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Alpine, Ga. (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
of McLemore's cove, a valley formed by Lookout mountain and a spur of the main ridge called Pigeon mountain, and the other at or near Colonel Winston's, opposite Alpine. During the 9th, it was ascertained that a column, estimated at from four thousand to eight thousand, had crossed Lookout mountain into the cove by way of Stevme certain that he was moving his three columns to form a junction upon us, at or near Lafayette. The corps near Colonel Winston's, moved on the mountain towards Alpine, a point twenty miles south of us. The one opposite the cove continued its movement, and threw forward its advance to Davis's cross-roads, and Crittenden moved fre of our delay and retreated to the mountain passes. The enemy now discovered his error and commenced to repair it by withdrawing his corps from the direction of Alpine, to unite with the one near McLemore's cove, whilst that was gradually extended towards Lee and Gordon's mills. Our movement having thus failed in its justly an
Jackson (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
, divided into four corps. About the same time, General Burnside advanced from Kentucky towards Knoxville, East Tennessee, with a force estimated by the General commanding that department at over 25,000. In view of the great superiority of numbers brought against him, General Buckner concluded to evacuate Knoxville, and with a force of about 5,000 infantry and artillery and his cavalry, took position in the vicinity of Lovdon. Two brigades of his command, Frazier's at Cumberland gap, and Jackson's in northeast Tennessee, were thus severed from us. The enemy having already obtained a lodgment in East Tennessee by another route, the continued occupation of Cumberland Gap became very hazardous to the garrison and comparitively unimportant to us. Its evacuation was accordingly ordered, but on the appeal of its commander, stating his resources and ability for defence, favorably endorsed by Major-General Buckner, the orders were suspended on the 31st August. The main body of our army wa
Sequatchie Valley (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
ion was accordingly ordered, but on the appeal of its commander, stating his resources and ability for defence, favorably endorsed by Major-General Buckner, the orders were suspended on the 31st August. The main body of our army was encamped near Chattanooga, whilst the cavalry force, much reduced and enfeebled by long service on short rations, was recruiting in the vicinity of Rome, Georgia. Immediately after crossing the mountains to the Tennessee, the enemy threw a corps by way of Sequatchie Valley to strike the rear of General Buckner's command, whilst Burnside occupied him in front. One division already ordered to his assistance, proving insufficient to meet the force concentrating on him, Buckner was directed to withdraw to the Hiawassee, with his infantry, artillery and supplies, and to hold his cavalry in front to check the enemy's advance. As soon as this change was made, the corps threatening his rear was withdrawn, and the enemy commenced a movement in force against our
Pigeon Mountain (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
r commenced to move on our rear by the two roads to Lafayette and Ringgold. Two other corps were now in Wills's valley, one nearly opposite the head of McLemore's cove, a valley formed by Lookout mountain and a spur of the main ridge called Pigeon mountain, and the other at or near Colonel Winston's, opposite Alpine. During the 9th, it was ascertained that a column, estimated at from four thousand to eight thousand, had crossed Lookout mountain into the cove by way of Stevens's and Cooper'som an advance of the enemy from the cove, and, by pressing the cavalry in his front, ascertain if the enemy is reinforcing at Lee and Gordon's mills, in which event he will attack them in flank. VI. Wheeler's cavalry will hold the gap in Pigeon mountain, and cover our rear and left and bring up the stragglers. VII. All teams, etc., not with troops, should go towards Ringgold and Dalton, Georgia, beyond Taylor's ridge. All cooking should be done at the trains; rations, when cooked, will
Atlanta (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
equate, especially in transportation, they soon reduced confusion into order, and by assiduity and skill, afforded to the gallant sufferers that temporal relief for which they might look in vain to any other source. In this connection, it is a pleasing duty to acknowledge in grateful terms the deep indebtness of the army to the Hospital Relief Associations, which so promptly and so generously pressed forward their much needed assistance. Under the admirable management of their officers in Atlanta, we were soon furnished with every necessary and comfort, and stores continued to arrive until notice was given that our wants were all supplied. The officers of my staff, personal and general, served me on this field and on the arduous marches preceding, with their usual zeal, intelligence and gallantry. The whole cavalry force having been dispatched to press the enemy and cut off detachments, orders were given for the army to move to a point near the railroad and convenient to water,
