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Ramseur (search for this): chapter 1.41
ecord of the facts. The reports from Kershaw's and Ramseur's Divisions narrate how every man was concentrated bringing on contact and collision with Kershaw and Ramseur, were quite away from Gordon. He thus failed to peenter and right. To make this clear, the report of Ramseur's Division, by General Grimes, is here quoted from:f the brigade of Kershaw—Humphrey's—connecting with Ramseur, is remembered by the writer as similar to this. Afighting, much as told in General Grimes' report of Ramseur's division, which he commanded after that officer fen for only one brigade—Grimes' (North Carolina) of Ramseur's division. It lost 119 men killed and wounded. Tlife. The break up of the line reached Kershaw and Ramseur shortly after they had inflicted a decided and blooeaten by this repulse in the centre; by Kershaw and Ramseur. It was only revived by the panic that originated f withdrawal the force we had beaten came on us and Ramseur's left with a rush. As soon as we got on fighting <
Thoburn (search for this): chapter 1.41
their works. Bryan's brigade was commanded by Colonel James P. Simms, and it here performed one of the most daring acts of the war. It was supported by the other brigades of the division. The Federal division at this point was commanded by Colonel Thoburn, who was killed. The report of his successor reads: The division having been aroused by the firing on the pickett line* *was quickly formed behind the works. * * * The action here was sharp and brief. * * * But so heavy and impetuous was the enemy's advance that the retreat of the first and third brigades was soon converted into a confused rout. * * * I at once hastened towards the headquarters of Colonel Thoburn, commanding division to suggest that he get a line formed by the forces to our rear. * * * But before the proposed arrangement could be effected, the forces on their left were being assailed. Crook's line, with the right resting on the Shenandoah across which Gordon came and attacked his extreme left, or rear, a
John H. Sims (search for this): chapter 1.41
he retreat was communicated to Humphrey's Brigade in a very difficult situation. For strength of position it had been projected somewhat beyond the general line, behind a projecting stone fence. And on the first motion of withdrawal the force we had beaten came on us and Ramseur's left with a rush. As soon as we got on fighting ground the men were rallied. Here the resistance was spirited. But the misfortune of the fatal day culminated in the death of our brigade-commander, Lieutenant-Colonel John H. Sims, of the 21st Mississippi. A man of daring spirit and coolest courage, possessed of a personal dominance that swayed all around him; after his fall the brigade was resolved into the general rout. The great Cavalry force of Sheridan the obstacle to our continuous advance. The fatal obstacle to the continuous advance theory was Sheridan's mounted force. In the face of the experience of its prowess at Winchester a month before, it is treated by Early's Cedar Creek censors a
Merritt (search for this): chapter 1.41
nals of the War, an account by Major Nettleton, of the Second Ohio cavalry: The divisions of Merritt and Custer, aggregating nearly 8,000 of the finest mounted troops in the world, were on the rigfour thousand troopers, with accompanying batteries, marched into the fight. Both Custer and Merritt were marched from Sheridan's right and interposed across the advance of Early's right. Says GeGeneral Merritt's report: About 10 o'clock the First division was moved to the left and disposed so as to cover the Valley pike and the country to the left. Custer's report reads: An order reccept three regiments to the extreme left. Lomaxs Cavalry Division about; and Custer's and Merritt's divisions present advance. Such a force drawn across its front seems a perfect answer in ienemy would have penetrated to the rear of the army. I will now quote from the report of General Merritt, who commanded Sheridan's other cavalry division, and who secured position in front of Earl
W. Sooy Smith (search for this): chapter 1.41
, charged most gallantly, but being greatly overlapped on both flanks, was forced to fall back. Smith's Brigade of Wharton's Division charged the same wooded hill, but was likewise repulsed. Wofforhis displacement from command of the Valley forces. This was urged upon General Lee through Governor Smith, who had commanded a brigade in Early's division. The correspondence between them appears armed of the accusations against him, and the name of his accuser. This, in a second letter, Governor Smith stated he did not feel at liberty to furnish. But he resumed the request for a change of cocampaign while General Breckenridge was with him. As General Breckenridge had been urged by Governor Smith as Early's successor, this excerpt very naturally ended the correspondence. And there is eved. The following is taken from President Davis's endorsement on the correspondence between Governor Smith and General Lee: With less opportunity to learn all the facts than General Lee possesse
