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Col. O. M. Roberts, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 12.1, Alabama (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Battles of the Western army in which Albama troops were engaged. (search)
er, 1,000; loss 8 k, 28 w, 7 m.—Federal, Gen. Stanley; loss 12 k, 70 w. Alabama troops, 25th, 19th, 26th, 1st Cav.; Robertson's. Tishimingo Cr., Miss., May 30. Col. Jos. Wheeler, 1,100; loss 1 w.— Federal, Gen. Granger, 5,000; loss 2 k, 10 w. Alabama troops, 19th, 22d Inf.; Dent's Batty. Blackland, Miss., June 4. Alabama troops, 24th Inf. Secessionville, S. C., June 16. Gen. N. G. Evans; loss 52 k, 144 w, 8 m.—Federal, Gen. Stevens, 6,600; loss 107 k, 487 w, 89 m. Battle Creek, Tenn., June 21. Gen. Leadbetter.—Federal, Gen. Mitchell; loss 4 k, 3 w. Alabama troops, 46th Inf.; 3d Conf. Cav. Murfreesboro, Tenn., July 13. Gen. Forrest, 2,000—Federal, Gen. T. T. Crittendon, 1 brigade; total loss, 1 brigade. Alabama troops, Forrest's Cav.; 1st, 51st Cav.; 3d Conf. Cav. Middleburg, Bolivar Road, Forked Deer, and Jackson Road, Tenn., July. Jos. Wheeler; total loss 32.—Federal, total loss 120. Alabama troops, 8th Conf. Cav. Baton Rouge, La., Aug.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 32. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.46 (search)
ion which a skilled general like Hill, with his impetuous soldiers, could have wrought. This was one of the lost opportunities of the war. McCook assembled his corps near Winston's Gap, in Lookout mountain, some forty miles distant. Meantime Thomas began to move eastward to intercept General Bragg, whom Rosecrans believed to be in full retreat. Previous to these events a third corps of Rosecrans' army, under Crittenden, had crossed the Tennessee at Bridgeport, and at the mouth of Battle creek, and was moving by way of Ringgold towards Dalton. Let us consider the situation at this time. Rosecrans' army was widely separated. McCook could only reach Thomas by a march of thirty-five miles, while Crittenden was separated from both, as he moved down the east side of Missionary ridge. General Bragg had concentrated his whole force near Lafayette, and it was impossible, therefore, for McCook to reach Thomas by the road mentioned. There was but one opportunity open, and that was
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 35. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Dedication of a bronze tablet in honor of Botetourt Battery (search)
tetourt. It seems there didn't any of us have measles and mumps when we were children. Marching nearly all night-very dark, drenching rain. The company in fine spirits. May 1st. Camped in orchard at lower end of Powell's Valley. Stayed in the valley, guarding the gaps in the Cumberland Mountain until the 7th of June. Left Powell's Valley (without any regrets) to reinforce General Leadbetter at Chattanooga. On the tenth marched to Bridgeport, to engage gunboat ferrying troops around Battle Creek, but had to march back, gunboat having disappeared down the river. June 19th. Went into position to cover the retreat of General Stevenson from Cumberland Gap. Marched to Rutledge, and camped for a month. Had a fine time there. Captain Anderson gave the company a big Fourth of July barbecue. We baked about sixty pies. The company is entirely destitute of money. On the night of the second we heard that McClellan's whole force had surrendered. It wasn't true. There is much sicknes
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 2. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book II:—the naval war. (search)
position he was so anxious to hold, the Confederate general awaited the issue of the great struggle that was going on around Richmond between Lee and McClellan. Buell, on his part, did not seem to think of attacking him. After having reorganized his army, and put an end to the acts of pillage committed by the soldiers of Mitchell, who were scattered over too much ground to be closely watched, he extended his army in one long line from south-west to north-east, from Huntsville by way of Battle Creek to McMinnville, along which the railroad could easily bring his supplies. Keeping stationary in these positions, he made no efforts either to dispute the possession of Chattanooga with Bragg, or to intercept his communications with Knoxville. This was a serious negligence on his part, for by making a vigorous demonstration against the first-named city he could have prevented the turning movement by which, shortly after, his adversary compelled him to retire to the borders of the Ohio, a
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 2. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book IV:—Kentucky (search)
s region, was almost inaccessible, and afforded none of the resources necessary to an army. Thomas, who arrived there on the 25th, was obliged to leave it for want of provisions, and returned to Mac-Minnville, which he had very imprudently been directed to abandon. McCook replaced him at Altamount on the 29th, to be soon compelled, in turn, to draw near his depots; the other divisions, stationed en echelon along the line of railway and the road which passes through Hillsboroa, Tracy and Battle Creek, faced to the north. The Federals were thus waiting for the enemy, who was turning his back upon them on his way to invade Tennessee through the open gap before him. Meanwhile, Forrest, with four regiments numbering fifteen hundred or two thousand horse, made a demonstration against their lines to mask this movement, and the wooded, uneven nature of that region enabled him to pass almost unperceived between their divisions. On the 29th a detachment of his brigade, which had struck the M
