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The Shenandoah Valley in 1864 Volume 11

George Edward Pond

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Description:This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1883 edition. ...corps was the only force much engaged. Pressing against the Union cavalry, Early cut off the brigade of Custer; but this vigorous soldier, by great exertions, escaped through Shepherdstown across the Potomac, the Confederate commander fortunately having no cavalry at hand with which to follow him. Wilson and the remainder of Merritt found their way back safely, by different roads, to the army. In this affair there were losses on each side, Colonel Monaghan, Sixth Louisiana, commanding a brigade, being among the Confederate killed. When Merritt and Wilson came back to the Union lines with the account of what had befallen them, preparations were made for the emergency. " Early and Breckenridge," telegraphed Sheridan to Halleck, "moved this morning in the direction of Shepherdstown. It is possible that I may have to cross the river to the north side, should the enemy cross." To Grant he said that there was not much doubt of the presence of two divisions of Longstreet's corps. " The cavalry were forced to give up Shepherdstown, all but one brigade coming back to Halltown. This brigade, it is supposed, crossed at the Shepherdstown ford. I cannot say whether the enemy will attempt to cross in the morning--they must be very strong to do so. My information is that Early marched with that intention. The enemy are in very strong force. I will not give up this place," he added, confidently, "and hope to be able to strike the enemy divided. I hardly think that they will attempt to go to Washington." He hurried Wilson across the Potomac to Boonsboro, to hold the South Mountain gaps, and next day directed Averell to unite with Wilson, should Lee ford at Williamsport. " Wilson," he said, " is at one of the lower crossings of Antietam. You would then be...We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Shenandoah Valley in 1864 Volume 11. To get started finding The Shenandoah Valley in 1864 Volume 11, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1883 edition. ...corps was the only force much engaged. Pressing against the Union cavalry, Early cut off the brigade of Custer; but this vigorous soldier, by great exertions, escaped through Shepherdstown across the Potomac, the Confederate commander fortunately having no cavalry at hand with which to follow him. Wilson and the remainder of Merritt found their way back safely, by different roads, to the army. In this affair there were losses on each side, Colonel Monaghan, Sixth Louisiana, commanding a brigade, being among the Confederate killed. When Merritt and Wilson came back to the Union lines with the account of what had befallen them, preparations were made for the emergency. " Early and Breckenridge," telegraphed Sheridan to Halleck, "moved this morning in the direction of Shepherdstown. It is possible that I may have to cross the river to the north side, should the enemy cross." To Grant he said that there was not much doubt of the presence of two divisions of Longstreet's corps. " The cavalry were forced to give up Shepherdstown, all but one brigade coming back to Halltown. This brigade, it is supposed, crossed at the Shepherdstown ford. I cannot say whether the enemy will attempt to cross in the morning--they must be very strong to do so. My information is that Early marched with that intention. The enemy are in very strong force. I will not give up this place," he added, confidently, "and hope to be able to strike the enemy divided. I hardly think that they will attempt to go to Washington." He hurried Wilson across the Potomac to Boonsboro, to hold the South Mountain gaps, and next day directed Averell to unite with Wilson, should Lee ford at Williamsport. " Wilson," he said, " is at one of the lower crossings of Antietam. You would then be...We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Shenandoah Valley in 1864 Volume 11. To get started finding The Shenandoah Valley in 1864 Volume 11, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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