Order

C. L. Stevenson, October 7, 1861

Author

C. L. Stevenson

Date

October 7, 1861

Type

Order

October 7, 1861.

i No. 11. Sewell Mountain, October 7, 1861.

The general commanding has the pleasure to announce to the Army of the Northwest a signal defeat of the enemy from the fortifications of Cheat Mountain by the division of Brigadier-General Jackson.

After three attempts of four and a half hours to force our lines in front and on both flanks with a superior torce of artillery, some with longer range, he was repulsed with a considerable loss.

The general commanding tenders his thanks to Brigadier-General Jackson, his officers and soldiers, for their gallant conduct in this engagement, and assures them that they will have the grateful remembrance of our people.

By command of Brigadier-General Loring:

Assistant Adjutant- General.
OCTOBER 3, 1861.âExpedition to Pohick Church, Virginia.
Report of Brig. Gen. Henry W. Slocum, U. S. Army.

Editor's Notes

From: Operations in Maryland, N. Virginia, W. Virginia, 1861–62. Summary: Brigadier-General Loring announces and praises Brigadier-General Jackson's successful repulsion of superior enemy forces at Cheat Mountain on October 7, 1861, highlighting the troops' gallantry and significant enemy losses.

Topics

1861 Civil War Field Reports Military Correspondence Military Operations

Sources

The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 5 View original source ↗