CHAPTER XXII.

BATTLE OF FREDERICKSBURG.

Description of the Field--Marye's Heights--Position of the Troops of Longstreet's Command--General Jackson called down from Orange Court-House, and Preparations made for a Determined Stand--Signal Guns at Three o'clock in the Morning announce the Long-Expected Battle--Burnside's Bridge-Builders thrice driven back from their Work--The Crossing finally made by Boats-- Federals under Hot Fire enter Fredericksburg--How they obtained their Foothold on the West Bank of the Rappahannock--Gallant Officers and Men--Ninety-seven killed or wounded in the Space of Fifty Yards--General Burnside's Plan of Battle--Strength of the Contending Forces 297