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Colonel Theodore Lyman, With Grant and Meade from the Wilderness to Appomattox (ed. George R. Agassiz) 380 2 Browse Search
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade) 303 39 Browse Search
Fitzhugh Lee, General Lee 223 1 Browse Search
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 2: Two Years of Grim War. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller) 62 2 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864 (ed. Frank Moore) 38 2 Browse Search
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 10: The Armies and the Leaders. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller) 16 4 Browse Search
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) 11 3 Browse Search
James Barnes, author of David G. Farragut, Naval Actions of 1812, Yank ee Ships and Yankee Sailors, Commodore Bainbridge , The Blockaders, and other naval and historical works, The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 6: The Navy. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller) 5 1 Browse Search
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George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 1 (search)
to the Mexican War letters 1815-1845 George Gordon Meade was born on the 31st of December, 1815, six children, the youngest of whom was George Gordon Meade, born in the city of Cadiz on the 31st ree of the children behind her. To add to Mr. Meade's embarrassments at this time, he became invin to liquidate promptly her indebtedness to Mr. Meade, and the absolute necessity of his remainingved in Philadelphia, and after her departure Mr. Meade removed to Madrid, where he continued his excession of Florida by Spain. Thus released, Mr. Meade, in 1820, took his departure and joined his at city, they removed to Washington, so that Mr. Meade, being at the seat of government, could ther the United States. Of these children, George Gordon Meade was the eighth child and second son. A that, as a token of the high esteem in which Mr. Meade held Mr. Gordon and all his family, the nameptism. When about eight years of age George Gordon Meade was placed at a well-known private scho[2 more...]
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 2 (search)
Part 2. Mexican War letters, 1845-1847 To Mrs. George G. Meade: Washington City, D. C., August 15, 1845. I trust you have not placed any fond hopes on seeing me come back from this place. I found on my arrival here this morning that there was nothing to be done but to proceed to the destination assigned me. Since leaving Philadelphia the news is more belligerent from Mexico, and though I have not the slightest fear of any hostilities on the part of the Mexicans, yet the existence tomac. Joseph E. Johnston, captain Topographical Engineer, afterward commanded the Confederate forces at the first battle of Bull Run, July, 1861; also commanded the Confederate forces opposing General Sherman's March to Atlanta, 1865. George G. Meade, second lieutenant Topographical Engineers, afterward commanded the Army of the Potomac at the battle of Gettysburg, July, 1863. John Pope, second lieutenant Topographical Engineers, afterward commanded the Federal forces at the battle of
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 3 (search)
vey of the region. The magnitude of the work may be imagined from the fact that the American shore-line of the lakes, with their islands, was 4,700 miles in length, and the total amount of the shore-line actually surveyed, including rivers and small streams, amounted to 6,000 miles. The officers who were successively in charge of the work were in the following order: Captain W. G. Williams, Lieutenant-Colonel James Kearney, Captain J. N. Macomb, Lieutenant-Colonel James Kearney, Captain George G. Meade, Colonel James D. Graham, Lieutenant-Colonel W. F. Reynolds, Major Cyrus B. Comstock, Captain Henry M. Adams, and Major Cyrus B. Comstock. Captain Meade's term of service in charge, being from 1857 to 1861, occurred very nearly in the middle of the whole period of the duration of the lake survey, which, as has been mentioned, was from 1851 to 1881. He entered upon this service at a time when the appliances and methods of the survey had long been of constantly improving geodetic gra
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 4 (search)
civil War letters, 1861-1865 To Mrs. George G. Meade: in camp, September 22, 1861. I hopot I shall find him very useful. To Mrs. George G. Meade: camp Pierpont, Va., October 12, 1861—9ment of our navy at Port Royal. To Mrs. George G. Meade: camp Pierpont, Va., November 17, 1861. a gratifying amount of feeling. To Mrs. George G. Meade: camp Pierpont, Va., November 24, 1861.ite me another such nice letter. To Mrs. George G. Meade: camp at Hunter's Mills, Va., March 14,urt, the last I saw of him. Good-by! Yours, G. G. Meade. Although his wounds, as the general sa the field exactly forty-two days. To Mrs. George G. Meade: Barnum's, Baltimore, Md., August 12, 1romptly forwarded when called for. To Mrs. George G. Meade: camp near Berlin, Md., October 28, 186r with all the means in our power. To Mrs. George G. Meade: camp near Falmouth, Va., March 17, 186othing but his exceeding kindness. To Mrs. George G. Meade: camp near Falmouth, Va., May 19, 1863.[3 more...]
