Recollections Of A Confederate Staff Officer [Illustrated Edition]. (Record no. 123234)
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| Personal name | Sorrel, General G. Moxley. |
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| Title | Recollections Of A Confederate Staff Officer [Illustrated Edition]. |
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| Formatted contents note | Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- DEDICATION -- INTRODUCTION -- CHAPTER I - BATTLE OF MANASSAS, JULY 21, 1861. -- Forbears and Home at Savannah-Fort Sumter attacked-Hostilities begin-Leave for Virginia-Visit to my father -Beauregard's camp at Manassas-Colonel Jordan-Introduced to General Longstreet-Sketch-General Stuart-General Johnston-The battle-Enemy defeated-PursHis Exploits. -- CHAPTER II - AFTER MANASSAS AT CENTREVILLE -- Commissioned as captain and acting adjutant-general-Pay of officers-Assigned to Longstreet's brigade-The Oglethorpe Infantry, of Savannah-Enemy preparing for winter quarters-Beauregard takes command in West-Confederate flag-Presentation of battle-flags - A sleigh ride. -- CHAPTER III - REMINISCENCES AND HORSES. -- Visit to Mr. Francis Sorrel's country-seat-Interment of Captain Tillinghast, U. S. A.-Sir William Howard Russell, Times correspondent-McDowell and July 21st-Seward and the French princes-Army begins to march to Peninsula. -- CHAPTER IV - SKETCHES -- Brigadier-Generals Elzey and Early-Leaping horses-Confederate uniforms-Ladies at Fairfax Station-Colonel Stu-art's Maryland line-Longstreet made Major-General-Sketches of Brigadier-Generals Ewell and Pickett-General Anderson-Major-General Van Dorn-Major-GBrigadier-General D. R. Jones. -- CHAPTER V - OUR NATIONAL HYMN -- Singing among the troops-Van Dorn-Longstreet-Smith and "I Puritani" for National hymn-Surgeon Francis Sorrel, C. S. A.-Life in Richmond-Troops passing through-Toombs and his brigade-General D. H. Hill. -- CHAPTER VI - THE PENINSULA AND BATTLE OF WILLIAMSBURG, MAY 5, 1862 -- Arrival at Yorktown-Major-General Magruder-His skilful defense-Lines at Warwick River-Major-General McClellan-Retreat from Yorktown-Battle of Williamsburg, May 5-Death of Colonel Mott, Nineteenth Mississippi-Destruction of armored ram Virginia-Charge by GPromoted major. |
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| Formatted contents note | CHAPTER VII - BATTLE OF SEVEN PINES, MAY 31, 1862. -- Position taken in front of Richmond-Reception at President Davis's-Sketch-Mr. Benjamin, Secretary of State-Storm-bound-Richmond-General Johnston wounded-Von Borcke, the German volunteer-His armament. -- CHAPTER VIII - BATTLES OF THE CHICKAHOMINY, JUNE 26 TO JULY 2, 1862. -- General Lee in command-Sketch-Reinforced-Preparing for campaign-General Lee's staff-Longstreet second in command-His division-Artillery reorganized-Washington Artillery of New Orleans-Colonel E. P. Alexander commanding artillery-General W. W. Mackall repoLater we take again positions by Richmond. -- CHAPTER IX - RIVALRY AND MORE REMINISCENCES. -- Longstreet's and A. P. Hill's divisions-Rivalry between the two-Publications in Richmond Examiner and Whig-General Hill resentful-Refuses recognition of Longstreet's adjutant-general-Hill in arrest-Personal difficulty between the two major-generals adjustGambling. -- CHAPTER X - SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS, AUGUST 29 AND 30, 1862. -- Major-General Pope in command of Union troops in Northern Virginia-Religious observances in our army-Homesickness-Furloughs-Rations-March against Pope-Artillery duel at Rappahannock-Spy captured and hung-Jack-son's marches-Thoroughfare Gap-Longstreet's atReleased and joins brigade in the fight. -- CHAPTER XI - BATTLES OF SOUTH MOUNTAIN (BOONSBORO GAP) AND SHARPSBURG (ANTIETAM), SEPT. 14TH AND 17TH, 1862. -- Accident to General Lee-To Longstreet also-Fight at Chan-tilly-General Kearny killed-Cross the Potomac-Lee's confidential order found by McClellan-Straggling. -- CHAPTER XII - BATTLE OF SHARPSBURG, CONTINUED. |
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| Formatted contents note | Marching through Frederick-Barbara Fritchie and Stonewall Jackson-Commissariat broken down-Green corn for rations-Stampede of horses of a cavalry regiment-D. H. Hill's horse shot-Longstreet's staff served guns of Washington Artillery-Cannoneers killed-ColAm wounded and carried off the field. -- CHAPTER XIII - BATTLE OF SHARPSBURG, CONCLUDED -- Toombs's Georgia Brigade-Longstreet on the field-Lee's war horse-McClellan superseded by Burnside-A horse trade -Richard H. Anderson's division-A lost opportunity-Walton and myself find quarters at Shepherdstown among wounded-Driven away by enemy's shells. -- CHAPTER XIV - OUR PERSONNEL-VISITORS -- On duty again, recovered-Army refreshed and in good condition-Reorganization-First and Second Army Corps, Longstreet and Stonewall commanding-Divisions composing them-Cavalry under Stuart-Visitors to our camp in Valley-Three Englishmen, Wolseley, Lawley, and Vizitelly. -- CHAPTER XV - THE STAFF -- Staff of First Corps-Kirkwood Rangers escort-A camp dinner party in state-Lee's aggressiveness-Ropes's description of Lee-Duties of the staff. -- CHAPTER XVI - EVENTS PRECEDING FREDERICKSBURG -- Burnside in command of Army of the Potomac-Sketch-Lee's plans-At Fredericksburg-General Patrick, U. S. A.