. Battles and leaders of the Civil War : being for the most part contributions by Union and Confederate officers, based upon "The Century war series." . ill in his official report thus de- battery was sent to aid him in its defense. The scribes the posting of his forces after the defeat of brigade of Colquitt was disposed on each side of Garland: There were two mountain roads prac- the turnpike, and that with Lanes battery was ticable for artillery on the right of the main turn- judged adequate to the task. There was. however, pike. The defense of the farther one had cost a solitary peak on th


. Battles and leaders of the Civil War : being for the most part contributions by Union and Confederate officers, based upon "The Century war series." . ill in his official report thus de- battery was sent to aid him in its defense. The scribes the posting of his forces after the defeat of brigade of Colquitt was disposed on each side of Garland: There were two mountain roads prac- the turnpike, and that with Lanes battery was ticable for artillery on the right of the main turn- judged adequate to the task. There was. however, pike. The defense of the farther one had cost a solitary peak on the left, wHeh, if gained by the Garland his life. It was now intrusted to Colonel Yankees, would gire them control of the ridge Rosser of the cavalry, who had reported to me, commanding the turnpike. I had a large number and who had artillery and dismounted sharp- of guns from Cuttss artillery placed upon the hill shooters. General Anderson was intrusted with ... to sweep the approaches. . Rodes and the care of the nearest and best road. Bondurants Ripley came up soon after Anderson.— Editors. 568 THE BATTLE OF SOUTH MOUNTAIN, OR. EXPLANATION ^M^k -w CC\EEDERATE / LO\GST/?EEl BATTLE OF S SOUTH MOUNTAIN SEPT. _.


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