Posted on 12/16/2022 4:49:18 AM PST by Homer_J_Simpson
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, MONDAY MORNING, Dec. 15, 1862 -- 11 o'clock.
There was considerable firing yesterday, between the advanced troops of the two armies.
At one time the rebels showed a disposition to move upon Gen. FRANKLIN's forces.
Occasionally the rebels would throw a few shells among our troops, just to remind us that they were still there.
With these exceptions, everything was quiet.
There is some skirmishing this morning, with considerable artillery firing.
The body of Gen. BAYARD left for Washington to-day. He was to have been married next Wednesday.
HEADQUARTERS, Monday, Dec. 15 -- P.M.
The weather to-day has been clear and warm, with a strong southerly wind. The roads are in very good condition.
The position of the two armies remain nearly the same. There was not much artillery firing this afternoon by either party. Those shots the rebels did fire were thrown into the city.
The enemy, who are in plain view, are not idle, but busily employed in strengthening their position.
Most of the wounded, to-day, were removed from the city to this side of the river, as on the renewal of the battle the rebel guns would likely cause its destruction.
Over seven hundred prisoners have been taken since our army crossed the river.
REPORTS FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Monday, Dec. 15.
A large number of the wounded from Fredericksburgh are expected here to-night or early to-morrow. A number of steamers have been dispatched to Aquia Creek for that purpose. The hospitals here are being rapidly depleted of such as are able to bear removal, to make room for the fresh comers.
Gen. VINTON, who is severely, but not dangerously, wounded in the side, is here under the care of his father, Rev. Dr. VINTON, who came on this morning.
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From the Army of the Potomac: No General Engagement on Sunday or Yesterday – 2-5
Important from Washington: Important Opinion of Attorney-General Bates – 5
Editorial: Is There a Movement in the Enemy’s Rear? – 5-6
Editorial: The Non-Defence of the Rappahannock by Lee – 6-7
Jeff. Davis Abroad – 7
Public Confidence – 7
North Carolina 1861-'62 Engagements
| Date | Engagement | Military Units | Losses | Victor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28 | Hatteras Inlet, NC | Union NY 9th & 20th Infantry (Butler -935) plus 7 US Navy ships (including Harriet Lane & Pawnee) vs. Confederate NC 17th Infantry (Barron ~900) | Union 3-total (1 killed); Confederates 715-total (4 killed, 691 captured) | USA |
| Feb 6, 1862 | Roanoke Island, NC | Union Dept of NC + Blockading Squagron (Burnside, Goldsborough ~10,000) & Confederate Wise Legion (Wise ~3,000) | Union 264-total (37-killed), Confederates 2,643-total (23 killed) | USA |
| Mar 14 | New Bern, NC | Union Blockading Squadron (Bernside, Rowen ~11,000 +14 gunboats) & Confederate Dept of NC (Branch ~4,000) | Union 471 total (90-killed), Confederate 578 total (64- killed) | USA |
| April 19 | Camden, NC | Union NC Exped (Reno ~3,000)., Confederate garrison (Wright ~1,000) | Union none, Confederate 28-total (6-killed) | CSA |
| April 25 | Fort Macon, NC | Union NC Dept., NAtlantic Blockading Squadron (Parke, Lockwood ~2,649)., Confederate Ft. Macon Garrison (White ~450) | Union 15-total (2-killed), Confederate 424-total (8-killed) | USA |
| June 5 | Tranter's Creek, NC | Union NC Expedition (Osborn ~500), Confederate NC Infantry (Singletory ~500) | Union 20 total (unkwn-killed), Confederates 20-total (unkwn-killed) | USA |
| Dec 14 | Kinston, NC | Union Army of NC (Foster ~10,000), Confederate Evan's Brigade (Evans ~4,000) | Union 260-total (30?-killed), Confederates 525-total (40?-killed) | USA |
| Dec 16 | White Hall, NC | Union Army of NC (Foster ~11,000), Confederate Robertson's Brigade (Robertson ~1,500) | Union 100?-total (10?-killed), Confederates 50-total (5?-killed) | Inconclusive |
Summary of Civil War Engagements as of December 16, 1862:
Engagements in Confederate states:
| State | Union Victories | Confederate Victories | Inconclusive | Total Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Virginia | 7 | 27 | 12 | 46 |
| North Carolina | 6 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Florida | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Louisiana | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Tennessee | 6 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| Arkansas | 6 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| Georgia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mississippi | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Total Engagements in CSA | 37 | 36 | 17 | 90 |
Engagements in Union states/territories:
| State | Union Victories | Confederate Victories | Inconclusive | Total Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| West Virginia | 9 | 3 | 2 | 14 |
| Missouri | 12 | 13 | 1 | 26 |
| New Mexico | 5 | 8 | 0 | 13 |
| Kentucky | 5 | 6 | 2 | 13 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Total Engagements in Union | 35 | 33 | 6 | 74 |
| Total Engagements to date | 72 | 69 | 23 | 164 |
The war's casualties to-date remain at ~265,000 including ~31,000 killed in action.
This report says Jefferson Davis recently visited Nashville, Tennessee, during which he made a speech saying that Unionism in East Tennessee was "exaggerated".
Maybe.
But in nearby western North Carolina, Unionists are suffering from the lack of salt to preserve meat and their anger will soon boil over, resulting in Confederate military actions against them.
In the meantime, Jefferson Davis doubtless talked to his commanders about the need to disrupt Union Gen. Ulysses Grant's supply lines into Mississippi.
This will result in Confederate Gen's. Van Dorn and Forrest conducting raids on Grant's supplies which will have profound effects on Grant's plans to capture Vicksburg, and on the life of a new Union soldier from Illinois, my great grandfather.
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