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Ripleys (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 84
ns, and arms. No further attempt was made upon the railroad. On the fifth of August our cavalry reported that the enemy had advanced in large force from Westover to Malvern Hill, and the next day the divisions of General Longstreet and McLaws, and that commanded by General Ripley, were moved down to the Long Bridge road. The enemy was found occupying the ground on which the action of July first was fought, and seemed ready to deliver battle in as great force as on that day. McLaws's and Ripley's divisions, reenforced by D. R. Jones's division, formed our left, Longstreet the right. The heat was intense, and the progress of the troops necessarily slow. Before the road was cleared of the enemy's pickets and the line of battle disclosed, the sun had almost set. Orders were given for our left wing to advance to Willis's Church, threatening the communication with Westover by extending well to the left, while two brigades of Longstreet's division were directed to advance upon Malvern
Beaver Dam (Wisconsin, United States) (search for this): chapter 84
Central Railroad, and to advance at three A. M. on the twenty-sixth, and turn Beaver Dam. A. P. Hill was to cross the Chickahominy at Meadow Bridge, when Jackson's adntrenchments, and forced him to take refuge in his works, on the left bank of Beaver Dam, about a mile distant. This position was a strong one, the banks of the creeoods on its banks and destroying the bridges. Jackson being expected to pass Beaver Dam above, and turn the enemy's right, a direct attack was not made by General Hir point nearer the Chickahominy. Before they were completed, Jackson crossed Beaver Dam above, and the enemy abandoned his intrenchments and retired rapidly down theted camps. Battle of the Chickahominy. After repairing the bridges over Beaver Dam, the several columns resumed their march, as nearly as possible, as prescribetempted to cut Jackson's communications by destroying the Central Railroad at Beaver Dam. This force did no serious damage; but to prevent the repetition of the atte
Chantilly (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 84
ely maintained by the enemy until dark, when he retreated, having lost two general officers, one of whom, Major-General Kearny, was left dead on the field. Longstreet's command arrived after the action was over, and the next morning it was found that the enemy had conducted his retreat so rapidly that the attempt to intercept him was abandoned. The proximity of the fortifications around Alexandria and Washington rendered further pursuit useless, and our army rested during the second near Chantilly, the enemy being followed only by the cavalry, who continued to harass him until he reached the shelter of his intrenchments. In the series of engagements on the plains of Manassas, more than seven thousand prisoners were taken, in addition to about two thousand wounded left in our hands. Thirty pieces of artillery, upward of twenty thousand stand of small-arms, numerous colors, and a large amount of stores, besides those taken by General Jackson at Manassas Junction, were captured. T
Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 84
nd the captured property from the late battle-field. Having accomplished this result, it was proposed to move the army into Western Maryland, establish our communications with Richmond, through the valley of the Shenandoah, and by threatening Pennsylvania, induce the enemy to follow, and thus draw him from his base of supplies. It had been supposed that the advance upon Fredericktown would lead to the evacuation of Martinsburgh and Harper's Ferry, thus opening the line of communication throu On the eighteenth October, General Stuart was ordered to cross the Potomac above Williamsport, with twelve or fifteen hundred cavalry, and endeavor to ascertain the position and designs of the enemy. He was directed, if practicable, to enter Pennsylvania and do all in his power to impede and embarrass the military operations of the enemy. This order was executed with skill, address, and courage. General Stuart passed through Maryland, occupied Chambersburgh, and destroyed a large amount of p
Dunavant (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 84
total.name and date of engagement. Holcomb Legion,Evans's,Longstreet's,72532Rappahannock, August 23. 17th South-Carolina,Evans's,Longstreet's,134Rappahannock, AugusRappahannock, August 23. 18th South-Carolina,Evans's,Longstreet's,42226Rappahannock, August 23. 22d South-Carolina,Evans's,Longstreet's,72027Rappahannock, August 23. Washington artilRappahannock, August 23. 22d South-Carolina,Evans's,Longstreet's,72027Rappahannock, August 23. Washington artillery, Longstreet's,81422Rappahannock, August 23. 5th Texas,Hood's,Longstreet's, 1010Freeman's Ford, August 23. Ashby artillery,Robertson'sStuart's,1 1Rappahannock, Rappahannock, August 23. Washington artillery, Longstreet's,81422Rappahannock, August 23. 5th Texas,Hood's,Longstreet's, 1010Freeman's Ford, August 23. Ashby artillery,Robertson'sStuart's,1 1Rappahannock, August 21. 6th Virginia cavalry,Robertson'sStuart's, 55Brandy Station, August 20. 7th Virginia cavalry,Robertson'sStuart's,369Brandy Station, August 20. 12th VirgiRappahannock, August 23. 5th Texas,Hood's,Longstreet's, 1010Freeman's Ford, August 23. Ashby artillery,Robertson'sStuart's,1 1Rappahannock, August 21. 6th Virginia cavalry,Robertson'sStuart's, 55Brandy Station, August 20. 7th Virginia cavalry,Robertson'sStuart's,369Brandy Station, August 20. 12th Virginia cavalry,Robertson'sStuart's, 11Brandy Station, August 20. 2d Virginia cavalry,Robertson'sStuart's, 22Fauquier Springs, August 23. 6th Virginia cavalry,RobertsonRappahannock, August 21. 6th Virginia cavalry,Robertson'sStuart's, 55Brandy Station, August 20. 7th Virginia cavalry,Robertson'sStuart's,369Brandy Station, August 20. 12th Virginia cavalry,Robertson'sStuart's, 11Brandy Station, August 20. 2d Virginia cavalry,Robertson'sStuart's, 22Fauquier Springs, August 23. 6th Virginia cavalry,Robertson'sStuart's,1 1Fauquier Springs, August 23. 12th Virginia cavalry,Robertson'sStuart's, 22Fauquier Springs, August 23. 6th Virginia cavalry,Robertson'sStuar
