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Oliver Otis Howard, Autobiography of Oliver Otis Howard, major general , United States army : volume 1, Chapter 30: battle of Casville (search)
re slowly. Garrard, on the right, with his troops of cavalry, had pressed back the Confederate horse toward Dallas, and discovered the left of Johnston's new line; Garrard kept within easy reach of McPherson. It was a terrible country, as hard to penetrate as the Adirondacks, where Johnston chose his position. Hardee was put at Dallas, Hood at New Hope, and Polk between them, nearer to Hood than Hardee, causing some thin lines. Yes, there was here great natural strength like that of Culp's Hill at Gettysburg and worse than any of the Antietam banks; and every hour made and increased the log barricades and earth embankments covered and concealed by abatis and slashings. Johnston's commanders were never better prepared for a defensive battle than on our steady approach in strong columns. Personally, I would have — been glad then to have known that rough, blind country and our enemy's position as well as we all do now. The character of the country traversed, and the rapid
William Swinton, Campaigns of the Army of the Potomac, chapter 9 (search)
ention of a stone wall occupied by them, hastily recoiled to the woods beyond the wheat-field, the opposite margins of which were that night held by the combatants. Such was the main current of the action as it fell on the left and left centre of the army, and it was fought by Longstreet's corps and a part of Anderson's division of Hill's corps. Now the plan of battle contemplated that, while Longstreet attacked, Ewell should make vigorous demonstrations against the forces on Cemetery and Culp's hills, to prevent re-enforcements being drawn from that flank to increase the opposition to be encountered in the real assault against the Union left. For some reason, however, Ewell's demonstrations were much delayed, and it was sunset before he got to work. Then, opening up with a fire of artillery from a knoll in front of Cemetery Hill, he followed it by a powerful infantry attack with the divisions of Early and Johnson—the former on Cemetery Hill, the latter on Culp's Hill. As Early'
Maj. Jed. Hotchkiss, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 3, Virginia (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 22: (search)
the 2d, eager to grasp victory from the opportunity that he knew he then had, of falling upon but a portion of the Federal army while the larger part of it was still miles away and but wearily advancing to the field of battle. Before the sun was up, he had an officer on Round Top, looking along the Emmitsburg and Taneytown roads to see whether Federal reinforcements were advancing, and as the morning fully dawned, he swept with his fine glasses, from the Seminary ridge, the Federal lines on Culp's and Cemetery hills, in the meantime anxiously watching for the coming of Longstreet's two divisions, those of McLaws and Hood, and for that of Anderson's of Hill's corps, that he might begin the battle on his right at the hour appointed with Ewell. But Anderson did not move until 7, and not until 8 did his skirmishers, under Wilcox, drive in those of the Federal center, and it was 9 before Hill's line of battle, on Seminary ridge, with its right resting on the Emmitsburg road, was ready t
D. H. Hill, Jr., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 4, North Carolina (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 11: (search)
, Early and Rodes should assault Cemetery hill. Rodes failed to get there in time, but it was through no fault of that resolute, skillful and energetic soldier, for he moved promptly on his orders, but arrived just after the repulse of Early's two brigades. Early selected the brigades of Hays and Hoke (the latter commanded by Col. I. E. Avery) to dare the venture of that bristling hill. These two brigades, under the immediate command of General Hays, moved through the wide ravine between Culp's and Cemetery hills, up the rugged ascent, and made, as General Longstreet declares, as gallant a fight as was ever made. General Hunt, of the Federal army, says of their advance: A line of infantry on the slopes was broken, and Weidrich's Eleventh corps battery and Pickett's reserve batteries near the brow of the hill were overrun; but the excellent position of Stevens' 2-pounders at the head of the ravine, which enabled him to sweep it, the arrival of Carroll's brigade sent unasked by
John Dimitry , A. M., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 10.1, Louisiana (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 25: (search)
captured more prisoners than its own number. Their own loss was Captain Richardson, Fifth, and 6 men killed and 37 wounded. The Louisiana Guard artillery, also effectively participating, lost one man killed. During the evening Nicholls' brigade came to the east of Gettysburg and took position. The morning of July 2d found Hays' brigade, moved during the night to the east and front of the town, facing the northern extremity of Cemetery hill, the new Federal line. To the east of that was Culp's hill, faced by Nicholls' brigade, on the right of Johnson's line. The two Louisiana brigades waited all day, expecting orders to assault, which were not given until after the batteries, opening at 4 p. m., had for some time been thundering against the strong Federal position. Finally, about 7 o'clock, Johnson was ordered to the assault and his men advanced gallantly up the sides of a rugged and rocky mountain, heavily timbered and difficult of ascent; a natural fortification, rendered mor
