Stiles/Akin
Sergeant Major
- Joined
- Apr 1, 2016
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
NEWS FROM THE BATTLE FRONT
June 22, 1861-
Irish Citizens in Georgia Supported Southern Independence
The Richmond Times Dispatch carried a story on the Irish citizens of Georgia joining in the fight for Southern independence.
The Irish citizens of Georgia. The Atlanta Intelligencer, publishing lately an appeal from Col. O. A. Lochrane, remarked: The Irishman is noted all the world over for his love of liberty, generous and patriotic ardor, and his high sense of right, justice and honor. Our Irish fellow-citizens all over the South are responding nobly to the call of our Government. We understand that it is the purpose of Col. Lochrane to raise a regiment of Irishmen in Georgia to meet Col. Meagner's Irish Volunteers, who have joined Lincoln for the purpose of killing and subjugating our people.
June 22, 1861-
Atlanta Newspaper Supported New State Constitution
The Southern Confederacy of Atlanta reminded its readers to get out and vote on July 2, in an election to ratify the new Georgia state constitution. The editors left no doubt as to which side of the question they supported.
June 22, 1863-
Atlanta Newspaper Warned of Yankee Raids
The Southern Confederacy of Atlanta, as it had done previously, warned that Yankee raiders could be in Georgia before the fall.
June 22, 1863-
Richmond Newspaper Reported on CSS Atlanta
The Richmond Times Dispatch reported on the loss of the CSS Atlanta.
June 22, 1863-
More Skirmishing in Gettysburg Campaign; Army Moved into Pennsylvania
There were a number of small skirmishes as the Army of Northern Virginia made its way into Pennsylvania.
June 22, 1864-
Battle of Kolb's Farm
The Atlanta Campaign resumed in earnest on this day, with the Battle of Kolb's Farm. Union General William T. Shermanonce again attempted to move his army in a flanking movement around the Confederate forces, but Confederate General John Bell Hood (noted for his aggressiveness) ordered his corps to attack two corps of Union troops attempting the flanking maneuver. The Union troops anticipated the move, dug in and were prepared for Hood's attack. Hood's forces were met with a hail of artillery and rifle fire, while tying to cross swampy terrain. By the time he called off the attack almost one thousand Confederate soldiers had either been killed, wounded, or captured, while the Union lost only 350 at the Battle of Kolb's Farm.
June 22, 1864-
Soldiers in High Spirits, Some Taking Livestock
The Southern Confederacy of Atlanta printed a report from a correspondent with the Confederate army in Georgia; he said the troops were in high spirits and ready for a fight on Kennesaw Mountain, but that some were needlessly taking citizens' livestock.
June 22, 1864-
Conditions at Andersonville Worsened
With Georgia being threatened from the North, matters continued to worsen at Camp Sumter - Andersonville prison - near Americus in south Georgia. On this day an official from the prison sent an urgent message to Georgia Reserves Commander Howell Cobb; requesting that the guards be reinforced and that no further prisoners should be sent to the already badly overcrowded stockade.
June 22, 1864 -
Union General William T. Sherman sent Union General Andrew J. Smith on an expedition to destroy Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest and his cavalry. Smith left LaGrange, Tennessee, the same day.
June 22, 1864 -
Second battle of Reams Station Virginia-
As the Union siege of Petersburg began to take hold, Lieut. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant looked for ways to sever the railroads supplying the city and Gen. Robert E. Lee's army. One of these critical routes was the Weldon Railroad, which led south to the Confederacy's only remaining major port at Wilmington, North Carolina. On August 24th, the Army of the Potomac Second Corps moved south along the railroad, tearing up track, and screened by Brig. Gen. David McMurtrie Gregg's cavalry division. To stop Hancock, Lee ordered Lt. Gen. A.P. Hill to take a force of two cavalry divisions and two infantry divisions and attack the Union positions along the railroad. The next afternoon, Hill's column struck. Maj. Gen. Henry Heth, supported by a division of Maj. Gen. William Mahone, hit the center and right of Hancock's men. Brig. Gen. Wade Hampton's cavalry overran the trenches on the Union left. Hancock personally attempted to rally his men, but by the end of the afternoon the Union lines were breached. Hill's Confederates captured 9 guns, 12 colors, and many prisoners. The old Second Corps was shattered. That night, Hancock withdrew to the main Union line near the Jerusalem Plank Road, bemoaning the declining combat effectiveness of his troops.
