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I be there some where in mix of the bunch i might do like last year and not do the march and just come in behind the others in the area that Johnson Division did.. Gunny and I out a marker there earlier in the year.. in fact if the weather isnt to cold i might throw my bed roll down there by the lower works and sit for a while.
we need to do another tour again soon .. i will be in boro on the 31st as well if you want to meet there as well
steven
__________________ Steven Noel Cone Living Historian and Battlefield Preservationest
"Silver Spring Mess" ; "Citizens of the Bonnie Blue" ; "46th Tn Inf. Co. K"
here here Mr larry ... I have not done any cheerleading as of yet but I have been keeping up with your forward movements ... carry on
__________________ "Facts are stubborn things, and whatever may be our inclinations, or the dictums of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence."
Due to this vast array of support, (Sam, you could identify with this?) I'll continue in a day or two when the calendar has had a chance to catch up. Steven will be at Franklin honoring Deas' Brigade and others while I amble (southern word) through the cool rain from Winstead Hill down to battle central near the Carter House. This will be a cold rainy night, probably not as bad as the eventful darkness of Nov 30 1864 when thousands of Confederates and a few hundred US Army met their Maker. This was battle pitched in darkness on unfamilar territory. Gen. Hood in his wisdom? sent these gallant soldiers through an open field into the hastily constructed but substantial abattis along a drainage ditch on the edge of town. The fighting began about 4 pm and lasted until well after midnight when the Federals pulled back toward Nashville. More later. I need to find my pancho!
As it turned out, this was a most pleasant evening. Temperature in the low 50s with nearly clear skies. About 150 flag carrying gg grandsons and daughters of Confederates 'marched' down Columbia Pike from Winstead Hill into the Carter House yard at ground zero for the battle of Nov 30, 1864. The Franklin police supplied a half dozen patrol cars for our safe crossing of a couple of intersections. We were met with a few cheers (no Bronze ones that I noticed) and some smiling waves. A few folks just drove on by without looking. Those must have been the yankees. I had ancestors on both sides of this battle, both of whom rode away to fight again. When Dave Fraley described the conditions at the Carter House during the fight, not a sound was heard except the wind. Spirits were among us. May they rest in peace.
Last edited by larry_cockerham; 11-27-2005 at 09:38 PM.
Reason: type what else
Steven, as you know November 30 1864 was not so great a day for the Army of Tennessee. I'm sure your presence tonight at the Carter House was felt by those you lost in that valliant struggle. Sorry I couldn't make it, this was a clinic day for my wife.
December 1.--The army moved out from Franklin during the morning on the Franklin and Nashville pike, Lee in front, Stewart next, and Cheatham in the rear, all camping on the pike, a few miles from Franklin. Army headquarters for the night just across Harpeth River from Franklin. Forrest as per his report, moved to Brentwood this day.
December 2.--The army again in motion on Franklin and Nashville pike, marching in the same order as on yesterday. Late in the evening we took position in front of Nashville, Lee's corps in the center, with its center resting upon the Franklin pike, Stewart's forming on his left and Cheatham's on his right, Forrest's cavalry protecting either flank, our line extending, as near as possible, from the Cumberland, above the city, to the Cumberland, below the city, curving forward from General Lee's center. (See confidential circular of December 2, 1864.) Army headquarters at Mr. Overton's residence, five and a half miles from Nashville, and near the Franklin and Nashville pike. Forrest, as per his report moved to Mill Creek and attacked the railroad.
December 3.--The army occupied the same position as yesterday, with slight alterations. Army headquarters remained at Mr. Overton's. As per his report, Forrest captured Stockade #2 on the Nashville-Chattanooga railroad.
December 4.--The army occupies the same position around Nashville. The skirmish line was advanced on some portions of the line. The cavalry, under Chalmers, captured two transports seven miles below Nashville, on Cumberland River, and some 300 mules. Forrest captured Stockades #1 and #3 and moved toward Murfreesboro.
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