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Kentucky (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): chapter 14
with Thomas to enable this officer to hold the line of the Tennessee. He as often replied that he had fully complied with these directions. General Grant naturally became solicitous lest Hood, if not attacked, should pass around Thomas, invade Kentucky, and possibly reach the North. As a result of this anxiety and-unjust dissatisfaction, an order was given for the removal of Thomas, which order, however, was not executed in consequence of his battle and victory. As has been seen, Sherman teral Thomas' judgment: Before the battle of Nashville I grew very impatient over, as it appeared to me, the unnecessary delay. This impatience was increased upon learning that the enemy had sent a force of cavalry across the Cumberland into Kentucky. I feared Hood would cross his whole army and give us great trouble there. After urging upon General Thomas the necessity of immediately assuming the offensive, I started West to superintend matters there in person. Reaching Washington City,
Tennessee (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 14
d it is impossible to say when he will reach here. Since being placed in charge of affairs in Tennessee, I have lost nearly fifteen thousand men discharged by expiration of service and permitted to order has not been carried out. Moreover, so long as Hood occupies a threatening position in Tennessee, General Canby is obliged to keep large forces on the Mississippi River to protect its navigatr. We can not control the elements, and you must remember that, to resist Hood's advance into Tennessee, I had to reorganize and almost thoroughly equip the force now under my command. I fought theed of their transportation to accommodate the force taken with him, to oppose the advance into Tennessee of that army which had resisted the advance of the army of the Military Division of the Missislry. Although my progress may appear slow, I feel assured that Hood's army can be driven from Tennessee, and eventually driven to the wall by the force under my command. But too much must not be ex
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 14
place upon his arrival at Nashville; and, further, that he (Grant) would leave in a few days to assume command of the forces around Nashville and fight a battle. The order to General Logan was as follows: headquarters armies of the United States, City Point, Va., December 13, 1864. [special orders no. 149.] I. Major-General John A. Logan, United States Volunteers, will proceed immediately to Nashville, Tennessee, reporting by telegraph to the Lieutenant-General his arrival at Lns, and feel a conviction that to-morrow will add more fruits to your victory. U. S. Grant, Lieutenant-General. headquarters Department of the Cumberland, eight miles from Nashville, 6 P. M., December 16, 1864. To the President of the United States, Hon. E. M. Stanton and General U. S. Grant. This army thanks you for your approbation of its conduct yesterday, and begs to assure you that it is not misplaced. I have the honor to report, etc. [Here follows a second report in detail.]
Murfreesboro (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 14
but about one-fourth the number of the enemy, and consequently, is no match for him. I have two iron-clads here, with several gun-boats, and Commodore Fitch assures me that Hood can neither cross the Cumberland, nor blockade it. I, therefore, think it best to wait here until Wilson can equip all his cavalry. If Hood attacks me here he will be more seriously damaged than he was yesterday. If he remains until Wilson gets equipped, I can whip him, and will move against him at once. I have Murfreesboro strongly held, and therefore feel easy in regard to its safety. Chattanooga, Bridgeport, Stevenson, and Elk River bridges have strong garrisons. Geo. H. Thomas, Major-General U. S. Volunteers commanding. War Department, Washington, December 2, 10:30 A. M. Lieutenant-General Grant, City Point. The President feels solicitous about the disposition of Thomas to lay in fortifications for an indefinite period, until Wilson gets equipments. This looks like the McClellan and Rosecrans
Ohio (United States) (search for this): chapter 14
ecause it is hazardous, as if all war was any but hazardous. If he waits for Wilson to get ready, Gabriel will be blowing his last horn. Edwin M. Stanton. City Point, Va., December 8, 1864. Major-General Halleck, Washington. Please direct General Dodge to send all the troops he can spare to General Thomas. With such an order he can be relied on to send all that can properly go. They had probably better be sent to Louisville, for I fear either Hood or Breckinridge will go to the Ohio River. I will submit whether it is not advisable to call on Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois for sixty thousand men for thirty days. If Thomas has not struck yet he ought to be ordered to hand over his command to Schofield. There is no better man to repel an attack than Thomas, but I fear he is too cautious to take the initiative. U. S. Grant, Lieutenant-General. War Department, Washington, D. C., December 8, 1864. Lieutenant-General Grant, City Point. If you wish General Thomas relieved
