Official information
from General W. H. C. Whiting, at Fort Fisher, of 8 o'clock this p.m., reports
enemy's attack on Fort Fisher unsuccessful. Fresh troops are being sent to him.
SOURCE: The
War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and
Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 46, Part 2 (Serial No. 96), p. 1061
The telegraph having
been cut we get nothing from Savannah. A dispatch from Wheeler gives copy of
enemy's order for the line of investment around Savannah. It is about eight
miles from the city, and was to have been reached on 9th.
BRAXTON BRAGG.
SOURCE: The
War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and
Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 44 (Serial No. 92), p. 951
I go to Charleston
to-morrow to see General Beauregard, at his request. He has assigned me to
duty.
BRAXTON BRAGG.
SOURCE: The
War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and
Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 44 (Serial No. 92), p. 954
My services not
being longer needed in this department I shall leave this evening for
Wilmington and resume my command. Sherman has opened communication with his new
base by the Ogeechee. The means to meet him do not exceed one-half the estimate
in yours of the 7th instant. Notify Mrs. B. of my return, and wish for her and
Major Cuthbert to join me in Wilmington, the latter temporarily.
BRAXTON BRAGG.
SOURCE: The
War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and
Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 44 (Serial No. 92), p. 958
The head of the
enemy's fleet arrived off this point last night. Over thirty steamers are now
assembling and more are following.
B. BRAGG.
(Copies sent to the
President, Secretary of War, and Adjutant-General.)
SOURCE: The
War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and
Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 42, Part 3 (Serial No. 89), p. 1283
The fleet which drew
off in the rough weather is again assembled; seventy vessels now in sight on
the coast. The advance of the troops only reached here to-night.
BRAXTON BRAGG.
(Copies sent to the
President, Secretary of War, and the Adjutant-General.)
SOURCE: The
War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and
Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 42, Part 3 (Serial No. 89), p. 1296
Following just
received from Major-General Wheeler:
FOUR MILES WEST BUCK HEAD CHURCH,
November 29—9 p.m.
We
fought General Kilpatrick all night and all day, charging him at every
opportunity. Enemy fought stubbornly, and a considerable number of them killed.
We stampeded and came near capturing Kilpatrick twice, but having a fleet horse
he escaped bare headed, leaving his hat in our hands. Our own loss about 70,
including the gallant General Robertson, severely wounded. Our troops all acted
handsomely.
General Robertson
has arrived here. His left arm is badly broken at the elbow, but he is doing
well.
BRAXTON BRAGG.
SOURCE: The
War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and
Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 44 (Serial No. 92), p. 910
To re-establish our
communications west, I have ordered the immediate repair of the Georgia
railroad to Atlanta. With exception of bridges the damage is reported as
slight. We should also have a line of telegraph on that route.
BRAXTON BRAGG.
SOURCE: The
War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and
Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 44 (Serial No. 92), p. 910
Following received
from Lieutenant-General Taylor, at Savannah:
General
Hardee is at Grahamville. No fighting there since yesterday evening, when enemy
was driven five miles, leaving their dead on the field.
BRAXTON BRAGG.
SOURCE: The
War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and
Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume44 (Serial No. 92), p. 916
* * * The [enemy's]
cavalry having been driven in, the enemy's main force was yesterday found near
Louisville, with strong outposts in this direction. They have secured large
supplies in the country; but our cavalry is now all up, and it is hoped they will
be prevented, to a great extent, in future. The report from Savannah of the
enemy's entrance into Millen on 27th was premature. Telegraphic communication
was reopened to Savannah by that route yesterday. Enemy is just now reported as
at Station 9, on Central railroad, advancing.
BRAXTON BRAGG.
(Extract submitted
to the Secretary of War by Colonel Sale.)
SOURCE: The
War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and
Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 44 (Serial No. 92), p. 915
A strong force of
the enemy's cavalry and infantry advanced from Louisville, and encamped last
night six miles from Waynesborough. They turned off this morning toward
Savannah. Our cavalry is pressing on the rear, and all available means are
being thrown to their front by rail. There is time yet for any assistance which
can be spared to be sent by way of Charleston.
BRAXTON BRAGG.
[First indorsement.]
Respectfully
submitted to His Excellency the President, as information.
[Second
indorsement.]
SECRETARY OF WAR:
What has been or can
be done to augment force, &c.?
J. D.
SOURCE: The
War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and
Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 44 (Serial No. 92), p. 925
The column is moving
on what is known as "Eastern road to Savannah." There are several
ferries from mouth of Brier Creek to Charleston and Savannah Railroad bridge;
none below that. General Hardee reports he is patrolling river with a gun-boat.
I have had all ferryboats destroyed, and ordered all roads to and from river to
be broken up and blockaded by felling heavy timber. The roads all pass by
causeway to the river, on both sides, over dense swamps. None of enemy's forces
remain near Macon, and from best information I can obtain it is thought all of
ours have left there for Savannah. The Georgia militia who were on Central
railroad moved back toward Savannah, and at last accounts were at Station 4½,
our cavalry, however, far in advance of them.
BRAXTON BRAGG.
SOURCE: The
War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and
Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume44 (Serial No. 92), p. 927
The enemy are still
moving on toward Savannah, obstructing the roads in their rear, and resisting
warmly this morning. I cannot learn that any force of the enemy have crossed
the Savannah River. I hear artillery firing far in my front; do not know what it
means. The Fourteenth Corps and Kilpatrick's cavalry are on the river road,
Fifteenth on Middle Ground road, and Seventeenth, and probably Twentieth Corps,
on Central railroad. I think the force on the right bank of the Ogeechee must
be small.
(Same sent by
General Bragg to Col. John B. Sale, military secretary, December 9, 1864.)
SOURCE: The
War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and
Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 44 (Serial No. 92), p. 941
The enemy still hold
West Point railroad. Forces are moving forward to dislodge them. General S.D.
Lee informs me 5,000 Thirteenth Army Corps passed Vicksburg on 16th, supposed
going to White River, but reported Memphis. Nineteenth Army Corps (Franklin's)
left New Orleans the 4th for Fort Monroe, 13,000 strong. Ought not Taylor's
forces to cross Mississippi? I hear nothing from Johnston. Telegraph me to
Columbus, Ga.
BRAXTON BRAGG.
Leave to-morrow to
confer with Major-General Maury, in Montgomery, and urge matters beyond.
Lieutenant-General Lee arrived and goes on duty to-day. He is most favorably
received. Tone of army fine, and strength increasing daily. The death of
Brigadier-General Stevens, the wounding of Gist, and inability and sickness of
Mercer and Stovall leave four brigadiers vacant, and the material to select
from inferior. Accordingly, ordered Henry R. Jackson from Savannah. All is
quiet today.
