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Savannah (Georgia, United States) (search for this): volume 2, chapter 24
ed, the army designed for the active campaign from Savannah northward was composed of two wings, commanded resantially the same that had marched from Atlanta to Savannah. The same general orders were in force, and this near Sister's Ferry, forty miles above the city of Savannah, engaged in crossing the river, then much swollen.a-coast at Wilmington and Newbern. Before leaving Savannah I had sent to Newbern Colonel W. W. Wright, of theherman said, “Boys, you are weary, But to-day fair Savannah is ours!” Then sang we the song of our chieftain, about Goldsboroa, because his supply-vessels from Savannah were known to be rendezvousing at Morehead City. d our food. We have swept the country well from Savannah to here, and the men and animals are in fine condi invite a general battle, for we had been out from Savannah since the latter part of January, and our wagon-tred army in a civilized country. The distance from Savannah to Goldsboroa is four hundred and twenty-five mile
Fort Putnam (New York, United States) (search for this): volume 2, chapter 24
States Army, will restore to its original place on the fort the identical flag which, after an honorable and gallant defense, he was compelled to lower to the insurgents in South Carolina, in April, 1861. The ceremonies for the occasion will commence with prayer, at thirty minutes past eleven o'clock A. M. At noon precisely, the flag will be raised and saluted with one hundred guns from Fort Sumter, and with a national salute from Fort Moultrie and Battery Bee on Sullivan's Island, Fort Putnam on Morris Island, and Fort Johnson on James's Island; it being eminently appropriate that the places which were so conspicuous in the inauguration of the rebellion should take a part not less prominent in this national rejoicing over the restoration of the national authority. After the salutes, the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher will deliver an address. The ceremonies will close with prayer and a benediction. Colonel Stewart L. Woodford, chief of staff, under such verbal instructions as
North river (Virginia, United States) (search for this): volume 2, chapter 24
This flank followed substantially a road along Cape Fear River north, encountered pretty stubborn resistance by Hardee's infantry, artillery, and cavalry, and the ground favored our enemy; for the deep river, Cape Fear, was on his right, and North River on his left, forcing us to attack him square in front. I proposed to drive Hardee well beyond Averysboroa, and then to turn to the right by Bentonsville for Goldsboroa. During the day it rained very bard, and I had taken refuge in an old coot in, and the roads, already bad enough, became horrible. On Tuesday, the 15th, General Slocum found Hardee's army, from Charleston, which had retreated before us from Cheraw, in position across the narrow, swampy neck between Cape Fear and North Rivers, where the road branches off to Goldsboroa. There a pretty severe fight occurred, in which General Slocum's troops carried handsomely the advanced line, held by a South Carolina brigade, commanded by a Colonel Butler. Its commander, Colonel
Savannah River (United States) (search for this): volume 2, chapter 24
vely by Major-Generals Howard and Slocum, and was substantially the same that had marched from Atlanta to Savannah. The same general orders were in force, and this campaign may properly be classed as a continuance of the former. The right wing, less Corse's division, Fifteenth Corps, was grouped at or near Pocotaligo, South Carolina, with its wagons filled with food, ammunition, and forage, all ready to start, and only waiting for the left wing, which was detained by the flood in the Savannah River. It was composed as follows: Fifteenth Corps, Major-General John A. Logan. First Division, Brigadier-General Charles R. Woods; Second Division, Major-General W. B. Hazen; Third Division, Brigadier-General John E. Smith; Fourth Division, Brigadier-General John M. Corse. Artillery brigade, eighteen guns, Lieutenant-Colonel W. H. Ross, First Michigan Artillery. Seventeenth Corps, Major-General Frank P. Blair, Jr. First Division, Major-General Joseph A. Mower; Second Division,
Branchville (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): volume 2, chapter 24
ilpatrick's cavalry was over the river, I gave the general orders to march, and instructed all the columns to aim for the South Carolina Railroad to the west of Branchville, about Blackville and Midway. The right wing moved up the Salkiehatchie, the Seventeenth Corps on the right, with orders on reaching Rivers's Bridge to crossants mostly remained at home. Indeed, they knew not where to go. The enemy's cavalry had retreated before us, but his infantry was reported in some strength at Branchville, on the farther side of the Edisto; yet on the appearance of a mere squad of our men they burned their own bridges — the very thing I wanted, for we had no use that would have stopped travel to almost any other body of men I ever heard of. Our march was substantially what I designed-straight on Columbia, feigning on Branchville and Augusta. We destroyed, in passing, the railroad from the Edisto nearly up to Aiken; again, from Orangeburg to the Congaree; again, from Columbia down to Ki
