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Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865 353 131 Browse Search
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley) 144 0 Browse Search
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Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862. (ed. Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott) 88 0 Browse Search
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Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Army Life in a Black Regiment, Chapter 4: up the St. John's. (search)
rebellion against the Government of the United States. Trusting that the blessing of our Heavenly Father will rest upon your noble enterprise, I am yours, sincerely, R. Saxton, Brig.-Gen., Mil. Gov. Dept. of the South. Colonel Higginson, Comdg. Expeditionary Corps. In due time, after touching at Fernandina, we reached the difficult bar of the St. John's, and were piloted safely over. Admiral Dupont had furnished a courteous letter of introduction, Flag Ship Wabash, Port Royaade acquainted with the objects of this mission, but any assistance that you can offer Colonel Higginson, which will not interfere with your other duties, you are authorized to give. Respectfully your obedient servant, S. F. Dupont, Rear-Adm. Comdg. S. Atl. Block. Squad. To the Senior Officer present at the different Blockading Stations on the Coast of Georgia and Florida. and we were cordially received by Commander Duncan of the Norwich, and Lieutenant Watson, commanding the Uncas. L
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley), chapter 7 (search)
nt of the Ohio330 Total5,961 I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Edwd. D. Kittoe, Medical Inspector, U. S. Army. Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, Comdg. Military Division of the Mississippi. Hdqrs. Military Division of the Mississippi, Atlanta, Ga., September 10, 1864. General: I have the honor to report thatance of that duty. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Edwd. D. Kittoe, Medical Inspector, U. S. Army. Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, U. S. Army, Comdg. Military Division of the Mississippi [Indorsement.] Hdqrs. Military Division of the Mississippi, Atlanta, Ga., September 12, 1864. This report has been examie in other cases they were reported among those killed in battle, and did not appear on the hospital record. This explanation will in a measure account for the apparent disproportion between some of the corps. Edwd. D. Kittoe, Medical Inspector, U. S. Army. Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, Comdg. Military Division of the Mississippi.
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley), chapter 8 (search)
t and Lieutenant Verplanck, aides-de-camp, were always active and zealous, and carried my orders, frequently under sharp fire, with coolness and intelligence. I respectfully present them for such reward as you may deem proper. A tabular statement of guns lost and captured, of ammunition expended, and of casualties, is appended to this report. I am, general, most respectfully, your obedient servant, William F. Barry, Brigadier-General, Chief of Artillery. Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, Comdg. Military Division of the Mississippi. Casualties. Officers.Men.Total.Guns lost.Guns captured from enemy. Killed.Wounded.PrisonersKilled.Wounded.Prisoners Army of the Cumberland5603720818274246 Of these, 4 at Resaca and 20 at Atlanta were abandoned by the enemy to the whole army, though they were taken possession of by the Army of the Cumberland. Army of the Tennessee4323113674250121 Army of the Ohio13617477521 Total10105743611395991648 Ammunition expended. 3-inch10-pou
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley), chapter 9 (search)
ies. Capt. D. H. Buel was captured on the 7th instant, near Rough and Ready, bringing a dispatch from Major-General Howard to you, by a scouting party of Jackson's cavalry. It was very unfortunate to be taken prisoner just at the close of the campaign, when our army was marching to occupy Atlanta, the object and result of its four months operations. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, T. G. Baylor, Capt. and Chief of Ordnance, Mil. Div. of the Miss. Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, Comdg. Military Division of the Mississippi. Inclosure. Report of artillery captured by and from the enemy during the campaign commencing May 4 and ending September 8, 1864. Zzz Report of artillery captured by and from the enemy, &c.-continued. Zzz Report of gun carriages, &c., captured by and from the enemy during the campaign commencing May 4 and ending September 8, 1864. Zzz The Army of the Cumberland captured a quantity of artillery implements, equipments, and
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley), chapter 12 (search)
d their places will be filled by men who have seen little, if any, service in the field. Accompanying this I transmit the classified returns of wounds and injuries, and the reports of the corps directors. The list of wounded will be forwarded as soon as finished. Geo. E. Cooper, Surgeon, U. S. Army, Medical Director. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Dept. of the Cumberland. Hdqrs. Department of the Cumberland, medical Director's office, Atlanta, Ga., September 15, 1864. Maj. Gen. G. H. Thomas, Comdg. Department of the Cumberland: Sir: Herewith I forward a tabular statement of casualties in the Army of the Cumberland--from May 1, 1864, to September 6, 1864. Respectfully, your obedient servant, Geo. E. Cooper, Surgeon, U. S. Army, Medical Director. Inclosure. Tabular statement of number and disposition of sick and wounded in the Army of the Cumberland, from May 1 to September 6, 1864. Zzz Geo. E. Cooper, Surg., U. S. Army, Medical Director, Dept. of the Cumbe
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley), chapter 21 (search)
his command in arms is good, in clothing is fair, in discipline fair, in spirits good. I am under many obligations to Colonel Kirby, commanding brigade, and his staff for their kindness and leniency to me who has occupied a position during the campaign higher than my rank would warrant. To Dr. J. L. Reat, surgeon of this regiment, I am under obligations for the kindness and care shown to the sick and wounded of this command, and I would take this method of returning thanks to all officers and men of this command for the energy and zeal shown in our noble cause, and their promptness in obeying all and every order given them, regardless of time or place. I also thank Sergt. Maj. E. Mack and my orderly, J. A. Pierce, for the promptness displayed in carrying orders while under fire. I have the honor to remain, your obedient servant, W. H. Jamison, Capt., Comdg. 21st illinois Veteran Volunteer Infantry. Capt. John A. Wright, A. A. G., First Brig., First Div., Fourth Army Corps.
