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Louisville (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
uth Carolina, to be there about the time you would reach Columbia. He could either have drawn off the enemy's cavalry from you, or would have succeeded in destroying railroads, supplies, and other material which you could not reach. At that time the Richmond papers were full of accounts of your movements, and gave daily accounts of movements in West North Carolina; I supposed all the time it was Stoneman. You may judge my surprise when I afterward learned that Stoneman was still in Louisville, Kentucky, and that the troops in North Carolina were Kirk's forces. In order that Stoneman might get off without delay, I told Thomas that three thousand men would be sufficient for him to take. In the meantime I had directed Sheridan to get his cavalry ready, and as soon as the snow in the mountains melted sufficiently, to start for Staunton, and go on and destroy the Virginia Central road and the canal. Time advanced, and he set the 28th of February for starting. I informed Thomas, and
Selma (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
o bring against Sherman. If this be the case, Selma and Montgomery can be easily reached. I do nodo, and when, and get his choice, looking upon Selma as his objective. Thomas must make a campaignfrom the Gulf of Mexico towards Montgomery and Selma. On the 18th of January, the general-in-chiefomise to be too long a one, and Montgomery and Selma, and the destruction of all roads, machine-shoand the acquisition of the munitions of war at Selma or Montgomery far outweighed in importance, toforces brought into the field. Tuscaloosa and Selma would probably be the points to direct the expops—these three latter pushing for Tuscaloosa, Selma, and Montgomery, and Sherman, with a large arme 20th of February as possible, to move on Selma, Alabama, which would tend to ward Forrest off. He r forces to the interior, to Montgomery and to Selma. Destroy railroads, rolling stock, and everytbout seven thousand men from Vicksburg towards Selma. I ordered Thomas to send Wilson from Eastpor
West Fork Big Blue River (Nebraska, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
In July, Canby sent a few troops to co-operate with Farragut against the defences of Mobile, but this force was too small for any further operations after the seizure of the forts. In August occurred the invasion of Missouri by Price, and A. J. Smith was ordered to report to Rosecrans. Nevertheless, for a while, Price roamed over the state with impunity, doing incalculable mischief, but accomplishing no important interruption to Grant's plans. He was finally brought to battle on the Big Blue river, and defeated with the loss of nearly all his artillery and trains, and a large number of prisoners, and then made a precipitate retreat to northern Arkansas. Grant, however, was dissatisfied with Rosecrans, and in December that commander was relieved, while Smith reported to Thomas at Nashville. All these operations were almost independent of Grant. He sent a few orders, and forwarded troops when he could spare them; but it was impossible and undesirable to direct in detail operat
Combahee (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
o, have been fortified on the Danville road. Lee's army is much demoralized, and his men are deserting in great numbers. Probably from returned prisoners and such conscripts as can be picked up, his numbers maybe kept up. I estimate his force now at about sixty-five thousand men. On the 23rd of March, the junction between Sherman and Schofield was formed at Goldsboro. Sherman had started on his northward march on the 1st of February. On that day his right wing was south of the Salkehatchie river, and his left still struggling in the swamps of the Savannah, at Sister's ferry. As has been shown, he had not the remotest idea of approaching Charleston, but he was able, by seeming preparation, to detain a considerable force of the enemy to contest an advance in that direction, while both his columns were instructed to aim for the South Carolina railroad, west of Branchville. These feints were kept up until he was ready to move. The Salkehatchie at this time overspread its bank
Fortress Monroe (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
u may be able to occupy. Thus Schofield was first to establish himself on the coast and capture Wilmington, and then to carry Sherman's base along with him to some at present unknown point in the interior of the enemy's country, which Sherman might be able to strike after his march. The annals of war may be searched in vain for a parallel to this enterprise. Communicate with me, said Grant, by every opportunity, and, should you deem it necessary at any time, send a special boat to Fortress Monroe, from which you can communicate by telegraph. Both his own experience and that of Sherman had now inspired Grant with a peculiar boldness in design, and, as he had great faith in Schofield's courage and ability, he continued: The movements of the enemy may justify you, or even make it your imperative duty, to cut loose from your base, and strike for the interior to aid Sherman. In such case you will act on your own judgment, without waiting for instructions. You will report, howeve
