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Hooker determined to make the main attack a flank one on Lee's left and rear, sending Sedgwick across the river to make a feint on his right. He himself crossed the river higher up, and was ready to strike Lee before the latter was aware of the real nature...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CHANCELLORSVILLE. | 3/5/1884 | See Source »

While Jackson had been executing this brilliant movement, Lee had occupied the attention of Hooker's main force by a light attack in front. Sickles, one of Hooker's corps commanders, had, meanwhile, almost separated Lee and Jackson, and was waiting orders when the rush of Jackson's men swept...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CHANCELLORSVILLE. | 3/5/1884 | See Source »

Night gave Hooker an opportunity to concentrate his army on a more compact line meager to Chancellorsville itself. In the morning, Sunday, a second desperate attack was made by the Confederates, which compelled Hooker to abandon his position and withdraw, so as to defend the road in his rear leading...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CHANCELLORSVILLE. | 3/5/1884 | See Source »

On the next morning Lee, aware of this side movement, instead of making another charge on Hooker, left only a small force to watch that confused general, and, taking the bulk of his army, determined to crush Sedgwick's corps before he could escape or receive aid. But although the...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CHANCELLORSVILLE. | 3/5/1884 | See Source »

Amherst has been invited to join the Inter-collegiate Rowing Association, but it cannot accept. There seems to be no desire to get up a crew at present. In regard to this the Student says: "Perhaps it is too much of a luxury for Amberst to support considering her unmatured...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FACT AND RUMOR. | 3/4/1884 | See Source »