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1861-Battle of Bull Run-Page 15

where Bee and Barton's Brigades - (of Gen. Johnston's Army of the Shenandoah,) had formed line, just before going to Evan's assistance,-but now shattered and disorganized, as Beauregard said-"the mingled remnants of Bee's, Barton's, and Evans commands " were rallied under cover of Jackson's Brigade of Johnston's Army. This charge and pursuit by the Union Army, and rout of the enemy was about 11.30 -12 noon July 21 Sunday. [Memo--This is the time & occasion when "History" states Jackson rec'd the "Title" "Stonewall" &c-] Gen. McDowell arrived just in time to see the victorious advance of the Union army; and at once sent orders for Gen Tyler to send reinforcements and to [push?] the enemy at the Stone Bridge.  He acknowledged that he received the orders promptly [although he received] but he did not go into decisive action, nor attempt to force his way over the Stone Bridge - which since 8.a.m.had been guarded by four companies of Infty. only.  Burnsides Brigade being out of ammunition, was allowed to withdraw and fill cartridge boxes, and having borne the brunt of the forenoons battle was not engaged in the afternoon. the reinforcements arrived after twelve o'clock - Col. Wm. T. Sherman having crossed Bull Run at a ford above the Stone bridge, reported to Gen. McDowell - and joined in pursuing the enemy, across the valley, up onto the Plateau; Keyes' Brigade followed Sherman - also having crossed Bull Run above the Stone Bridge - then across Youngs Branch - then up the north side of - and upon the Plateau, Gen. Tyler was here in person, but did not unite with the contending forces - He advanced with Keyes' Brigade, which Brigade but about 2 P.M. filed left, down, and

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where Bee and Barton's Brigades - (of Gen. Johnston's Army of the Shenandoah,) had formed line, just before going to Evan's assistance,-but now shattered and disorganized, as Beauregard said-"the mingled remnants of Bee's, Barton's, and Evans commands " were rallied under cover of Jackson's Brigade of Johnston's Army. This charge and pursuit by the Union Army, and rout of the enemy was about 11.30 -12 noon July 21 Sunday. [Memo--This is the time & occasion when "History" states Jackson rec'd the "Title" "Stonewall" &c-] Gen. McDowell arrived just in time to see the victorious advance of the Union army; and at once sent orders for Gen Tyler to send reinforcements and to [push?] the enemy at the Stone Bridge. He acknowledged that he received the orders promptly [although he received] but he did not go into decisive action, nor attempt to force his way over the Stone Bridge - which since 8.a.m.had been guarded by four companies of Infty. only. Burnsides Brigade being out of ammunition, was allowed to withdraw and fill cartridge boxes, and having borne the brunt of the forenoons battle was not engaged in the afternoon. the reinforcements arrived after twelve o'clock - Col. Wm. T. Sherman having crossed Bull Run at a ford above the Stone bridge, reported to Gen. McDowell - and joined in pursuing the enemy, across the valley, up onto the Plateau; Keyes' Brigade followed Sherman - also having crossed Bull Run above the Stone Bridge - then across Youngs Branch - then up the north side of - and upon the Plateau, Gen. Tyler was here in person, but did not unite with the contending forces - He advanced with Keyes' Brigade, which Brigade but about 2 P.M. filed left, down, and