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Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 2. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book II:—the naval war. (search)
Pope had brought from Missouri, and to which Curtis had contributed some reinforcements from Arkansas, consisted of the five small divisions of Stanley, Hamilton, Palmer, Paine and Plummer; a distinguished officer, General Granger, commanded its cavalry. The reserve was composed of the divisions of Wallace and McClernand, and wahem in front, whilst Price, extending more to the right, should endeavor to surround the small garrison of Farmington. The latter, placed under the orders of General Palmer, was composed of Payne's brigade, a regiment of cavalry and a battery of artillery. Van Dorn commenced the attack at nine o'clock in the morning, with ten orkes a total of from five to six thousand men engaged: the forces put in motion both by Van Dorn and Price may well have reached the figure of twenty thousand men. Palmer made the best resistance he could; but Halleck having given positive orders not to bring on a general engagement, Pope did not dare to assist him, but remained a
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 2. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book IV:—Kentucky (search)
was on this same day that Buell took up his march to cover Nashville. He was too late to bar the entrance into Kentucky against the Confederates. The capital of Tennessee should at least be protected. Buell had with him five divisions of the army of the Ohio, three of which were under Generals Schoepf, McCook and Crittenden, and the other two, designated as the fourth and sixth, under Thomas. These troops reached Murfreesborough between the 3d and 5th of September. The two divisions of Palmer and Negley were already at Nashville, with all the depots and a large number of convalescents. The first division came to rejoin them, and on the 7th of September Thomas was placed in command of all these forces, with instructions to defend the capital of Tennessee. Imperative necessity had summoned Buell into Kentucky; Bragg had just preceded him into that State. On the 30th of August, whilst the Federals were proceeding from Decherd and MacMinnville toward Murfreesborough and Nashvill
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 2. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book V:—Tennessee. (search)
ed in the direction of the Franklin road, and Palmer had pursued him with his cavalry for a distanc tried to cut off their retreat, but in vain. Palmer's infantry and artillery followed his cavalry to contend with, soon gave up the contest. Palmer returned to Nashville, which he was henceforthr Stuart's Creek to wait for its wagon-train. Palmer's division, which was in advance, soon met the Overall's Creek, the bridge over which was in Palmer's hands, and eight kilometres from Crittenden' across the woods to take post on the right of Palmer, and to extend its line as far as the Wilkinsor two to take position in rear of the right of Palmer's division. McCook on his side had put his tr soon as Van Cleve had reached the other side; Palmer and Negley had placed all their troops under arne; Withers to engage Negley and the right of Palmer, formed by Cruft's brigade. However, before we first hills by a ravine. Grose's brigade of Palmer's division occupied this elevated position. N[14 more...]
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 2. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), chapter 8 (search)
3d Divisions, Brigadier-general Casey. Artillery. 4 Volunteer batteries, 22 guns. 1st Brigade, Brigadier-general Keim, 4 regiments. 2d Brigade, Brigadier-general Palmer, 5 regiments. 3d Brigade, ..... 5 regiments. 5th corps, Major-general Banks. Cavalry division, 8 regiments. 1 Regiment of Independent infantrKeyes, 14,610 men strong. 1st Division, Couch. 1st Brigade, Graham; 2d Brigade, .....; 3d Brigade, Howe. 2d Division, Peck. 1st Brigade, Keim; 2d Brigade, Palmer; 3d Brigade, Naglee. 5th corps, Franklin; 19,405 men strong. 1st Division, Slocum. 1st Brigade, Newton; 2d Brigade, Taylor; 3d Brigade, Bartlett. 2d Div 4th corps, Keyes. 1st Division, Couch. 1st Brigade, ......; 2d Brigade, ......; 3d Brigade, Howe. 2d Division, Peck. 1st Brigade, ......; 2d Brigade, Palmer; 3d Brigade, Naglee. 5th corps, Franklin. 1st Division, Slocum. 1st Brigade, Newton; 2d Brigade, Taylor; 3d Brigade, Bartlett. 2d Division, Smith. 1st
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 2. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), chapter 9 (search)
ttenden. 1st Division, Wood (6th The figures in parenthesis indicate the permanent numbers of divisions and brigades in the general enumeration of the armies of the West.). Haxall's brigade, Harker's brigade, Wagner's brigade. 2d Division, Palmer (4th). Craft's brigade, Hazen's brigade (19), Grose's brigade (10). 3d Division, Van Cleve. Fyffe's brigade, Gibson's brigade. Centre, Major-general Thomas. Division, Negley (8). Stanley's brigade, Miller's brigade (7). Division, Rouommander-in-chief, General Braxton Bragg. Hardee's corps, Lieutenant-general Hardee. Division, Cleburne. Johnson's brigade, Polk's brigade, Liddell's brigade. Division, Breckenridge. Adams' brigade, Preston's brigade, Hanson's brigade, Palmer's brigade. Independent brigade, K. Jackson. Cavalry, Wheeler's brigade. Polk's corps, Lieutenant-general Leonidas Polk. Division, Cheatham. Vaughn's brigade, Maney's brigade, A. P. Stewart's brigade, Donelson's brigade. Division,