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Fidelity (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 190
onel John Connell; Fifty-sixth Ohio, commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel W. H. Raynor; Forty-seventh Indiana, commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel J. A. McLaughlin; First Missouri battery, commanded by Captain Schofield; Peoria light artillery, commanded by Second Lieutenant Fenton. We continued our march during the night, Near two o'clock in the morning of the first of May, cannonading was heard in our front, which continued several minutes. The column pressed forward, and at daylight reached Centre Creek, about three miles west of Port Gibson. At this point, at five o'clock A. M., my division was ordered to take position, a few hundred yards in advance, upon the right of the road, on the crest of the hills, nearly opposite the Shaffer farmhouse, at that time the headquarters of Major-General McClernand. The first brigade occupied the position in front, nearest the enemy's line, and at right angles to the road, and the second brigade in a similar ridge in the rear of the first brigade.
Thompson's Hill (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 190
Doc. 180.-battle of Port Gibson, Miss. General Grant's despatch. this battle is also known as the battle of Thompson's Hill. See General Grant's report of the siege and reduction of Vicksburgh, volume VII. rebellion record. Grand Gulf, via Memphis, May 7. To Major-General Halleck, General-in-Chief: we landed at B sir: I have the honor to herewith transmit the following report of the part taken by the One Hundred and Twentieth Ohio volunteer infantry in the action of Thompson's Hill on the first instant, and with it a list of casualties: About five o'clock A. M. we were ordered to advance and take a position on the right of Lampher's bhe became courageous and dashing when the occasion required it. Both officers and men have my sincere thanks for their cheerful cooperation on the field of Thompson's Hill. I have the honor to be, General, Your obedient servant, M. M. Speigel, Col. Com'g One Hundred and Twentieth Regiment, O. V. I. Congratulatory orde
Illinois (Illinois, United States) (search for this): chapter 190
ort to turn our left flank, thus cutting us off from our support. I immediately despatched Captain Marshall for reinforcements, and did all in my power to stimulate the men to heroic action, and right nobly did they respond. For at least two hours, single-handed, the First brigade fought three brigades of the enemy, giving him volley for volley, with interest. Three times did he form to charge us, and as often was he hurled back discomfited by the well-directed aim of the brave lads of Illinois and Indiana. We had already driven the enemy over the hill-top and through a ravine for a full quarter of a mile, never yielding one inch ourselves. At length the long-looked for succor came. We were all, officers and men, glad to know that it was composed of a part of the veteran troops of the gallant General A. P. Hovey's division, and the sequel proved that we were not mistaken in our estimate of their courage. No sooner had they come upon the ground — before I had fully completed my
Mississippi (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 190
Doc. 180.-battle of Port Gibson, Miss. General Grant's despatch. this battle is also known as the battle of Thompson's Hill. See General Grant's report of the siege and reduction of Vicksburgh, volume VII. rebellion record. Grand Gulf, via Memphis, May 7. To Major-General Halleck, General-in-Chief: we landed at Boulingsburg, April thirtieth, moved immediately on Port Gibson, met the enemy, eleven thousand strong, four miles south of Port Gibson, at two o'clock A. M., on the y, now in possession of the gallant Colonel Raynor, etc., etc. . . . . Alvin P. Hovey, Brig.-Gen. Com'g Twelfth Division, Thirteenth Army Corps. J. E. Phillips, A. A. General. Official report of General Benton. bivouac in the field, Mississippi, May 5, 1863, Captain C. H. Dyer, Assistant Adjutant-General Fourteenth Division: sir: I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by the First brigade, Fourteenth division, Thirteenth army corps, department of the Ten
Fredericktown (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 190
the enemy from a strong position and taking it for themselves. Coming from Missouri, where you had endured great hardships during the last winter, you were honored by being placed at the head of the grand army of the Mississippi, and you have proved yourselves well worthy of that honor. You have encountered and defeated the same men against whom we have so long contended in Missouri and Arkansas, and you have added another wreath to those you won at Blackwater, Blackwell's Station, Fredericktown, Pea Ridge, Round Hill, Hartville, Haines's Bluff, and Post of Arkansas ; and I am sure you will go on with your glorious achievements till tile demon of rebellion shall be destroyed, and our land shall once more rejoice in the blessings of peace and prosperity. While we mourn our fallen comrades, we cannot forget that they have offered up their lives for the noblest of purposes — that of preserving to their country a Government at once free and stable, which shall give, in conjunctio
Grand Gulf (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 190
s for the purpose of aiding in the attack on Grand Gulf; and on the twenty-ninth, witnessed the brilt the time that a battle would take place at Grand Gulf, the horses of all officers, excepting thosed at Bruensburgh Landing, Mississippi, below Grand Gulf, and at three o'clock P. M., took up our lind been disturbed by the bursting shells from Grand Gulf, which vainly endeavored to sink our transpoan one thousand prisoners, the possession of Grand Gulf, and a firm foothold on the highlands betweeh from Milliken's Bend to the point opposite Grand Gulf was made in stormy weather, over the worst oal Bowen's object in leaving his position at Grand Gulf, on the south side of the Big Black, and cro the Big Black. Saturday night the works at Grand Gulf were abandoned, after dismounting and destroance. As we look upon it, the position at Grand Gulf was only of strategic importance so long as en, and a division of our forces for holding Grand Gulf is no longer necessary. Its abandonment wil[1 more...]
