Stephenville Empire-Tribune (Stephenville, Tex.), Vol. 105, No. 79, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 2, 1974 Page: 4 of 12
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Two of my brigades (that of Garland and that of
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by the fire of Carter’s battery and the captured guns under
the direction of General Rodes. The Yankees permitted
General R. H. Anderson to get within a few yards of them,
when they opened a murderous fire upon him from their
cover in the woods. His heroes replied with Interest, and
some guns, which were brought to enfilade the Yankee
lines, added to their confusion, and they were soon in full
retreat They were hotly pursued, and R. H. Anderson
and Jenkins, assisted by portions of G. B. Anderson’s
day in time to take part in the action of the ist. Both,
however, shared in repulsing a serious attack upon our
— position uu Sunday, the ist instant, Pickett’s brigade bear-
ing the brunt of the attack and repulsing it. Some of the
brigades of Major-Gieneral Huger’s division took part in
detending our position on Sunday, but, being fresh at the
work, did not show the same steadiness and determina-
tion as the troops of Hill's division and my own.
I have reason to helieve that the affair would have been
a complete success had the troops upon the right been put
in position within eight hours of the proper time. The
want of promptness on that part of the field and the con-
sequent severe struggle in my front so greatly reduced my
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Rodes) were sent out on picket duty a few days before the
battle. Gatland guarded the Williamsburg Road, while
Rodes defended the Charles City Road. Both of these
officers made armed reconnoissances by my order and
under my personal supervision. These reconnoissances
satisfied me that the enemy was not in force on the Charles
City Road, but was on the Williamsburg Road, and that
he had fortified himself about the Seven Pines. The fact
was further established that the whole of Keyes’ corps
had crossed the Chickahominy.
These facts I communicated to General Johnston about
noon on Friday, May zoth. I received a prompt answer
from him, saying that, being satisfied by my report of the
presence of the enemy in force in my immediate front, he
had resolved to attack him, and directed me to serve with
Major-General Longstreet and under his orders. I was
directed by General Longstreet to move with my whole
division at dawn on the Williamsburg Road and to lead
the attack on the Yankees. I was, however, directed not
to move until relieved by Hager's division.
The relieving force not having reached me at 1 o’clock,
the signal guns were fired and my division moved off in
fine style, Rodes’ brigade on the right of the road, sup-
ported by Raines’ brigade; Garland on the left, supported
by G. B. Anderson. Each wing was preceded by a regi-
ment deployed as skirmishers. Having been long delayed
in waiting for the relieving force, the right wing did not
advance for a quarter of an hour after the left. This
exposed Garland and Anderson to the whole Yankee force.
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teering competition is the The Tarleton course covered
Tarleton-Collier Ranch Orien- an approximate 15-18 square
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TSU ROTC. The first of these stations. The meet got under-
meets was conducted last year way at 1:30 to the afternoon and
on the Diamond C Ranch and it a two-hour time limit was set.
was decided to make the meeta-The top finishing team covered 1
yearly event. The first three about ten miles of the course
places in the second annual and found 10 stations in 115:40
meet were claimed by ROTC for 75 points.
teams representing the Univer- the field consisted of 28 teams 1
atty of Texas at Arlington from ROTC units at Tarleton,
Saturday. UTA, Midwestern University,
In orienteering competition, Texas Christian University,
two-member teams are issued Trinity University and Hardin-
mapa compasses and other Simmons University. The rec-
necessary items. The maps reation area on the Diamond C
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troops and conveying orders during the battle of the 3ist ,
ultimo and ist instant
Captain Ochiltree, of the adjutant - general’s depart-
ment joined me on the ist instant and kindly aided in <
carrying orders during the several assaults made by the
enemy on that day. I am also indebted to Colonel R. H. *
Chilton for material aid.
Dr. J. S. D. Cullen, surgeon-in-chief, and the officers
of his department kindly and untiringly devoted them-
selves to the wounded. They have none of the chances -
of distinction of other officers, but discharge the most
important duties. I refer to his report for the conduct of
the officers of his department.
Our loss in valuable officers and men has been severe.
Colonels Giles (Fifth South Carolina), Jones (Twelfth
Alabama) and Lomax (Third Alabama) fell at the head
of their commands, gallantly leading them to victory.
Three hundred and forly-seven prisoners, ten pieces of
artillery, 5,000 small arms, one garrison and several regi-
mental standards were taken. A rough estimate of the
loss on this part of the field may be pul at 3,000 killed and
wounded. The loss on the part of the enemy may be put
at a much higher figure, inasmuch as he was driven from
supply of ammunition that at the late hour of the move on
the left I was unable to make the rush necessary to relieve
that attack.
