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Page 200 - I am instructed to telegraph to you as follows: ' The President directs that you cross the Potomac, and give battle to the enemy or drive him south. Your army must move now, while the roads are good.'
Page 169 - that one of two courses should be adopted; first, to concentrate all our available forces to open communication with Pope; second, to leave Pope to get out of his scrape, and at once to use all our means to make the capital perfectly safe.
Page 108 - I 20,000, or even 10,000, fresh troops to use to-morrow, I could take Richmond ; but I have not a man in reserve, and shall be glad to cover my retreat and save the material and personnel of the army.
Page 288 - Ewell also carried some of the strong positions which he assailed ; and the result was such as to lead to the belief that he would ultimately be able to dislodge the enemy. The battle ceased at dark. These partial successes determined me to continue the assault next day.
Page 74 - that the 22nd day of February, 1862, be the day for a general movement of the land and naval forces of the United States against the insurgent forces.
Page 183 - I have just learned from General Hooker, in the advance, who states that the information is perfectly reliable that the enemy is making for Shepherdstown in a perfect panic, and General Lee last night stated publicly that he must admit they had been shockingly whipped. I am hurrying everything forward to
Page 309 - Athens to connect with you. After holding the mountain passes on the west, and Dalton, or some other point on the railroad, to prevent the return of Bragg's army, it will be decided whether your army shall move farther south into Georgia and Alabama. It is reported here by deserters, that a part of
Page 364 - much in our favour. Our losses have been heavy, as well as those of the enemy. I think the loss of the enemy must
Page 166 - On parting with General McClellan, about 2 o'clock this morning - , it was understood that you were to move with your corps to-day towards Manassas Junction, to drive the enemy from the railroad. I have just learned that the General has not yet returned to Alexandria. If you have not received his' order, act on this.
Page 289 - the gunners—were waving their flags above our pieces. But. they had penetrated to the fatal point. A storm of grape and canister tore its way from man to man, and marked its track with corpses straight down their line! They had exposed themselves to the enfilading