Port Hudson (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 190
e having been thrown across Bayou Pierre, a Federal cavalry force crossed, and gave some little annoyance to the rear of our column moving across Big Black. Nothing serious, however, occurred, as the enemy generally kept at a respectful distance. As we look upon it, the position at Grand Gulf was only of strategic importance so long as the Big Black was navigable. The defences, such as they were, were only constructed after the enemy had succeeded in getting some of his craft between Port Hudson and Vicksburgh, when it was apprehended they might possibly get transports through the canal. At that time the Black was navigable as high up as the railroad bridge, and to obstruct the passage of a force to the rear of Vicksburgh by that route the place was occupied. The river has now fallen, and a division of our forces for holding Grand Gulf is no longer necessary. Its abandonment will enable our generals to concentrate their strength, whenever necessary, to repel the invaders. Whe
Missouri (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 190
nty-third Iowa, remained till after dark. The First brigade went to the relief of General McGinnis's brigade, and the Eighth Indiana distinguished itself by driving the enemy from a strong position and taking it for themselves. Coming from Missouri, where you had endured great hardships during the last winter, you were honored by being placed at the head of the grand army of the Mississippi, and you have proved yourselves well worthy of that honor. You have encountered and defeated the same men against whom we have so long contended in Missouri and Arkansas, and you have added another wreath to those you won at Blackwater, Blackwell's Station, Fredericktown, Pea Ridge, Round Hill, Hartville, Haines's Bluff, and Post of Arkansas ; and I am sure you will go on with your glorious achievements till tile demon of rebellion shall be destroyed, and our land shall once more rejoice in the blessings of peace and prosperity. While we mourn our fallen comrades, we cannot forget that t
Willows (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 190
I am also indebted to the gallant Lieutenant William Hill, company B, Eighth Indiana, for acting as Aid temporarily. Our list of killed and wounded is attached and made a part of this report. I have the honor to be, Captain, with great respect, your obedient servant, William P. Benton, Brigadier-General Commanding First Brigade, Fourteenth Division, Thirteenth Army Corps. Official report of Colonel MacAULEYULEYuleyuley. headquarters Eleventh Indiana Zouaves, near Willow Springs, Mississippi, May 5. Captain Jos. H. Livesey, Assistant Adjutant-General, First Brigade, Twelfth Division, Thirteenth Army Corps: sir: The following report of the part taken by the Eleventh Indiana, in the battle of May first, near Port Gibson, is respectfully submitted: We arrived near the battle-field at six o'clock A. M., on that day, after marching all night, and, before having time to cook breakfast, were sent by General A. P. Hovey to the field to report to General G. F. McGinnis.
Port Gibson (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 190
leven thousand strong, four miles south of Port Gibson, at two o'clock A. M., on the first instantdifferent conflicts of the late battle near Port Gibson. At the end of a tiresome night-march th'clock P. M., took up our line of march for Port Gibson. The order of march by divisions being: Caed Centre Creek, about three miles west of Port Gibson. At this point, at five o'clock A. M., my th ultimo and the first instant, near Port Gibson, Mississippi: About midnight I received the ordh Indiana, in the battle of May first, near Port Gibson, is respectfully submitted: We arrived nent their advance into the country and upon Port Gibson, until reenforcements, then known to be on Thursday, day, some two or three miles from Port Gibson, and the fight raged almost uninterruptedly Of course, this step involved the loss of Port Gibson, which was occupied by the Federals the sammorning, a bridge having been thrown across Bayou Pierre, a Federal cavalry force crossed, and gave [6 more...]
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