Weldon, N. C. (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): volume 2, chapter 24
field by telegraph of the departure of Mahone's division, south from the Petersburg front. These troops marched down the Weldon road, and, as they apparently went without baggage, it is doubtful whether they have not returned. I was absent from herd at once to organize three armies of twenty-five thousand men each, and will try and be all ready to march to Raleigh or Weldon, as we may determine, by or before April 10th. I inclose you a copy of my orders of to-day. I would like to be more s Slocum's two corps (Fourteenth and Twentieth) are now coming in. I will dispose of them north of Goldsboroa, between the Weldon road and Little River. General Howard to-day is marching south of the Neuse, and to-morrow will come in and occupy groundof all the armies, and if we can maintain them, will, in a short time, be in a position to march against Raleigh, Gaston, Weldon, or even Richmond, as you may determine. If I get the troops all well placed, and the supplies working well, I may run
Chesterfield (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): volume 2, chapter 24
ross Lynch's Creek, the roads so bad that we had to corduroy nearly every foot of the way; but I was in communication with all parts of the army, which had met no serious opposition from the enemy. On the 2d of March we entered the village of Chesterfield, skirmishing with Butler's cavalry, which gave ground rapidly. There I received a message from General Howard, who reported that he was already in Cheraw with the Seventeenth Corps, and that the Fifteenth was near at hand. General Hardee herefore directed the left wing to march for Sneedsboroa, about ten miles above Cheraw, to cross the Pedee there, while I in person proposed to cross over and join the right wing in Cheraw. Early in the morning of the 3d of March I rode out of Chesterfield along with the Twentieth Corps, which filled the road, forded Thompson's Creek, and, at the top of the hill beyond, found a road branching off to the right, which corresponded with the one on my map leading to Cheraw. Seeing a negro standing
Kentucky (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): volume 2, chapter 24
to evacuate the place. I may bring Sheridan over-think I will-and break up the Danville and Southside Railroads. These are the last avenues left to the enemy. Recruits have come in so rapidly at the West that Thomas has now about as much force as he had when he attacked Hood. I have stopped all who, under previous orders, would go to him, except those from Illinois. Fearing the possibility of the enemy falling back to Lynchburg, and afterward attempting to go into East Tennessee or Kentucky, I have ordered Thomas to move the Fourth Corps to Bull's Gap, and to fortify there, and to hold out to the Virginia line, if he can. He has accumulated a large amount of supplies in Knoxville, and has been ordered not to destroy any of the railroad west of the Virginia line. I told him to get ready for a campaign toward Lynchburg, if it became necessary. He never can make one there or elsewhere; but the steps taken will prepare for any one else to take his troops and come east or go towa
Jackson (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): volume 2, chapter 24
d, with orders to be treated with due respect, and was furnished with a horse to ride. The next day (the 16th) the opposition continued stubborn, and near Averysboroa Hardee had taken up a strong position, before which General Slocum deployed Jackson's division (of the Twentieth Corps), with part of Ward's. Kilpatrick was on his right front. Coming up, I advised that a brigade should make a wide circuit by the left, and, if possible, catch this line in flank. The movement was completely suirst line of the enemy was swept away, and we captured the larger part of Rhett's brigade, two hundred and seventeen men, including Captain Macbeth's battery of three guns, and buried one hundred and eight dead. The deployed lines (Ward's and Jackson's) pressed on, and found Hardee again intrenched; but the next morning he was gone, in full retreat toward Smithfield. In this action, called the battle of Averysboroa, we lost twelve officers and sixty-five men killed, and four hundred and sev
Little (Virginia, United States) (search for this): volume 2, chapter 24
since reaching Goldsboroa have learned that my letter was sent punctually to Newbern, whence it will be dispatched to you. I am very glad to hear that General Sheridan did such good service between Richmond and Lynchburg, and hope he will keep the ball moving. I know that these raids and dashes disconcert our enemy and discourage him much. General Slocum's two corps (Fourteenth and Twentieth) are now coming in. I will dispose of them north of Goldsboroa, between the Weldon road and Little River. General Howard to-day is marching south of the Neuse, and to-morrow will come in and occupy ground north of Goldsboroa, extending from the Weldon Railroad to that leading to Kinston. I have ordered all the provisional divisions, made up of troops belonging to the regular corps, to be broken up, and the men to join their proper regiments and organizations; and have ordered General Schofield to guard the railroads back to Newbern and Wilmington, and to make up a movable column equal to
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