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley), chapter 31 (search)
fall back with a loss of 2 killed and 7 wounded out of a company of thirty. The skirmish, commanded by First Sergeant Weyrick, and after he was wounded, by First Sergeant Maxey, drove more rebels from behind the works than they had in their line, with a loss of 1 killed and 5 wounded. Corpl. Isaac C. Smith, Company H, mounted one pit, and captured 3 prisoners single handed. My adjutant, James B. Newman, was very prompt in obeying and having all orders executed under all circumstances, thus rendering me great assistance. My chaplain, John W. Lane, has been with the regiment during the campaign, ever ready for his duty in front line, as well as reserve. Capt. James Cunningham rendered valuable service as acting field officer. I have the honor to remain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. Stookey, Major 59th Illinois Vols., Comdg. 80th Illinois Vols. Capt. H. W. Lawton, Actg. Asst. Insp. Gen., 3d Brig., 1st Div., 4th Army Corps. 18 R R-Vol XXXVIII, Pt I
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley), chapter 33 (search)
cupied my old position. Here I remained until sunrise of the 7th, when the march was resumed for this place, where I arrived on the afternoon of the 8th and went into camp. I cannot too highly commend the officers and men under my command for their promptness and efficiency in performing the duties devolved upon them during the campaign, and while they have my heartfelt sympathy for hardships they have endured, a nation meets their conduct with the highest appreciation. The friends of the killed and wounded have my earnest condolence, and also the assurance that their sons and brothers fell true soldiers, with not a stain upon them. A report of casualties is herewith transmitted. Nominal list (omitted) shows 10 killed, 11 mortally wounded, 59 severely and slightly wounded, and 7 missing; total, 87. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, O. D. Hurd, Lieutenant-Colonel. Comdg. Thirtieth Indiana Volunteers. Capt. H..W. Lawton, Acting Assistant Inspector-General.
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley), chapter 34 (search)
rpose of resting, Where it laid until the evening of the 5th instant, when Colonel Bennett, commanding brigade, issued orders to move at 7 p. m. Marched all night, occupying at early daylight our line of works, established on the 1st instant, near Jonesborough, Ga., where my regiment staid during the day, furnishing a company for picket. My regiment moved with the brigade at sunrise to Rough and Ready Station, where it arrived about 2.30 p. m. September 7. Moved at 7 a. m. with the brigade in the direction of Atlanta, where it arrived at 12.30 p. m. September 8; went into camp one mile east of Atlanta at 2 p. m., where it remained until the morning of the 9th instant, at which time I again took command and have since commanded. In camp on the 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th instant. I have the honor to be, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, John C. Taylor, Captain, Commanding Regiment. Colonel Bennett, Comdg. Third Brigade, First Division, 4th Army Corps.
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley), chapter 39 (search)
m required of them. I cannot speak in too high terms of the conduct of the line officers, their cheerful obedience to orders, their bravery on the field, and their hearty co-operation with the regimental commander is worthy of highest praise. I desire on my own part to thank Adjutant Case for the assistance he has rendered in the management of the regiment. Surgeon Lvtle and Assistant Surgeon Hatch have been untiring in their efforts to relieve the wounded and sick. Chaplain Haigh, in addition to active religious effort, has been of great service to the regiment in providing reading matter and ministering to the wants of sick and wounded. I append to this report a list of casualties. Shows 20 men killed, 10 officers and 122 men wounded, and 10 men missing; total, 162. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Porter C. Olson, Lieut. Col. Thirty-sixth Illinois Infty. Vols., Comdg. Regt. Capt. R. C. Powers, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., 1st Brig., 2d Div., 4th Army Corps.
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