Kansas (Kansas, United States) (search for this): chapter 14
rierson's cavalry was ordered by General Washburne I am told, to be turned in at Memphis, which has crippled the only cavalry I had at this time. All of my cavalry was dismounted to furnish horses to Kilpatrick's division, which went with General Sherman. My dismounted cavalry is now detained at Louisville, awaiting arms and horses. Horses are arriving slowly, and arms have been detained somewhere en route for more than a month. General Grierson has been delayed by conflicting orders in Kansas, and from Memphis, and it is impossible to say when he will reach here. Since being placed in charge of affairs in Tennessee, I have lost nearly fifteen thousand men discharged by expiration of service and permitted to go home to vote. My gain is probably twelve thousand perfectly raw troops. Therefore, as the enemy so greatly outnumbers me, both in infantry and cavalry, I am compelled for the present to act on the defensive. The moment I can get my cavalry, I will march against Hood, an
Savannah (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 14
omas, which order, however, was not executed in consequence of his battle and victory. As has been seen, Sherman thus refers to this matter: Yet Thomas remained inside of Nashville, seemingly passive, until General> Hood had closed upon him and had intrenched his position. * * * * At that time the weather was cold and sleety, the ground was covered with ice and snow, and both parties for a time rested on the defensive. Thus matters stood at Nashville while we were closing down on Savannah in the early part of December, 1864; and the country, as well as General Grant, was alarmed at the seeming passive conduct of General Thomas; and General Grant at one time considered the situation so dangerous that he thought of going to Nashville in person, but General John A. Logan, happening to be at City Point, was sent out to supersede General Thomas; luckily for the latter, he acted in time, gained a magnificent victory, and thus escaped so terrible a fate. The full corresponden
Burlington (New Jersey, United States) (search for this): chapter 14
my thanks you for your approbation of its conduct yesterday, and begs to assure you that it is not misplaced. I have the honor to report, etc. [Here follows a second report in detail.] Geo. H. Thomas, Major-General On reaching Louisville, General Logan learned that Thomas had made a successful move, and in reporting to General Grant, requested that he might be ordered back to his command: Louisville, Ky., 10 A. M., December 17, 1864. Lieutenant-General U. S. Grant, Burlington, N. J. Have just arrived. Weather bad; raining since yesterday morning. People here jubilant over Thomas' success. Confidence seems to be restored. I will remain here to hear from you. All things going right. It would seem best that I return to join my command with Sherman. John A. Logan, Major-General. In reply to this, General Grant telegraphed an order directing Logan to report to General Sherman. Immediately after the congratulatory dispatches, and while every effort wa
Tuscumbia (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 14
already performed, or more confiding faith that human effort could do no more, and no more than will be done by you and the accomplished and gallant officers and soldiers of your command. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War. On the same day General Grant telegraphed: City Point, December 22, 1864. Major-General Geo. H. Thomas. You have the congratulations of the public for the energy with which you are pushing Hood. I hope you will succeed in reaching his pontoon bridge at Tuscumbia before he gets there. Should you do so, it looks to me that Hood is cut off. If you succeed in destroying Hood's army, there will be but one army left to the so-called Confederacy, capable of doing us harm. I will take care of that, and try to draw the sting from it, so that in the Spring we shall have easy sailing. You have now a big opportunity, which I know you are availing yourself of. Let us push and do all we can before the enemy can derive benefit, either from the raising of negr
City Point (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 14
causes which produced the dissatisfaction at City Point and Washington, over the apparent slowness os opening dispatch was as follows: City Point, Va., November 21, 1864, 4 P. M. Major-Genera1864, 11 A. M. Lieutenant General Grant, City Point, Va. Your dispatch of 4 P. M. yesterday juser 2, 10:30 A. M. Lieutenant-General Grant, City Point. The President feels solicitous about the. U. S. Grant, Lieutenant-General. City Point, Va., December 2, 1864, 1:30 P. M. Major-Geneer 6, 1864. Lieutenant-General U. S. Grant, City Point. Your telegram of 6:30 P. M., December 5,der for an attack was telegraphed: City Point, Va., December 6, 1864, 4 P. M. Major-General64, 9 P. M. Lieutenant-General U. S. Grant, City Point. Your dispatch of 4 P. M. this day receivDecember 8, 1864. Lieutenant-General Grant, City Point. If you wish General Thomas relieved giveed. H. W. Halleck, Chief of Staff. City Point, Va., December 9, 1864, 5:30 P. M. Major-Gene[18 more...]
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