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John D. Billings, Hardtack and Coffee: The Unwritten Story of Army Life, chapter 14 (search)
al and enamel in colors. Enlisted men were to wear the plain cross of cloth, sewed to their left breast. This order was issued by General W. F. Smith. General Orders 108 issued by General E. O. C. Ord simplified the matter somewhat, requiring line-officers and enlisted men both to wear the plain cross the color of their respective divisions, and enlisted men were required to wear theirs on the front of the hat or top of the cap. By General Orders No. 11 issued by General Emory Nov. 17, 1864, the Nineteenth Corps adopted a fan-leaved cross, with an octagonal centre. The First Division was to wear red, the Second blue, and the Third white-the exception in the order of the colors which proved the rule. The badge of enlisted men was to be of cloth, two inches square, and worn on the side of the hat or top of the cap, although they were allowed to supply themselves with metallic badges of the prescribed color, if so minded. The Twenty-First Corps never adopted a badge.
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 3., Chapter 15: Sherman's March to the sea.--Thomas's campaign in Middle Tennessee.--events in East Tennessee. (search)
e, avoid battle until sufficiently strengthened to promise success in a conflict. Fortunately, Hood lingered on the bank of the Tennessee until past the middle of November; for, while Sherman remained north of the Chattahoochee, he was not sure that active leader might not suddenly appear upon his rear. But when, at length, intelligence came that he had severed all communications with the North and turned his face toward the sea, Hood threw the remainder of his army over the Tennessee Nov. 17, 1864. on a pontoon bridge at Florence, and two days afterward, moved on parallel roads in the direction of Nashville, through Waynesboroa and Lawrenceburg, driving General Hatch from the latter place. Nov. 22. Thomas had hoped to meet Hood in battle south of Duck River, but the two divisions under General A. J. Smith, coming from Missouri, See page 280. had not arrived, and he did not feel well prepared to do so, when his adversary moved; so he ordered Schofield to fall back to Columb
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 59: (search)
h. (Waiting for prize list.) Steamer A. D. Vance 288,286 49 5,047 71 283,238 78 New York Nov. 17, 1864 Santiago de Cuba. Schooner Artist 6,416 42 1,421 54 4,994 85 Philadelphia Jan. 19, 1865 B 63 14,716 89 do June 11, 1864 Conestoga. Canoe and cargo 292 41 130 47 161 94 Washington Nov. 17, 1864 George Mangham.   Cotton, 12 bales. 3,552 72 245 78 3,306 94 Springfield April 12, 1864 L do   Mohican, Potomska, Pocahontas. Schooner Island Belle 10,717 30 1,865 31 8,851 99 do Nov. 17, 1864 Augusta. Steamer Ida     35,237 06 do April 18, 1865 Sonoma. Schooner John and Nathani0 93 27 271 73 Springfield April 23, 1864 Argosy.   Mules, 21 1,900 00 139 02 1,760 98 do Nov. 17, 1864 Juliet.   Mules, 13 Waiting for prize list of the Conestoga. 1,175 00 1,014 39 160 61 atross, Henry Anderson, and E. B Hale. Schooner Volante 1,355 11 144 20 1,210 91 Key West Nov. 17, 1864 Beauregard. Schooner Velocity, cargo of 621 85 179 47 442 38 do Mar. 29, 1863 Kensington,<
John Bell Hood., Advance and Retreat: Personal Experiences in the United States and Confederate Armies, Chapter 16: (search)
to a completion, and I anticipated to move forward once more, heavy rains again delayed our supplies, as will be shown by the subjoined communication from Colonel Brent: Headquarters Military Division of the West, Tuscumbia, Alabama, November 17th, 1864. General:--General Beauregard instructs me to say that a bridge about three miles from Tuscumbia on road to Cherokee, is now being constructed, and that, for want of workmen, it cannot be completed in less than five or six days, and at ngly toward the accomplishment of this important object. On the 17th, General Beauregard issued the following order previous to his departure for Montgomery, Alabama: Headquarters Military Division of the West, Tuscumbia, Alabama, November 17th, 1864. General:--General Beauregard desires me to say that he desires you will take the offensive at the earliest practicable moment, striking the enemy whilst thus dispersed, and by this means distract Sherman's advance into Georgia. To r
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 1 (search)
Lovejoy, where he occupied the strong position there, having two brigades of cavalry and two pieces of artillery, and holding the old rebel works. The General charged the works with dismounted cavalry, and carried them, driving back the enemy. Subsequently, the enemy's. artillery was overtaken by another charging column, and captured. He drove the enemy beyond Bear Station, capturing over fifty prisoners. He then moved to the left, and encamped on the Griffin and McDonough road. November 17, 1864. Moved to Jackson and its vicinity in three columns, encamping the right near Indian Springs, and the left at Hendrick's Mill. General Kilpatrick moved to Towaligo Creek. Some cavalry of the enemy crossed the creek, burning the bridges. November 18, 1864. The nearest division was pushed to Hatting's or Planters' Factory early next morning, and a part of it crossed over by the ferry. The bridge arrived at about ten A. M., was laid, and the troops commenced crossing at one P.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), November 17, 1864. (search)
November 17, 1864. Moved to Jackson and its vicinity in three columns, encamping the right near Indian Springs, and the left at Hendrick's Mill. General Kilpatrick moved to Towaligo Creek. Some cavalry of the enemy crossed the creek, burning the bridges.
