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Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 16: (search)
ed with small redans for a few siege guns, and the navigation of Black Lagoon obstructed, so as to prevent the enemy's barges from getting into Reelfoot Lake, the shores of which, between the two cremaillere lines, were to be well guarded, and, if necessary, properly defended. The island opposite Tiptonville was to be examined, to determine whether or not it could be advantageously fortified. General McCown, of General Polk's forces, was selected to command those river defences, and General Trudeau, At that time a Vol. A. D. C. to General Polk. of Louisiana, to take charge of the heavy batteries at Island No.10 and in the Bend. Both of these officers were to report to General Beauregard at Jackson, for special instructions. The troops at Columbus, apart from those to be sent to protect the construction of and occupy the river defences at New Madrid, Island No.10, and the Bend, were to be withdrawn to Union City and Humboldt, for the protection of the right flank and rear of t
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 20: (search)
me scattering forces from the first line and from the right. All, however, were rallied together and held for a time, under cover of the brow of the hill occupied by General Sherman, while Hodgson's guns threw a destructive fire upon the opposite Federal battery; and the neighboring forces on the right, supported by another battery, moving around the swamp and thicket, poured a flank fire upon General Sherman's left. This was one of the batteries which had been placed in position by General Trudeau, volunteer aide-de-camp of General Polk, acting under instructions of General Beauregard, who was present at the time. What remained of Hildebrand's brigade now wholly gave way, throwing disorder into McClernand's forces, who were driven back, abandoning Waterhouse's six guns; and as Taylor's battery now slackened under Hodgson's fire, Anderson's brigade again ascended the slope with three regiments of Pond's brigade, on the left, supported by two sections of Ketchum's battery. By this
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 23: (search)
nd as soon as the works in process of construction there should have reached a sufficient state of completion to be properly armed and manned. The surplus ammunition removed from Columbus was to be sent to Fort Pillow, and also the surplus guns, which were to be mounted with the greatest possible celerity. General McCown, according to a telegram forwarded to that effect, repaired to Jackson, Tennessee, to receive personal instructions from General Beauregard. He was accompanied by General Trudeau, of Louisiana, acting Chief of Artillery on General Polk's staff. The line of conduct to be adopted and the mode and manner of defence were minutely traced out for him. He was told by General Beauregard that he must not count upon reinforcements, for all available troops were now being collected in or about western Tennessee, to oppose the Federals, should they attempt to cross the Tennessee River; that he must therefore make up his mind to do his utmost with the troops he would take w
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, chapter 27 (search)
r-General Crittenden's staff, also reported for duty, and shared the duties of my volunteer staff on Monday. Brigadier-General Trudeau, of Louisiana Volunteers, also, for part of the first conflict, was with me as volunteer aid. Captain E. H. n., Feb. 21st, 1862. General L. Polk, Columbus: Can you spare General McCown for one day to come here? Let him bring Trudeau's drawing of Island No.10 and vicinity, taken back by Captain Harris. G. T. Beauregard. Headquarters Madrid Bend, Marhad twenty thousand more men, such would be my course. McCown. P. S. Shall I look for reinforcements? I want commanders Trudeau, March, Walker, and Gantt. It is important. Headquarters army of the Mississippi, Jackson, Tenn., March 9th, 186on Island No.10, the other two on the mainland; two of the light guns, also, to be with the troops on the island. General Trudeau will remain with General Walker in charge of the batteries, as Chief of Artillery; and, from his past distinguished