C. A. R., Mar. 13, 1865. Diven, Alex. S., Aug. 30, 1864. Diven, C. W., Mar. 25, 1865. Dixon, Wm. D., Mar. 13, 1865. Doan, A. W., Mar. 13, 1865. Dodd, Levi A., April 2, 1865. Dodge, Geo. S., Jan. 15, Laselle, Wm. P., Mar. 13, 1865. Laughlin, R. G., Mar. 13, 1865. Latham, Geo. R., Mar. 13, 1865. Lawrence, A. G., Mar. 25, 1865. Lawrence, Wm. Henry, Mar. 13, 1865. Lawrence, Wm. Hudson, Mar. 13, 1865. Leake, Jos. B., March 13, 1865. Le Duc,65. Murphy, John K., Mar. 13, 1865. Murray, Benj. B., Mar. 13, 1865. Murray, Edw., Mar. 13, 1865. Murray, Ely H., Mar. 25, 1865. Murray, John B., Mar. 13, 1865. Mussey, R. D., Mar. 13, 1865. Myers, Geo. R., Mar. 13, 1865. Nase, Adam, Mar. 13
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Steadman, Fort (search)
ont of the 9th Corps, forming a salient, not more than 100 yards from the Confederate intrenchments at Petersburg, Va. Lee assigned to the duty of assaulting the fort the two divisions of Gordon's command, with the larger portion of Bushrod R. Johnston's command in support. Behind these he massed about 20,000 men to break through the National line if the attack should prove successful. They were supplied with provisions and ammunition for a long struggle. The assault began at 4 A. M. (March 25, 1865). The garrison, composed of the 14th New York Artillery, had no suspicion of danger near. The surprise was so complete that the assailants met with no resistance. A part of the garrison fled; the remainder were made prisoners. A brigade of the 9th Corps met the same fate, and abandoned their guns. Now was the moment when Lee's army might have passed through the National line. It did not, and the golden moment was lost forever. The Confederates attacked Fort Haskell, near by, but we
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Alabama, 1865 (search)
ENTUCKY--4th, 6th and 7th Cavalry; 4th Mounted Infantry. MICHIGAN--2d and 4th Cavalry. OHIO--1st, 3d, 4th and 7th Cavalry. PENNSYLVANIA--7th Cavalry. MISSOURI--10th Cavalry. WISCONSIN--1st Cavalry. UNITED STATES--4th Cavalry; Battery "I," 4th Arty. Union loss, 99 killed, 598 wounded, 28 missing. Total, 725. March 23-24: Skirmish near Dannelly's MillsPickets, 2d Brigade, 1st Division, 16th Corps. March 24: Affair near EvergreenFLORIDA--1st Cavalry. ILLINOIS--2d Cavalry. MAINE--2d Cavalry. March 25: Skirmish, Deer Park RoadMINNESOTA--9th Infantry. March 26: Occupation of PollardILLINOIS--76th and 97th Infantry. INDIANA--24th and 69th Infantry. March 26: Skirmish near Spanish FortILLINOIS--8th, 11th, 29th and 99th Infantry. INDIANA--47th Infantry. IOWA--21st Infantry. NEW YORK--161st Infantry. March 26: Skirmish, Muddy CreekFLORIDA--1st Cavalry. ILLINOIS--2d Cavalry. MAINE--2d Cavalry. Loss, 3 wounded. March 27: Occupation of Canoe StationCONNECTICUT--2d Battery Light Arty. ILLINOI
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Florida, 1865 (search)
