...eneral U. S. Grant and his army, and ordered that a medal be struck in his honor, in the name of the people of the United States. President Lincoln sent the subjoined congratulatory despatch to Major-General Grant : Understanding that your lodgment at Chattanooga and Knoxville is now secure, I wish to tender you, and all under your command, my more than thanks — my profoundest gratitude for the skill, cou...