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Edward Porter Alexander, Military memoirs of a Confederate: a critical narrative, Chapter 23: the fall of 1864 (search)
s obstructed, and he presently stopped and made a few remarks to the men, after which he was allowed to pass on to his camp. He told the men that in making the surrender he had made the best terms possible for them, and advised all to go to their homes, plant crops, repair the ravages of the war, and show themselves as good citizens as they had been good soldiers. This was but the second address which he ever made. On his way to Richmond at the beginning of the war, as his train passed Gordonsville, he was called upon for a speech and responded briefly, advising his hearers not to lounge about stations, but to be putting their affairs in order for a long and bloody war, which was sure to strain all their resources to support it. The firing of salutes was soon begun in the Federal camps and the playing of bands, but Grant requested that all such demonstrations be suppressed, which was quickly done. Without any further mention of the subject it was assumed as a matter of course,
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Cedar Mountain, battle of (search)
Cedar Mountain, battle of Pope's main army was near Culpeper Courthouse, and Stonewall Jackson was at Gordonsville, with a heavy force, at the close of July, 1862. Pope had taken command on June 28, and assumed the control in the field on July 29. Both armies advanced early in August. Jackson, reinforced, had thrown his army across the Rapidan River on the morning of the 8th, and driven the National cavalry back on Culpeper Court-house. Gen. S. W. Crawford was sent with his brigade to assist the latter in retarding Jackson's march, and to ascertain his real intentions, if possible. The movements of the Confederates were so mysterious that it was difficult to guess where they intended to strike. On the morning of Aug. 9, Pope sent General Banks forward with about 8,000 men to join Crawford near Cedar Mountain, 8 miles southward of Culpeper Court-house, and Sigel was ordered to advance from Sperryville at the same time to the support of Banks. Jackson had now gained the comman
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Mine Run, operations near (search)
s, to withdraw beyond the Rapidan, and intrench his army on Mine Run and its vicinity, a strong defensive position. Meade lay quietly between the Rappahannock and Rapidan, until late in November, when, his communications being perfect with his supplies and the capital, he undertook a bold movement. He proceeded to attempt to turn the right of the Confederates, and, sweeping round towards Orange Court-house, overwhelm Ewell, turn the works on Mine Run, and effect a lodgment at Orange and Gordonsville. This would involve the perilous measure of cutting loose from his supplies, but he took the risk. He left his trains parked at Richardsville, on the north side of the Rapidan, and moved on the morning of Nov. 26; but instead of crossing that stream in a short time, so as to march rapidly and surprise the Confederates, the whole day was consumed in the passage. It was 10 A. M. the next day before any of the troops reached the designated point, when the movement had become known to the
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Shenandoah Valley, chronology of the operations in the (search)
against Lee embraced movements up the Shenandoah Valley. Sigel, commanding Department of West Virginia, is sent up the valley with 10,000 men, supported by General Crook, who leaves Charlestown, W. Va., at the same timeMay 1, 1864 Breckinridge defeats Sigel at New-marketMay 15, 1864 Grant relieves Sigel and appoints Hunter, who defeats the Confederates under Gen. W. E. Jones at PiedmontJune 5, 1864 Hunter, joined by Crook and Averill, advances to Staunton, and instead of proceeding to Gordonsville to join Sheridan, goes to Lexington, and on June 18 threatens Lynchburg with 20,000 men; but opposed by a much stronger force, escapes into West Virginia, where his force for the time is useless. Confederate forces, now under General Early, move rapidly down the Shenandoah to the Potomac, and spread consternation from Baltimore to WashingtonJuly 2-3, 1864 Gen. Lew. Wallace attempts to check the Confederates at Monocacy, but is defeated with a loss of ninety-eight killed, 579 wounded,
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 4 (search)
miles farther on the railroad from Alexandria to Gordonsville. I do not know the object of our being moved heom our front and gone back either to Richmond or Gordonsville. Still, they are much more enterprising than wee great Stonewall Jackson with his army has left Gordonsville and is coming to Richmond, to turn our right flaonly be to cover the withdrawal of their army to Gordonsville and the line of the Rapidan. If it should provet one track, and the distance from Alexandria to Gordonsville is over one hundred and fifty miles. This distantes have already been tried this fall—the one by Gordonsville and this by Fredericksburg. Both have failed, al place on the plank road from Fredericksburg to Gordonsville, and distant some ten miles from Fredericksburg. several bridges on the railroads from hence and Gordonsville to Richmond. Unfortunately our withdrawal acrosve to-day, and push his way towards Culpeper and Gordonsville, to see what they are doing in that direction.