June 22, 1861-
Irish Citizens in Georgia Supported Southern Independence
The Richmond Times Dispatch carried a story on the Irish citizens of Georgia joining in the fight for Southern independence.
The Irish citizens of Georgia. The Atlanta Intelligencer, publishing lately an appeal from Col. O. A. Lochrane, remarked: The Irishman is noted all the world over for his love of liberty, generous and patriotic ardor, and his high sense of right, justice and honor. Our Irish fellow-citizens all over the South are responding nobly to the call of our Government. We understand that it is the purpose of Col. Lochrane to raise a regiment of Irishmen in Georgia to meet Col. Meagner's Irish Volunteers, who have joined Lincoln for the purpose of killing and subjugating our people.
June 22, 1861-
Atlanta Newspaper Supported New State Constitution
The Southern Confederacy of Atlanta reminded its readers to get out and vote on July 2, in an election to ratify the new Georgia state constitution. The editors left no doubt as to which side of the question they supported.
June 22, 1863-
Atlanta Newspaper Warned of Yankee Raids
The Southern Confederacy of Atlanta, as it had done previously, warned that Yankee raiders could be in Georgia before the fall.
June 22, 1863-
Richmond Newspaper Reported on CSS Atlanta
The Richmond Times Dispatch reported on the loss of the CSS Atlanta.
June 22, 1863-
More Skirmishing in Gettysburg Campaign; Army Moved into Pennsylvania
There were a number of small skirmishes as the Army of Northern Virginia made its way into Pennsylvania.
June 22, 1864-
Battle of Kolb's Farm
The Atlanta Campaign resumed in earnest on this day, with the Battle of Kolb's Farm. Union General William T. Shermanonce again attempted to move his army in a flanking movement around the Confederate forces, but Confederate General John Bell Hood (noted for his aggressiveness) ordered his corps to attack two corps of Union troops attempting the flanking maneuver. The Union troops anticipated the move, dug in and were prepared for Hood's attack. Hood's forces were met with a hail of artillery and rifle fire, while tying to cross swampy terrain. By the time he called off the attack almost one thousand Confederate soldiers had either been killed, wounded, or captured, while the Union lost only 350 at the Battle of Kolb's Farm.
June 22, 1864-
Soldiers in High Spirits, Some Taking Livestock
The Southern Confederacy of Atlanta printed a report from a correspondent with the Confederate army in Georgia; he said the troops were in high spirits and ready for a fight on Kennesaw Mountain, but that some were needlessly taking citizens' livestock.
June 22, 1864-
Conditions at Andersonville Worsened
With Georgia being threatened from the North, matters continued to worsen at Camp Sumter - Andersonville prison - near Americus in south Georgia. On this day an official from the prison sent an urgent message to Georgia Reserves Commander Howell Cobb; requesting that the guards be reinforced and that no further prisoners should be sent to the already badly overcrowded stockade.
June 22, 1864 -
Union General William T. Sherman sent Union General Andrew J. Smith on an expedition to destroy Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest and his cavalry. Smith left LaGrange, Tennessee, the same day.
June 22, 1864 -
Second battle of Reams Station Virginia-
As the Union siege of Petersburg began to take hold, Lieut. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant looked for ways to sever the railroads supplying the city and Gen. Robert E. Lee's army. One of these critical routes was the Weldon Railroad, which led south to the Confederacy's only remaining major port at Wilmington, North Carolina. On August 24th, the Army of the Potomac Second Corps moved south along the railroad, tearing up track, and screened by Brig. Gen. David McMurtrie Gregg's cavalry division. To stop Hancock, Lee ordered Lt. Gen. A.P. Hill to take a force of two cavalry divisions and two infantry divisions and attack the Union positions along the railroad. The next afternoon, Hill's column struck. Maj. Gen. Henry Heth, supported by a division of Maj. Gen. William Mahone, hit the center and right of Hancock's men. Brig. Gen. Wade Hampton's cavalry overran the trenches on the Union left. Hancock personally attempted to rally his men, but by the end of the afternoon the Union lines were breached. Hill's Confederates captured 9 guns, 12 colors, and many prisoners. The old Second Corps was shattered. That night, Hancock withdrew to the main Union line near the Jerusalem Plank Road, bemoaning the declining combat effectiveness of his troops.
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