Browsing named entities in Ulysses S. Grant, Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant. You can also browse the collection for December 8th, 1863 AD or search for December 8th, 1863 AD in all documents.

Your search returned 1 result in 1 document section:

Ulysses S. Grant, Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, The relief of Knoxville-headquarters moved to Nashville-visiting Knoxville-cipher dispatches --Withholding orders (search)
that the Senate had rejected the nomination. I was not aware of the reasons for this course, and therefore strongly recommended him for a major-generalcy. My recommendation was heeded and the appointment made. Upon the raising of the siege of Knoxville I, of course, informed the authorities at Washington — the President and Secretary of War-of the fact, which 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 thanks, my profoundest gratitude for the skill, courage, and perseverance with which you and they, over so great difficulties, have effected that important object. God bless you all. A. Lincoln, President U. S. without further bloodshed. The safety of Burnside's army and the loyal people of East Tenness