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Savannah (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
to General Hardee. successful evacuation of Savannah. want of transportation for troops. Generalat evening before taking leave of him: Savannah, Dec. 9th, 1864. Lieut.-General W. J. Hardee,d reserves. Immediately upon my arrival at Savannah I called upon General Hardee, who communicateilroad. 2d. That his forces in and around Savannah, south of the Savannah River, consisted of ab that, in case it became necessary to abandon Savannah, the river should be obstructed as far down a avenge a great national wrong they attach to Savannah and other large cities which have been so proquarters, Department S. C., Ga., and Fla., Savannah, Ga., Dec. 17th, 1864. Major-Genl. W. T. Shermabeyond the outer line for the land defence of Savannah, is, at the nearest point, at least four milepartment. Your demand for the surrender of Savannah and its dependent forts is refused. With rugusta, will leave, of the troops coming from Savannah, about six thousand five hundred, which, adde[30 more...]
North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
is destination. News had also been received that two corps of Grant's army, reinforced by cavalry, were advancing in North Carolina, via Weldon, with a large train of wagons; and General Beauregard was asked for troops with which to oppose the reporof having to abandon the coast, and enemy's movements will permit a choice of base of operations, shall it be towards North Carolina or Georgia? Latter is true base for forces of this Department; but views of War Department may require otherwise. of the 27th instant, will determine whether, in the event of evacuating this city, you will retire towards Georgia or North Carolina as a base. The first is your natural base; but should you have reason to expect large reinforcements from the latterrior of the State. Columbia would be a very suitable point; Florence also, if you expect to move in the direction of North Carolina. Augusta, Mayfield, and Milledgeville must be depots for future operations. Your defensive lines from the Savanna
Ogeechee (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
reaching the latter place at eleven o'clock at night. The next day (the 17th) was an eventful day for Savannah. General Sherman, elated by the success of his march through Georgia, addressed the following communication to General Hardee: in the field, near Savannah, Dec. 17th, 1864. General William J. Hardee, Comdg. Confederate Forces in Savannah, Ga.: General,—You have doubtless observed from your status at Roseden that sea-going vessels now come through Ossabaw Sound and up Ogeechee to the rear of my army, giving me abundant supplies of all kinds, and more especially heavy ordnance, necessary to the reduction of Savannah. I have already received guns that can cast heavy and destructive shot as far as the heart of the city. Also, I have for some days held and controlled every avenue by which the people and garrison of Savannah can be supplied. I am therefore justified in demanding the surrender of Savannah and its dependent forts, and shall wait a reasonable time y
Barnwell Court House (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
sive lines from the Savannah River would be as already explained to you: 1st. The Combahee and Salkehatchie to Barnwell Court-house, thence to the Savannah River. 2d. The Ashepoo and Salkehatchie to Barnwell Court-house, thence to Savannah RiBarnwell Court-house, thence to Savannah River. 3d. Edisto to Branchville, thence across towards Barnwell Court-house. 4th. Edisto and Caw-caw Swamp, or Rantool Creek. 5th. Edisto and Ashley. Wheeler's cavalry must protect your front towards Savannah River, and your right flankBarnwell Court-house. 4th. Edisto and Caw-caw Swamp, or Rantool Creek. 5th. Edisto and Ashley. Wheeler's cavalry must protect your front towards Savannah River, and your right flank from Barnwell Court-house towards Augusta. At least, the larger portion of his cavalry must be south of that river to watch the movements and check the progress of any force moving towards Augusta or the interior of Georgia, until the rest of the cBarnwell Court-house towards Augusta. At least, the larger portion of his cavalry must be south of that river to watch the movements and check the progress of any force moving towards Augusta or the interior of Georgia, until the rest of the cavalry and other forces could be sent to give battle to the enemy. Please keep General Cobb and myself advised of your movements and those of the enemy, in order that we may give you in time any assistance in our power. Hoping that you may be s
Tennessee (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
th a view to reinforce General Hood's army upon its entrance into Tennessee. He had cast his eyes towards the Trans-Mississippi Department, my of Tennessee, under General J. B. Hood, has penetrated into Middle Tennessee as far as Columbia, and that the enemy is concentrating all he of the country may depend upon the result of Hood's campaign in Tennessee. Sherman's army has lately abandoned Atlanta, on a venturesomeng his object; but should it be otherwise, the success of Hood in Tennessee and Kentucky would counterbalance the moral effect of the loss ofille. Cannot General E. Kirby Smith reinforce General Hood in Middle Tennessee, or take offensive in Missouri? His assistance is absolutely Aid General Hood, or divert forces from operating against him in Tennessee. If crossing be impossible, cannot you make demonstrations to with him sad forebodings of inevitable calamity to the Confederacy—the consequence of General Hood's disastrous campaign into Middle Tennessee
