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October 4th, 1863 AD (search for this): chapter 2
nd the water, down near the river, still worse. All this took place in full view of the hills, across the river, on and behind which were camped the Rebels; and I could not help laughing to think what a scattering there would be if they should pitch over a 20-pound Parrott shell, in the midst of the address! But they are very pleasant now, and the pickets walk up and down and talk across the river. And so we got in our grain car and all came home. . . . Headquarters Army of Potomac October 4, 1863 We have sad cases come here sometimes. Yesterday there was a poor farmer, that filled me with admiration. He had travelled a thousand miles from his place in Indiana to get the body of his only son, killed in our cavalry skirmish of the 13th September. I am most wore out, said he, runnina round; but the ambulance has gone over to that piece of woods, after him. And that old hoss, that was his; the one he was sitting on, when he was shot; she ain't worth more than fifty dollars, but
October 24th, 1863 AD (search for this): chapter 2
ut in our honor, and we drove in great state to General Halleck's office; where General Meade went in and held a solemn pow-wow; the two came forth presently and walked over to the White-House, where they held another pow-pow with the President. Captain George and I, meanwhile, studied the exterior architecture, and I observed a blind had been blown off and broken and allowed to lie outside. In fact they have a nigger negligence, to a considerable extent, in this half-cooked capital. October 24, 1863 We went to Willard's after the pow-pow and got a very good dinner; only poor General Meade was bored to death and driven out of all peace of mind, by dirty politicians who kept coming up and saying: Ah, General Meade, I believe; perhaps you do not recollect meeting me in the year 1831, on a Mississippi steamboat? How do you do, sir? What move do you propose to execute next? Have you men enough, sir? What are the intentions of Lee, sir? How are the prospects of the rebellion, sir
November 9th, 1863 AD (search for this): chapter 2
spatch that he had driven them from their rifle-pits, and we thought he had done pretty well for an afternoon. But, just at dusk, the distant roll of musketry indicated that he was assaulting; and a telegraph has just come, that he has taken the redoubt with four cannon, and some prisoners; I do not yet know how many. So we go to sleep, encouraged and hopeful. Our losses I do not know, but they can hardly be much, as but a portion has been engaged. . . . Headquarters Army of Potomac November 9, 1863 We have once more moved our Headquarters. . . . Reveille was beaten so early that, when I popped my sleepy head out of the tent, there were the stars, most magnificent, especially Venus who sat above the moon and looked like a fire-ball. The moon was but a little one, but her circle was completed by that kind of image you often see, only the figure of the Man-in-the-Moon was plainly reflected on this image, a thing I never noticed before. These were the astronomical observations of
November 13th, 1863 AD (search for this): chapter 2
slope, in face of the fire of a brigade and of four cannon, and carried the works at the point of the bayonet. . . . I think it no small praise to General Meade to say that his plans were so well laid out that our loss in all is but about 400. No useless slaughter, you see, though there was plenty of room for a blunder, as you would have known had you seen the lines of breastworks the fellows had; but we took part of them and scared them out of the rest. Headquarters Army of Potomac November 13, 1863 Here we continue to dwell in our pine wood, in grave content, consuming herds of cattle and car-loads of bread with much regularity. Yesterday, who should turn up but John Minor Botts, A Northern sympathizer, who had a plantation in those parts. the tough and unterrified. The Rebs treated him pretty badly this time, because he invited General Meade to dine; burnt his fences, shot his cattle and took all his corn and provisions, and finally arrested him and took him as far as Cu
November 15th, 1863 AD (search for this): chapter 2
you often see fragments of shell scattered around; for all this country has been fought over, back and forth, either in skirmishes or battles; and here and there, you come on a little ridge of earth, marked by a bit of board, on which is scrawled the name of the soldier, who lies where he fell, in this desert region. Our people are very different from the Europeans in their care for the dead, and mark each grave with its name; even in the heat of battle. Headquarters Army of Potomac November 15, 1863 Yesterday the General made a start at six A. M. for Washington, taking with him Major Biddle, Captain Meade, and Captain Mitchell, and suppose he will perhaps get back to-morrow. A little before one o'clock came a telegraph that four officers of the Ghords were coming in the train, and that we were to send an officer, with ten men, also four led horses, to bring them up. So Major Barstow asked if I would go, whereat, there being nothing to do, I said I would. It is about eight mil
