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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 3. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), General B. H. Anderson's report of the battle of Gettysburg. (search)
orts, which have never been published, we have the pleasure of adding to the reports of the battle of Gettysburg, which we have already published, that of General R. H. Anderson, who commanded a division in Hill's corps.] headquarters Anderson's division, Third army corps, Orange Courthouse, Va., August 7th, 1863. Major — Anderson's division, Third army corps, Orange Courthouse, Va., August 7th, 1863. Major — I have the honor to submit the following report of the operations of my division from its departure from Fredericksburg to its return to Culpeper Courthouse, Virginia, during the months of June and July, 1863: Pursuant to instructions received from Lieutenant-General A. P. Hill, commanding the Third Army corps, my command, comp laid upon their shortcoming, but must be recognized and accepted as the will and decree of the Almighty Disposer of human affairs. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. H. Anderson, Major-General Commanding Division. Major W. H. Palmer, Assistant Adjutant and Inspector-General and Chief of Staff Third Army Cor
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 3. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Letters on the treatment and exchange of prisoners. (search)
risoners in your hands, rank for rank, or their equivalents, such exchange being a special one, and that you had sent Major Anderson of your staff to make arrangements as to time and place for the exchange. Major Lay of my staff, whose authority to act I had previously made known to you, and who met Major Anderson at Port Royal ferry, reports to me that he and Major Anderson had agreed to make the exchange to-morrow morning in the north channel leading to Charleston harbor. Having received autMajor Anderson had agreed to make the exchange to-morrow morning in the north channel leading to Charleston harbor. Having received authority from my Government to make the exchange, I will send five General and forty-five field officers of the United States service on a steamer for exchange at the time and place appointed. The details as to equivalents will be settled between Majors Lay and Anderson, or other officer to whom you may assign that duty, and any balance that may be found due you will be forwarded, in officers, by flag of truce as agreed upon. On your assurance, conveyed in your letter of the 16th ultimo, that
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 3. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), General Early's Valley campaign. (search)
. Night coming on the combatants separated, Early bivouacking in the neighborhood of Winchester, while Sheridan crossed the Opequon. About this time Lieutenant-General Anderson joined Early with one division of infantry and a division of cavalry, thus increasing his force to about twelve thousand men, while that of Sheridan exc brilliant skirmishes, which resulted on the 19th of September in the battle of Winchester, which had doubtless been hastened to a conclusion by the departure of Anderson from the Valley on the 15th with Kershaw's division for Richmond. Anderson had no sooner turned his back on the mountains, than Sheridan threw his whole force aAnderson had no sooner turned his back on the mountains, than Sheridan threw his whole force against Early at Winchester and defeated him, not so much by force of numbers, as by one of those chances of war which sometimes beset the ablest commander; for after having gallantly contested the field, and firmly maintained their position until near the close of the day, a portion of his troops was seized with a panic, which rap
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 3. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Battle of Chancellorsville--report of General R. E. Lee. (search)
burg. On the night of the twenty-ninth General Anderson was directed to proceed towards Chancelloan, and were approaching in strong force, General Anderson retired early on the morning of the thirthe army, and Colonel Owens fell back upon General Anderson. The enemy in our front near Frederickrated with McLaws. Jackson's troops followed Anderson on the plank road. Colonel Alexander's battaivisions. The commands of General McLaws and Anderson, with the exception of Wilcox's brigade, whicgan to play with great precision and effect. Anderson, in the mean time pressed gallantly forward, ps holding our position at Chancellorsville. Anderson reached Salem church about noon, and was dire his right brigades as soon as the advance of Anderson and Early should be perceived, so as to connehe attack did not begin until six P. M., when Anderson and Early moved forward and drove General Sedon himself and his command. Major-General R. H. Anderson was also distinguished for the promptness,[11 more...]
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 3. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Battle of seven Pines-report of General James Longstreet. (search)
o the right, driving in the enemy's left. The only reinforcements on the field in hand were my own brigades, of which Anderson's, Wilcox's and Kemper's were put in by the front on the Williamsburg road, and Colston's and Pryor's by my right flank.tack made by the other brigades gained entire possession of the enemy's position, with his artillery, camp equipage, &c. Anderson's brigade, under Colonel Jenkins, pressing forward rapidly, continued to drive the enemy till night-fall. The severest part of the work was done by Major-General D. H. Hills division, but the attack of the two brigades, under General R. H. Anderson--one commanded by Colonel Kemper (now Brigadier-General), the other by Colonel M. Jenkins--was made with such spirit amarched upon a battle-field. I will mention, however, as distinguished for their usual gallantry and ability, Generals R. H. Anderson, C. M. Wilcox, Geo. E. Pickett, R. E. Colston, R. A. Pryor, and Colonels Kemper and Jenkins (commanding brigades
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 3. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Report of General J. E. B. Stuart of cavalry operations on First Maryland campaign, from August 30th to September 18th, 1862. (search)
nd, and disposed men upon each side of the road to meet the enemy, and a battery, which I had accidentally met with, was placed in position commanding the road. The enemy not advancing, I sent out parties to reconnoitre, who found no enemy within a mile. Pickets were thrown out, and the command was left in partial repose for the night. The next morning, more infantry and a portion of the cavalry having been brought up to this point, preparations were made to repulse any attack--Major-General R. H. Anderson being now in immediate command at this point. The battle of Boonsboroa or South Mountain having taken place the evening previous, resulted unfavorably to us, and the troops occupying that line were on the march to Sharpsburg. The garrison at Harper's Ferry surrendered during the forenoon. Late on the afternoon previous, Brigadier-General Fitz. Lee arrived at Boonsboroa and reported to the Commanding General, having been unable to accomplish the object of his mission, which hi
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 3. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Field telegrams. (search)
atches of to-day received. Our cavalry north and south of Chickahominy have been advised of movements of bearer of dispatches; also to endeavor to ascertain movements of Sheridan, and to unite with you when practicable to crush him. Keep them advised of his movements. R. E. Lee. Drewry's Bluff, Midnight, 16th June, 1864. President or Superintendent Richmond and Petersburg Railroad, Richmond, Virginia: The line of breastworks across Bermuda Neck is being reoccupied by our troops. General Anderson reports that the enemy tore up and burned about half a mile of the railroad below Walthall junction. Preparations should be made to repair this portion of the track as soon as it is practicable. R. E. Lee, General. Official: W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. Drewry's Bluff, June 17th, 1864, 6 A. M. E. H. Gill, Superintendent Richmond and Petersburg Railroad, Richmond, Virginia: About half a mile of railroad at Port Walthall junction was torn up yesterday by enemy during their temporary pos