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William H. Herndon, Jesse William Weik, Herndon's Lincoln: The True Story of a Great Life, Etiam in minimis major, The History and Personal Recollections of Abraham Lincoln by William H. Herndon, for twenty years his friend and Jesse William Weik, Chapter 19. (search)
Any offer of terms made by any man or men within that range in opposition to that army is simply nothing for the present, because such man or men have no power whatever to enforce their side of a compromise, if one were made with them. To illustrate: suppose refugees from the South, and peace men of the North, get together in convention and frame and proclaim a compromise embracing a restoration of the Union; in what way can that compromise be used to keep Lee's army out of Pennsylvania? Meade's army can keep Lee's army out of Pennsylvania, and I think can ultimately drive it out of existence. But no paper compromise, to which the controllers of Lee's army are not agreed, can at all affect that army. In an effort at such compromise we should waste time, which the enemy would improve to our disadvantage; and that would be all. A compromise, to be effective, must be made either with those who control the rebel army, or with the people first liberated from the domination of that
Mrs. John A. Logan, Reminiscences of a Soldier's Wife: An Autobiography, Chapter 10: (search)
ers, including many army and navy heroes were there, among them that illustrious Illinois soldier Major-General James H. Wilson, whose daring as a cavalry-officer placed him in the front rank of officers of that arm of the service. The capture of President Jefferson Davis, as he was fleeing from Richmond, was the crowning glory of his brilliant career. I remember seeing a group of such men as Porter, Farragut, Du Pont, Dahlgren, and Rogers together, while Generals Sherman, Logan, McDowell, Meade, Burnside, Hancock, Thomas, Sickles, and a host of others recalled the stirring events of the war so recently over. Celebrities from every part of the country were among the numbers who were glad to honor General and Mrs. Grant by their presence, making the inauguration ceremonies of 1869 the most notable up to that time in the history of the Government. The 5th of March found the city full of weary people, who felt themselves almost too fatigued to take their departure for home after the
Judith White McGuire, Diary of a southern refugee during the war, by a lady of Virginia, 1861. (search)
and country. We went to church at Millwood, and heard Bishop Meade. His sermon was full of wisdom and love; he urged us t them. June 18th, 1861. We go to-day to dine with Bishop Meade. He wishes us to spend much of our time with him. He shop of Louisiana has been to Mountain View, to consult Bishop Meade on the subject of his taking the field. I do not know y 21, 1861. We were at church this morning and heard Bishop Meade, on the subject of Praise. He and his whole congregatio him, as far as possible. It is delightful to be with Bishop Meade. There is so much genuine hospitality and kindness in d country. A pyramid of the most luscious grapes, from Bishop Meade's garden, graced the centre of the table. The bridesmald for the service. Bishop J. performed the ceremony. Bishop Meade professed to be too old for such occasions, and declineong, that we spent a great deal of time upon the road. Bishop Meade delivered a most interesting address. He mentioned wit
Judith White McGuire, Diary of a southern refugee during the war, by a lady of Virginia, 1862. (search)
him so much in every respect. March 6th, 1862. To-day we saw Bishop Wilmer consecrated-Bishop Meade presiding, Bishops Johns and Elliott assisting. The services were very imposing, but the congregation was grieved by the appearance of Bishop Meade; he is so feeble! As he came down the aisle, when the consecration services were about to commence, every eye was fixed on him; it seemed almos Our little Alabamian seems better, but so weak! I left them for a few moments to go to see Bishop Meade; he sent for me to his room. I was glad to see him looking better, and quite cheerful. Bishten him, though he doubtless has many to weep in heart-sickness for their loved and lost. Bishop Meade is desperately ill to-day-his life despaired of. March 14th, 1862. Our beloved Bishop MBishop Meade is dead! His spirit returned to the God who gave, redeemed, and sanctified it, this morning about seven o'clock. The Church in Virginia mourns in sackcloth for her great earthly head. We knew t
Judith White McGuire, Diary of a southern refugee during the war, by a lady of Virginia, 1863. (search)
enemy's lines were closing around our loved ones there. It is painful to think of their situation, but they are in God's hands. It is said that Lee's army and Meade's are approaching each other. Oh, I trust that a battle is not at hand! I feel unnerved, as if I could not stand the suspense of another engagement. Not that I fear the result, for I cannot believe that Meade could whip General Lee, under any circumstances; but the dread casualties! The fearful list of killed and wounded, when so many of our nearest and dearest are engaged, is too full of anguish to anticipate without a sinking of heart which I have never known before. There was a liestern part of Georgia. The papers say that the enemy under General Grant has retreated towards Chattanooga. Longstreet, when last heard from, was at Knoxville. Meade, on the Rapidan, after having been in line of battle for several days, has fallen back, finding that General Lee was ready to meet him. December 6, 1863. I t
