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Daniel H. Hill (search for this): chapter 85
nner I am sure General Bragg's memory will be best served by resting upon him such responsibilities as a candid enquiry may show to belong to him. In order to aid in the solution of the question, I shall tell the story from my point of view. By mid-day, September 11th, 1863, General Bragg knew that Hindman's movement against Thomas in McLemore's Cove had failed. He then had his forces disposed as follows: Hindman's and Walker's divisions, with Buckner's corps and Cleburn's division of Hill's corps—five divisions in all, some 25,000 men—were in McLemore's Cove. Polk, with Cheatham's division — some 7,000 more—was at Anderson's house, four miles south of Gordon's Mills, while Breckenridge's division was at Lafayette, some twelve or more miles to the south again of Gordon's Mills. The relation of the three corps of the enemy to the position of Bragg's force, in the Cove and at Anderson's, was then as follows: McCook was far away to the south of Lafayette, near Alpine, and T
J. M. Steedman (search for this): chapter 85
imity to the range of Lookout Mountain was such that it could easily escape, as Thomas had just done. But there lay Crittenden well out in the plain, isolated, at our mercy. A march of twelve or fifteen miles at furthest would secure him. With this corps crushed we were free to march through Chatanooga, around the head of Lookout Mountain, and arrange matters with Thomas and McCook as they should attempt to pass northward. No serious opposition could have been offered to this movement by Steedman's force, as it was yet near Bridgeport. It was a mighty opportunity. The Confederate commander turned towards McCook. He concentrated at Fayette. This, as was expected by many, was a fruitless effort; for McCook was far away at Alpine; and the enemy, seven miles off, who had been the cause of our march, proved to be merely a small reconnoitering force. Then it was that the Confederate commander turned his attention to Crittenden. But it was the twelfth, and twenty-four hours had bee
Frank Cheatham (search for this): chapter 85
corps and Cleburn's division of Hill's corps—five divisions in all, some 25,000 men—were in McLemore's Cove. Polk, with Cheatham's division — some 7,000 more—was at Anderson's house, four miles south of Gordon's Mills, while Breckenridge's divisioners, Lafayette, Ga., September 12, 1 A. M. General: The General commanding directs that you will at once proceed with Cheatham's division and take position at Rock Spring. You will order forward also the rest of your corps as soon as practicable.nd the Mills. To reach it from Lafayette General Polk had to pass over the road he had marched the evening before. Cheatham's division, first in motion, reached the position by evening. Walker's demi-corps (four brigades) followed promptly; ars tan-yard, where I had the first skirmish yesterday. Respectfully, etc., John Pegram, Brigadier General. To General Cheatham and General Armstrong. Continued search served only to confirm General Pegram's opinion. Excepting the outposts
September 12th, 1863 AD (search for this): chapter 85
e line about daylight. Headquarters A. T. In the field, Lafayette, September 12, 1863, 8 1-2 P. M. General: In reply to your communication of this date, in Major-General Hindman. [Endorsement.] headquarters Hindman's division, Sept. 12, 1863, 9:45 P. M. Respectfully forwarded for the information of the Lieutenantraxton Bragg. headquarters army of Tennessee, Lafayette, Ga., 6 P. M., Sept. 12th, 1863. Lieutenant-General Polk, Commanding Corps General: I enclose you a disstant Adjutant General. headquarters army of Tennessee, Lafayette, Ga., Sept. 12th, 1863. Lieutenant-General Polk, Commanding Corps: General: The enemy is approng in view two headquarters army of Tennessee, Lafayette, Ga., 6 P. M., Sept. 12, 1863. Lieutenant-General Polk, Commanding Corps. General,—I enclose you a disistant Adjutant-General. headquarters army of Tennessee, Lafayette, Ga., Sept. 12, 1863. Lieut-General Polk, Commanding -Corps.- General,—The enemy is approach
September 11th, 1863 AD (search for this): chapter 85
the failure in that emergency. It is in the same spirit that I now seek the fullest information. If General Polk was to blame, neither he nor any friend of his would wish the responsibility to rest upon another; and in like manner I am sure General Bragg's memory will be best served by resting upon him such responsibilities as a candid enquiry may show to belong to him. In order to aid in the solution of the question, I shall tell the story from my point of view. By mid-day, September 11th, 1863, General Bragg knew that Hindman's movement against Thomas in McLemore's Cove had failed. He then had his forces disposed as follows: Hindman's and Walker's divisions, with Buckner's corps and Cleburn's division of Hill's corps—five divisions in all, some 25,000 men—were in McLemore's Cove. Polk, with Cheatham's division — some 7,000 more—was at Anderson's house, four miles south of Gordon's Mills, while Breckenridge's division was at Lafayette, some twelve or more miles to the s