S. Cooper (search for this): chapter 17
On the 30th General Beauregard, having completed all possible arrangements for the pending emergency, asked to be relieved of the command of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, in order that he might devote all his time and attention to his Department proper—the Military Division of the West. His request was granted by President Davis, in the following despatch: Richmond, Dec. 30th, 1864. To General G. T. Beauregard: Your despatch of this day received, also copy of that to General Cooper, in relation to assignment of General Bragg. You will leave with General Hardee orders and instructions in regard to the Department east of Augusta, and will resume the command of the District west of Augusta, as heretofore defined. The change will be more formally announced from the Adjutant-General's office. Jefferson Davis. Before taking leave of General Hardee, and of Charleston, where he had ever met with so much sympathy and encouragement, General Beauregard, in a last lett
R. B. Thomas (search for this): chapter 17
that the enemy is concentrating all his available forces, under General Thomas, to oppose him. It is even reliably reported that the forces, u, in Missouri, and Steele, in Arkansas, have been sent to reinforce Thomas. It becomes, then, absolutely necessary, to insure the success of compel the enemy to recall the reinforcements he is sending to General Thomas. I beg to urge upon you prompt and decisive action; the fate Generals Steele and A. J. Smith are reported to be reinforcing General Thomas at Nashville. Cannot General E. Kirby Smith reinforce General le, with 15,000 men, had reached Memphis, and was proceeding to aid Thomas, commanding the enemy in operations against Hood. The campaign in ract the enemy, so as to induce him to recall his reinforcements to Thomas. Since that date General Beauregard has been ordered to the East, alarming. Hood's army, near Nashville, was seriously threatened by Thomas, who was hourly awaiting his coming reinforcements. Sherman, almos
Mayfield (search for this): chapter 17
in the city should be removed; and if any be in the city at the time of its evacuation, it must be destroyed. As already instructed, you should organize all your troops for the field, collecting sufficient transportation, ammunition, and provisions for an active campaign. You must have depots of provisions and forage at several points in the interior of the State. Columbia would be a very suitable point; Florence also, if you expect to move in the direction of North Carolina. Augusta, Mayfield, and Milledgeville must be depots for future operations. Your defensive lines from the Savannah River would be as already explained to you: 1st. The Combahee and Salkehatchie to Barnwell Court-house, thence to the Savannah River. 2d. The Ashepoo and Salkehatchie to Barnwell Court-house, thence to Savannah River. 3d. Edisto to Branchville, thence across towards Barnwell Court-house. 4th. Edisto and Caw-caw Swamp, or Rantool Creek. 5th. Edisto and Ashley. Wheeler's c
G. W. Smith (search for this): chapter 17
I am directed by the General Commanding to forward to you the accompanying memorandum We invite the reader's special attention to the memorandum above referred to. See Appendix. of orders, which he wishes you to issue immediately after the evacuation of Savannah. They are designed to carry out his views as to the best disposition of troops under your command for the defence of Charleston and the State of South Carolina generally—Savannah being in the possession of the enemy. Major-General G. W. Smith's command (about two thousand men) being sent to Augusta, will leave, of the troops coming from Savannah, about six thousand five hundred, which, added to those under the immediate command of Major-General Sam. Jones, on the line of the Savannah and Charleston Railroad—say about five thousand five hundred, exclusive of those in and around Charleston—make about twelve thousand troops. Of these he thinks there should be about two thousand five hundred to guard the left bank of the C<
James A. Seddon (search for this): chapter 17
e triangle up stream. I have the honor to be, General, respectfully, your obt. servt., George Wm. Brent, Col., and A. A. G. The Secretary of War, the Hon. James A. Seddon, had answered General Beauregard's telegram to the President, and, though he doubted General E. Kirby Smith's willingness to respond to the emergency, had, however, authorized the call upon him. Mr. Seddon's telegram to General Beauregard read: Your telegram of the 2d inst. is referred to me for answer. If General E. K. Smith can now act as you suggest, it would be well he should do so. You are authorized so to inform him, and to request his prompt attention. He has, however,ssippi has ceased or been abandoned, while the enemy concentrates east of the Mississippi. The co-operation of your troops should, in some force, avail us. Jas. A. Seddon, Secy. War. To avoid all possible misunderstanding and present the case in a stronger light, Colonel G. W. Brent, A. A. G., transmitted to General E. K.
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