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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 14. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Annual reunion of Pegram Battalion Association in the Hall of House of Delegates, Richmond, Va., May 21st, 1886. (search)
tober 1st, he received a slight wound, being struck in the leg by a minie-ball while riding along the skirmish line. He would not, however, leave the field during the fight, despite the remonstrances of General Heth and his own officers, nor would he apply for leave of absence afterwards. In the latter part of October General Heth applied for him to be assigned with the rank of Brigadier-General to command Field's and Archer's (consolidated) brigades, and shortly afterwards Lieutenant-General R. H. Anderson, knowing nothing of Heth's application, recommended that he be assigned with the same rank to a brigade in his corps. The recommendation of General Heth was forwarded to Army Headquarters by Lieutenant General A. P. Hill with this endorsement: No officer in the Army of Northern Virginia has done more to deserve this promotion than Lieutenant—Colonel Pegram Fortunately the papers were returned with the endorsement that the artillery could not lose the services of so valua
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 14. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), First Maryland campaign. (search)
ll the avenues of escape in the angle between the Shenandoah and the Potomac. At the same time McLaws, with his own and Anderson's divisions, was sent into Pleasant Valley, with instructions to take Maryland Heights, and hedge in the garrison on thef the 15th. J. G. Walker was close behind him. These two reached Sharpsburg during the forenoon of the 16th. McLaws and Anderson were a day later, and arrived on the morning of the 17th after the battle had been some hours in progress. A. P. Hill we. This position was held at first by two of D. H. Hill's brigades and some fragments of the others. A little later R. H. Anderson's division reinforced it. Sumner, when Sedgwick was being pressed, ordered French and Richardson to attack the troops in their front in order to make a diversion. After a most gallant resistance Hill was driven from the Bloody Lane. Anderson was involved in the defeat, and it looked as if the enemy was about to pierce the Confederate centre. The noble efforts of
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 14. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Memoranda of Thirty-Eighth Virginia infantry. (search)
was necessary to wade through swamps, brush, &c., they were driven from their position with considerable loss. June 18th, the regiment was transferred to General L. A. Armistead, Brigadier Huger's division. Was engaged in the opening of the battle of Malvern Hill, acting as skirmishers of its division, and then remaining in the action until night. July 3d, was transferred to General A. P. Hill's division. On the 11th, crossed to the south of James river, and placed in command of General R. H. Anderson. The division remained in camp until the 16th of August, when a march was ordered. Reached Louisa Courthouse on the 17th; on the 19th at Orange Courthouse; on the 20th at Clark's Mountain; on the 21st to Stevensburg; on the 24th to Jefferson; on the 25th at Fauquier White Sulphur Springs, had a skirmish with the enemy. Left on the night of the 27th; reaching Salem on the 28th; White Plains the 29th; through Thoroughfare Gap to battlefield, near Grovertown, on the 30th; in battle l
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 14. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The battle of Chancellorsville. (search)
n able to mature his plans for parrying Hooker's thrust. Anderson had received, on Wednesday, orders to check at Chancellor leaving the forest, ran upon the intrenched divisions of Anderson and McLaws, whom they engaged. Slocum, with the Eleventhmed, his three lines having become inextricably mixed. Anderson had made a serious attack on our centre so soon as the gue entire Third corps and Williams, of the Twelfth corps. Anderson and McLaws, with seventeen thousand men, still confrontedJackson for a watchword, and was gallant in the extreme. Anderson pushed in on our left centre, as Stuart did on the right e separated Sedgwick from Lee's rear. McLaws and part of Anderson's men were at once dispatched to sustain Wilcox. These theights. Gibbon had recrossed the river. The balance of Anderson's force now joined Mc-Laws. With Anderson, McLaws and EaAnderson, McLaws and Early, some twenty-five thousand men, Lee thought he could fairly expect to dispose of the Sixth corps, which was now reduced
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 14. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Recollections of Fredericksburg.—From the morning of the 20th of April to the 6th of May, 1863. (search)
