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Mexico, Mo. (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
no emotion. He spoke and acted as plainly as if he were transacting an ordinary matter of business. No one would have suspected that he was about to receive the surrender of an army, or that one of the most terrible wars of modern times had been brought to a triumphant close by the quiet man without a sword who was conversing calmly, but rather grimly, with the elaborate gentleman in grey and gold. The conversation at first related to the meeting of the two soldiers in earlier years in Mexico, when Grant had been a subaltern and Lee a staff officer of Scott. The rebel general, however, soon adverted to the object of the interview. I asked to see you, General Grant, he said, to ascertain upon what terms you would receive the surrender of my army. Grant replied that the officers and men must become prisoners of war, giving up of course all munitions, weapons, and supplies, but that a parole would be accepted, binding them to go to their homes and remain there until exchanged, o
Appomattox (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
e of Ord to Farmville retreat of Lee across Appomattox Humphreys crosses in pursuit fighting on Nbeen chased for miles along the banks of the Appomattox, and forced to cross the river in such hasteWright followed Humphreys to the vicinity of Appomattox, where both commanders were halted by a flagrksville to Farmville, and from Farmville to Appomattox; for days they were almost in sight but neveath. He thought himself sure of supplies at Appomattox, and refused to meet the national general wificer. Lee then rode on to the village of Appomattox, and selected the house of a farmer named Mce thousand, therefore, was Lee's estimate at Appomattox of the number he surrendered. Grant turned te enough suggested that he should remain at Appomattox at least a day. But the expenses of the war -house. Every rebel who has written about Appomattox declares that only 8,000 of those who surrenhem, if true. But as every rebel who was at Appomattox was himself a prisoner, the assertion is wor[10 more...]
Jetersville (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
Ord, and Meade Sheridan Intercepts Lee at Jetersville unselfishness of Meade army of Potomac moordered to strike the Danville road between Jetersville and Burksville, and then move up to Jetersvional forces, foot and horse, were entering Jetersville. But here, in Sheridan's opinion, the re had gone into camp—a long day's march from Jetersville. It was well into the night before the mes would indicate the situation of affairs at Jetersville changed. I have sent forward to inquire, and if it is not necessary to go to Jetersville, I will move on the most direct road to Farmville. atch from Sheridan. It was in these words: Jetersville, three P. M. I send you the enclosed letteront of Lee. It was dark when he started for Jetersville, and the distance was twenty miles, for a lear is a wonderful spur. Grant remained in Jetersville with Meade, overlooking the advance, and sed, after an onset of the national troops at Jetersville. But, though Lee himself had also neglec[15 more...]
Goldsboro (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
direct the operations in North Carolina so as to combine them with his own; for Sherman's army, though a hundred and fifty miles away, was now more than ever only a wing of Grant's command. The battle-field reached from Richmond to Raleigh and Goldsboro. If Lee goes beyond Danville, said Grant, you will have to take care of him with the force you have for a while. Should he do so, you will want to get on the railroad south of him, to hold it or destroy it, so that it will take him a long td, if a stand is made at Danville, will in a few days go there. If you can possibly do so, push on from where you are, and let us see if we cannot finish the job with Lee and Johnston's armies. Whether it will be better for you to strike for Goldsboro, or nearer to Danville, you will be better able to judge when you receive this. Rebel armies are now the only strategic points to strike at. On the 5th of April, Grant still marched with the army of the James. Shortly after midday he arriv
Deep Creek (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
itt's front, but the opposition was easily brushed away, and it was not until Deep creek was reached that any serious fighting occurred. Here a strong body of infantured thirteen hundred prisoners. The Fifth corps and the cavalry encamped at Deep creek, on the Namozine road; the Second corps was not far behind, at Winticomack chitt moving towards the Appomattox, and following the force he had driven from Deep creek the day before, while Crook was ordered to strike the Danville road between Jched the Danville road before this, and I am moving with the Fifth corps from Deep creek as rapidly as possible in the direction of Amelia court-house. Grant forwardhere was no emergency calling for a night march. The Second corps arrived at Deep creek between seven and eight o'clock. The men were fatigued, having been marching,tched an aide-de-camp also to the headquarters of the army of the Potomac, at Deep creek, where Humphreys had gone into camp—a long day's march from Jetersville. It
