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George G. Meade (search for this): chapter 2.27
West; battle of Wauhatchie I continued with the Army of the Potomac till General Meade had not only recrossed the Potomac and marched back southward, following up, by the inside lines, the retreat of the Confederates, but till Meade had crossed the Rappahannock also, established his headquarters at Culpeper Court House, Virgi3, returning from Manassas Junction, where I had been to review troops, I found Meade, Humphreys, and Pleasonton at my headquarters. Meade took dinner with me undMeade took dinner with me under our fly; he admired the ability of our cook in making strange devices upon an admirable cake. Our German cook's ability exceeded anything found in cities. At ns are ready to take your command. Please acknowledge. By command of Major General Meade S. Williams, Asst. Adj't Gen. General Slocum, commanding the Twelftcured at a costly sacrifice. It was, therefore, determined to detach us from Meade and make a transfer to Rosecrans. The two corps (the Eleventh and Twelfth) qui
J. H. Devereux (search for this): chapter 2.27
wing orders suddenly made their appearance at my headquarters: The commanding general directs that you have your command (Eleventh Corps) in readiness to proceed to Washington to-morrow morning by railroad. You will at once notify Mr. J. H. Devereux, superintendent of the railroad, Alexandria, at what points you desire to have the trains take up your troops, and the number at each place. Your command must have five days cooked rations. You will not wait to be relieved by other troed to the nearest railway station. We, fortunately for our subsequent comfort, were to leave our army wagons behind as soon as they had been unloaded at the cars. Our artillery and horses went with us. Instead of having a single long train, Mr. Devereux furnished us with several short ones. As soon as the first one was loaded to its full with our material, animals, and men, it moved off, to be followed by the second, filled in like manner. As several stations were used at the same time, it
Rosecrans (search for this): chapter 2.27
rmy of the Cumberland at that time still under General Rosecrans. The battle of Chickamauga had been fought,and partial defeats, in a substantial success; for Rosecrans had gained that strong place of arms, Chattanooga,he usual routes on the same side with the town. Rosecrans's wagons with supplies came up the convex road on ious one, so it was necessary either to strengthen Rosecrans's hands, so that he could clear himself from a parned to detach us from Meade and make a transfer to Rosecrans. The two corps (the Eleventh and Twelfth) quicklySlocum's were to move by rail to the west and join Rosecrans as soon as it could be done. I remember, years afwling Green. For Stone River had been fought, and Rosecrans had chased Bragg beyond the Tennessee. So we wentes. Here we found an accumulation of supplies for Rosecrans's army. He was then obliged to transport everythis mostly are, very uninviting. We found left by Rosecrans's army a small guard over a subdepot, a few workme
Henry Villard (search for this): chapter 2.27
l to the west and join Rosecrans as soon as it could be done. I remember, years afterwards, just after the completion of the Northern Pacific, I waited a day and a night for a train at the junction of the Utah Northern with that railroad. Mr. Henry Villard, the president of the road, and his guests from Europe and from the Eastern States were returning from the occasion of the driving of the golden spike. It was making a trial trip. Train after train whizzed past my station, keeping regular intervals apart. These had the road all to themselves. They reminded me forcibly of our manner of moving troops during the war. However, we never went as Villard did, at forty or fifty miles an hour. We did well to average fifteen. After an interview with my commanders I paid a visit to the President. It was during that visit that Mr. .Lincoln pulled down his map from the wall and, putting his finger on Cumberland Gap, asked: General, can't you go through here and seize Knoxvillet Speak
U. S. Grant (search for this): chapter 2.27
ent's question I replied: We must work in with Grant's plans, as he has three armies, the Tennesseeer after he had received his instructions from Grant to cross over the Tennessee at Bridgeport and rward movement was caused by a visit of General U. S. Grant, then commanding the military division. railroad station, the Nashville train brought Grant, Rawlins, and one or two more of his staff. O staff officer from Hooker came in and offered Grant a carriage to take him to Hooker's headquarter to stay and partake of Hooker's hospitality. Grant replied: If General Hooker wishes to see me he and the manner of it surprised me; but it was Grant's way of maintaining his ascendency where a suered the car and paid his respects in person. Grant that day went on with me to Bridgeport and staI should be flying in the face of Providence. Grant was very lame then, suffering from a fall of hhim into his saddle. Then with a small escort Grant rode off by the most dangerous route via Jaspe
