The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate ArmiesU.S. Government Printing Office, 1889 - Confederate States of America |
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abatis advance aide-de-camp April April 28 Army Corps arrived Assistant Adjutant-General attack Banks battalion battery battle of Chancellorsville bivouacked bridge Brig Brigadier-General Capt Captain captured Cavalry Chancellorsville Colonel column Comdg command Company crossed the river direction duty Eleventh Corps encamped enemy enemy's engaged fall back Falmouth Fifth fire flank following report force formed Fredericksburg front gallantry guns halted HDQRS headquarters hill honor to report horses hundred immediately Infantry instant intrenchments Jersey killed Lieutenant Lieutenant-Colonel line of battle loss Major-General mand marched miles morning moved night o'clock obedient servant occupied officers Pennsylvania Volunteers picket Plank road pontoon pontoon bridge position Potomac prisoners Rappahannock Rappahannock River rear rebels received orders recrossed regiment remained respectfully retired rifle-pits Second Brigade Second Division sent shell skirmishers Third Brigade troops U. S. Army U. S. Artillery United States Ford Virginia Cavalry William woods wounded yards York Infantry York Volunteers
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Page 609 - SIR : I have the honor to report, for the information of the general commanding...
Page 171 - In withdrawing from the south bank of the Rappahannock before delivering a general battle to our adversaries, the army has given renewed evidence of its confidence in itself and its fidelity to the principles it represents.
Page 171 - It is with heartfelt satisfaction, that the Commanding General announces to the army, that the operations of the last three days have determined that our enemy must either ingloriously fly, or come out from behind his defences, and give us battle on our own ground, where certain destruction awaits him.
Page 803 - I have received your dispatch, and reverently unite with you in giving praise to God for the success with which He has crowned our arms. "'In the name of the people, I offer my cordial thanks to yourself and...
Page 171 - By our celerity and secrecy of movement, our advance and passage of the rivers was undisputed, and, on our withdrawal, not a Rebel ventured to follow. " The events of the last week may swell with pride the heart of every officer and soldier of this army.
Page 698 - SIR : I have the honor respectfully to submit the following report of the...
Page 60 - THE GALLANT PELHAM,' his many virtues, his noble nature and purity of character, is enshrined as a sacred legacy in the hearts of all who knew him. " His record has been bright and spotless; his career brilliant and successful. " He fell — the noblest of sacrifices — on the altar of his country, to whose glorious service he had dedicated his life from the beginning of the war.
Page 264 - I cannot speak too highly of the conduct of the officers and men of my command during the movements above enumerated.
Page 795 - It was evident that a direct attack upon the enemy would be attended with great difficulty and loss, in view of the strength of his position and his superiority of numbers. It was, therefore, resolved to endeavor to turn his right flank and gain his rear, leaving a force in front to hold him in check and conceal the movement. The execution of this plan was intrusted to Lieutenant-General Jackson with his three divisions.
Page 803 - While this glorious victory entitles you to the praise and gratitude of the nation, we are especially called upon to return our grateful thanks to the only Giver of victory, for the signal deliverance He has wrought. It is therefore earnestly recommended that the troops unite, on , Sunday next, in ascribing to the Lord of Hosts the glory due unto his name.