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Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 7: (search)
ree or four different lines. With thirty-five thousand men, properly handled, I have not the least doubt that we could an-nihilate fifty thousand of the enemy. I beg and entreat that a concerted plan of operations be adopted at once by the government, for its different columns. Otherwise, we will be assailed in detail by superior forces, and will be cut off, or destroyed entirely. Lieutenant-Colonel Jones will present my views more in detail to your Excellency. G. T. Beauregard, Brig-Gen. Comdg. The President made the following reply: Richmond, Va., June 13th, 1861. My dear General,—Colonel Jones delivered to me your letter of the 12th instant, and, as suggested by you, I conversed with him of the matter to which it related. Your information may be more accurate than we possess, in relation to the purposes of the enemy, and I will briefly reply to you on the hypothesis which forms the basis of your suggestions. If the enemy commence operations by attack
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 12: (search)
hope to dismiss, and about which I can have no controversy whatever with the Secretary at this time. Respectfully, your obedient servant, G. T. Beauregard, Gen. Comdg. As General Beauregard wrote the foregoing communication, another letter came from the Secretary on the subject of the appointment of a Chief of Ordnance,ssociations engender, to shield me, for the present, from these ill-timed, unaccountable annoyances. Respectfully, your obedient servant, G. T. Beauregard, Gen. Comdg. Though, as between General Beauregard and the Secretary of War personally, these letters were well answered by a significant silence on the part of the fms received or sent by me, from the 15th to the 19th July, 1861. Most of the telegrams referred to are given in Chapter VIII. One of them appears in full in this Chapter. I remain, Sir, respectfully, your obedient servant, G. T. Beauregard, General Comdg. To his Excellency President Jefferson Davis, Richmond, Va.
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 14: (search)
ly anxious that the President should be approached on the subject, so as to put a stop, at once, to the improvidence spoken of. On the next day he forwarded the following telegram: Manassas, July 9th, 1861. President Davis: Enemy's force increasing and advancing daily this side of Potomac. He will soon attack with very superior numbers. No time should be lost in reinforcing me here, with at least ten thousand men, volunteers or militia. I write to-day. G. T. Beauregard, Brig.-Gen. Comdg. He did not write on that day, but did so on the 11th of July, setting forth the disparity of numbers between his forces and those of the enemy, and alluding to the apprehension of his left flank being turned and his communication with Richmond eventually destroyed. In view of the odds against; me—he wrote in that letter—and of the vital importance, at this juncture, of avoiding the hazard of defeat, which would open to the enemy the way to Richmond, I shall act with extreme cauti
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 15: (search)
try to make, with all my forces, a desperate stand at Columbus, I am ready to do so. I regret much that illness has prevented me from being already at my post, but during my stay here I believe I have made myself as well acquainted with your general views and intentions as circumstances have permitted, and which I will always be happy to carry into effect to the best of my abilities. I am, General, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, G. T. Beauregard. General A. S. Johnston, Comdg. Western Dept., Bowling Green, Ky. General Johnston, being then busy with the evacuation of Bowling Green, informed General Beauregard, by messenger, that he would confer with him at Nashville upon his arrival there. He established his headquarters at Edgefield, opposite Nashville, on the 13th, and the next day the two generals met in conference at the residence of Mr. Stevenson, President of the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad. General Beauregard was still quite unwell, but, notwith
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 17: (search)
ew deeds of valor and patriotism, and should inspire us with an unconquerable determination to drive back our invaders. Should any one in this army be unequal to the task before us, let him transfer his arms and equipments at once to braver, firmer hands, and return to his home. Our cause is as just and sacred as ever animated men to take up arms, and if we are true to it and to ourselves, with the continued protection of the Almighty, we must and shall triumph. G. T. Beauregard, General Comdg. Recent information had led General Beauregard to look upon Pittsburg, on the Tennessee, as one of the places likely to be selected by the enemy for a landing; and on the 1st he had ordered General Ruggles to occupy it, and make it, as well as Hamburg, a point of observation. This required the substitution of Bethel Station, on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, for McNairy's, as one of the places appointed for the assembling of the Tennessee troops. The order concerning Pittsburg was
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 23: (search)
My position is eminently dangerous. J. P. Mccown, Comdg. New Madrid. This somewhat alarmed General Beaur. Jackson, Tenn., March 22d, 1862. Captain J. Adams, Comdg. Memphis: Send Captain Owen's Arkansas company to, March 24th, 1862. Brigadier-General A. P. Stewart, Comdg. Fort Pillow: The General wishes his instructionsarch 31st, 1862. Brigadier-General J. B. Villepigue, Comdg. Fort Pillow: Furnish Mississippi defence expedittfully, your obedient servant, G. T. Beauregard, Gen. Comdg. Nor was General Beauregard unmindful of the inth, May 14th, 1862. Brigadier-General M. L. Smith, Comdg. Vicksburg: See that steam-ram be properly guarde May 15th, 1802. Brigadier-General J. B. Villepigue, Comdg. Fort Pillow: Have those heaviest steam-rams beentfully, your obedient servant, G. T. Beauregard, Gen. Comdg. The telegram referred to above, as being for May 28th, 1862. Brigadier-General J. B. Villepigue, Comdg. Fort Pillow: We are to retire from here south.