Dorn (search for this): chapter 2.27
ky-upon that soil which I had at the outbreak been forbidden by a Kentuckian to touch or cross. But here the battles pro and con had been fought. Both armies, Northern and Southern, had swept the State. Her citizens, divided, had given their allegiance to the South or to the Government; many hoping vainly to preserve neutrality. Much of this land of superb fertility had become waste and barren, like the battle grounds of Virginia. We thought of Buell and Bragg, of George H. Thomas and Van Dorn, and of other opposing leaders, as we coursed along through this border State. Crowds of welcoming citizens were not at the stations. War had become a desolating curse and terror. For each family the question of existence was uppermost. How shall we live How can we provide for our own And, thanks to the armies of the Tennessee and the Cumberland, we could easily go beyond Kentucky and her proud Bowling Green. For Stone River had been fought, and Rosecrans had chased Bragg beyond the Te
Abraham Lincoln (search for this): chapter 2.27
o the President's question I replied: We must work in with Grant's plans, as he has three armies, the Tennessee, the Cumberland, and the Ohio. And that is what Mr. Lincoln actually did. With my headquarters I took the rearmost train. Many men mounted, from choice, on the tops of the freight cars. It gave them better air to do we encountered every variety of opinion. There were those who were able to turn everything into money, and who were, at the same time, always unfriendly to President Lincoln and his administration. There were others, not worse, but more blatant in their opposition. We heard from these in every crowd; they called us cutthroats, Lincoln hirelings, nigger savers, or by some other characteristic epithets. Our loyal soldiers denominated them copperheads, and when there was opportunity for a more forceful rejoinder it was quick to come. During this trip, however, the loyal feeling, sympathy, and kind words prevailed. At Dayton, Ohio, all discordant voices
Henry W. Slocum (search for this): chapter 2.27
dy to take your command. Please acknowledge. By command of Major General Meade S. Williams, Asst. Adj't Gen. General Slocum, commanding the Twelfth Corps, had received substantially the same orders. These two corps were placed upon trains os I went to Washington and reported to Hooker. I found him at Willard's Hotel. He at once informed me that my corps and Slocum's were to move by rail to the west and join Rosecrans as soon as it could be done. I remember, years afterwards, just afs furniture had all been kept back at Nashville in consequence of the brilliant conduct of the inhospitable raiders. General Slocum, too, was still at Nashville, and his command stopped en route and repaired the breakages along the railway. By thntly covered my left. General J. W. Geary was in charge of the division of the Twelfth Corps, which was to follow mine. Slocum had sought and obtained a command on the Mississippi; therefore, before this he had left Hooker's command. The remainder
G. P. Buell (search for this): chapter 2.27
r the Ohio we were upon the soil of Kentucky-upon that soil which I had at the outbreak been forbidden by a Kentuckian to touch or cross. But here the battles pro and con had been fought. Both armies, Northern and Southern, had swept the State. Her citizens, divided, had given their allegiance to the South or to the Government; many hoping vainly to preserve neutrality. Much of this land of superb fertility had become waste and barren, like the battle grounds of Virginia. We thought of Buell and Bragg, of George H. Thomas and Van Dorn, and of other opposing leaders, as we coursed along through this border State. Crowds of welcoming citizens were not at the stations. War had become a desolating curse and terror. For each family the question of existence was uppermost. How shall we live How can we provide for our own And, thanks to the armies of the Tennessee and the Cumberland, we could easily go beyond Kentucky and her proud Bowling Green. For Stone River had been fought, a
Humphreys (search for this): chapter 2.27
e time she understood somebody to say that I had been killed, and she cried very heartily. The monotony of camp life had many reliefs this hot season. At one time a German chaplain preached, and the Thirty-third Massachusetts band came to the service and played the hymns. The band remained at Catlett's over Monday, and we all had a delightful musical treat. At another time, Saturday, September 4, 1863, returning from Manassas Junction, where I had been to review troops, I found Meade, Humphreys, and Pleasonton at my headquarters. Meade took dinner with me under our fly; he admired the ability of our cook in making strange devices upon an admirable cake. Our German cook's ability exceeded anything found in cities. At another time, in the same month, my staff rode with me to the village of Greenwich, where I had one regiment. The principal citizen was Mr. Green. He appeared heartily glad to see us. His premises afforded an exception to the prevailing desolation. They were
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