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Col. O. M. Roberts, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 11.1, Texas (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 14: (search)
ivision of Texas infantry on a march to southern Arkansas to join Price's cavalry in meeting General Steele, who with a Federal force estimated at 18,000 was moving south in the expectation of joining General Banks at Shreveport. This formidable array of Southern troops approaching him, General Steele commenced a retreat, and was found by the Confederate advance protected with such fortificationss from previous arrangements it was expected that General Fagan with Arkansas cavalry had got in Steele's rear, and would impede or prevent his crossing the river, General Smith determined to give batthe enemy. The fighting under such circumstances was terrible and destructive. It did not move Steele from his position, and General Fagan's cavalry, from some accident, did not appear on the opposite bank, but the hot fight gave General Steele's forces such a warning as induced him to abandon meeting his friends at Shreveport. In that battle we lost two generals and other good officers and men
Col. O. M. Roberts, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 11.1, Texas (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 15: (search)
ace of Gen. Richard Taylor, who was transferred east of the Mississippi river. Brigadier-General King for a time was in command of Walker's division, until Maj.-Gen. John H, Forney arrived and took charge. General King was then assigned to the brigade of General Polignac, who left the country and returned to France. In the meantime General Magruder had been assigned to duty in southern Arkansas, with the view of keeping the Federals pressed back to the Arkansas river, which was held by General Steele. About the 18th of January, 1865, Lieutenant-General Buckner arrived to take command of the district of Louisiana, and issued an encouraging address to the troops. The Texas troops generally in Louisiana commenced a movement to Texas, and by March 15th a large number of them had reached Camp Grice, 2 1/2 miles east of Hempstead. Not long afterward a rumor reached them of the surrender of Generals Lee, Johnston and Taylor. Some doubted, but soon the news came as upon the wings of
Col. O. M. Roberts, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 11.1, Texas (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), chapter 18 (search)
enth regiment Texas mounted volunteers, Lieutenant-Colonel Sutton's command, 2 killed, 26 wounded; Teel's battery, 2 killed, 4 wounded; total, 36 killed, 150 wounded. Since which time Lieutenant-Colonel Sutton, of the Seventh, two privates of the Fifth, and two of Teel's battery, have died from wounds received in battle. Sibley's command then marched on, seizing the stores at Albuquerque and Cubero. Major Pyron was sent to Santa Fe; Colonel Scurry, with the Fourth and a battalion of Colonel Steele's regiment under Maj. Powhatan Jordan, was pushed forward in the direction of Gallisteo, while Colonel Green, with his regiment, was held to check any movement from Fort Craig. The enemy at Fort Union now threatened Santa Fe, and Major Pyron, reinforced by four companies of the Fifth, under Major Shropshire, advanced to meet him. On March 26th, at Apache cañon, a severe skirmish ensued, in which acts of daring were performed. The company of Brigandes (independent volunteers), under Cap
Col. O. M. Roberts, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 11.1, Texas (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Biographical. (search)
pany, and the light batteries of Captains Howell and Krumbhaar. When Banks and Steele had been defeated, in the Red river campaign, and while Price was getting readyis called by General Waul in his report, fell mortally wounded. Brigadier-General William Steele Brigadier-General William Steele was born at Albany, N. Y., in Brigadier-General William Steele was born at Albany, N. Y., in 189; was educated at the United States military academy, and graduated in 1840. He was first assigned to the Second dragoons, stationed in Florida. He served in the It is difficult to estimate the importance of the service rendered by Wharton, Steele and Parsons. In 1867, General Steele settled at San Antonio, Tex., and became General Steele settled at San Antonio, Tex., and became a commission merchant. For some years after the war he was adjutant-general of the State, and in that office rendered valuable service. He died at San Antonio, Janue defeat of Banks, was sent to reinforce Price, who was opposing the advance of Steele in Arkansas. Waul led his brigade in this campaign, and at Jenkins' Ferry show
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 11 (search)
p the western bank of that river, which was to become his base of supplies, to reach Shreveport, where he was to meet General Steele, coming from Little Rock with 10,000 men; and with these combined forces, to penetrate into Texas by its northeaster all his infantry but one division, and the greater part of his artillery, ordered to Arkansas, to oppose the Federal General Steele, who, as above stated, was to join General Banks at Shreveport. With his reduced forces, General Taylor had to give utary of the Red, where it was believed that the crossing of that stream by a superior force could be prevented. General William Steele's division of cavalry, and Polignac's division of infantry, were directed to follow and harass the enemy. Monned with his division—Bagby's and Debray's brigades—to Polk's plantation, about seven miles west of Alexandria, while General Steele with his division was to take position on Bayou Rapid, north of that city, and General Major with his division and s