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 3: The Decisive Battles. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), Engagements of the Civil war: with losses on both sides: May, 1864--June, 1865 (search)
ounded; Confed., 15 killed, 35 wounded. November 12, 1864: Newtown and Cedar Springs,Va. Union, Merritt's, Custer's, and Powell's Cav.; Confed., troops of Gen. Early's command. Losses: Union, 84 wounded, 100 missing; Confed., 150 killed, wounded, and missing. November 13, 1864: Bull's Gap., Tenn. Union, 8th, 9th, and 13th Tenn. Cav.; Confed., advance of Gen. Hood's army. Losses: Union, 5 killed, 36 wounded, 200 missing; Confed. No record found. November 17, 1864: Bermuda hundred, Va. Union, 209th Pa.; Confed., troops of Gen. Lee's army. Losses: Union, 10 wounded, 120 missing; Confed., 10 wounded. November 21, 1864: Griswoldville, Ga. Union, Walcutt's Brigade First Division, Fifteenth Corps, and First Brigade Third Division Cav.; Confed., Gen. Gustavus W. Smith's Georgia Militia. Losses: Union, 13 killed, 69 wounded; Confed., 5 killed, 472 wounded, 2 missing. November 22, 1864: Rood's Hill, Va. Union, To
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 6 (search)
Ohio, he heard a man publicly proclaim that the Army of the Potomac, under my influence, was going to vote for McClellan. My friend told the individual his statement was false, that he knew me and the army, and he knew I would never influence a man for either side, and he knew the army would vote largely for Mr. Lincoln. But this report of my interference was circulated all through the Western country. To John Sergeant Meade: Son of General Meade. Headquarters army of the Potomac, November 17, 1864. Well, the election is over, and nobody hurt. In the army it passed off very quietly, Mr. Lincoln receiving two votes to McClellan's one. This result was fully anticipated by me—indeed, Mc-Clellan's vote was larger than I expected. The election being over, it is now to be hoped the earnest attention and best energies of the Government and people will be devoted to raising and sending men enough so to swell our armies that our onward movement will be irresistible, and the Confed
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 41: (search)
neral Wheeler. General Hood was aware of it, but could not be persuaded to comply, just then, with General Beauregard's request, nor did he appear anxious to make a forward movement, as is shown by his telegram of that date: Florence, Nov. 17th, 1864. To General Beauregard: I have now seven days rations on hand, and need thirteen days additional. Please use every effort to have these supplies pressed forward. J. B. Hood, General. Realizing the fact that nothing could be gained—wile much might be lost—by further procrastination, and wishing to spur on General Hood to definitive action, General Beauregard, on the same day, sent him the following letter: Headquarters, Military division of the West, Tuscumbia, November 17th, 1864. General,—General Beauregard directs me to say that he desires you will take the offensive at the earliest practicable moment, and deal the enemy rapid and vigorous blows, striking him while thus dispersed, and by this means distract Sh<
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, chapter 26 (search)
continue to report Federals coming up the Mississippi from Vicksburg and points below. R. Taylor, Lieut.-Genl. Telegram. Tuscumbia, Nov. 15th, 1864. From Jackson, Miss., Nov. 15th, 1864. Col. G. W. Brent, A. A. G.: The following despatch of 7th inst. received from General Hodge: Canby at Memphis. Hurlbut in command of department Baton Rouge. Troops going north and Texas. Movement from Memphis anticipated. J. Gardner, Major-Genl. Telegram. Florence, Ala., Nov. 17th, 1864. Genl. Beauregard: The following despatch from General Wheeler, dated Lovejoy's, Nov. 16th, 1864, 11 A. M., via Barnesville, Ga., just received: Scouts from enemy's rear report that Sherman left Atlanta yesterday (15th) morning with 15th, 17th, and 20th corps, in two columns: one on Jonesboroa, and one on McDonough roads. Cavalry on his flanks. Many houses been burned in Rome, Marietta, and Atlanta. Railroad north of Atlanta and railroad bridge over Chattahoochee destroyed by ene
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