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A. C. Jackson (search for this): article 5
date. General Longstreet's division, having arrived the day previous, was formed in order of battle on the right of General Jackson, who had been engaged with the enemy since morning. resisting an attack commenced on the 28th. The enemy, on the l erroneous, judging from the above dispatch from General Pope. The only possible line of even temporary retreat for Jackson, that we can perceive, is over the Warrenton turnpike towards the Rappahannock; as McDowell and Sigel are probably betwes, on our front. Important from the Potomac line — a battle on Monday at Germantown.--the enemy completely routed.--Jackson and Longstreet across the Potomac. Another severe battle occurred between the Confederates under Gen. A. P. Hill and five miles from Alexandria. We also have information that on Thursday morning two divisions of our army, one under Jackson and the other under Longstreet, left Drainsville at 8 o'clock, and took up the line of march for the Potomac, one crossi
Marshall (search for this): article 5
g the night the enemy fell back to Fairfax C. H., and abandoned his position at Centreville. Yesterday about noon he evacuated Fairfax C. H.; taking the roads as reported to me to Alexandria and Washington. I have, as yet, been unable to get official reports of our loss or captures in these various engagements. Many gallant officers have been killed or wounded. Of the General officers, Ewell, Trimble, Taliaferro, Fields, Jenkins, and Mahone, have been reported wounded. Cols. Means, Marshall, Baylor, Neff, and Gadberry, killed. About 7,000 prisoners have already been paroled, about the same number of small arms collected from the field, and thirty pieces of cannon captured, besides a number of wagons, ambulances, &c. A large number of arms still remain on the ground. For want of transportation valuable stores had to be destroyed as captured, while the enemy, at their various depots, are reported to have burned many millions of property in their reatreat. * * * * * Not
Longstreet (search for this): article 5
ent: My letter of the 30th ult. will have informed your Excellency of the progress of this army to that date. General Longstreet's division, having arrived the day previous, was formed in order of battle on the right of General Jackson, who hadshould kill our own men. The guns of the enemy, however, blaze the faster, as it in a fit of desperation. On our right Longstreet, whose name is a terror to the enemy, closes upon them, and the hills on the right roar with musketry. The battle gradnt. Important from the Potomac line — a battle on Monday at Germantown.--the enemy completely routed.--Jackson and Longstreet across the Potomac. Another severe battle occurred between the Confederates under Gen. A. P. Hill and a large body We also have information that on Thursday morning two divisions of our army, one under Jackson and the other under Longstreet, left Drainsville at 8 o'clock, and took up the line of march for the Potomac, one crossing the river at Edwards's Ferr
Robert E. Lee (search for this): article 5
s, who have cheerfully borne every danger and hardship, both on the battle-field and march. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your ob't servant, R. E. Lee, Gen'l. [Chantilly is north of Centreville and northwest of Fairfax Court House, about six or eight miles from each. The "letter of the 30th," referrortation. The wounded will be paroled, and it is understood that no delay will take place in their removal. Very respectfully, your obd't serv't, (Signed) R. E. Lee, General. The following letter, received at a still later date, shows what a vast number of the enemy's wounded still lay upon the field of battle--foussion granted by Gen. Lee. The answer of Gen. Lee to this application of Dr. Coolidge has not been communicated: Centreville, Va., Sept. 3, 1862. Gen, Robert E. Lee, Commanding Confederate Army: General: Medical Director Guilet, of the Confederate Army, and Medical Director McFarlin, of the U. S. Army, have just arriv
S. D. Lee (search for this): article 5
our companies--Capts. Jordan, of Bedford; Rhett, of S. C.; Eubank, and W. W. Parker, of Virginia. Hearing that a fight would probably come off yesterday, Col. S. D. Lee, of S. C., who commands the battalion, pushed on from Salem on Friday last till 2 A. M. Saturday, when we found ourselves upon the battle-field of the day beft of the woods upon our left and advanced in very good order for the purpose of driving out our pickets and take our batteries on the left flank. In an instant, Col. Lee, always cool. and self-possessed, ordered every howitzer to the left, and then such a blaze of artillery as I never heard. The guns, from the nature of the gro. Parker's, (Sergt. James Jones in the arm and hip slightly, and private David Richardson slightly in the leg.) and one other that I do not know personally. Col. Lee's position was well chosen, and the battle was brought on in the enemy's attempt to capture his batteries. Our men behaved remarkably well, It is impossible to
