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Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.35
ower Shenandoah, but this overcautious commander was unwilling to try a third issue with the bold Confederate leader. Stuart got the horses. In order to engage McClellan's attention and gather a supply of fresh horses from the farmers of Pennsylvania, on the 10th of October Lee dispatched the gallant and raid-loving Stuart, with 1,800 horsemen, across the Potomac into Pennsylvania, and by noon of the 12th of October he again recrossed the Potomac, not only with a fresh supply of much-needePennsylvania, and by noon of the 12th of October he again recrossed the Potomac, not only with a fresh supply of much-needed horses, but with full information as to McClellan's movements. This bold and daring ride so irritated and excited the Federal Government that it peremptorily ordered McClellan to choose a line of attack and move against Lee in Virginia. This meant the second cry, On to Richmond! The experiences of the Federal forces in the great Valley, both in Virginia and Maryland, did not give them confidence to undertake a new campaign in that already famous region, and McClellan determined to draw Le
Maryland (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.35
into Pennsylvania, and by noon of the 12th of October he again recrossed the Potomac, not only with a fresh supply of much-needed horses, but with full information as to McClellan's movements. This bold and daring ride so irritated and excited the Federal Government that it peremptorily ordered McClellan to choose a line of attack and move against Lee in Virginia. This meant the second cry, On to Richmond! The experiences of the Federal forces in the great Valley, both in Virginia and Maryland, did not give them confidence to undertake a new campaign in that already famous region, and McClellan determined to draw Lee from the Valley by crossing to the east of the Blue Ridge and then following along its eastern foot. Crossing the Potomac on October 23d, McClellan successfully occupied, with detachments, the gaps of the Blue Ridge, and made demonstrations towards the Shenandoah, thus guarding his flanks as his army marched southward. General Lee's plans. Lee at once comprehe
Caroline (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.35
er, Lee declared that he supposed Burnside was just commencing his attack and that he was saving his men for the conflict. In Winter quarters. The Federal army went into winter quarters along the line of the railway from Fredericksburg to Aquia creek, with a base of supplies at that Potomac landing. Jackson established his headquarters at Moss Neck, near Fredericksburg, and Longstreet's corps occupied the vicinity of Banks's Ford, and the Second corps went into winter quarters in Caroline county. Thus these two powerful contending armies, with their camp-fires in sight of each other, went into winter quarters and commenced the work of preparing for another trial of strength during the coming year. Let us examine their respective conditions, opportunities, and advantages, as they lie inactive in their camps. One was fairly rioting in the luxuries of life, with the entire world from which they could gather their stores; with ample means to go into the markets of the world
Moss Neck (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.35
to make an assult with the bayonet after nightfall, but Lee would not permit this to be done. In a letter to President Davis on the 16th of December, Lee declared that he supposed Burnside was just commencing his attack and that he was saving his men for the conflict. In Winter quarters. The Federal army went into winter quarters along the line of the railway from Fredericksburg to Aquia creek, with a base of supplies at that Potomac landing. Jackson established his headquarters at Moss Neck, near Fredericksburg, and Longstreet's corps occupied the vicinity of Banks's Ford, and the Second corps went into winter quarters in Caroline county. Thus these two powerful contending armies, with their camp-fires in sight of each other, went into winter quarters and commenced the work of preparing for another trial of strength during the coming year. Let us examine their respective conditions, opportunities, and advantages, as they lie inactive in their camps. One was fairly riot
Tampa (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.35
Wilde: My life is like the summer rose, That opens to the morning sky, But ere the shades of evening close, Is scattered on the ground to die: Yet on the rose's humble bed The sweetest dews of night are shed, As if she wept the waste to see; But none shall weep a tear for me. My life is like the autumn leaf, That trembles in the moon's pale ray, Its hold is frail—its date is brief, Restless and soon to pass away. Yet ere that leaf shall fall and fade, The parent tree will mourn its shade, The winds bewail the leafless tree, But none shall breathe a sigh for me. My life is like prints which feet Have left on Tampa's desert strand— Soon as the rising tide shall beat, His track will vanish from the sand; Yet, as if grieving to efface All vestige of the human race, On that lone shore loud mourns the sea, But none shall ere lament for me. God forbid that such should ever be true of even one of the soldiers of the Confederate army! [From the Richmond, Va., Dispatch, April 2, 18