redericksburg and Sedgwick; Sedgwick between Early and Lee, with twenty thousand men; Lee, with Anderson, McLaws and Wilcox, between Sedgwick and Hooker's main army,— with twenty thousand men; Hooker'rders. Barksdale was ordered to hold back any Federal force left in Fredericksburg, Stuart and Anderson were ordered to threaten Chancellorsville, while, in person, Lee advanced with McLaws and Wilcox and a portion of Anderson's division, composed of Posey's and Perry's brigades, to attack Sedgwick in front, while Early attacked in the rear. Sedgwick, finding himself attacked front and rear by frelieved of the presence of Sedgwick, moved McLaws and Early toward Chancellorsville to support Anderson and Stuart, who had been threatening, but were now ordered to engage Hooker. Early on the 5th,n him and Sedgwick. Yet Hooker remained defending his ninety thousand as best he could against Anderson's twelve thousand and Jackson's twenty-five thousand, and let Lee turn towards Fredericksburg w
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 14. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The campaign from the Wilderness to Petersburg—Address of Colonel C. S Venable (formerly of General R. E. Lee's staff), of the University of Virginia, before the Virginia division f the Army of Northern Virginia, at their annual meeting, held in the Virginia State Capitol, at Richmond, Thursday , October 30th, 1873. (search)
Wilcox's divisions of A. P. Hill's corps, leaving Anderson's division of Hill's corps on the Rapidan Heights,ry—fifteen thousand of which, under Longstreet and Anderson, a days' march from him, and the two North Carolino win at all hazards. A short time afterwards General Anderson's division arrived from Orange Courthouse. Thtion, by which Longstreet put in, from his own and Anderson's divisions, three brigades on the right flank of dds in check until he could bring assistance, sent Anderson, who had been promoted to the command of Longstreet of that work to the Fifth corps (Warren's). When Anderson arrived at Spotsylvania Courthouse, he found the cnce of several brigades of infantry sent to him by Anderson, soon created in the enemy what Swinton describes eth's division, and the terrible repulses given by Anderson's corps (Field's and Kershaw's divisions) to the re facts when he sent the well-known message to General Anderson, mentioning only Pickett's men On the next
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 14. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Campaign of 1864 and 1865. (search)
road, and check the enemy's advance. I threw Anderson's brigade, which was leading to the right, atpied the extreme right of the army, Major-General R. H. Anderson's division joining it at the plank night of the 7th, our corps, commanded now by Anderson, was marching to Spotsylvania Courthouse, neaeen met by any instructions from Lieutenant General R. H. Anderson (who had just returned from the anwhile the two other brigades (Bratton's and Anderson's) had come up. It was now sunset. A littl Fort Harrison that night, but that Lieutenant-General Anderson wished to see me for a moment beforll being ready, I went to report to Lieutenant-General Anderson, in pursuance of what I had been tohe assault had nearly arrived, I directed General Anderson, commanding my leading brigade, to move u after awhile, it was then too late. Had General Anderson sufficiently instructed his men to wait ft on my flank and rear, I requested Lieutenant-General Anderson to cause Hoke to extend a little to[8 more...]
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 14. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Field telegrams from around Petersburg. (search)
Richmond. R. E. Lee, General. headquarters, 11th August, 1864. General J. A. Early, via Staunton and New Market, Va.: Washington Chronicle of the 8th states Sheridan has superseded Hunter. Another division of cavalry has been sent to General Anderson. Communicate with him. R. E. Lee, General. General G. W. C. Lee, A. D. C. to President: The President's telegram cannot be deciphered. Has the key word been changed lately. W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. headquarters, 12th August, 1864.d been changed lately. W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. headquarters, 12th August, 1864. General R. H. Anderson, Culpeper C. H, Va.: General Early at Newtown states the enemy to be moving up the Shenandoah with a view of reaching his rear apparently towards Front Royal. It may be his purpose to move up Luray Valley. You had better move to Sperryville and be governed by circumstances. Hampton should reach you the 15th. Keep him apprised and keep in communication with Early. R. E. Lee, General.