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Savannah (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 62
ers that a small garrison could have held it against all odds as long as their supplies would hold out. Sherman therefore passed it by. By the first of February all preparations were completed for the final march, Columbia, South Carolina, being the first objective; Fayetteville, North Carolina, the second; and Goldsboro, or neighborhood, the final one, unless something further should be determined upon. The right wing went from Pocotaligo, and the left from about Hardeeville on the Savannah River, both columns taking a pretty direct route for Columbia. The cavalry, however, were to threaten Charleston on the right, and Augusta on the left. On the 15th of January Fort Fisher had fallen, news of which Sherman had received before starting out on his march. We already had New Bern and had soon Wilmington, whose fall followed that of Fort Fisher; as did other points on the sea coast, where the National troops were now in readiness to co-operate with Sherman's advance when he had
Savannah (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 62
rolina-Sherman in the Carolinas When news of Sherman being in possession of Savannah reached the North, distinguished statesmen and visitors began to pour in to seas put in charge of the public property that had been abandoned and captured. Savannah was then turned over to General Foster's command to hold, so that Sherman mighstate here the fact that I had no idea originally of having Sherman march from Savannah to Richmond, or even to North Carolina. The season was bad, the roads impassagress were approved. Sherman, after the capture, at once had the debris in Savannah cleared up, commencing the work by removing the piling and torpedoes from the commence his movements with. He proposed to move in two columns, one from Savannah, going along by the river of the same name, and the other by roads farther easway toward Lynchburg. Goldsboro is four hundred and twenty-five miles from Savannah. Sherman's march was without much incident until he entered Columbia, on the
Hardeeville (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 62
n two formidable rivers that a small garrison could have held it against all odds as long as their supplies would hold out. Sherman therefore passed it by. By the first of February all preparations were completed for the final march, Columbia, South Carolina, being the first objective; Fayetteville, North Carolina, the second; and Goldsboro, or neighborhood, the final one, unless something further should be determined upon. The right wing went from Pocotaligo, and the left from about Hardeeville on the Savannah River, both columns taking a pretty direct route for Columbia. The cavalry, however, were to threaten Charleston on the right, and Augusta on the left. On the 15th of January Fort Fisher had fallen, news of which Sherman had received before starting out on his march. We already had New Bern and had soon Wilmington, whose fall followed that of Fort Fisher; as did other points on the sea coast, where the National troops were now in readiness to co-operate with Sherman'
Edgefield (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 62
hind. When Hood had crossed the Tennessee, and those in pursuit had reached it, Thomas had not much more than half crossed the State, from whence he returned to Nashville to take steamer for Eastport. He is possessed of excellent judgment, great coolness and honesty, but he is not good on a pursuit. He also reported his troop, like myself, he had been very much disappointed at Thomas for permitting Hood to cross the Tennessee River and nearly the whole State of Tennessee, and come to Nashville to be attacked there. He, however, as I had done, sent Thomas a warm congratulatory letter. On the 10th of January, 1865, the resolutions of thanks to Sherm of the harbor and its neighborhood, amounted, after deducting the two thousand killed, wounded and captured, to fourteen thousand men. After Thomas's victory at Nashville what remained of Hood's army were gathered together and forwarded as rapidly as possible to the east to co-operate with these forces; and, finally, General Josep
Mobile Bay (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 62
Lynchburg as soon as the roads would permit, saying: As soon as it is possible to travel, I think you will have no difficulty about reaching Lynchburg with a cavalry force alone. From there you could destroy the railroad and canal in every direction, so as to be of no further use to the rebellion. * * * This additional raid, with one starting from East Tennessee under Stoneman, numbering about four or five thousand cavalry; one from Eastport, Mississippi, ten thousand cavalry; Canby, from Mobile Bay, with about eighteen thousand mixed troops-these three latter pushing for Tuscaloosa, Selma and Montgomery; and Sherman with a large army eating out the vitals of South Carolina--is all that will be wanted to leave nothing for the rebellion to stand upon. I would advise you to overcome great obstacles to accomplish this. Charleston was evacuated on Tuesday last. On the 27th of February, more than a month after Canby had received his orders, I again wrote to him, saying that I was ext
