Military History of Ulysses S. Grant: From April, 1861, to April, 1865, Volume 1D. Appleton, 1868 - Generals |
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... Further captures - Rebel flight to Chickamauga- Sheridan's pursuit to Mission mills - Rebels withdraw from front of Sherman -Grant pushes out on 26th - Demoralization of rebels - Pursuit to Ringgold -Battle - field of Ringgold - Rebel ...
... Further captures - Rebel flight to Chickamauga- Sheridan's pursuit to Mission mills - Rebels withdraw from front of Sherman -Grant pushes out on 26th - Demoralization of rebels - Pursuit to Ringgold -Battle - field of Ringgold - Rebel ...
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... further statements are unnecessary . " Commodore Foote , commanding the naval force in this region , also wrote to Halleck on the 28th , recommending the movement , * and on the 30th of January , that officer gave the desired permission ...
... further statements are unnecessary . " Commodore Foote , commanding the naval force in this region , also wrote to Halleck on the 28th , recommending the movement , * and on the 30th of January , that officer gave the desired permission ...
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... further reënforcements , but all chance of the escape of either garrison . The rebels , however , perceived the impossibility of holding both works against such a force as had been brought from Cairo , and on the 5th , before Grant had ...
... further reënforcements , but all chance of the escape of either garrison . The rebels , however , perceived the impossibility of holding both works against such a force as had been brought from Cairo , and on the 5th , before Grant had ...
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... further back , leaving a wide margin of low land to bridge over , before any thing can be done * Halleck congratulated Foote in these words : " I have this mo- ment received the official report of your capture of Fort Henry , and hasten ...
... further back , leaving a wide margin of low land to bridge over , before any thing can be done * Halleck congratulated Foote in these words : " I have this mo- ment received the official report of your capture of Fort Henry , and hasten ...
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... further or- ders at a distance of two miles from the fort . The other brigades were to move by the Dover road , halt- ing at the same distance , and form a continuous line with the other wing . In order to cut off all retreat by the ...
... further or- ders at a distance of two miles from the fort . The other brigades were to move by the Dover road , halt- ing at the same distance , and form a continuous line with the other wing . In order to cut off all retreat by the ...
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Page 400 - When you first reached the vicinity of Vicksburg, I thought you should do what you finally did — march the troops across the neck, run the batteries with the transports, and thus go below ; and I never had any faith, except a general hope that you knew better than I, that the Yazoo Pass expedition and the like could succeed. When you got below and took Port Gibson, Grand Gulf, and vicinity, I thought you should go down the river and join General Banks, and when you turned northward, east of the...
Page 382 - Thirty wagons also, counting two two-horse or mule teams as one, will be allowed to transport such articles as cannot be carried along. The same conditions will be allowed to all sick and wounded officers and soldiers as fast as they become able to travel. The paroles for these latter must be signed, however, whilst officers present are authorized to sign the roll of prisoners.
Page 60 - I have had no communication with General Grant for more than a week. He left his command without my authority and went to Nashville. His army seems to be as much demoralized by the victory of Fort Donelson as was that of the Potomac by the defeat of Bull Run.
Page 574 - ... legitimate successor, and occupy a position of almost dangerous elevation ; but if you can continue, as heretofore, to be yourself, — simple, honest, and unpretending, — you will enjoy through life the respect and love of friends, and the homage of millions of human beings who will award you a large share in securing to them and their descendants a government of law and stability.
Page 384 - Vicksburg, and to surrender the city and garrison under my command, by marching out with my colors and arms, stacking them in front of my present lines. After which you will take possession. Officers to retain their side-arms and personal property, and the rights and property of citizens to be respected.
Page 234 - I shall communicate with Grand Gulf no more, except it becomes necessary to send a train with a heavy escort. You may not hear from me again for several days.
Page 573 - DEAR GENERAL, — I have your more than kind and characteristic letter of the '4th instant. I will send a copy to General McPherson at once. " You do yourself injustice, and us too much honor, in assigning to us too large a share of the merits which have led to your high advancement. I know you approve the friendship I have ever professed to you, and will permit me to continue, as heretofore, to manifest it on all proper occasions.
Page 574 - This faith gave you victory at Shiloh and Vicksburg. Also, when you have completed your best preparations, you go into battle without hesitation, as at Chattanooga — no doubts, no reserve; and I tell you that it was this that made us act with confidence.
Page 591 - Yours of this date, proposing armistice and appointment of Commissioners to settle terms of capitulation, is just received. No terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted. I propose to move immediately upon your works.
Page 49 - SIR: The distribution of the forces under my command, incident to an unexpected change of commanders, and the overwhelming force under your command, compel me, notwithstanding the brilliant success of the Confederate arms yesterday, to accept the ungenerous and unchivalrous terms which you propose.