Five Forks (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
of the Appomattox. The garrison of Richmond and the troops from Bermuda Hundred neck were crowding down from the north, and those that had held the inner lines of Petersburg were retreating westward, while the forces cut off by the battle of Five Forks and the subsequent assaults hastened, north or south of the river, as they could, to meet their chief at Amelia court-house, which he had appointed for a rendezvous. When these all should come together, Lee would still have more than fifty thoity already provided for. Grant attacked in return, with his fiery subordinate, and the defeat of Pickett was instantly followed by the assaults on Petersburg. Not a moment was left the rebel chief to recover from the effect of the disaster at Five Forks, either to bring back Pickett, or himself to move in prompt endeavor to escape; but while Lee was still stunned and bewildered by the immensity of his misfortune and his peril, the terrible blow descended like the thunderbolt of a god. Richmon
Burksville (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
f Grant sufferings of enemy Ord arrives at Burksville Read's gallant fight at High bridge-advanceace. To Sherman: It is my intention to take Burksville. The railroad from Petersburg can soon be pke the Danville road between Jetersville and Burksville, and then move up to Jetersville. This wouluce this number one-half. I will push on to Burksville, and, if a stand is made at Danville, will iion to watch the roads running south between Burksville and Farmville. I am strongly of opinion Leemed at by both armies. Ord had arrived at Burksville late in the night of the 5th, and before dayuth-west from here. General Ord moves from Burksville at eight A. M. You will strike their column ce. During the day the prisoners arrived at Burksville, and the general officers were brought to Grwas late in the evening before Grant reached Burksville, where he found that Ord had moved to Rice's the same supplies that had been chased from Burksville to Farmville, and from Farmville to Appomatt[20 more...]
Blue Ridge (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
had the wonderful impetus of flight, with the chance of safety and something like success before him as his prize. He, besides, was moving towards supplies, while Grant must leave his base, and rebuild a railroad in order to provision his army. There was every military chance, when Lee fled from Petersburg, that he would succeed in eluding his pursuer. The intention was to take the direction of Danville, and turn to our advantage the good line for resistance offered by the Dan and Staunton rivers. The activity of the Federal cavalry and the want of supplies compelled a different course.—Four Years with General Lee. Accordingly he ordered supplies from Danville to meet him, and by daylight on the 3rd of April his advance was sixteen miles on the road to Amelia. And now came a contest between the wits and genius of the two commanders. For the first time they were pitted against each other, absolutely out. side of works, and in the open field. Lee no longer had elaborate fort
Dan River (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
pediments. He had the wonderful impetus of flight, with the chance of safety and something like success before him as his prize. He, besides, was moving towards supplies, while Grant must leave his base, and rebuild a railroad in order to provision his army. There was every military chance, when Lee fled from Petersburg, that he would succeed in eluding his pursuer. The intention was to take the direction of Danville, and turn to our advantage the good line for resistance offered by the Dan and Staunton rivers. The activity of the Federal cavalry and the want of supplies compelled a different course.—Four Years with General Lee. Accordingly he ordered supplies from Danville to meet him, and by daylight on the 3rd of April his advance was sixteen miles on the road to Amelia. And now came a contest between the wits and genius of the two commanders. For the first time they were pitted against each other, absolutely out. side of works, and in the open field. Lee no longer had
Mecklenburg (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 10
e words: Amelia court-house, April 5th. Dear Mamma,--Our army is ruined, I fear. We are all safe as yet. Byron left us sick. John Taylor is well; saw him yesterday. We are in line of battle this morning. General Robert Lee is in the field near us. My trust is still in the justice of our cause and that of God. General Hill is killed. I saw Murray a few minutes since. Bernard Perry, he said, was taken prisoner, but may get out. I send this by a negro I see passing up the railroad to Mecklenburg. Love to all. Your devoted son, Wm. B. Taylor, Colonel. Meanwhile, Grant had advanced with the head of Ord's column, and by six o'clock he had arrived at a point half way between Nottaway court-house and Burksville. He gave the road to the troops, according to his custom, and was riding with his staff in a piece of woods, when a soldier in rebel uniform was brought up, just captured, who had asked to see the commanding general. One of Grant's staff recognized the man at once as a sco
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