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Ulysses S. Grant, Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, The relief of Knoxville-headquarters moved to Nashville-visiting Knoxville-cipher dispatches --Withholding orders (search)
h caused great rejoicing there. The President especially was rejoiced that Knoxville had been relieved Washington, D. C. December 8, 1863, 10.2 A. M. Maj.-General U. S. Grant: Understanding that your lodgment at Knoxville and at Chattanooga is now secure, I wish to tender you, and all under your command, my more than thankslle worthy of mention during the winter, During this winter the citizens of Jo Davies' County, Ill., subscribed for and had a diamond-hilted sword made for General Grant, which was always known as the Chattanooga sword. The scabbard was of gold, and was ornamented with a scroll running nearly its entire length, displaying in engraved letters the names of the battles in which General Grant had participated. Congress also gave him a vote of thanks for the victories at Chattanooga, and voted him a gold medal for Vicksburg and Chattanooga. All such things are now in the possession of the government at Washington. so I set myself to the task of having t
Ulysses S. Grant, Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Operations in Mississippi-Longstreet in east Tennessee-commissioned Lieutenant-General-Commanding the armies of the United States-first interview with President Lincoln (search)
ennessee as a part of the preparations for my spring campaign. About this time General Foster, who had been in command of the Department of the Ohio after Burnside until Schofield relieved him, Washington, D. C., December 29, 1863 Maj.-General U. S. Grant: General Foster has asked to be relieved from his command on account of disability from old wounds. Should his request be granted, who would you like as his successor? It is possible that Schofield will be sent to your command. H. W, however, as a preliminary, and prior to the delivery of it, that he had drawn that up on paper, knowing my disinclination to speak in public, and handed me a copy in advance so that I might prepare a few lines of reply. The President said: General Grant, the nation's appreciation of what you have done, and its reliance upon you for what remains to be done in the existing great struggle, are now presented, with this commission constituting you lieutenant-general in the Army of the United Stat
Ulysses S. Grant, Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, The military situation-plans for the campaign-sheridan assigned to command of the cavalry-flank movements-forrest at Fort Pillow-General Banks's expedition-colonel Mosby-an incident of the Wilderness campaign (search)
ge on the enemy, or the enemy must detach from one of his armies a large force to prevent it. In other words, if Sigel can't skin himself he can hold a leg while some one else skins. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, U. S. Grant, Lieutenant-General [George] Crook, commanding in West Virginia, was to move from the mouth of the Gauley River with a cavalry force and some artillery, the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad to be his objective. Either the enemy would have to iver or elsewhere. If Lee's left is turned, large provision will have to be made for ordnance stores. I would say not much short of five hundred rounds of infantry ammunition would do. By the other, half the amount would be sufficient. U. S. Grant, Lieutenant-General If by his right-my leftthe Potomac, Chesapeake Bay and tributaries would furnish us an easy line over which to bring all supplies to within easy hauling distance of every position the army could occupy from the Rapidan to
Ulysses S. Grant, Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Grand movement of the Army of the Potomac- crossing the Rapidan-entering the Wilderness- battle of the Wilderness (search)
ls W. S. Hancock, G. K. Warren, John Sedgwick and P. H. Sheridan. The artillery was commanded by General Henry J. Hunt. This arm was in such abundance that the fourth of it could not be used to advantage in such a country as we were destined to pass through. The surplus was much in the way, taking up as it did so much of the narrow and bad roads, and consuming so much of the forage and other stores brought up by the trains. Union Army on the Rapidan, May 5, 1864. [Compiled] Lieutenant-General U. S. Grant, commander-in-chief. Major-General George G. Meade, Commanding Army of the Potomac. Maj.-Gen. W. S. Hancock, commanding second Army corps. First Division, Brig.-Gen Francis C. Barlow. First Brigade, Col. Nelson A. Miles. Second Brigade, Col. Thomas A. Smyth. Third Brigade, Col. Paul Frank. Fourth Brigade, Col. John R. Brooke. Second Division, Brig.-Gen. John Gibbon. First Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Alex. S. Webb. Second Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Joshua T. Owen. Third Br
Ulysses S. Grant, Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, After the battle-telegraph and signal service- movement by the left flank (search)
Sedgwick to his place of destination. All vehicles should be got out of hearing of the enemy before the troops move, and then move off quietly. It is more than probable that the enemy concentrate for a heavy attack on Hancock this afternoon. In case they do we must be prepared to resist them, and follow up any success we may gain, with our whole force. Such a result would necessarily modify these instructions. All the hospitals should be moved to-day to Chancellorsville. U. S. Grant, Lieut.-General During the 7th Sheridan had a fight with the rebel cavalry at Todd's Tavern, but routed them, thus opening the way for the troops that were to go by that route at night. Soon after dark Warren withdrew from the front of the enemy, and was soon followed by Sedgwick. Warren's march carried him immediately behind the works where Hancock's command lay on the Brock Road. With my staff and a small escort of cavalry I preceded the troops. Meade with his staff accompanied me
