New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-07


the enemy. On the 26th December l ordered three
days cooked ratons, with ten days supply IN the
wagons, together with supply of forage, Deei cate,
ammunition and other stores and for the entire army 10
be ready TO at twelve hours notice 1t is not
worth while 10 give the details of this intended move
ment. 1t will be enough 10 say that the cavalry had
already started upon it, and the necessary orders we're
prepared for all the forces when received from the
President a dispatch in the following words:
Ihsye good asOns for saying that you must not make
gen, raj movement without hrs letting me know Of it."
al once countermanded the order and proceeded 10
Washington and told by the PRESIDENT that some
general officers of my command had represented TO
him that the army was not in condition to move, and
he was induced by their statement to telegraph NE US
he did.
Soon after this made the fourth attempt which was
TO cross at the fords above Falmouth ana mOVeu tne
entire command for that purpose; but owing 10
severe storm. which rendered the the woods almost
impossible together with other obstacles, was iorceu
10 return the army to its old position
Many difficulties had presented themselves TO me 10
the exercise of the command Of this army. was the
first officer TO take charge OF IT, after its first com
mander had been relieved; had hot been identhed
with 1t in the Peninsular campaign. and unac
quanted with large portion of its officers. The sea
very far advanced which rendered all military
movements precarious. The army had not been paid
for several months which caused great dissatisfaction
among the soldiers and their friends at home and In
creased the number of desertons to fearful extent
and in short, there was much gloom and dependency
throughout the entire command
When TO this is added the fact that there was lack
of confidence the part Of many OF the officers IN my
that did not attend my efforts lmade four DIS
tnct attempts between the 9th day OF November let2
and the 18th day Of January 1868 The first failed Tor
want Of pOnoons the second was the battle OF freder
cksbug; the third was stopped by the President; ana
the fourth was defeated By the elements and other
causes.
After the last attempt to move was the 18th day
Of January, 1863 relieved OF the command OF the Army
Of the Potomac.
am not disposed to complain Of my lack Of success
in the exercise Of the command and in view OF the go
rous results which since attended the movements
of this gallant army am quite willing to believe that
my removal was for the best
The courage md hcrOlsm displayed by the army at
the battle Of has not been eEceed dur
ing the war; aud the memories OF the brave officers ana
men who fell on that field will ever be cherished and
honored by grateful country.
To the staff officers of nv Headquarters and 10 those
gentlemen who kindly volunteered their services Tor
the day. am indebted for their cheerful and hearty co
operation and assistance Tho great numbers which
necessarily composed the staff render it impossible to
ndyduaze. and for fear of doing injustice by making
improper distinctions must content my selfwlth simply
thanking them IN body.
The list Of casualties az shown by the reports Of the
Grand Division commanders, were as given below.
would state that large proportion OF the wounds were
slight, not requiring hospital attention, and many re-
ported missing proved to be straggers and returned
Ri1ht Grand Diuision.
Killed Wounded. Missing.
Second Corps $50 2,sO5 90
Ninth Corps. l0l l,O3O 1877
Lef Grand Dirision.
Killed. Wounded. Missing
fTet 'olpS o~o ~foNO &c
olAtb lOips--.-. ~ ~ %
Total......,,.....,;.. 97a &0g7 6'3
Center Grand DiriSioR.
Killed. Wounded. Missing
Fifth CORPS. ......-........ 1872 l,6-4 564
Ihlrd tOrps---.---...------ IA 'lt iSl
Total. .-..--.-.---. Jlo E,o1c 'JO
ReedPEia'i0a.
Killed. Wounded. Missing.
Right Grand Diysion..... 4yl 1888 7U
Lett Grand DyisOn.....-. 31J 2,byI toJ
Center Grand Division. $40 2Jo 100
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