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U. S. CIVIL WAR
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JEB STUART'S RIDE
AROUND MCCLELLAN
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Report of Brig. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart, C. S. Army, commanding Cavalry ![]() HDQRs. CAV. BRIG., DEPT. OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA, June 17, 1862. GENERAL: In compliance with your written instructions I undertook an expedition to the vicinity of the enemy's lines on the Pamunkey with about 1,200 cavalry and a section of the Stuart Horse Artillery ![]() Although the expedition was prosecuted farther than was contemplated in your instructions I feel assured that the considerations which actuated me will convince you that I did not depart from their spirit, and that the boldness developed in the subsequent direction of the march was the quintessence of prudence. The destination of the expedition was kept a profound secret (so essential to success) and was known to my command only as the actual march developed it ... (Source: O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XI/1 [S# 12] - Throughout this section portions of J.E.B. Stuart's report on his trip, as contained in the Official Records, are shown in red font and italics, as above.) LET'S START ![]() Route (in red) from the starting point, bottom center, to Kilby's Station, upper left. ***
![]() Starting Point for Stuart's Ride. The southwest corner of the intersection of Azlea and Brook roads in Richmond, Virginia. This was the site of the Mordecai Farm, where Stuart started his trip. ( All photographs in this section, other than 19th century photographs, were taken in 2005 ). ![]() Richmond's Outer Defenses. Riding north on Telegraph Road (Currently named Brook Road, U.S. Route 1) Stuart crossed Richmond's outer defenses near the site of these preserved earthworks ![]() ![]() Route (in red) from the starting point, bottom center, to Kilby's Station, upper left.
![]() Kilby's Station, now called Elmont. ![]() State Road Sign at Kilby's Station. At the time of Stuart's ride, Kilby's Station was being picketed ![]() ... The force was quietly concentrated beyond the Chickahominy, near Kilby's Station, on the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad, and moved thence parallel to and to the left of that road. Scouts were kept far to the right to ascertain the enemy's whereabouts, and advanced guard, flankers, and rear guard to secure our column against surprise. I purposely directed my first day's march toward Louisa, so as to favor the idea of re-enforcing Jackson, and encamped just opposite Hanover Court-House, near South Anna Bridge (Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad), 22 miles from Richmond ... |
19th Century Photographs Notes
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