South Carolina (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 62
ts of Schofield and Thomas-capture of Columbia, South Carolina-Sherman in the Carolinas When news of Shermaurces of supply to the west of it. If North and South Carolina were rendered helpless so far as capacity for fren, who commanded that part of the navy on the South Carolina and Georgia coast, and General Foster, commandi they would not have a force visit Charleston. South Carolina had done so much to prepare the public mind of tertained by people of the South, that the State of South Carolina, and Charleston, the hot-bed of secession irman with a large army eating out the vitals of South Carolina--is all that will be wanted to leave nothing fos put in command of all the troops in North and South Carolina. Schofield arrived at Annapolis in the latt did push down through the north-western end of South Carolina, creating some consternation. I also ordered Tven, as already stated, all troops in North and South Carolina. After the completion of the destruction of pu
Georgia (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 62
he idea then of marching up north through the Carolinas. I was only too happy to approve this; for if successful, it promised every advantage. His march through Georgia had thoroughly destroyed all lines of transportation in that State, and had completely cut the enemy off from all sources of supply to the west of it. If North an collecting the necessary supplies to start with, made arrangements with Admiral [John A.] Dahlgren, who commanded that part of the navy on the South Carolina and Georgia coast, and General Foster, commanding the troops, to take positions, and hold a few points on the sea coast, which he (Sherman) designated, in the neighborhood ofrs and locomotives were ready for use there without any change. On the 31st of January I countermanded the orders given to Thomas to move south to Alabama and Georgia. (I had previously reduced his force by sending a portion of it to Terry.) I directed in lieu of this movement, that he should send Stoneman through East Tenness
Raleigh (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 62
or at least with Mr. Davis), was put in command of all the troops in North and South Carolina. Schofield arrived at Annapolis in the latter part of January, but before sending his troops to North Carolina I went with him down the coast to see the situation of affairs, as I could give fuller directions after being on the ground than I could very well have given without. We soon returned, and the troops were sent by sea to Cape Fear River. Both New Bern and Wilmington are connected with Raleigh by railroads which unite at Goldsboro. Schofield was to land troops at Smithville, near the mouth of the Cape Fear River on the west side, and move up to secure the Wilmington and Charlotteville Railroad. This column took their pontoon bridges with them, to enable them to cross over to the island south of the city of Wilmington. A large body was sent by the north side to co-operate with them. They succeeded in taking the city on the 22d of February. I took the precaution to provide for
Virginia (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 62
of it. If North and South Carolina were rendered helpless so far as capacity for feeding Lee's army was concerned, the Confederate garrison at Richmond would be reduced in territory, from which to draw supplies, to very narrow limits in the State of Virginia; and, although that section of the country was fertile, it was already well exhausted of both forage and food. I approved Sherman's suggestion therefore at once. The work of preparation was tedious, because supplies, to load the wagonsrth Carolina, by forwarding supplies to every place where he was liable to have to make such a deflection from his projected march. I also sent railroad rolling stock, of which we had a great abundance, now that were not operating the roads in Virginia. The gauge of the North Carolina railroads [not] being the same as the Virginia railroads had been altered too; these cars and locomotives were ready for use there without any change. On the 31st of January I countermanded the orders given
Wilmington, N. C. (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 62
ber. It is rumored, through deserters, that Wilmington also has fallen. I am inclined to believe tCaswell, and that on the 18th Terry moved on Wilmington. If Wilmington is captured, Schofield wiWilmington is captured, Schofield will go there. If not, he will be sent to New Bern. In either event, all the surplus forces at the t will have fourteen thousand against you, if Wilmington is not held by the enemy, casualties at Fortmarch. We already had New Bern and had soon Wilmington, whose fall followed that of Fort Fisher; asross over to the island south of the city of Wilmington. A large body was sent by the north side tory [17th], and Foster garrisoned the place. Wilmington was captured on the 22d. Columbia and Cherarom Cheraw with letters to General Terry, at Wilmington, asking him to send a steamer with some suppt him with the troops which had been sent to Wilmington. Sherman was no longer in danger. He hapied the harbors. He had a railroad to both Wilmington and New Bern, and his flanks were thoroughly[3 more...]
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