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)
l loss 24.—Federal, total loss 200. Alabama troops, parts of 1st, 3d, 4th, 7th, 51st Cav. Near Atlanta, June 9. Gen. Jos. Wheeler; total loss 10.—Federal, Gen. McCook; total loss 25. Alabama troops, parts of 1st, 3d, 4th, 7th, 51st Cav., and 1st, 8th, 10th Conf. Cav. Price's Cross Rds., Miss., June 10. Gen. Forrest, 3,500; loss 131 k, 475 w.—Federal, Gen. Sturgis, about 5,000; loss 223 k, 394 w, 1623 m. Alabama troops, 11th Cav. Kenesaw Mt., including Pine Mount, Pine Knob, Culp's, McAfee's, Golgotha, Lattimer and Powder Springs, June 9 to 30. Gen. Johnston 60,0ooo; total loss 4600.—Federal, Gen. Sherman, 112,819; loss 1370 k, 6500 w, 800 m. Alabama troops, army of Tennessee (as at New Hope). Bell's Ferry Rd., Ga.. June 11. Gen. Jos. Wheeler; total loss 29.— Federal, total loss 150. Alabama troops, parts of 1st, 3d, 4th Cav. Marshy Cr., Ga., June 12. Gen. Jos. Wheeler, total loss 31.—Federal, total loss 120. Alabama troops, parts of 1st, 8th, 10th
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 16. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Heroes of the old Camden District, South Carolina, 1776-1861. an Address to the Survivors of Fairfield county, delivered at Winnsboro, S. C., September 1,1888. (search)
862 (with the exception of but two companies from Barnwell), was composed entirely of men from York, Chester, Lancaster and Fairfield. These were: Three companies from York, Captains Meacham, Wilson and Whitingan; two companies from Chester, Captains Culp and Caskey, and two companies from Fairfield, Co. B, Captain W. P. Coleman and Co.—, Captain James Beatty. It was organized by the election of Governor John H. Means as Colonel, F. W. McMaster as Lieutenant-Colonel, and Julius Mills as Major occasion. The Virginia Campaign 1864-‘65.—Humphreys, p. 256. One-half of the regiment was lost at Fort Steadman on the 25th March, 1865. Colonel McMaster and twenty officers were captured. The remainder fought at Five Forks, where Lieutenant-Colonel Culp was captured. The three remaining officers of the regiment—Major Avery, Adjutant Fant and Captain Steele, of Lancaster—were each wounded on the day of the surrender. Rion's battalion. Colonel Rion, as we have seen, went into th
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 16. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Index. (search)
rley, 87. Corley, Col. J. L., 264. Cornwallis, Surrender of Lord, 4, II, 12. Corruption, Political, 426. Corse, Col., 395. Corwin, Dr., 307. Cosby's Cavalry, Gen., 62, 64. Cowan, Major R. E., 87. Cowley, Lt., 50. Craig, Adj't 54. Crater, Battle of, 25, 411. Cravin, Lt., 159. Crawford, 7; Capt., 167; Gen., 342; Lt., 100; Hon. M, J., 273. Creswell, J. D., 104. Crittenden, Gen., 62, 68. Crittenden, Lt. J. B., 92. Cruseman, Capt. J. J., 349. Cullen Corp. H. L., 227. Culp Col., 22, 25. Cumberland, Society of the Army of, 339. Cummins, Capt. E. H., 95, 107. Cummins Point, or Battery Gregg, 104, 153. Cunningham, Lt., 379. Curry, J. L. M., 275. Dahlgren, Admiral, 105 162. Dahlgren, Col., Raid of, 222. Dalton, Ga., Battle of, 371. Dane, Nathan, 334. Dantzler, Lt. O. M., 120, 129. Dargan, Col., 180, 188. Davidson, Capt. M. T., 91, 97. Davie, Col. W. R., 9, 10, 11. Davis, Col. B. F., 35. Davis, Hon., George, 273. Davis, Capt. H. C., 18, 20.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 26. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Battle and campaign of Gettysburg. (search)
t he would wait for them. I said, that hardly applies to the present state of things, as we have fought a hard battle already, and should secure the advantage gained. He made no rejoinder, but was far from composure. I was deeply impressed with the conviction that it was a critical moment for us and made a remark to that effect. As no movement seemed immediate, I rode off to our left, north of the town, to reconnoitre, and noticed conspicuously the wooded hill northeast of Gettysburg (Culp's), and a half mile distant, and of an elevation to command the country for miles each way, and overlooking Cemetery Hill above the town. Returning to see General Ewell, who was still under much embarrassment, I said: General, there, pointing to Culp's Hill, is an eminence of commanding position, and not now occupied, as it ought to be by us or the enemy soon. I advise you to send a brigade and hold it if we are to remain here. He said: Are you sure it commands the town? Certainly it do
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 3. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book III:—Pennsylvania. (search)
een the York and Baltimore turnpikes forms a triangle, having Gettysburg for its apex, and for its base a road called the Dutch road, Its local designation is the Low Dutch (or Salem Church) road.—Ed. which connects these two highways at distances respectively of six and four miles from the city. The Hanover road divides the apex of the triangle, and crosses the base about three miles east of Gettysburg, near the Reever house. In this triangle the ridge of Benner's Hill prolongs that of Culp's Hill, while the defile of Rock Creek alone separates McAllister's Hill from Wolf's Hill. This eminence becomes more extended toward the north, forming terraces from west to east, of which the highest, called Brinkerhoff's Ridge, commands a view of Gettysburg, and even Cemetery Hill, and terminates in an abrupt incline studded with woods and rocks. The traveller who, following the Hanover road, reaches this summit, sees before him an undulating and cultivated plain which extends eastward a
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