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William Tecumseh Sherman, Memoirs of General William T. Sherman ., volume 2, chapter 19 (search)
wn in this valley, and we could see the rebel main line strongly manned, with guns in position at intervals. Schofield was dressing forward his lines, and I could hear Thomas farther to the right engaged, when General McPherson and his staff rode up. We went back to the Howard House, a double frame-building with a porch, and sat on the steps, discussing the chances of battle, and of Hood's general character. McPherson had also been of the same class at West Point with Hood, Schofield, and Sheridan. We agreed that we ought to be unusually cautious and prepared at all times for sallies and for hard fighting, because Hood, though not deemed much of a scholar, or of great mental capacity, was undoubtedly a brave, determined, and rash man; and the change of commanders at that particular crisis argued the displeasure of the Confederate Government with the cautious but prudent conduct of General Jos. Johnston. McPherson was in excellent spirits, well pleased at the progress of events so
William Tecumseh Sherman, Memoirs of General William T. Sherman ., volume 2, Chapter 22: campaign of the Carolinas. February and March, 1866. (search)
s that three thousand men would be sufficient for him to take. In the mean time I had directed Sheridan to get his cavalry ready, and, as soon as the snow in the mountains melted sufficiently, to stabut that ho (Thomas) would start that day for Knoxville, to get him off as soon as possible. Sheridan has made his raid, and with splendid success, so far as heard. I am looking for him at White he are left to our own resources, therefore, for information. You will see from the papers what Sheridan has done; if you do not, the officer who bears this will tell you all. Lee has depleted his ching Lee, and be prepared to pitch into him if he attempts to evacuate the place. I may bring Sheridan over-think I will-and break up the Danville and Southside Railroads. These are the last avenue punctually to Newbern, whence it will be dispatched to you. I am very glad to hear that General Sheridan did such good service between Richmond and Lynchburg, and hope he will keep the ball moving
William Tecumseh Sherman, Memoirs of General William T. Sherman ., volume 2, chapter 25 (search)
ince leaving the Tennessee River, less than one year ago. Since Sheridan's very successful raid north of the James, the enemy are left depelle roads for all their supplies. These I hope to cut next week. Sheridan is at White house, shoeing up and resting his cavalry. I expect hno distinct view, further than holding Lee's forces from following Sheridan. But I shall be along myself, and will take advantage of any thint explained to the President that at that very instant of time General Sheridan was crossing James River from the north, by a pontoon-bridge bLee will attempt to reach Danville with the remnant of his force. Sheridan, who was up with him last night, reports all that is left with himumbus and Macon, Georgia; and I also had reason to expect that General Sheridan would come down from Appomattox to join us at Raleigh with his.30 P. M. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War: Generals Meade, Sheridan, and Wright, are acting under orders to pay no regard to any truce
William Tecumseh Sherman, Memoirs of General William T. Sherman ., volume 2, Chapter 24: conclusion — military lessons of the War. (search)
anies each, or better subdivided into three battalions of four companies each. This is an excellent form, easily admitting of subdivision as well as union into larger masses. A single battalion of four companies, with a field-officer, will compose a good body for a garrison, for a separate expedition, or for a detachment; and, in war, three regiments would compose a good brigade, three brigades a division, and three divisions a strong cavalry corps, such as was formed and fought by Generals Sheridan and Wilson during the war. In the artillery arm, the officers differ widely in their opinion of the true organization. A single company forms a battery, and habitually each battery acts separately, though sometimes several are united or massed; but these always act in concert with cavalry or infantry. Nevertheless, the regimental organization for artillery has always been maintained in this country for classification and promotion. Twelve companies compose a regiment, and, thou