September 11th (search for this): chapter 85
pe you will avail yourself of it at daylight to-morrow. This division crushed, and the others are yours. We can then turn on the force in the cove. Wheeler's cavalry will move on Wilder so as to cover your right. I shall be delighted to hear of your success. Very truly yours, Braxton Bragg. To attack at daylight on the 13th. Upon further information, the order was renewed in two notes, at later hours of the same day, as follows: Extract from General Crittenden's report. September 11, at 1 A. M.—The General commanding feeling uncertain about the position and strength of the enemy in our front, ordered me to proceed to the front at once. Was misled by the guide and did not reach my command until six A. M.; and two of my orderlies on duty with Captain McCook in search of me, thinking I had taken the wrong road, were captured, he narrowly escaping. Early in the morning, Colonel Harker, with his brigade, was moved back to Rossville, and by night made a reconnoissance up
September 12th (search for this): chapter 85
The first positive step towards it was the following order: headquarters, Lafayette, Ga., September 12, 1 A. M. General: The General commanding directs that you will at once proceed with CheathGeneral Bragg's orders to attack: headquarters army of Tennessee, Lafayette, Ga., 6 P. M., September 12. Lieutenant-General Polk: General: I enclose you a dispatch from General Pegram. This prewas directed in the following note: headquarters army of Tennessee, Lafayette, Ga., 6 P. M., Sept. 12. Lieutenant General Polk: General,—I enclose you a dispatch from General Pegram. This presand country, gave orders to move the command in the direction ordered at five in the morn- September 12. Sent word early this morning to Colonel Wilder, who was in the advance and near Tunnel Hioon after returned to camp. From this it is plain that when General Bragg, at 6 oa clock, September 12th, was writing his order to Polk to attack Crittenden on the east of the Chickamauga on the Gr
September 13th (search for this): chapter 85
ld be found. At 8:30 A. M., a brigade from each division was moved forward on each of the three roads, and still none could be found. Then came the following dispatch from General Pegram: headquarters 12 miles from Lafayette, Ala., road, Sept. 13th, 8:30 A. M. General: My scouts from Ringgold have returned; no enemy there, and I believe no enemy in the valley. I shall move up at once with my effective force to the road leading from this road, westwardly to Leet's tan-yard, where I hadation with General Van Cleve and General Wood, moved the whole command to Gordon's Mills, Colonel Wilder also coming in after night, having had a severe skirmish during the day near Leet's tan yard, and losing thirty men killed and wounded. September 13. In the morning the Fourth United States cavalry, six hundred and fifty strong, reported to me for duty. The three divisions were put into position for defence. General Croft and Colonel Wilder sent out to reconnoitre on the left, the F
April, 1883 AD (search for this): chapter 85
papers on the army of Tennessee, and of the replies that have been called forth, furnishes an opportunity to settle some of the disputed matters appertaining to the campaigns and battles of that army. There are a number about which there is much conflict of statement—too many, in fact, to be grouped in one enquiry. I shall, therefore, as a commencement, select one of sufficient interest to call forth comment, and I hope discussion. I will go backto the number of your journal published April and May, 1883. In that issue is an article from General Will. T. Martin, of Miss., headed A Defence of General Bragg's Conduct at Chickamauga. On page 202 he says: There are many living officers and men who know how little blame should have attached to him (General Bragg) for Hindman's palpable disobedience of orders in McLemore's Cove, and General Polk's failure to attack Crittenden's corps in its isolated position immediately after Hindman's fiasco. Of Hindman's failure I know nothin
May, 1883 AD (search for this): chapter 85
e army of Tennessee, and of the replies that have been called forth, furnishes an opportunity to settle some of the disputed matters appertaining to the campaigns and battles of that army. There are a number about which there is much conflict of statement—too many, in fact, to be grouped in one enquiry. I shall, therefore, as a commencement, select one of sufficient interest to call forth comment, and I hope discussion. I will go backto the number of your journal published April and May, 1883. In that issue is an article from General Will. T. Martin, of Miss., headed A Defence of General Bragg's Conduct at Chickamauga. On page 202 he says: There are many living officers and men who know how little blame should have attached to him (General Bragg) for Hindman's palpable disobedience of orders in McLemore's Cove, and General Polk's failure to attack Crittenden's corps in its isolated position immediately after Hindman's fiasco. Of Hindman's failure I know nothing save what
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