Jefferson Davis (search for this): article 5
The late battles. The following intelligence is the latest we have been able to see. The first letter is from General lee to President Davis: Headq'rs Army Northwestern Virginia,Chantilly, 3d September, 1862. His Excellency, Jefferson Davis, President Confederate States of America: Mr. President: My letter of the 30th ult. will have informed your Excellency of the progress of this army to that date. General Longstreet's division, having arrived the day previous, was formed in order of battle on the right of General Jackson, who had been engaged with the enemy since morning. resisting an attack commenced on the 28th. The enemy, on the latter day was vigorously repulsed, leaving his numerous dead and wounded on the field. His attack on the morning of the 29th was feeble, but became warmer in the afternoon, when he was again repulsed by both wings of the army. His loss on this day, as stated in his published report, herewith enclosed, amounted to 8,000 in killed an
A. P. Hill (search for this): article 5
yond Manassas, on our front. Important from the Potomac line — a battle on Monday at Germantown.--the enemy completely routed.--Jackson and Longstreet across the Potomac. Another severe battle occurred between the Confederates under Gen. A. P. Hill and a large body of the enemy, on Monday last, at German town, a small village in Fairfax county, near the main road leading from Centreville to Fairfax Court House, and about two miles this side of the latter place. The enemy, it appears, it of Pope's army was commenced and pressed with vigor on the Fairfax Court-House road, and on Monday morning at daylight the enemy were discovered drawn up in line of battle across the road, their right extending to the village of Germantown, General Hill immediately ordered the attack, and after a brief but hotly contested fight, the enemy were broken and fled in utter rout towards Alexandria. They were pursued for several miles, and many prisoners captured. All their artillery was abandoned
Mahone (search for this): article 5
ney was left by the enemy dead on the field. During the night the enemy fell back to Fairfax C. H., and abandoned his position at Centreville. Yesterday about noon he evacuated Fairfax C. H.; taking the roads as reported to me to Alexandria and Washington. I have, as yet, been unable to get official reports of our loss or captures in these various engagements. Many gallant officers have been killed or wounded. Of the General officers, Ewell, Trimble, Taliaferro, Fields, Jenkins, and Mahone, have been reported wounded. Cols. Means, Marshall, Baylor, Neff, and Gadberry, killed. About 7,000 prisoners have already been paroled, about the same number of small arms collected from the field, and thirty pieces of cannon captured, besides a number of wagons, ambulances, &c. A large number of arms still remain on the ground. For want of transportation valuable stores had to be destroyed as captured, while the enemy, at their various depots, are reported to have burned many millions o
Richard H. Coolidge (search for this): article 5
e enemy's wounded still lay upon the field of battle--four days after the engagements — notwithstanding the efforts made by Pope's officers to remove them under the permission granted by Gen. Lee. The answer of Gen. Lee to this application of Dr. Coolidge has not been communicated: Centreville, Va., Sept. 3, 1862. Gen, Robert E. Lee, Commanding Confederate Army: General: Medical Director Guilet, of the Confederate Army, and Medical Director McFarlin, of the U. S. Army, have just aroint out some other way in which the needful relief may be obtained. I am within your lines, and, of course, cannot provide the necessary relief without your permission. I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, your ob'dt serv't, Richard H. Coolidge, Medical Inspector U. S. Army. The following from the Washington Star, printed under surveillance and direction of the Lincoln authorities, is published for its absurdity and mendacity. It is from the Star of the 30th, and app
Neff (search for this): article 5
enemy fell back to Fairfax C. H., and abandoned his position at Centreville. Yesterday about noon he evacuated Fairfax C. H.; taking the roads as reported to me to Alexandria and Washington. I have, as yet, been unable to get official reports of our loss or captures in these various engagements. Many gallant officers have been killed or wounded. Of the General officers, Ewell, Trimble, Taliaferro, Fields, Jenkins, and Mahone, have been reported wounded. Cols. Means, Marshall, Baylor, Neff, and Gadberry, killed. About 7,000 prisoners have already been paroled, about the same number of small arms collected from the field, and thirty pieces of cannon captured, besides a number of wagons, ambulances, &c. A large number of arms still remain on the ground. For want of transportation valuable stores had to be destroyed as captured, while the enemy, at their various depots, are reported to have burned many millions of property in their reatreat. * * * * * Nothing could surpa
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