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 6 (search)
y would have stayed, as he did last year, employing his army in gathering in the bountiful crops of that region, and sending them to his depots at Staunton and Gordonsville for use in the winter. As soon as I can get ready I shall move on again, and it remains to be seen whether he will make a stand on the Rappahannock or behind n a position that it will be difficult for any other general to approach. We are now anxiously waiting to hear of his having followed up his success and taken Gordonsville, when he can destroy the railroad from Lynchburg to Richmond, which runs through Gordonsville, and is called the Virginia Central Road. If he does this, he wiGordonsville, and is called the Virginia Central Road. If he does this, he will aid our operations here most materially, because, until that road is destroyed, we cannot compel the evacuation of Richmond, even if we succeed in seizing or breaking the Southside and the Danville Roads. I suppose, in a short time, a movement will be made to get on the Southside Road and complete the investment of Petersburg,
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 30 (search)
nd advancing on them towards Orange Court House, to encounter first a concentration of Ewell's corps. And I hoped, by having my army, as it would be, concentrated in this movement, to throw such forces upon Ewell's corps as either to destroy him, or to so cripple him before General Hill could arrive, that I should then be able to turn upon Hill, and in this way I should have an opportunity of meeting General Lee's army in detail, and secure an effective lodgment at Orange Court House and Gordonsville. The army was directed to move about the 24th of November, I think. A storm occurred, however, which created a delay of two days, and the army moved on the 26th of November. Various circumstances occurred to cause delay which I had not expected—some arising from obstacles that I could not overcome or anticipate; others from the failure or neglect of subordinate officers to do what I had a right to expect they would have done. The first of these obstacles was the failure of the 3d co
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore), Doc. 129.--proclamation by Governor Letcher, May 3, 1861. (search)
, from time to time, as the public exigencies may require, such additional number of volunteers as he may deem necessary. To facilitate this call, the annexed Schedule will indicate the places of rendezvous at which the companies called for will assemble upon receiving orders for service. [L. S.] Given under my hand as Governor, and under the seal of the Commonwealth, at Richmond, this 3d day of May, 1861, and in the 85th year of the Commonwealth. John Letcher. By the Governor. George W. Munford, Secretary of the Commonwealth. Sohedule. The following places of rendezvous are designated as the point at which companies called from the annexed counties will assemble: Harper's Ferry, Staunton, Alexandria, Warrenton, Culpepper C. H., Gordonsville, Lynchburg, Abingdon, Fredericksburg, King George, Gloucester Point, West Point, Norfolk, Smithfield, Petersburg, Buffalo, Barbourville, Charleston, Parkersburg, Moundsville, Grafton, and Richmond.--Charleston Evening News, May 6.
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Virginia, 1862 (search)
WEST VIRGINIA--1st Cavalry. July 12-17: Expedition to Madison Court House, Culpeper Court House, and Orange Court HouseMARYLAND--1st Cavalry. MICHIGAN--1st Cavalry. NEW YORK--5th Cavalry. VERMONT--1st Cavalry. WEST VIRGINIA--1st Cavalry. July 13: Skirmish, Rapidan StationMARYLAND--1st Cavalry. July 15: Skirmish near MiddletownNEW YORK--39th Infantry. July 15: Skirmish, Orange Court HouseMICHIGAN--1st Cavalry. July 16: Skirmish, WestoverUNITED STATES--5th Cavalry. July 17: Skirmish, GordonsvilleVERMONT--1st Cavalry. July 19: Skirmish, Blackburn's FordUNITED STATES--2d Sharpshooters. July 20: Skirmish, Turkey Island BridgePENNSYLVANIA--8th Cavalry. July 21-22: Occupation of Luray, and Expedition to Columbia Bridge and White House FordNEW YORK--13th Indpt. Battery Light Arty. (Section); 68th Infantry; 4th Cavalry. OHIO--6th Cavalry. PENNSYLVANIA--73d Infantry. July 22: Affair, VerdonConfederate Reports. July 22: Affair, WestoverPicket Attack. July 22-24: Reconnoissance to Jam
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Virginia, 1864 (search)
O--12th Cavalry. TENNESSEE--8th, 9th and 13th Cavalry. UNITED STATES--5th and 6th Colored Cavalry. Union loss, 18 killed, 58 wounded. Total, 76. Dec. 18: Action, AbingdonKENTUCKY--30th Infantry. Dec. 19-28: Expedition from Winchester to near GordonsvilleMASSACHUSETTS--2d Cavalry. MICHIGAN--1st, 5th, 6th and 7th Cavalry. NEW YORK--1st (Lincoln), 4th, 6th, 9th, 19th and 25th Cavalry; 6th Indpt. Battery Light Arty. PENNSYLVANIA--14th, 17th and 20th Cavalry. RHODE ISLAND--1st Cavalry. WEST VIRGINI. Battery Light Arty. PENNSYLVANIA--14th, 17th and 20th Cavalry. RHODE ISLAND--1st Cavalry. WEST VIRGINIA--1st, 2d and 3d Cavalry. UNITED STATES--1st, 2d and 5th Cavalry; Batteries "C & E" 4th Arty., Battery "L" 5th Arty. Dec. 23: Action near GordonsvilleMASSACHUSETTS--2d Cavalry. MICHIGAN--1st, 5th, 6th and 7th Cavalry. NEW YORK--1st, 4th, 6th, 9th, 19th and 25th Cavalry; 6th Indpt. Battery Light Arty. PENNSYLVANIA--14th, 17th and 20th Cavalry. RHODE ISLAND--1st Cavalry. WEST VIRGINIA--1st, 2d
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