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His dashing ride from the Peninsula to Fredericksburgh, with but a handful of men, eluding the watchfulness of the wily Stuart, had already established his talent for bold adventure, and his conduct on this occasion proved his personal bravery. These are the two great qualities needed for a cavalry officer, and Kilpatrick's name at once became a tower of strength among his men.
The following short extracts from the letters of Colonel Burr to his daughter, while he was imprisoned in Richmond, will serve to show the state of his mind under circumstances thus oppressive and mortifying. "Richmond, March 27, 1807. "My military escort having arrived at Fredericksburgh on our way to Washington, there met a special messenger, with orders to convey me to this place.
From the time that the first troops appeared in front of Fredericksburgh, nearly three weeks were spent in waiting for pontoons; while General Lee had abundant time to bring together all his forces and post them in such positions, as to dispute our passage at any point, for twenty miles up and down the river.
General Meade was well known to the army as a good soldier, the brave general who had, with his single division, dashed upon the rebels at the first Fredericksburgh, and as the leader of a corps which behaved gallantly at Chancellorsville. All were willing to try him, and hoped for the best.
Marching in Maryland Arrival at New Baltimore General McClellan superseded by General Burnside Thanksgiving in camp The grand divisions organized The march resumed Fatal delays In order of battle The crossing Fredericksburgh bombarded Situation of Fredericksburgh Scenes of activity The Bernard house Scenes at the hospital The battle on the right Charges of the Pennsylvania reserves The river recrossed Reflections.
In guarding this extensive front, General Lee had stretched out his army to such an extent, that Burnside hoped, by throwing his whole army across at one point, to pierce the weak line before his enemy could concentrate his forces. On the morning of the 11th of December, we marched to a point about two miles below Fredericksburgh. The whole army was in motion.
The ground had become hardened by frost, and a light coating of snow lay upon it. The wheels no longer sunk in the mire; but artillery rolled easily over the frozen ground. The Right grand division, Sumner's, had already taken its position immediately in front and above the city of Fredericksburgh; the Center, Hooker's, and the Left division, Franklin's, now took position below the town.
I purpose keeping my quarters at this place until I have the honour of your excellency's answer, which I wait with impatience. I am, with respect, Your humble servant, His Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON. Headquarters, Fredericksburgh, 26th October, 1778. I have your favour of the 24th.
Soon after taking command of our corps, the famous charge upon Fredericksburgh Heights was made, in which both the corps and its commander acquired lasting renown. General Sedgwick was especially commended by General Meade for the manner in which he handled his corps at Rappahannock Station, and, in General Meade's absence, he was several times in command of the army.
They complained loudly that reinforcements had been withheld, and that McDowell, with a large force, had been kept unemployed in the vicinity of Fredericksburgh, when his corps would have thrown the balance of strength upon our side.
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