Weldon, N. C. (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
ht avail to stay the approaching catastrophe. On the 19th of February, Lee wrote to the Richmond government: The accounts received to-day from South and North Carolina are unfavorable. General Beauregard reports from Charlotte that four corps of the enemy are advancing on that place, tearing up the railroad, and that they will probably reach Charlotte . . . before he can concentrate his troops there. He states General Sherman will doubtless . . . unite with General Schofield at Raleigh or Weldon. General Bragg reports that General Schofield is now preparing to advance from Newbern to Goldsboro. . . . He says that little or no assistance can be received from the state of North Carolina. . . . Sherman seems to be having everything his own way, which is calculated to cause apprehension. General Beauregard does not say what he proposes or what he can do I do not know where his troops are, or on what lines they are moving. . . . General J. E. Johnston is the only officer whom I know w
Pedee River, S. C. (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
in impeded his movements, and much time was necessarily consumed in destroying stores and railroads, and it was not till the 3rd of March that the army arrived at Cheraw. At this point large quantities of guns and ammunition were captured, brought from Charleston under the supposition that here, at least, they would be secure. Hardee had moved due north from Charleston by his only remaining railroad, through Florence, but only reached Cheraw in time to escape with his troops across the Pedee river, just before Sherman arrived. His ordnance and other stores he was obliged to leave behind. The vagrant garrison which had fled from Savannah, and Charleston, and Cheraw, in turn, now set out again on its travels—this time to attempt a junction with Beauregard at Charlotte. Having secured the passage of the Pedee, however, Sherman had but little uneasiness about the future, for there remained no further great impediment between him and the Cape Fear river, which he felt assured was b
Florence, S. C. (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
s northeastward towards Goldsboro, still two hundred miles away. Heavy rains again impeded his movements, and much time was necessarily consumed in destroying stores and railroads, and it was not till the 3rd of March that the army arrived at Cheraw. At this point large quantities of guns and ammunition were captured, brought from Charleston under the supposition that here, at least, they would be secure. Hardee had moved due north from Charleston by his only remaining railroad, through Florence, but only reached Cheraw in time to escape with his troops across the Pedee river, just before Sherman arrived. His ordnance and other stores he was obliged to leave behind. The vagrant garrison which had fled from Savannah, and Charleston, and Cheraw, in turn, now set out again on its travels—this time to attempt a junction with Beauregard at Charlotte. Having secured the passage of the Pedee, however, Sherman had but little uneasiness about the future, for there remained no further g
Town Creek (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
hat covered the rebel right, to strike the road to Wilmington, in rear of the fort. The rebels were warned of the movement by their cavalry, and, during the night of the 19th of February, they hastily abandoned their works, falling back behind Town creek, about four miles below the city. Possession was thus secured of the principal defences of Cape Fear river and Wilmington, with ten heavy guns and large quantities of ammunition. During these operations the fleet had kept up a constant fire from the river, but no gun was dismounted in Fort Anderson. Ames's division was now returned to Terry, and on the 20th, Cox again advanced, on the western bank. He succeeded in crossing Town creek by a single flat-boat found in the stream, and, wading the swamps, he reached the enemy's flank and rear, attacked and routed him at once, capturing two pieces of artillery and three hundred and seventyfive prisoners. During the night he rebuilt the bridge which the rebels had burned, and in the m
New Bern (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
d will go there. If not, he will be sent to Newbern. In either event, all the surplus force at t will also be required to lay the track from Newbern to Kinston. Even the roads over which Shermactive point, moving either from Wilmington or Newbern, or both, as you deem best. Should you not bcan determine which of the two, Wilmington or Newbern, you can best use for throwing supplies from an preferred that Schofield should start from Newbern, but the general in-chief was anxious to provforce he now has, and push on the column from Newbern. On the 9th of February, Schofield's advaninterpose between me here and Schofield above Newbern, but I think he will not try that, but concennce was made in two columns—one starting from Newbern, and the other from Wilmington. He himself was with the larger force at Newbern, while Terry commanded that which moved from Wilmington. On thwas that the whole sea-coast from Savannah to Newbern, with the forts, dockyards, and gunboats, had[3 more...]
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