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Gulf of Mexico (search for this): chapter 24
land of about six hundred acres, situated on the shore of Lake Michigan twenty-five miles north of Chicago. The cost was nothing to the broadminded and far-sighted men of that city. The munificent gift was accepted by Congress, and appropriations were made for the finest military post in the country. It was appropriately named Fort Sheridan, not only in recognition of the great services the general had rendered to the country, but as a special and graceful recognition of the services he had rendered Chicago in the time of her sorest need. During my brief service—two years and some months—in the Division of the Missouri, I traveled many thousands of miles, and visited nearly all parts of that vast territory, from the Canadian line to the Gulf of Mexico, some of which was then new to me, attending to the ordinary routine duties of a time of comparative peace. Nothing else occurred at all comparable in importance, in my judgment, to the establishment of the post of Fort Sherid
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 24
General Sherman about it; but his answer of May 25 was accepted as sufficiently reassuring. Indeed it could hardly have been imagined that a President of the United States would disregard an honorable obligation incurred by his predecessor; but before I got through with that matter I was enlightened on that point. In the sprinn and a few others, it was not thought possible to obtain from Congress the large sum of money necessary to buy ground for a post near Chicago; but that if the United States owned the ground, the appropriations to build a post could readily be obtained. Hence the subject was mentioned to a few prominent citizens, with the suggestion that a site be purchased by subscription and presented to the United States. I was soon invited to meet the Commercial Club at one of their monthly dinners, where the matter was fully discussed. At another meeting, some time later, it was made the special subject for consideration, and this resulted in the organization of the
Annapolis (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 24
aw and custom was appropriate to the rank of colonel. The following extracts from correspondence will sufficiently explain the reasons for this extraordinary action, and the assurances which induced it: (Telegram.) Washington, D. C., March 28, 1876. General John M. Schofield, San Francisco, California: Will you accept the superintendency of the military academy at West Point? I advise it. Your rank and history will elevate it and solve all trouble. Admiral Porter's example at Annapolis is suggested as precedent. The President, Secretary Taft, and I are unanimous on the wisdom and propriety of it. Advise me of your decision as early as you can—certainly this week. You will be subject to no supervision except by the usual board of visitors and the general commanding the army. W. T. Sherman, General. (Telegram.) San Francisco, Cal., March 29, 1876. General Sherman, Washington, D. C.: I appreciate the importance of the superintendency of the academy, and the compli
England (United Kingdom) (search for this): chapter 24
s, I was called upon to respond. Thus suddenly summoned to an unwonted task, I was much too prudent to address the guests in a language which they all understood. But by a free use of those words and phrases which are so common in the military language of France and of this country, linked together by as little Anglo-Saxon as possible, I made a speech which was warmly received, and which, after careful revision with the aid of a highly accomplished French officer who had been educated in England as well as in France, was made to appear pretty well when printed in both languages. The charming hospitality of the general-in-chief of the Twelfth Army Corps and of the prefect of Limoges, with all the other incidents of the autumn maneuvers of 1881, are an ever fresh and pleasant memory, with the many other recollections of beautiful France under the empire and under the republic. According to the understanding expressed in my correspondence with General Sherman of May 3, 1881, I r
West Point (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 24
nticipated. Before the end of 1880 the following correspondence passed between me and the general of the army: (Confidential.) headquarters, army of the United States, Washington, D. C., December 13, 1880. General J. M. Schofield, West Point, New York. dear General: General Drum has just shown me the memorandum for orders. The President has worked out this scheme himself, without asking my help, and I am glad of it, for I would not like to burden my conscience with such a bungle. . . You are to command the Department of Texas and this new department, called a division, of what name I don't know. Howard is to replace you at West Point. I suppose the order will issue at once. Yours truly, W. T. Sherman. West Point, N. Y., December 14, 1880. General Sherman, Washington, D. C. my dear General: I have received your confidential letter of yesterday, informing me of the bungling scheme which has been worked out without your help. I presume it would be fruitl