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 15. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Paroles of the Army of Northern Virginia. (search)
S. C. V. W. S. Brand, Capt., 6th S. C. V. R. A. Hughes, 1st Lt., 6th S. C. Regiment. D. G. Williams, Jr. 2d Lt., 6th S. C. R. S. Smith, Jr. 2d Lt., 6th S C. V. A. H. Foster, Capt. Commanding P. S. S. James M. McFall, Adj't P. S. S. H. T. Hughes, 1st Lt. and Ensign, P. S. S. Martin Ballinger, Surg. P. S. S. Ro. Davis, Ass't Surg. P. S. S. J. McDowell, Chaplain P. S. S. R. C. Johnson, Capt. P. S. S. J. Mullinox, 1st Lt., P. S. S. S. Comer, 2d Lt., P. S. S. Wm. Steele, 2d Lt, P. S. S. Thos. P. Benson, Capt., P. S. S. N A. McCully, Sr. 2d Lt., P. S. S. J. S. Ballinger, 1st Lt., P. S. S. H. T. Abbott, 1st Lt., P. S. S. R. M. Durant, 2d Lt., P. S. S. W. L. Steedman, 2d Lt., P. S. S. W. B. Smith, Capt., P. S. S. Jas. P. Moore, Capt., P. S. S. C. P. Brown, 1st Lt., P. S. S. T. W. A. Martin, 2d Lt., P. S. S. F. L. Garvin, Capt., P. S. S. M. T. Smith, 1st Lt., P. S. S. Thos. H. Williams, 2d Lt., P. S. S. J. H. Blassin
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 30. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Graduates of the United States Military Academy at West Point, N. Y., [from the Richmond, Va., Dispatch, March 30, April 6, 27, and May 12, 1902.] (search)
Hoke's Division, Army of Northern Virginia. Bushrod R. Johnson. 1039. Born Ohio. Appointed Ohio. 23. Major-General, May 24, 1864. In 1862 and 1863 commanded brigade in Army of West; in 1864 commanded division Beauregard's Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. Reuben P. Campbell. 1043. Born North Carolina. Appointed North Carolina. 27. Colonel, 186r. Commanded Seventh Regiment, North Carolina State Troops, New Berne, N. C. Killed June 27, 1862, at Gaine's Mill, Va. William Steele. 1047. Born New York. Appointed New York. 31. Brigadier-General, September 12, 1862. Commanding (1863) Indian Territory; in 1864 commanding division of cavalry, Trans-Mississippi Department. Robert P. Maclay.* 1048. Born Pennsylvania. Appointed Pennsylvania. 32. Brigadier-General, 1865. Thomas Jordan. 1057. Born Virginia. Appointed Virginia. 41. Brigadier-General, September 26, 1862. Chief-of-staff to General P. G. T. Beauregard. 1841. Smith Stansbury
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 30. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Index (search)
W. 46; F. A., 76; S. H., 60. Rhett, T. G.,54; T. S., T. 57. Rich. L. L., 66. Riley, E. B. D., 75. Ripley, R. S., 52. Robinson, W. G., 73. Rogers, C. G.. 66. Ross, R. R., 66. Ruggles, D.. 36. Rust, A. T. M., 51. Rutledge, A. M., 39. Saunders, J. P., 72. Sears, C. W., 49. Shoup, F. A., 69. Shaaf, J. T.. 63. Sibley, H. H., 46. Sloan, B., 74. Smead, A., 68. Smith, E. K.,54; F. H., 36; G. W. 50; J A., 66; L., 38; M.,63; M. L., 51; .D.55; W. P., 71. Stansbury, S., 48. Steele, W., 48. Steuart, G. H., 58. Stevens, W. H., 57. Stevenson, C. L., 46. Stewart, A. P., 50. Stith, D. C., 62. Stockton, P., 64. Street, N. H., 42. Stuart, J. E. B., 67. Thomas, B. M., 73; F. J., 53; R. B., 64. Tilghman, L., 38. Tompkins, C. Q., 38. Trapier, J. H., 45. Trimble, I. R., 41. Villipigue, J. B., 68. Vonneau, R. V., 65. Washington, T. A., 59. Watts. G .O., 76. Walker, H. H., 65; L. M., 61; W. H. T., 40. Wayne, H. C., 46. Welcher, W. T., 62. Wills, J. M., 37.
The Daily Dispatch: September 19, 1863., [Electronic resource], Hustings Court. (search)
o leave the State in ten days from date. Frederick Gausier, charged with larceny, was bailed to appear at the October term of this Court. The trial of Wm. A. Lambert, for assault and battery, was postponed until the October term. Wm. Steele, indicted for exhibiting the game of faro in this city, was tried yesterday. The verdict of the jury was that he should be fined $100, pay the costs of prosecution, and serve out an imprisonment of six months in the city jail, with an additionas tried yesterday. The verdict of the jury was that he should be fined $100, pay the costs of prosecution, and serve out an imprisonment of six months in the city jail, with an additional imprisonment of six months in case of failure to pay said fine and costs of prosecution. In another case against William Steele, for exhibiting faro, a nolle prosequi was entered, and the charge dismissed upon the payment of costs of prosecution. The Court then adjourned till to-day at 11 o'clock.
The Daily Dispatch: March 9, 1864., [Electronic resource], From General Lee's army. (search)
remarkable of all in the old army. The following leaders on the Confederate and Federal sides once belonged to it: H. H. Sibley, Major 2d U. S. Dragoons, now Brigadier General Confederate States army. R. H. Anderson, Captain 2d U. S. Dragoons, now Major General Confederate States army. John Villipigue, (deceased,) Lieutenant 2d U. S. Dragoons, now Brigadier General C. S. A. F. C. Armstrong, Captain 2d U. S. Dragoons, now Brigadier General Confederate States army. Wm. Steele, Captain 2d U. S. Dragoons now Brigadier General Confederate States army. B. H. Robertson, Captain 2d U S Dragoons, now Brigadier General Confederate States army. John Pegram, Lieutenant 2d U S Dragoons, now Brigadier General Confederate States army. J H Hawes, Captain 2d U S Dragoons, now Brigadier General Confederate States army. Alfred Pleasanton, Captain 2d U S Dragoons, now Major General United States army. Philip St George Cooke, Colonel 2d U S Dragoons, now
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