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 5 (search)
y, Washington, D. C., June 27, 1863. Major General G. G. Meade, Army of the Potomac. General: elf up I will communicate more in detail. George G. Meade, Major General. The general then at otant trust which has been confided to me. George G. Meade, Major General, commanding. It would he wondrous change in his affairs. To Mrs. George G. Meade: Headquarters army of the Potomac, Juneg, General Meade again wrote home: To Mrs. George G. Meade: Headquarters, Middleburg, Md., June 29ing day, General Meade wrote home: To Mrs. George G. Meade: Headquarters, Taneytown, June 30, 1863 up to-morrow. Very respectfully, etc., Geo. G. Meade, Major General, Commanding. At 7 P. M.g, without endangering himself, to do so. George G. Meade, Major General. Sedgwick, in compliane, but will endeavor to act with caution. George G. Meade. Major General. Most of the corps come of an offensive or defensive character. George G. Meade, Major General. The confidence of all
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 6 (search)
civil War letters, 1863-1865 To Mrs. George G. Meade: Headquarters army of the Potomac, Frederal, most truly and respectfully yours, George G. Meade, Major-General. To Mrs. George G. Mecomplish other valuable results. To Mrs. George G. Meade: Headquarters army of the Potomac, Octonduct of the war, see Appendix W. To Mrs. George G. Meade: Headquarters army of the Potomac, Marcnia had an aggregate of about 80,000 men. Geo. G. Meade, Major General Commanding. Official: Assistant Adjutant-General. To Mrs. George G. Meade: battle-field, Spottyslvania Court House, May 11unately without any one being hit. To Mrs. George G. Meade: Headquarters army of the Potomac, Noveing it to terms, if anything will. To Mrs. George G. Meade:Headquarters army of the Potomac, Novemrity and happiness of our beloved Country! Geo. G. Meade, Major General Commanding. To Mrs. GeorgMrs. George G. Meade: Headquarters army of the Potomac, April 20, 1865. I am glad you were so prompt in put[9 more...]
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 7 (search)
pray for strength and light to discharge our duties as citizens, as we have endeavored to discharge them as soldiers. Geo. G. Meade, Major General, U. S. A. Thus closed the career of the grandest army that this continent has ever seen. When its letter written to Mrs. Meade immediately after his learning of his having been passed over in the promotion: To Mrs. George G. Meade: Atlanta, March 6, 1869. dear Margaret: The blow has been struck and our worst fears realized. Yesterday I recous burden to bear, and it is our part to endeavor to be submissive. Love to all; I shall soon see you. Ever yours, George G. Meade. Conscious of right and of his deserts, General Meade bore the stroke unflinchingly in the bosom of his family w called away in the dark hours of the war, the hero of Gettysburg, the record of whose simple tombstone reads: George Gordon Meade, Major-General U. S. Army. Born in Cadiz, Spain, Dec. 31st, 1815. Died in Phila., Pa., Nov. 6th, 1872. He did hi
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 8 (search)
Appendix a: document, Halleck to Meade, mentioned in letter of July 8, 1863. see page 132, Vol. II Halleck to Meade: Washington, July 7, 1863, 2.55 P. M. It gives me great pleasure to inform you that you have been appointed a Brig. Gen. in the Regular Army to rank from July 3rd, the date of your brilliant victory at Gettysburg. Appendix a: document, Halleck to Meade, mentioned in letter of July 8, 1863. see page 132, Vol. II Halleck to Meade: Washington, July 7, 1863, 2.55 P. M. It gives me great pleasure to inform you that you have been appointed a Brig. Gen. in the Regular Army to rank from July 3rd, the date of your brilliant victory at Gettysburg.
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 9 (search)
863. see page 133, Vol. II Halleck to Meade: July 7. I have received from the Presiden to Genl. Grant on the 4th of July. Now, if Gen. Meade can complete this work, so gloriously prosecr. Yours truly A. Lincoln. Halleck to Meade: July 7, 8.45 P. M. You have given the ene he must suffer. July 7, 9 P. M. Halleck to Meade: I have seen your despatches to Gen. Couchedge this Army to do. July 8, 1863, 3 P. M. Meade to Halleck: My information as to the crossrward this Army. July 8, 5 P. M. Halleck to Meade: Do not understand me as expressing any die river. Middletown, July 9, 1863, 11 A. M. Meade to Halleck: The Army is moving in three co is worth. July 9, 1863, 3 P. M. Halleck to Meade: The evidence that Lee's army will fight n the support? July 9, 4.30 P. M. Halleck to Meade: Two full regiments and two complete batte the coming battle. July 10, 1863, 1 P. M. Meade to Halleck: The information received to-da[4 more...]
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 10 (search)
Appendix C: telegrams between Halleck and Meade, mentioned in letter of July 14, 1863. see page 134, Vol. II Halleck to Meade July 14 (in part): I need hardly say to you that the escape of Lee's army without another battle has createdMeade July 14 (in part): I need hardly say to you that the escape of Lee's army without another battle has created great dissatisfaction in the mind of the President, and it will require an active and energetic pursuit on your part to remove the impression that it has not been sufficiently active heretofore. Meade to Halleck July 14: Having performed mMeade to Halleck July 14: Having performed my duty conscientiously and to the best of my ability, the censure of the President conveyed in your dispatch of 1 P. M. this day, is, in my judgment, so undeserved that I feel compelled most respectfully to ask to be immediately relieved from the command of this army. Halleck to Meade July 14: My telegram stating the disappointment of the President at the escape of Lee's army was not intended as a censure, but as a stimulus to an active pursuit. It is not deemed a sufficient cause for
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