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John Dimitry , A. M., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 10.1, Louisiana (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 7
Chapter 7:
Vicksburg to Baton Rouge
Raid on Brashear city-other expeditions
the First attack on Vicksburg
battle of Baton Rouge-loss of the Arkansas
Breckinridge occupies Baton Rouge.
General Butler was a politician whose strongest ambition was, oddly enough, to become a successful commander.
Without previous experience as such he was sufficiently wise to lean on servants trained in military affairs.
He thought highly of Gen. Thomas Williams, a graduate of West Point and a veteran of the Mexican war. He leaned also upon the knowledge and scientific skill of Godfrey Weitzel, promoting him to brigadier-general of volunteers.
Once safely seated in his office, and with troops in easy call, General Butler's martial ardor began to ferment.
He was fond of surrounding himself with an air of military activity.
His first work was practical
At Algiers, on the river opposite the city, was the terminus of the New Orleans & Opelousas railroad.
Promptly confiscating its ro
John Dimitry , A. M., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 10.1, Louisiana (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Biographical. (search)