Stafford Court House (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 84
H. Hill's division his reserve. His artillery was distributed along his line in the most eligible positions so as to command the open ground in front. General Stuart, with two brigades of cavalry and his horse artillery, occupied the plain on Jackson's right, extending to Massaponax creek. On the morning of the thirteenth, the plain on which the Federal army lay was still enveloped in fog, making it impossible to discern its operations. At an early hour the batteries on the heights of Stafford began to play upon Longstreet's position. Shortly after nine A. M., the partial rising of the mist disclosed a large force moving in line of battle against Jackson. Dense masses appeared in front of A. P. Hill, stretching far up the river, in the direction of Fredericksburgh. As they advanced, Major Pelham, of Stuart's horse artillery, who was stationed near the Port Royal road with one section, opened a rapid and well-directed enfilade fire, which arrested their progress. Four batterie
New Bridge (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 84
supplies near the head of York River. Its left was established south of the Chickahominy, between White Oak Swamp and New Bridge, defended by a line of strong works, access to which, except by a few narrow roads, was obstructed by felling the densenflagrations of wagons and stores marked the way of the retreating army. Longstreet and Hill reached the vicinity of New-Bridge about noon. It was ascertained that the enemy had taken a position behind Powhite Creek, prepared to dispute our progr of Savage Station. Early on the twenty-ninth, Longstreet and A. P. Hill were ordered to recross the Chickahominy at New-Bridge, and move by the Darbytown to the Long Bridge road. Major R. K. Meade and Lieutenant S. K. Johnson, of the engineers, ters extending in their front, will sweep down the Chickahominy and endeavor to drive the enemy from his position above New-Bridge; General Jackson, bearing well to his left, turning Beaver Dam Creek, and taking the direction toward Cold Harbor. The
Long Bridge (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 84
ck caused the expedition to return in haste to Fredericksburgh, and General Stuart retired with the loss of only two men, bringing off eighty-five prisoners and a number of horses, wagons, and arms. No further attempt was made upon the railroad. On the fifth of August our cavalry reported that the enemy had advanced in large force from Westover to Malvern Hill, and the next day the divisions of General Longstreet and McLaws, and that commanded by General Ripley, were moved down to the Long Bridge road. The enemy was found occupying the ground on which the action of July first was fought, and seemed ready to deliver battle in as great force as on that day. McLaws's and Ripley's divisions, reenforced by D. R. Jones's division, formed our left, Longstreet the right. The heat was intense, and the progress of the troops necessarily slow. Before the road was cleared of the enemy's pickets and the line of battle disclosed, the sun had almost set. Orders were given for our left wing to
Meadow Bridge (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 84
Huger and Magruder, supported by those of Longstreet and D. H. Hill, in front of the enemy's left, and that of A. P. Hill extending from Magruder's left beyond Meadow Bridge. The command of General Jackson, including Ewell's division, operating in the Shenandoah Valley, had succeeded in diverting the army of McDowell, at Frederickfor the night west of the Central Railroad, and to advance at three A. M. on the twenty-sixth, and turn Beaver Dam. A. P. Hill was to cross the Chickahominy at Meadow Bridge, when Jackson's advance beyond that point should be known, and move directly upon Mechanicsville. As soon as the Mechanicsville bridge should be uncovered, Lo Mechanicsville. As soon as the movements of these columns are discovered, General A. P. Hill, with the rest of his division, will cross the Chickahominy near Meadow Bridge, and move direct upon Mechanicsville. To aid his advance, the heavy batteries on the Chickahominy will, at the proper time, open upon the batteries at Mechani
Tunstall (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 84
down the railroad to ascertain if there was any movement of the enemy in that direction. He encountered but little opposition, and reached the vicinity of the White House on the twenty-ninth. On his approach the enemy destroyed the greater part of the immense stores accumulated at that depot, and retreated toward Fortress Monroe. With one gun and some dismounted men, General Stuart drove off a gunboat which lay near the White House, and rescued a large amount of property, including more than ten thousand stand of small-arms, partially burned. Leaving one squadron at the White House, in compliance with his orders, he returned to guard the lower bridges oWhite House, in compliance with his orders, he returned to guard the lower bridges of the Chickahominy. On the thirtieth he was directed to recross and cooperate with General Jackson. After a long march he reached the rear of the enemy at Malvern Hill on the night of the first of July, at the close of the engagement. On the second of July it was discovered that the enemy had withdrawn during the night, leaving
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