Louisiana (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 24
ollowing correspondence passed between me and the general of the army: (Confidential.) headquarters, army of the United States, Washington, D. C., December 13, 1880. General J. M. Schofield, West Point, New York. dear General: General Drum has just shown me the memorandum for orders. The President has worked out this scheme himself, without asking my help, and I am glad of it, for I would not like to burden my conscience with such a bungle. He creates a new department out of Louisiana, Arkansas, and the Indian Territory, to be commanded by the senior officer present. . . . You are to command the Department of Texas and this new department, called a division, of what name I don't know. Howard is to replace you at West Point. I suppose the order will issue at once. Yours truly, W. T. Sherman. West Point, N. Y., December 14, 1880. General Sherman, Washington, D. C. my dear General: I have received your confidential letter of yesterday, informing me of the
France (France) (search for this): chapter 24
l military interest. Under orders of the War Department, upon invitation from the government of France, I witnessed the autumn maneuvers of the Twelfth Corps of the French army at and about Limoges. been so fully displayed in the last few days, and which were still at the service of his beloved France. But the gallant old soldier was retired, all the same, at the end of the year. Republics seemd. But by a free use of those words and phrases which are so common in the military language of France and of this country, linked together by as little Anglo-Saxon as possible, I made a speech which the aid of a highly accomplished French officer who had been educated in England as well as in France, was made to appear pretty well when printed in both languages. The charming hospitality of ts of 1881, are an ever fresh and pleasant memory, with the many other recollections of beautiful France under the empire and under the republic. According to the understanding expressed in my corre
Lake Michigan (United States) (search for this): chapter 24
d in the organization of the plan to raise the money and purchase the ground. All the eligible sites were examined, the prices obtained, and the purchase-money pledged. Then the proposition was submitted to the War Department and approved. General Sheridan was sent out to select the best of the sites offered, and his choice fell on that which all, I believe, had esteemed the best, though the most expensive—a beautiful tract of land of about six hundred acres, situated on the shore of Lake Michigan twenty-five miles north of Chicago. The cost was nothing to the broadminded and far-sighted men of that city. The munificent gift was accepted by Congress, and appropriations were made for the finest military post in the country. It was appropriately named Fort Sheridan, not only in recognition of the great services the general had rendered to the country, but as a special and graceful recognition of the services he had rendered Chicago in the time of her sorest need. During my br
Omaha (Nebraska, United States) (search for this): chapter 24
of the first and most important subjects which impressed themselves upon my attention after the generous reception and banquet given by the citizens of that hospitable city, was the necessity for a military post near that place. The location of Chicago makes it the most important strategical center of the entire northern frontier. It is also the most important center of interstate commerce and transportation anywhere in the country. Yet in 1883 there were no troops nearer than St. Paul, Omaha, and Leavenworth. At the time of the railroad strikes in 1877, troops had been brought there in time to render the necessary service, but no thought appears to have been given to the necessity of better provision for the future. There had been in early times a military reservation at the mouth of the Chicago River, on which old Fort Dearborn was located. But that had become far too valuable to be retained for military use, and no longer suitable for a military post, being in the heart o
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ect General Terry's friendly attitude a Muddle of New commands waiting orders, and a visit to Europe again in command in the West the establishment of Fort Sheridan at Chicago. in the centenniy. This was one of the subjects of correspondence between General Sherman and me while I was in Europe in 1881-2. But it was finally agreed by all concerned that it would be best to favor the unifortion of President Garfield, the Division of the Gulf was broken up, and I was permitted to visit Europe, as I had requested in the preceding November, until the President should be pleased to assign mders of the President. You may take action accordingly. W. T. Sherman, General. My stay in Europe—from May, 1881, to May, 1882— was marked by only one incident of special military interest. Undnderstanding expressed in my correspondence with General Sherman of May 3, 1881, I returned from Europe at the end of a year, and reported for duty. But in the meantime President Garfield had been as
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