Bentonville

Bentonville

Bentonville Battle was fought in March 19-21, in 1865. This was the largest battle fought in North Carolina. Remnants of several Confederate armies had gathered north of Fayettville to try and stop Sherman. General Joseph Johnson, who had been living in retirement in Lincolnton, commanded the ragtag southern forces. Johnston lay in wait in the longleaf pine forest and farm feilds. Johnston had 16,000 troops. For 3 days, March 19, 20, and 21, 1865- the Confederates hung on their positions. Johnston shifted his outnumbered troops around a lot to meet new threats by the Union Army. During the Battle of Bentonville, the Harper House served as a hospital. The lower floor has been restored to the way it was in 1865. Amputations would occur, and a good surgen would only take 10 minutes to amputate a limb. media type="googlemap" key="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=5466+Harper+House+Road+Four+Oaks,+NC+27524-9125&aq=&sll=35.30122,-78.322358&sspn=0.706074,1.117859&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=5466+Harper+House+Rd,+Four+Oaks,+North+Carolina+27524&z=14&ll=35.30122,-78.322358&output=embed" width="221" height="180"

Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee was the commander of the Southern army. Robert E. Lee was not for slavery, but decided since he lived in a southern state, virginia, and needed to be loyal to his state. The Confederate States of America was outnumbered, when fighting in the was and lost the battle. Robert's middle name was Edward. Robert E. Lee was a member of the Whig party. This was an article written by Lee, after resigning from the Northern Virigina Army.

by Robert E. Lee
After four years of arduous service, marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude, the Army of Northern Virginia has been compelled to yield to overwhelming numbers and resources. I need not tell the survivors of so many hard-fought battles who have remained steadfast to the last that I have consented to this result from no distrust of them; but feeling that valor and devotion could accomplish nothing that could compensate for the loss that would have attended the continuance of the contest, I determined to avoid the useless sacrifice of those whose past services have endeared them to their countrymen. By the terms of the agreement, officers and men can return to their homes and remain until exchanged. You may take with you the satisfaction that proceeds from the consciousness of duty faithfully performed, and I earnestly pray that a merciful God will extend to you his blessing and protection. With an unceasing admiration of your constancy and devotion to your country, and a grateful remembrance of your kind and generous consideration of myself, I bid you all an affectionate farewell. Robert E. Lee