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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 7. (ed. Frank Moore) 1 1 Browse Search
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 20. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 1 1 Browse Search
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The Daily Dispatch: February 11, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 14 (search)
reconnoisance. The occupation of Smithland. General Grant ordered the occupation of Smithland, the location of which we have already stated, as that point occupies a central position, and is of considerable straisgical value, as a force stationed there would be at all times ready to co-operate with any movement, either on the Tennessee or Cumberland river, as circumstances might require. Thus it will be seen, from the brief resume of the movements of the several brigades of Gen. Grants first expedition towards Columbus, it was not, as some supposed, a failure, but, on the contrary, was a decided success in the objects for which it left Cairo. The second expedition, the result of which we now record, was based upon the information derived from the first, and its grand and glorious result has ere this sent a thrill of gladness throughout the loyal States of the Union. It must be remembered, also, by our readers, that what has now been accomplished has been done by ou