Edgefield (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
sitions, faithfully sustained, ensured the enemy's speedy evacuation of Chattanooga for want of food and forage. Possessed of the shortest road to his depot, and the one by which reinforcements must reach him, we held him at our mercy, and his destruction was only a question of time. The disastrous loss of these advantages must be the subject of a future communication. The suggestion of a movement by our right, immediately after the battle, to the north of the Tennessee, and thence upon Nashville, requires notice only because it will find a place on the files of the department. Such a movement was utterly impossible for want of transportation. Nearly half our army consisted of reinforcements just before the battle, without a wagon or an artillery horse, and nearly, if not quite, a third of the artillery horses on the field had been lost. The railroad bridges, too, had been destroyed to a point south of Ringgold, and in all the road from Cleveland to Knoxville. To these insurmou
Richmond (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
The battle of Chickamauga. Report of General Braxton Bragg. [We propose to give during the year the official reports of the most prominent Confederate officers engaged in this great battle, and we naturally begin with that of the gallant soldier who commanded our army on that field.] Warm Springs, Georgia, December 28th, 1863. General S. Cooper, A. G., C. S. A., Richmond, Virginia. Sir,—Most of the subordinate reports of the operations of our troops at the battle of Chickamauga having been received are herewith forwarded, and for the better understanding of the movements preceding and following that important event, the following narrative is submitted: On the 20th of August, it was ascertained certainly that the Federal army from Middle Tennessee, under General Rosecrans, had crossed the mountains to Stevenson and Bridgeport. His force of effective infantry and artillery amounted to fully 70,000, divided into four corps. About the same time, General Burnside advan
Graysville (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
at daylight on the 13th. Upon further information the order was renewed in two notes, at later hours of the same day as follows: headquarters Army of Tennessee, Lafayette, Ga., 6 P. M., Sept 12th, 1863. Lieutenant-General Polk, Commanding Corps: General,—I enclose you a dispatch marked A, and I now give you the orders of the Commanding General, viz: to attack at day-dawn to-morrow the column reported in said dispatch, at three-quarters of a mile beyond Peavine Church, on the road to Graysville, from Lafayette. I am, General, etc., George W. Brent, Assistant Adjutant-General. headquarters Army of Tennessee, Lafayette, Ga., Sept. 12th, 1863. Lieutenant-General Polk, Commanding Corps: General,—The enemy is approaching from the south, and it is highly important that your attack in the morning should be quick and decided. Let no time be lost. I am, General, etc, George W. Brent. Assistant Adjutant-General. At 11 P. M., a dispatch was received from the General, sta
Warm Springs, Ga. (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
The battle of Chickamauga. Report of General Braxton Bragg. [We propose to give during the year the official reports of the most prominent Confederate officers engaged in this great battle, and we naturally begin with that of the gallant soldier who commanded our army on that field.] Warm Springs, Georgia, December 28th, 1863. General S. Cooper, A. G., C. S. A., Richmond, Virginia. Sir,—Most of the subordinate reports of the operations of our troops at the battle of Chickamauga having been received are herewith forwarded, and for the better understanding of the movements preceding and following that important event, the following narrative is submitted: On the 20th of August, it was ascertained certainly that the Federal army from Middle Tennessee, under General Rosecrans, had crossed the mountains to Stevenson and Bridgeport. His force of effective infantry and artillery amounted to fully 70,000, divided into four corps. About the same time, General Burnside adva
Ringgold, Ga. (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
and at Chickamauga Station, took the route by Ringgold. A small cavalry force was left in observatiy, strongly supported by cavalry, was left at Ringgold to hold the railroad and protect it from raidon our rear by the two roads to Lafayette and Ringgold. Two other corps were now in Wills's valley,tenden moved from Chattanooga on the roads to Ringgold and Lee and Gordon's mills. To strike these o be divided—one division having been sent to Ringgold. Upon learning the dispositions of the enemyral B. R. Johnston, whose brigade had been at Ringgold holding the railroad, was moved towards Reed'ams, etc., not with troops, should go towards Ringgold and Dalton, Georgia, beyond Taylor's ridge. eutenant-General Longstreet of his arrival at Ringgold and departure for the field. Five small brigbeen destroyed to a point two miles south of Ringgold. These supplies were ordered to be replenish, too, had been destroyed to a point south of Ringgold, and in all the road from Cleveland to Knoxvi
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