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John Harrison Wilson, The life of Charles Henry Dana, Chapter 8: declaration of principles (search)
orials. But a strong side-light is thrown upon his personal occupations and feelings, as well as upon passing events, by certain letters written during the summer, and especially by one he wrote to James Pike, July 14th, as follows: You see my promptitude equals yours. You write, and I pay with equal exactness. But while domestic happiness causes us both to neglect these mere external passing duties, I don't know who has a right to complain. The truth is, I have been busy going to Westport to see my children-driving them about in old Bradley's one-horse wagon, rowing and sailing with them on the bay and Sound, gathering shells on the shore with them, picking cherries, lounging on the grass, gazing into the sky with the whole tribe about me! Who'd think of paying notes under such circumstances? There's no delight like that in a pack of young children --of your own. Love is selfish, friendship is exacting, but this other affection gives all and asks nothing. The man who ha
John Harrison Wilson, The life of Charles Henry Dana, Chapter 16: Dana returns to Washington (search)
motions to major-generalships, and so has General Meade. The difficulty in both cases is that the law limits the number of major-generals and that the list is now complete. Perhaps you have already learned that both General Sherman and General McPherson have been appointed brigadiers in the regular army. Prime is at the home of his family on Long Island. Still very feeble. I am sorry not to have been here when Colonel Rawlins was here the other day. At that time, however, I was at Westport, sailing and swimming in Long Island Sound. The most enthusiastic imagination cannot exaggerate the delight of a few days spent in such recreations, nor the contrast with the infernal heat of this city. Pray let me hear from you as soon as you can, and keep me informed as to movements and improvements in the Army of the Tennessee. General Thayer was here yesterday seeking correction in the date of his commission — in vain. Remember me cordially to Rawlins and Bowers. Also to the gen
John Harrison Wilson, The life of Charles Henry Dana, Chapter 21: administration of War Department (search)
itively cutting the connection between Hood and Macon, and forcing him to surrender for want of supplies. It will take some time to complete the operation, especially as it must involve a pretty elaborate destruction of both the West Point and the Macon railroads, but the fact that the Richmond papers make no report of the movement is greatly in favor of our success. McClellan will be nominated at Chicago to-day or tomorrow. I was in New York for ten days week before last, and was at Westport for one day. The loveliness of the place seemed to me something beyond imagination. I had a letter from Baldy Smith on Saturday. I told him in reply that it was very much his own fault, and that if he had had no tongue, and had never known how to write, I had no doubt he would now be commanding one of the large armies. Although every request had been granted, Sheridan's accession to the command of the Middle Military Division was not followed by an immediate restoration of confidenc
John Harrison Wilson, The life of Charles Henry Dana, Index (search)
04, 309, 313, 315, 331, 333, 336-339, 341, 342, 345, 347, 358, 361, 366, 367, 373, 493. Washington, George, 129, 349. Washington Ring, 449. Watson, Assistant Secretary of War, 290, 306, 341. Wauhatchie, 254, 283, 284. Wayne, Justice, 419. Webb, Captain, Seth, 13. Webb, General, Watson, 487. Webster, Daniel, 98, 113, 152. Weed, Thurlow, 161. Weitzel. General, 357. Weldon and Lynchburg railroads, 330, 343. Welles, Secretary, 354. West Point and Macon railroads. 343. Westport, 132, 252, 343. West Roxbury, 31. Wheeler, Vice-President, 442. Whig party, division of, 127. Whiskey Ring, 425, 426, 435-437, 441, 442, 493. Whitney, Asa, 104. Whitney, William C., 475. Wilderness, 317, 328. Widow Glen's house, 260. Williams, General, Seth, 253. Wilmot Proviso, 98. Wilson, Bluford, 223, 435, 436. Wilson, Henry, 153. Wilson, J. H., 201, 207, 211, 220, 222, 224, 225, 229, 278, 279, 281, 283, 285-287, 294, 304-307, 342, 344, 345, 349, 355, 356, 36