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Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 1, Chapter 7: (search)
was a mistake. This letter is given in full on page 399. This disapprobation was not confined to the President. When Grant's plan of campaign was indicated, a few days later, Halleck at once sent him orders to return and cooperate with Banks: If possible, the forces of yourself and Banks should be united between Vicksburg and Port Hudson, so as to attack these places separately with the combined forces. This dispatch was dated the 11th of May, ten days after the battle of Port Gibson. Hooker had just been defeated at Chancellorsville, and the government must have been aghast at the news that Grant had plunged into the hostile region of Mississippi, confronting two armies, and cutting loose from all communication. But there was no telegraphic line in operation from Washington, further than Cairo, and nearly a week elapsed before the countermanding dispatch was received. Had the generalin-chief, however, been able to reach his subordinate, the Vicksburg campaign would never have
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 1, Chapter 11: (search)
out valley seizure of Brown's ferry March of Hooker from Bridgeport battle of Wauhatchie repulseand sent them by rail, under command of Major-General Hooker, to protect Rosecrans's railroad line o the heights on the southern side, thus giving Hooker an open road to Chattanooga, when his forces s mountain. Accordingly, Grant directed that Hooker should cross, at Bridgeport, to the south sidetanooga valley. On the morning of the 26th, Hooker crossed the Tennessee, by the pontoon bridge a, however, caused no serious interruption; and Hooker kept on down the valley. He met no further reossession of the vital point. The night after Hooker's arrival, Longstreet's corps attacked him in e loss of the enemy is not certainly known. Hooker estimates Longstreet's loss at fifteen hundredtion made secure against any further assault. Hooker, thereafter, remained undisturbed. Flanked asomas supporting, from here. In the mean time, Hooker will attack Lookout, and carry it if possible.[10 more...]
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 1, Chapter 12: (search)
ion of rebels on Lookout mountain position of Hooker difficulty of ascent seizure of base ascentrout of rebels large capture of men and guns Hooker turns rebel left further captures rebel fligBrown's ferry, in time for Osterhaus to cross, Hooker was instructed to attack the point of Lookout made. Grant looked eagerly for the advance of Hooker, moving north along the ridge, with his left iay of Chickamauga station; and Thomas's force (Hooker and Palmer) moved on the Atlanta road towards Grant came up with Sherman's column here. Hooker, meanwhile, had arrived at Chickamauga creek, mountain, and attempt to check the advance of Hooker. The main rebel force had just passed throughed up close to Ringgold, to be ready to assist Hooker, if need should arise. About noon, Sherman goOn the 30th, the enemy sent a flag of truce to Hooker's advanced position at Catoosa, requesting perhe army passed on to its position. Meanwhile, Hooker's veterans scaled the lofty peak that dominate[43 more...]
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 1, Appendix to chapter VII. (search)
rant. Washington, D. C., May 7, 1863. The President and general-in-chief have just returned from the Army of the Potomac. The principal operation of General Hooker failed, but there has been no serious disaster to the organization and efficiency of the army. It is now occupying its former position on the Rappahannock, having recrossed the river without any loss in the movement. Not more than one-third of General Hooker's force was engaged. General Stoneman's operations have been a brilliant success. A part of his force advanced to within two miles of Richmond, and the enemy's communication has been cut in every direction. The Army of the Potomacks should be united between Vicksburg and Port Hudson, so as to attack these places separately with the combined forces. The same thing has been urged on Banks. Hooker recrossed to the north side of the river, but he inflicted a greater loss upon the enemy than he received. General Grant to General Halleck.—(Cipher telegram.