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 4. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book I:—eastern Tennessee. (search)
waters of which flow southward toward the river. The two most important ravines are that of Battle Creek, which empties below the town of Jasper, and that of Big Crow Creek, a stream which, after ha. A third route, running diagonally, connected the other two. Descending from Tracy City by Battle Creek, it went up the right bank to a point opposite Shell Mound, where it again met the railway. eft, Reynolds, followed by Brannan, had come down from the town of University, by the vale of Battle Creek, as far as the vicinity of the mouth of that stream, taking care, however, not to show his stas the 21st, to construct at Bridgeport another bridge of trestles. Brannan, at the mouth of Battle Creek, was preparing rafts to transport his infantry to the other side of the river, while Reynolds passed at Shell Mound between the 3d and the 4th in the morning; the other three, finding at Battle Creek the rafts still used by Brannan, have not been able to reach the left bank before the 4th, so
The Daily Dispatch: January 2, 1862., [Electronic resource], Abolition of imprisonment for Deer in England. (search)
A man in Boston is exhibiting a new invention, by which "he makes boots in fifteen minutes," and the Boston Post swears that he performs the work neatly and in the time specified. At Dubuque, on the 16th, a woman named Stokely shot a Capt. Conway, killing him instantly. The act was committed in self-defence, at her house. Conway is well known on the river. He was mate of the steamer Milwaukee last season. On the 23d ult., Mr. John Bowers' gun factory, on Battle Creek, eight miles southwest of Springfield, Tenn., was destroyed by fire. Loss, $5,000. Mr. George S. Cameron, President of the Bank of Chester, S. C., and one of the best financiers in the Confederate States, has taken $50,000 of the capital stock of the Bank of Fulton, in Atlanta, Ga. James McInharnay died at Charleston on the 27th inst., from the effects of injuries received at the explosion of a rifled cannon at Otter Island a short time since. Dr. Lucius C. Fambro, a private in the Thir
The Daily Dispatch: June 10, 1862., [Electronic resource], Camp Literature, &c. (search)
battery of four guns. A spirited firing between the sharp-shooters was kept up on both sides of the river. Barry's battery lost one killed and one wounded. Captain Harney, of the 43d Georgia regiment, and private Stublett, of Morgan's command, were badly wounded. Several others were slightly wounded. A number of the enemy are known to be killed. Our force engaged was 500; the enemy's from 1,500 to 2,000. Two Federal guns were alleged. The enemy are also reported at the mouth of Battle Creek, below Shell Mound, 22 miles below Chattanooga, 8,000 strong. They are building flatboats, and preparing to cross the river. Several flats have been destroyed by our guns. Chattanooga, June 8th.--The enemy resumed shelling the town to-day, at 10 o'clock, and continued until noon, without any casualties to our troops. Two buildings were slightly injured. Our batteries did not respond. Our scouts from across the river report that the enemy have left for another position below. It
The Daily Dispatch: June 16, 1862., [Electronic resource], The Conscription act Explained. (search)
Movements of the enemy in Tennessee. Savannah, June 14. --A special dispatch from Chattanooga, dated yesterday, says: The enemy's entire force of infantry, cavalry and artillery, under Gen. Morgan, Federal officer, is reported to have crossed Big Creek Gap yesterday, to Powell's Valley, twenty miles west of Cumberland Gap, threatening the latter place in the rear, and Knoxville. Our forces are preparing to meet them. Five hundred of the enemy's cavalry are reported this morning as Battle Creek, twenty-seven miles from Chattanooga, on the opposite side of the river. It is supposed to be the intention of the enemy to invade East Tennessee from both of these points. Every effort will be made to hold Chattanooga.
The Daily Dispatch: June 20, 1862., [Electronic resource], The lines, &c. (search)
Movements of the enemy in Tennessee. Augusta, June 19. --A special dispatch from Chattanooga, dated 18th instant, says: "The enemy are reported to be marching back from Pikesville towards McMinnville. They are attempting to build a bridge over the mouth of Battle creek, to enable them to cross from Stephenson to Jasper by a direct route." Information from Buell's army represents that it is marching East. Scott's Louisiana cavalry reports his advance at Tuscumbia. It is reported that great dissatisfaction exists among the enemy's troops, and that they seek every opportunity to be made prisoners.
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