Chapter 10

CHANCELLORSVILLE AND STONEMAN'S RAID.

1863.--Review of the Army by the President.--Deserters Punished. --Sports and Pastimes.--Stoneman's First Move.--Storm.-- Reconnoissance to Warrenton.--Another Move.--Other Storms. --Catching "Rabbits."--Stoneman's Great Raid on Lee's Communications.--On the Virginia Central Railroad.-- Kilpatrick at Louisa Court House.--He Marches upon Richmond.--Bold Advance near the City.--Important Captures. --Retreat over Meadow Bridge.--Destructions.--Bushwhackers. --Happy Rencounter.--Safe Arrival at Gloucester Point.-- Public Prints.--Battle of Chancellorsville.--Heroism and Defeat.--Stonewall Jackson Falls.--Hooker Injured.--Retreat. --Orders. 161