Tag Archives: Battle of Chickamauga

Old Pap gone

Posted on April 30, 2020 by SUMPTER

I first knew of him as “The Rock of Chickamauga.” In September 1863 Union General George H. Thomas and his men held off the Confederate Army of Tennessee while about a third of the Union Army of the Cumberland was … Continue reading →

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scalped

Posted on February 4, 2019 by SUMPTER

From the January 16, 1869 issue of Harper’s Weekly (pages 41-42): THE INDIAN WAR. THE Indian Peace Commission of 1867 accomplished greater harm than benefit. Treaties were entered into with The Cheyennes, Arrapahoes, Kiowas, Comanches, and at the recommendation of … Continue reading →

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little drummer boy …

Posted on February 8, 2014 by SUMPTER

… promoted to sergeant for shooting a rebel officer 150 years ago the Northern press celebrated a young hero. From the February 6, 1864 issue of Harper’s Weekly (at Son of the South): SERGEANT JOHN CLEM. OUR YOUNGEST SOLDIER. SERGEANT … Continue reading →

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rebel wordplay

Posted on October 2, 2013 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch October 2, 1863: Chickamauga, or the river of Death. In the spring of 1858, while seeking the benefit of a change of climate and relaxation from laborious duties, I met the late Colonel Whiteside at … Continue reading →

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virtual defeat

Posted on September 25, 2013 by SUMPTER

or virtual victory? I think I gave in to a little Yankee arrogance the other day when I noticed that Richmond seemed more in the dark about the battle at Chickamauga than the North. The New York Times apparently had … Continue reading →

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A return to normalcy?

Posted on September 24, 2013 by SUMPTER

After the defeat of the Army of the Cumberland at Chickamauga and its retreat back into Chattanooga, President Lincoln was very much involved in the decisionsto send reinforcements General Rosecrans in Chattanooga. In the midst of the crisis Mr. Lincoln … Continue reading →

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“a thorn in its vitals”

Posted on September 21, 2013 by SUMPTER

Civil War Daily Gazette has the story of Abraham Lincoln’s damage control after the Union defeat at Chickamauga. The president urged General Rosecrans to hold on to Chattanooga and ordered General Burnside to “Go to Rosecrans”. Here he tells General-in-chief … Continue reading →

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close call

Posted on September 20, 2013 by SUMPTER

150 years ago today the battle resumed at Chickamauga. It might say something about the outcome that, unlike yesterday, The New York Times did not publish any front page reports about the fighting on September 20th directly from the field. … Continue reading →

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fierce battle near Crawfish Springs

Posted on September 19, 2013 by SUMPTER

Read all about day One at the Battle of Chickamauga at Civil War Daily Gazette. Here’s an early report from the battlefield. From The New-York Times September 21, 1863: HIGHLY IMPORTANT.; A Great Battle Fought Near Chattanooga. The Engagement of … Continue reading →

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