December 12th, 1863 AD (search for this): chapter 2
such one. I think they would not try a western general, after Pope's experience. The only one I can think of is Hancock, for a long while laid up by his Gettysburg wound, and not yet in the field. He belongs in this army, is popular, and has an excellent name. The New York Herald insists on General Pleasonton, which is an original idea. I heard of an officer who asserted that he had seen the order putting him in command; a rather unlikely assertion. Headquarters Army of Potomac December 12, 1863 I still think, and more strongly than ever, that no change will be made in our chief command; and those who have been to Washington think the same. I am more and more struck, on reflection, with General Meade's consistency and self-control in refusing to attack. His plan was a definite one; from fault of his inferiors it did not work fast enough to be a success; and he had firmness to say, the blow has simply failed and we shall only add disaster to failure by persisting. By this
William Henry Seward (search for this): chapter 2
a change, Achilles and all other warlike persons; and is much improved withal. That same evening enter another general (distinguished foreigner this time), El General Jose Cortez, chevalier of some sort of red ribbon and possessor of a bad hat. He was accompanied by two eminent Señors, Mexicans and patriotic exiles. We were out riding when they came; but, after our return, and in the midst of dinner, there comes an orderly with a big official envelope, proving to be a recommendation from Mr. Seward. Oh, says the General, another lot, hey? Well, I suppose they will be along to-morrow ; and went on quietly eating dinner. Afterwards I went into the office of General Williams (or Seth as they call him here) and there beheld, sitting in a corner, three forlorn figures. Nobody seemed to know who they were, but the opinion prevailed that they were a deputation of sutlers, who were expected about that time! But I, hearing certain tones of melancholy Spanish, did presently infer that they
Bob Lee (search for this): chapter 2
command of the Army of the Potomac, followed on Lee's right flank, covered Washington, and crossed e magnificent Confederate charge under Pickett, Lee was forced to retreat. Meade followed him, butggons. [That evening there was a report that Lee was falling back. The cavalry were gathered foit is to raise 30,000. He said yesterday: If Bob Lee will go into those fields there and fight me,e heaviest musketry fire, than hold my place! Lee, finding that he could not outflank Meade, fellou men enough, sir? What are the intentions of Lee, sir? How are the prospects of the rebellion, eneral Meade received imperative orders to give Lee battle; not a word of truth in it! You might aders to catch a sea-gull with a pinch of salt. Lee would perhaps have given us a chance; but the seade's move can't be beat. Did I tell you that Lee passed through Warrenton and passed a night. H have roared for the safety of Jeff Davis and Bob Lee! . . . October 28, 1863 . . . The guerill[10 more...]
Gouverneur Kemble Warren (search for this): chapter 2
y minutes, the General leading the crowd. General Warren was lodged in Spartan simplicity, in a thiy for General Meade. Soon we came up with General Warren. He looked like a man of disappointed hopence we made haste, across the country, to General Warren's, where he had prepared some manoeuvres och, to form a junction and attack at once; for Warren alone formed a weak centre and could not risk at the end. At daylight this morning, General Warren, with his own corps and a division of the 6th,houlders. The note was to the effect that General Warren had made a careful examination of the enem General again rode away; this time to see General Warren, some four miles off. Two aides, besides m chanced to be passing, I am happy to say. General Warren had a sad face, as well he might. He drewd been, in some way, put under guidance of General Warren, and partly because he was all ready for t General Sedgwick would, I think, refuse; General Warren is very young, and is, besides, under a cl[9 more...]
Daniel Edgar Sickles (search for this): chapter 2
ajor-General commanding replied, with charming non-committal. Build huts; certainly; why not? They can move from huts as well as from tents, can't they? I observe the papers continue to discuss the succession of the General. He himself thinks he will be relieved, but I doubt it. If for no other reason, because it is hard to find anyone for the post. General Sedgwick would, I think, refuse; General Warren is very young, and is, besides, under a cloud about his movement on our left. General Sickles, people would say, is too much of a Bowery boy. Generals French, Newton, and Sykes are out of the question. General Humphreys has no influence strong enough to put him up. Any subordinate general would have to be of great note to be lifted thus high; there is no such one. I think they would not try a western general, after Pope's experience. The only one I can think of is Hancock, for a long while laid up by his Gettysburg wound, and not yet in the field. He belongs in this army, is
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