-Flag of truce-Arrival of army in position-Poor defensive works-Bad-weather march-Some expedients by Longstreet-The stone wall-Major-General McLaws, MSketches. -- CHAPTER XVII - BATTLE OF FREDERICKSBURG, DECEMBER 13, 1862 -- Enemy massed on Stafford Heights-Heavy artillery fire-The pontoon bridge-Splendid defense of Mississippians-Enemy crosses-Preparing for his assault-Sumner's attack on Marye's Hill-The deadly stone wall-General Cobb killed-General Lee's position-Jackson inEnemy not pursued. -- CHAPTER XVIII - AFTER FREDERICKSBURG-REMINISCENCES. |
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| Formatted contents note | Fredericksburg after the battle-Flag of truce-Burying dead -General Wadsworth, U. S. A.-Again on enemy's side with flag of truce-At their picket fire-Colonel Brown, of Rhode Island-Bitter cold-All night in their camp- Luxuries for the wounded-First GeorgiCaptain Cuthbert, of South Carolina. -- CHAPTER XIX - TO SOUTH VIRGINIA FOR SUPPLIES -- Burnside's "mud march"-His removal-Hooker superseding him-Our great want of supplies-Longstreet ordered to south Virginia-Hood's and Pickett's divisions with him-I precede them-Inspecting fort at Washington, N. C.-Rejoin the command at Suffolk-Gathering sLieutenant Habersham. -- CHAPTER XX - PREPARING FOR GETTYSBURG -- Preparations for summer campaign-Army reorganized-Three Army Corps-A. P. Hill made lieutenant-general, commanding Third Corps-Lieutenant-General Ewell commanding Second Corps-Stuart's cavalry reviewed-Its fine condition-Longstreet and his scout Harrison-LMarch resumed, A. P. Hill leading, gaining decided success. -- CHAPTER XXI - BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG, JULY I, 2, 3, 1863. -- Expectation of revelations-Longstreet and Lee-Attacks not in good combination between the three corps-July 2, situation unfavorable-Our heavy attack on the right-Ground and guns taken-Round Top reinforced checks us-Longstreet leads-Hood and Longstreet-Am The retreat, and passage of the river. -- CHAPTER XXII - GETTYSBURG AFTERMATH -- Retrospective-Invasion of Pennsylvania-Some characteristics - Pickett and perfumery - An acquisition - The inhabitants, Pennsylvania Dutch-Their cookery-Colonel Freemantle's activity-Figures as to strength and losses-Lieutenant Dawson-A curious meeting-ThDeath of Captain Fraser. -- CHAPTER XXIII - N VIRGINIA AGAIN. |
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| Formatted contents note | Lee moves across the ridge into the Piedmont country-Camps taken near Rapidan-Our Headquarters at Taylor's-Festivities and gaieties-Buying remounts-Scout Harrison again-Longstreet and two divisions start for Chickamauga-In Richmond-Harrison as Cassius-HisJenkins and Law. -- CHAPTER XXIV - LONGSTREET TO REINFORCE BRAGG -- The movement to reinforce Bragg-Good work of the Quarter-master-General-General A. R. Lawton, of Georgia-The journey through the States-Ovations to the troops. -- CHAPTER XXV - BATTLE OF CHICKAMAUGA, SEPTEMBER 20, 1863. -- Arrival at Catoosa-Riding to General Bragg-The meeting -Order of battle-Polk the right wing, Longstreet the left-Attack to begin on right-Delayed some hours-Left wing takes it up victoriously-Attack on right checked-Thomas reinforces his right against LonSketch. -- CHAPTER XXVI - CHATTANOOGA-INCIDENTS -- The Western army-Its general appearance-Feeling toward Bragg-President Davis's visit-An incident in battle-General W. W. Mackall, chief of Bragg's staff-Losses--A captured saber-General Forrest-General Benning and Longstreet-Vizitelly's battle-picture-QuaThe Austrian captain's brilliant uniform. -- CHAPTER XXVII - THE EAST TENNESSEE CAMPAIGN, NOVEMBER 1863, TO APRIL, 1864. -- Ordered by Bragg to move against Burnside and Knoxville-Our two divisions-Wheeler's cavalry with artillery-Burnside's strength-At Sweetwater, November 21st-Disappointed in supplies-The railway-Pontoons, but no train-Cross Holston at Loudon-Enemy escapes iLosses. -- CHAPTER XXVIII - THE EAST TENNESSEE CAMPAIGN, CONTINUED -- In front of Knoxville after repulse-Position serious-Bragg defeated at Missionary Ridge-Reinforcements pressing to Burnside-We withdraw to the eastward-Halt at Rogersville-Foraging good-Supplies in valleys sufficient-We decide to winter there-Occasional oWe take position and make camps near Bull's Gap. |
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| Formatted contents note | CHAPTER XXIX - AT HOME IN SAVANNAH-SKETCHES. |
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| Title | Recollections Of A Confederate Staff Officer [Illustrated Edition] |
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