Ulysses S. Grant, Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Battle of Spottsylvania-Hancock's position-assault of Warren's and Wright's corps-upton promoted on the field-good news from Butler and Sheridan (search)
s to use them as an escort to our supply trains. If it is more convenient to send them out by train to march from the railroad to Belle Plain or Fredericksburg, send them so. I am satisfied the enemy are very shaky, and are only kept up to the mark by the greatest exertions on the part of their officers, and by keeping them intrenched in every position they take. Up to this time there is no indication of any portion of Lee's army being detached for the defence of Richmond. U. S. Grant, Lieut.-General And also, I received information, through the War Department, from General Butler that his cavalry under [August V.] Kautz had cut the railroad south of Petersburg, separating Beauregard from Richmond, and had whipped [D. H.] Hill, killing, wounding and capturing many. Also that he was intrenched, and could maintain himself. On this same day came news from Sheridan to the effect that he had destroyed ten miles of the railroad and telegraph between Lee and Richmond, on
Ulysses S. Grant, Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Hancock's assault-losses of the Confederates- promotions recommended-discomfiture of the enemy-ewell's attack-reducing the artillery (search)
one hour earlier and had been heartily entered into by Mott's division and the 9th corps. U. S. Grant, Lieut.-General Accordingly in the afternoon Hancock was ordered to move his command by the Hancock's attack, and will push in their whole force if any opportunity presents itself. U. S. Grant, Lieut.-General on the left of the salient at the same hour. I sent two of my staff officersified. I would not like to see one of these promotions at this time without seeing both. U. S. Grant, Lieut.-General for promotion to the grade of Major-General in the regular army; Hancock for pended hostilities, and that it is in no manner due to weakness or exhaustion on our part. U. S. Grant, Lieut.-General The condition of the roads was such that nothing was done on the 17th. But tns will at once be given for all trains and surplus artillery to conform to this movement. U. S. Grant On the 20th, Lee showing no signs of coming out of his lines, orders were renewed for a left-
Ulysses S. Grant, Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Movement by the left flank-battle of North Anna-an incident of the March-moving on Richmond-South of the Pamunkey-position of the National Army (search)
parties. The trains will be moved at the same time to Milford Station. Headquarters will follow the 9th corps. U. S. Grant, Lieut.-General Warren's corps was moved from Harris's Store to Jericho Ford, Wright's following. Warren arrived at ect Smith to put the railroad bridge there in condition for crossing troops and artillery and leave men to hold it. U. S. Grant, Lieut.-General and directed that our base of supplies should be shifted to White House, on the Pamunkey. The wagon od. I think it would be well to make a heavy cavalry demonstration on the enemy's left, to-morrow afternoon, also. U. S. Grant, Lieut.-General Wilson's division of cavalry was brought up from the left and moved by our right south to Little Riverh Smith and to return with him. I will send orders for Smith by the messenger you send to Sheridan with his orders. U. S. Grant I also notified Smith of his danger, and the precautions that would be taken to protect him. The night of the 30th
Ulysses S. Grant, Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Advance on Cold Harbor-an anecdote of the war- battle of Cold Harbor-correspondence with Lee-Retrospective (search)
they can be taken. I shall go to where you are in the course of an hour. U. S. Grant, Lieut.-General This assault cost us heavily and probably without benefit toough General Smith's lines, and all should be ready to resist an assault. U. S. Grant, Lieut.-General The remainder of the day was spent in strengthening the lineties, you may propose for meeting the end desired will be accepted by me. U. S. Grant, Lieut.-General Lee replied that he feared such an arrangement would lead toave dead or wounded, and not beyond or on ground occupied by your troops. U. S. Grant, Lieut.-General Lee's response was that he could not consent to the buriaas you may wish to send out on the same duty without further application. U. S. Grant, Lieut.-General Lee acceded to this; but delays in transmitting the correspoen left upon the battle-field have been rendered nugatory, I remain, &c., U. S. Grant, Lieutenant-General I have always regretted that the last assault at Cold
Ulysses S. Grant, Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Left flank movement across the Chickahominy and James-General Lee-visit to Butler-the movement on Petersburg-the investment of Petersburg (search)
herever and whenever he can be found without this protection. U. S. Grant, Lieutenant-General Preparations for this were promptly commencedestroy the canal. Lose no opportunity to destroy the canal. U. S. Grant, Lieut.-General Hunter was also informed by way of Washington an corps before reaching you, please have the balance supplied. U. S. Grant, Lieut.-General P. S.: On reflection I will send the 18th cocertainty of navigation on the Chickahominy will be avoided. U. S. Grant Cold Harbor, Va. June 11, 1864 Major-General G. G. Meade, Commae found, or made lower down than Jones's they should take it. U. S. Grant, Lieut.-General P. S.: In view of the long march to reach Con thing for my staff-officers to hear from Eastern officers, Well, Grant has never met Bobby Lee yet. There were good and true officers whoas been all the same, no delays being allowed on any account. U. S. Grant, Lieut.-General which had arrived on the morning of the 16th; th
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