y. OHIO--83d and 114th Infantry. UNITED STATES--47th, 48th, 50th, 51st, 68th, 73d, 76th, 82d and 86th Colored Infantry. March 25: Skirmish, Cotton CreekLOUISIANA--1st Cavalry. NEW YORK--2d Veteran Cavalry. March 25: Skirmish, Mitchell's CreekLOUISIMarch 25: Skirmish, Mitchell's CreekLOUISIANA--1st Cavalry. March 25: Skirmish, Cane Creek or Bluff SpringsLOUISIANA--1st Cavalry. NEW YORK--2d Veteran Cavalry. Union loss, 2 killed, 10 wounded. Total, 12. March 25: Skirmish, Escambia RiverLOUISIANA--1st Cavalry. MASSACHUSETTS--2d Indpt. BMarch 25: Skirmish, Cane Creek or Bluff SpringsLOUISIANA--1st Cavalry. NEW YORK--2d Veteran Cavalry. Union loss, 2 killed, 10 wounded. Total, 12. March 25: Skirmish, Escambia RiverLOUISIANA--1st Cavalry. MASSACHUSETTS--2d Indpt. Battery Light Arty. NEW YORK--2d Veteran Cavalry. March 26: Skirmish, Muddy CreekILLINOIS--2d Cavalry. MAINE--2d Cavalry. MASSACHUSETTS--31st Mounted Infantry. Union loss, 3 wounded. May 31-June 6: Exp. from Barrancas to AppalachicolaNEW YORK--161stMarch 25: Skirmish, Escambia RiverLOUISIANA--1st Cavalry. MASSACHUSETTS--2d Indpt. Battery Light Arty. NEW YORK--2d Veteran Cavalry. March 26: Skirmish, Muddy CreekILLINOIS--2d Cavalry. MAINE--2d Cavalry. MASSACHUSETTS--31st Mounted Infantry. Union loss, 3 wounded. May 31-June 6: Exp. from Barrancas to AppalachicolaNEW YORK--161st Infantry. UNITED STATES--82d Colored Infantry.
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Tennessee, 1865 (search)
TH CAROLINA--2d Mounted Infantry. March 8: Skirmish, Jackson County(No Reports.) March 18: Skirmish, Livingston(No Reports.) March 19: Skirmish, Celina(No Reports.) March 21-April 25: Expedifion from East Tennessee into S. W. Virginia and Western North Carolina (Stoneman's)KENTUCKY--11th and 12th Cavalry. MICHIGAN--10th and 11th Cavalry. OHIO--12th Cavalry. PENNSYLVANIA--15th Cavalry. TENNESSEE--8th, 9th and 13th Cavalry; Battery "E" Light Arty. March 22: Skirmish, Celina(No Reports.) March 25: Skirmish, Brawley Forks(No Reports.) March 28: Skirmish, GermantownNEW YORK--11th Cavalry (Detachment). Union loss, 2. March 31: Skirmish, Magnolia(No Reports.) April 1: Skirmish, White Oak Creek(No Reports.) April 3: Skirmish, Mount Pleasant(No Reports.) April 14: Skirmish, Mount Pleasant(No Reports.) April 18: Skirmish near GermantownNEW YORK--11th Cavalry (Detachment). Union loss, 6 killed, 2 wounded, 7 missing. Total, 15. April 19-23: Expedition from Memphis to Brownsville, Miss
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Virginia, 1865 (search)
HillNEW YORK--4th Cavalry. March 23: Skirmish, Goose CreekPENNSYLVANIA--12th Cavalry. VIRGINIA--Loudoun County Rangers. UNITED STATES--1st Veteran Volunteers. March 25: Assault on Fort StedmanCONNECTICUT--1st Heavy Arty. (Cos. "E," "K," "L"). MAINE--7th Battery Light Arty. MARYLAND--3d Infantry. MASSACHUSETTS--9th and 11th Battnfantry. WISCONSIN--37th and 38th Infantry. UNITED STATES--Battery "C & I" 5th Arty. Union loss, 72 killed, 450 wounded, 522 captured and missing. Total, 1,044. March 25: Action, Fort Fisher, PetersburgMAINE--1st Veteran Infantry. MARYLAND--6th Infantry. NEW JERSEY--Battery "A" Light Arty.; 14th Infantry. NEW YORK--9th Heavy Artytry. RHODE ISLAND--Batteries "G" and "H" 1st Light Arty. VERMONT--1st Heavy Arty.; 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th, 6th and 10th Infantry. UNITED STATES--Battery "E" 5th Arty. March 25: Action, Watkin's HouseCONNECTICUT--14th Infantry. DELAWARE--1st Infantry. INDIANA--20th Infantry. MAINE--1st Heavy Arty.; 17th and 19th Infantry. MASSACHUSETTS-
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