Besides the good effect produced by driving back such
heavy masses of the enemy, we have made superior sol-
diers of several brigades that were entirely fresh and
unreliable. There can scarcely be a doubt about our
ability to overcome-the enemy upon any fair field. The
conduct of the attack was left entirely to Major-General
Hill. The entire success of the affair is sufficient evidence
of his ability, courage and skill. I refer you to his report
for particular mention of. the conduct of his officers and
soldiers. I will mention Brigadier-General Rodes, of that
division, as distinguished for coolness, ability and determi-
nation. He made one of the most important and decisive
movements on the field, and held his command some
hours after receiving a severe wound.
My own truops have been so often tried and distin-
zuished on other fields that they need no praise from my
ips. A truer, better body of men never marched upon a
pattlefield. .I will mention, however, as distinguished for
their usual gallantry and ability, Generals R. H. Ander-
son, C. M.Wilcox, George E. Pickett, R. E. Colston and
Roger A. Pryor, and Colonels Kemper and Jenkins (com-
manding brigades), Corse, Winston, Funston and Syden-
dam Moore, the latter twice shot and once severely
wounded.
I desire also to mention the conspicuous courage and
energy of Captain James Dearing, of the Lynchburg artil-
lery, and his officers and men. His pieces were served
under the severest fire, as his serious loss will attest.
Captain Carter, of General Hill’s division, also displayed
great gallantry and skill in the management of his battery.
Brigadier-General J. E. B. Stuart, in the absence of any
opportunity to use his cavalry, was of material service by
his presence with me on the field.
My personal staff—Majors G. M. Sorrel, J.W. Fairfax,
P. T. Manning and Captains Thomas Gorse, Thoms
Walton, and my young aid. Lieutenant Blackwell—have
: Yankees at Seven Pines.
While this was going on Dearing’s battery had been
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commissary and quartermaster’s stores, and finally, after
dark, halting more than a mile beyond the main works of
kee abatis Garland and Anderson had captured a two-gun the Y
battery enfilading the road. A heavy column of re-enforce-
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The right wing was hurried forward and came up hand-
somely, preserving the line, although wading through the brigade, -of my division, swept on the left of the road,
mud and water, in places two or three feet deep. I now driving brigade after brigade of the Yankees before them,
detached General Raines to make a wide flank movement
to take the Yankee works in reserve, while Rodes' moved
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Having previously put the battery of Bondurant In
position, I now brought up that of Carter, which opened
just at the critical moment The Yankee column was
almost in musket range of the gallant Colonel William
Smith, Forty-ninth Virginia, and his noble regiment. The
Yankees came up as on a parade day, until Carter’s shot
and shell began to play among them, when they broke
and sought shelter in the woods.
An animated artillery duel now began between Carter’s
four guns and six Yankee guns. General Raines had now
gained the rear of the Yankee redoubt and opened fire on
the infantry posted in the woods. I now noticed com-
motion in the camps and redoubts and indications of
evacuating the position. Rodes took skillful advantage
of this commotion and moved up his brigade in beautiful
order and took possession of the redoubts and rifle-pits.
So rapid was the advance that six pieces were abandoned
by the Yankees. These Rodes had turned upon the retreat-
ing column with effect. Carter galloped with his pieces,
and these, with the captured guns, successfully repulsed
an attempt of fresh Yankee troops to recapture the works.
We had now captured eight pieces of artillery, the
camp, tents and stores of a brigade, and had successfully
driven the Yankees back one and a half miles, forcing
themfo abandon a wide skirt of abatis, rifle-pits and
redoubts. My division had beaten Casey’s division and
all the re-enforcements brought him, and had driven him ~
and his supports Into the woods and swamps. It was
desirable, however, to press the Yankees as closely as
possible. I therefore sent back to General Longstreet
and asked for another brigade. In a few. minutes the
magnificent brigade of R. H. Anderson came to my sup-
port. A portion of this force, under Colonel Jenkins,
consisting of the Palmetto Sharpshooters and the Sixth
South Carolina was sent on the extreme left to scour along
the railroad and Nine Mile Road, and thus get In rear of
the enemy, while a portion, under General Anderson in
person, was sent on the immediate left of the redoubt into
the woods, w here the Yankees had hid after being repulsed
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my kind thanks for their activity, zeal and intelligence in
ecarrying orders and the proper discharge of their duties.
Captain Walton was slightly wounded. "
f I-am also indebted to General Wigfall and Colonel
P. T. Moore, volunteer aids, for assistance in rallying
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