Coopers (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.35
lothing suitable for the rigors of early winter, and many were even without muskets; yet, Lee said, in a letter written at that time, that his army was never in better health or better condition for battle than now. Having thus been prevented from carrying out his intentions, Burnside consumed much time in mustering his 116,000 men and 350 pieces of artillery on the plateau north of the Rappahannock, and known as Stafford Heights, from which he could look down upon the historic town of Fredericksburg, which trembled in expectancy of destruction between these two powerful contending foes. Burnside was confident. While awaiting the development of Burnside's movements and watching the ways by which he might move to Richmond, Lee sent D. H. Hill's division of Jackson's corps to, watch the crossing of the Rappahannock at Port Royal. Ewell's division, now commanded by Early, was in camp next to D. H. Hill's division, while the divisions of A. P. Hill and Taliaferro were placed near
Lee's Hill (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.35
he purpose of making an assault on Jackson at 1 o'clock. At the same time, also, he was ordering Sumner's troops to advance from the cover of the streets of Fredericksburg in the vain attempt to capture Marye's Hill. French's division of Sumner's corps led the advance towards Marye's Heights, and the head of these columns came into the Confederate view about 11 o'clock. The cannon from Marye's Hill gashed them in front; those from Stansbury's Hill raked them on their right, while those on Lee's Hill raked them on their left. But the brave Federal soldiers pressed forward towards the foot of Marye's Heights, only to be met by an enfilade of shot and shell from 2,000 riflemen of Georgia and North Carolina, under General Cobb, hidden from view by the stone fence. In this fierce assault 1,200 of these brave men fell dead. Hancock's men again made this assault in gallant style, but were met with a Confederate yell and by a sheet of infantry fire, which was reserved until they were withi
Jackson (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.35
ion on the south bank of the Rappahannock. Jackson's movements. Jackson, who had been busy ino Richmond, Lee sent D. H. Hill's division of Jackson's corps to, watch the crossing of the Rappahaevery day, the Rev. James P. Smith, D. D., of Jackson's staff, late in the evening rode eighteen mioad that night, placed his men in position on Jackson's right by the dawn of the 13th; and, by doinealed. Not informed as to the movements of Jackson's men, and supposing from the information he reserve. Stuart's cavalry were in advance of Jackson's right and played havoc on the Federal liness advance with nearly 5,000 men, forcing back Jackson's skirmishers. Stuart, watching Meade's forwn charged, only to have his line shattered by Jackson's batteries, under Lindsay Walker, and his enriver for the purpose of making an assault on Jackson at 1 o'clock. At the same time, also, he was ad ordered a grand assault of 60,000 men upon Jackson's right, thus hoping by a simultaneous right-
Aquia Creek (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.35
on and heavy guns compelled an abandonment of the movement. Not satisfied with this, Jackson desired to make an assult with the bayonet after nightfall, but Lee would not permit this to be done. In a letter to President Davis on the 16th of December, Lee declared that he supposed Burnside was just commencing his attack and that he was saving his men for the conflict. In Winter quarters. The Federal army went into winter quarters along the line of the railway from Fredericksburg to Aquia creek, with a base of supplies at that Potomac landing. Jackson established his headquarters at Moss Neck, near Fredericksburg, and Longstreet's corps occupied the vicinity of Banks's Ford, and the Second corps went into winter quarters in Caroline county. Thus these two powerful contending armies, with their camp-fires in sight of each other, went into winter quarters and commenced the work of preparing for another trial of strength during the coming year. Let us examine their respectiv
Marye's Heights (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.35
re in advance of Jackson's right and played havoc on the Federal lines as they advanced. Marye's Heights were crowded with batteries, while under them, in front, there was a thick fence. Franklintempt to capture Marye's Hill. French's division of Sumner's corps led the advance towards Marye's Heights, and the head of these columns came into the Confederate view about 11 o'clock. The cannon ked them on their left. But the brave Federal soldiers pressed forward towards the foot of Marye's Heights, only to be met by an enfilade of shot and shell from 2,000 riflemen of Georgia and North Cision in great disorder. Near the middle of the afternoon a fourth assault was made upon Marye's Heights. This met the same fate as the previous three, and 1,000 were soon added to the dead and ds almost total defeat, Burnside, against the advice of Hooker, ordered a fifth assault upon Marye's Heights, but a fiery sheet of shot, shell, and musketry met them as they approached the stone fence
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