A. Bryan (search for this): chapter 1.41
edar Creek, 2,405. For Kershaw's Division there is no September report. Returns August 30th, 3,445. Losses: Humphrey's Brigade, at Berryville, Septembr 3d, 148; Bryan, 30; Connor, October 13th, at Cedar Creek Crossing, 182. These deducted leave for Kershaw 3,085. Early's total infantry and artillery at Cedar Creek, 12,780. Eahas been questioned, to the effect that Gordon attacked first, I will say that my memory is distinct, that the daybreak stillness was unbroken until the firing of Bryan's Georgia brigade of Kershaw's division. Having formed on the creek bank undercover of darkness, at the first sign of dawn it dashed across, overran the Federal picketts, and rushed Crook's surprised men out of their works. Bryan's brigade was commanded by Colonel James P. Simms, and it here performed one of the most daring acts of the war. It was supported by the other brigades of the division. The Federal division at this point was commanded by Colonel Thoburn, who was killed. The repo
Thomas H. Carter (search for this): chapter 1.41
cted flank, and their line of retreat in danger of being intercepted, the line of the enemy, already broken, now gave way in the utmost confusion. While the demoralized rout that ensued has commonly been stigmatized as disgraceful, after the left was put to flight nothing but a rapid movement behind Cedar creek, or to the river, saved the whole army from the possibility of capture. And matters would have been much worse but for the splendid service of the artillery, commanded by Colonel Thomas H. Carter, which held the pursuing cavalry in check. The retreat was communicated to Humphrey's Brigade in a very difficult situation. For strength of position it had been projected somewhat beyond the general line, behind a projecting stone fence. And on the first motion of withdrawal the force we had beaten came on us and Ramseur's left with a rush. As soon as we got on fighting ground the men were rallied. Here the resistance was spirited. But the misfortune of the fatal day culminat
September 10th (search for this): chapter 1.41
tives,20,400 Eighth Corps,4,589 Kitching's Division,1,200 —— Total infantry and artillery,26,189 Deduct regulars detached,3,080 Deduct losses October 13th,209 ——3,289 —— Actual infantry and artillery22,900 Effective cavalry,7,929 —— Total all,30,829 For palpable error Livermore's Confederate table is rejected, and the following is taken from the record: Early's effective infantry and artillery, September 30th return, 6,291. From this Gordon's Division is omitted. Its September 10th return was 2,961. Deduct Winchester and Fisher's Hill losses, 505, leaving for Gordon's Division at Cedar Creek, 2,405. For Kershaw's Division there is no September report. Returns August 30th, 3,445. Losses: Humphrey's Brigade, at Berryville, Septembr 3d, 148; Bryan, 30; Connor, October 13th, at Cedar Creek Crossing, 182. These deducted leave for Kershaw 3,085. Early's total infantry and artillery at Cedar Creek, 12,780. Early's cavalry, two divisions under Lomax and Ro
September 27th (search for this): chapter 1.41
a question of time, General Lee sent Early with every man he could spare to effect a diversion on Washington, up the Valley. It was an unpromising venture at best, as out of his abundance Grant easily spared an ample force to overwhelm Early. Such as it was the chance was made absolutely desperate after the defeat at Winchester and Fisher's Hill. But circumstanced as he was General Lee could not forego the bare possibility of extrication from a fatal position. Thus he wrote to Early September 27th: I very much regret the reverses that have occurred, but trust they can be remedied. The return of Kershaw will add greatly to your strength. * * * One victory will put all things right. You must do all in your power. Manoeuvre to keep the enemy in check until you can strike with all your strength. * * * The enemy must be defeated and I rely upon you to do it. * * * We are obliged to fight against great odds. An earnest, brave, single-minded man, sent to an offensive campaign under
November, 618 AD (search for this): chapter 1.41
Battle of Cedar Creek, Oct. 19, 1864. [from the Richmond, Va., times-dispatch, Nov. 6,18, 1904.] An event that has not been told about as importance demands. by Captain J. S. McNEILY, participant—his views. Tactics employed by General Early and the results that followed. With Prefatory note by U. S. Senator, J. W. Daniel. Editor of The Times-Dispatch: Sir.—I enclose for the Confederate Column an article on The Battle of Cedar Creek, October 19, 1864, by Captain J. S. McNeily, of Vicksburg, Miss. This gentleman, who now edits the Vicksburg Herald, was a participant in that battle, and is much respected by those who know him. He is the son-in-law of Colonel Edmund Berkeley, formerly of the famous 8th Virginia Infantry, succeeding General Eppa Hunton in that honorable command. He has been a student of our battles and battlefields, and is full of a sense of justice, as well as of information and ability. I was not at Cedar Creek because disabled in a previous b
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