Judith White McGuire, Diary of a southern refugee during the war, by a lady of Virginia, 1865. (search)
oyed his sermon. Every thing looks so dark without that our only comfort is in looking to God for His blessing. The Union Prayer-Meetings are great comforts to us. They are attended by crowds; ministers of all denominations officiate at them. Prayers for the country, hymns of praise, and exhortations, fill up the time. Some of the addresses are very stirring, urging the laity to work and to give, and to every branch of the Christian Church to do its duty to the country. Our brave old Bishop Meade, on his dying bed, admonished one of his presbyters to speak boldly to the people in behalf of the country; and I am glad to hear the ministers do it. They speak cheerfully, too, on the subject; they are sanguine of our success, depending upon the Lord and on the bravery of our troops --on the sword of the Lord and of Gideon. February 8, 1865. I feel more and more anxious about Richmond. I can't believe that it will be given up; yet so many persons are doubtful that it makes me ver
General Horace Porter, Campaigning with Grant, Chapter 2 (search)
mies interview with Stanton Grant in a communicative mood at General Meade's headquarters Grant's narrow escape from capture Grant's eno next morning the general called for his horse, to ride over to General Meade's headquarters, near Brandy Station, about six miles distant. Hother events. I give the original version. When we reached General Meade's camp, that officer, who was sitting in his quarters, came out-in-chief warmly, shaking hands with him before he dismounted. General Meade was then forty-nine years of age, of rather a spare figure, andgave him a sort of Tyrolese appearance. The two commanders entered Meade's quarters, sat down, lighted their cigars, and held a long intervn, and that on the next Wednesday, May 4, the armies were to move. Meade, in speaking of his troops, always referred to them as my people. he Potomac, in the course of which he remarked: I had never met General Meade since the Mexican war until I visited his headquarters when I c
General Horace Porter, Campaigning with Grant, Chapter 3 (search)
an Early breakfast at headquarters Grant and Meade pitch tents in the Wilderness Grant Hears of an old Comrade a conference between Grant and Meade The night of May 3 will always be memorableee went there. To use Grant's own language to Meade, Wherever Lee goes, there you will go also. H behind its fortifications; for he had said to Meade, in his instructions to him, Should a siege ofs places. About one o'clock word came from Meade that our signal-officers had succeeded in deciace about him. General Grant sent a message to Meade at 8:24 A. M., saying, among other things, If alted in front of General Grant and said: General Meade directed me to ride back and meet you, andthe crossing of the Orange turnpike. Here General Meade was seen standing near the roadside. He c, between it and the Germanna road. Grant and Meade had, in the mean time, taken up their positionops, and was commanded by General Ferrero. General Meade, through whom all orders were issued to th[8 more...]
General Horace Porter, Campaigning with Grant, Chapter 4 (search)
y informed of what occurred at other points. Generals Grant and Meade, after discussing the situation, now decided to have Hancock and Bortant points of the line twice during the day, in company with General Meade and two officers of the staff. It was noticed that he was visihe day had ordered every precaution to be taken had now been made. Meade was at Grant's headquarters at the time. They had just left the tohburne. Staff-officers and couriers were soon seen galloping up to Meade's headquarters, and his chief of staff, General Humphreys, sent wor's line had been driven back in some confusion. Generals Grant and Meade, accompanied by me and one or two other staff-officers, walked rapidly over to Meade's tent, and found that the reports still coming in were bringing news of increasing disaster. It was soon reported that Geout 8 P. M., and had a conference with the general-in-chief and General Meade. He had had a very busy day on his front, and while he was che
General Horace Porter, Campaigning with Grant, Chapter 5 (search)
enemy. Soon after dark, Generals Grant and Meade, accompanied by their staffs, after having giv. At eleven o'clock word came to Grant and Meade that their headquarters escorts and wagons wero seize the bridges crossing the Po River. General Meade modified these orders, and directed a ports morning smoke. Soon afterward he and General Meade rode on, and established their respective description. Sheridan had been sent for by Meade to come to his headquarters, and when he arriv dispute took place between the two generals. Meade was possessed of an excitable temper which unr in his nature was aroused. He insisted that Meade had created the trouble by countermanding his conspicuously italicized with expletives. General Meade came over to General Grant's tent immediatcontrast with the calmness of the other. When Meade repeated the remarks made by Sheridan, that heeridan had received his orders in writing from Meade for the movement. Early the next morning he s
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