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 24: (search)
then commanding in east Tennessee, received from General Beauregard a despatch, in these terms: Corinth, Miss., April 12th, 1862. Major-General E. K. Smith, Comdg. Knoxville, Tenn.: Six regiments on way from General Pemberton, South Carolina, to join me. Three of yours failed to get by Huntsville. Could you not gather thI make other arrangements, which I have done. I trust it may not be altogether too late, and that the government will sustain me with means. G. T. Beauregard, Gen. Comdg. The truth is, it was almost impossible to have regular issues of fresh provisions made to the Confederate troops at that time, until General Beauregard toold obtain no return from the respective chiefs of those departments, although repeatedly called for by me, before leaving Tupelo. I firmly believe that all we lost at Corinth and during the retreat would amount to much less than one day's expenses of the enemy's army in this quarter. G. T. Beauregard, Gen. Comdg. Dept. No. 2.
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 25: (search)
e sent to him as soon as it could be spared from the Army of the Mississippi. The following order was thereupon written and immediately handed to him: Headquarters Western Department, Tupelo, Miss., June 9th, 1862. Colonel N. B. Forrest, Comdg. Cavalry: Colonel,—The general commanding directs that you will, with as little delay as practicable, repair to north Alabama and middle Tennessee, and assume command of the cavalry regiments in that section, commanded respectively by Colonelo Bladon Springs, on the Tombigbee River, about seventy-five miles north of Mobile, where I will remain about one week or ten days, or long enough to restore my shattered health, Very respectfully, your obedient servant, G. T. Beauregard, Gen. Comdg. General Beauregard, after a conference with General Bragg, left the latter in temporary command of the army and of the entire department, and started, not hurriedly, as Mr. Davis, in his book, indicates, but on the 17th of June, after a
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, chapter 27 (search)
r; but time is precious. G. T. Beauregard, Genl. Comdg. Headquarters army of the Mississippi, Ja, your obedient servant, G. T. Beauregard, Genl. Comdg. To General S. Cooper, Adj. and Insp. Genl. March 15th, 1862. Brig.-Genl. John P. McCown, Comdg. Madrid Bend: General,—The general commandi following instructions: To Maj.-Genl. McCown, Comdg. Fort Pillow: Your despatch of this morning,son, March 22d, 1862. Maj.-Genl. J. P. McCown, Comdg. Madrid Bend, care Col. Pickett, Union City. r two hundred rifle shots. J. P. McCown, Maj.-Genl. Comdg. Telegram. Union City, March 25th, 186ne by your direction. J. B. Villepigue, Brig.-Genl. Comdg. Corinth, April 13th, 1862. Brig.-Genl Corinth, May 20th, 1862. Maj.-Genl. Van Dorn, Comdg. A. W.: Delay the movement twenty-four hourvant, R. E. Lee, Genl. Genl. G. T. Beauregard, Comdg. Western Dept. Memorandum of movements on ments had been received. G. T. Beauregard, Genl. Comdg. Memorandum of orders. Headquarters West[65 more...]
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Military operations of General Beauregard. (search)
fuge and a general depot up the Cooper River as soon as the guns for its protection can be secured. G. T. Beauregard, Genl. Comdg. D. N. Ingraham, Com. Comdg. C. S. Naval Forces, Charleston Harbor. That sketch of the situation, together with GeCom. Comdg. C. S. Naval Forces, Charleston Harbor. That sketch of the situation, together with General Beauregard's Notes of Inspection, dated September 24th, and General Pemberton's minimum estimate of men and guns required for a proper defence of the Department, give so complete and correct a statement of its condition and needs, at that time,'s answer was as follows: Headquarters, Dept. S. C. and Ga., Charleston, S. C., Oct. 8th, 1862. Col. W. S. Walker, Comdg. Third Mil. Dist., McPhersonville, S. C.: Colonel,—Your letter of 3d instant, with its enclosures, has been received. your judgment and thorough knowledge of its topography. * * * Respectfully, your obdt. servt., G. T. Beauregard, Genl. Comdg. The forthcoming chapter will show what occurred in Colonel Walker's district a fortnight after this letter was wr
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