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A. P. Hill (search for this): chapter 19
in the regular army for gallant and meritorious services in action ; and the appointment to that rank was made by the President. As a result of these operations, Hill's command had been withdrawn from Petersburg and sent to Hancock's front, and a division of Longstreet's corps, which had been under marching orders for the ValleyHancock's corps was withdrawn from the north side of the James. Lee soon discovered this, and hurried more troops back to Petersburg. On the morning of August 21 Hill's whole corps, with a part of Hoke's division and Lee's cavalry, attacked Warren. Thirty pieces of artillery opened on him, and at ten o'clock vigorous assaults we. That afternoon several formidable assaults were directed against Miles, who was in command of Barlow's division, but they were handsomely repulsed. At 5 P. M. Hill's corps made a vigorous attack. Owing to the faulty construction of the earthworks, Hancock's command was exposed to a reverse fire, which had an unfortunate effe
Darby (search for this): chapter 19
ect and esteem of every one at headquarters. She visited any officers or soldiers who were sick, went to the cook and suggested delicacies for their comfort, took her meals with the mess, kept up a pleasant run of conversation at the table, and added greatly to the cheerfulness of headquarters. She had visited her husband several times at the front when he was winning his victories in the West, and had learned perfectly how to adapt herself to camp life. She and the general were a perfect Darby and Joan. They would seek a quiet corner of his quarters of an evening, and sit with her hand in his, manifesting the most ardent devotion; and if a staff-officer came accidentally upon them, they would look as bashful as two young lovers spied upon in the scenes of their courtship. In speaking of the general to others, his wife usually referred to him as Mr. Grant, from force of habit formed before the war. In addressing him she said Ulyss, and when they were alone, or no one was present
Warren (search for this): chapter 19
eir cases had been acted upon so promptly. Warren moved out at dawn on August 18, in accordance of the 19th a large force turned a portion of Warren's command and forced it to retire. Two divisis of Parke's corps had been ordered to support Warren; our troops were now reformed, the lost groundhe position on the railroad was firmly held by Warren's men. General Grant remained at City Point thutler as well as with Meade. When he heard of Warren's success he telegraphed at once to Meade: I ais despatch: Meade and I have had to criticize Warren pretty severely on several occasions for beinmy would use all efforts to save the railroad, Warren on August 20 took up a position in rear of hisof Hoke's division and Lee's cavalry, attacked Warren. Thirty pieces of artillery opened on him, ant ten o'clock vigorous assaults were made; but Warren repulsed the enemy at all points, and then adv sent to Reams's Station, seven miles south of Warren's position, and tore up three miles of the Wel[1 more...]
Lyons (search for this): chapter 19
oon. Upon this night trip I passed over the battle-field of Chickamauga on the anniversary of the sanguinary engagement in which I had participated the year before, and all of its exciting features were vividly recalled. Upon reaching Atlanta, I went at once to General Sherman's headquarters. My mind was naturally wrought up to a high pitch of curiosity to see the famous soldier of the West, whom I had never met. He had taken up his quarters in a comfortable brick house belonging to Judge Lyons, opposite the Court-house Square. As I approached I saw the captor of Atlanta on the porch, sitting tilted back in a large arm-chair, reading a newspaper. His coat was unbuttoned, his black felt hat slouched over his brow, and on his feet were a pair of slippers very much down at the heels. He was in the prime of life and in the perfection of physical health. He was just forty-four years of age, and almost at the summit of his military fame. With his large frame, tall, gaunt form, r
Henry G. Thomas (search for this): chapter 19
Chapter 18 The Storming of Newmarket Heights a draft ordered battle of the Weldon Railroad battle of Reams's Station General Grant's family visit him the relations between Grant and Sherman a mission to Sherman the captor of Atlanta an evening with General Thomas It was found that Lee had sent a division of infantry and cavalry as far as Culpeper to cooperate with Early's forces, and on August 12, 1864, Grant began a movement at Petersburg intended to force the enemy to return his detached troops to that point. Hancock's corps was marched from Petersburg to City Point, and there placed on steamboats. The movement was to create the impression that these troops were to be sent to Washington. Butler relaid the pontoon-bridge, and his forces crossed to Deep Bottom. The same night, August 13, the boats which carried Hancock's corps were sent up the river, and the troops disembarked on the north side of the James. Hancock was put in command of the movement. Gen
Butler (search for this): chapter 19
there placed on steamboats. The movement was to create the impression that these troops were to be sent to Washington. Butler relaid the pontoon-bridge, and his forces crossed to Deep Bottom. The same night, August 13, the boats which carried Hanned. General Grant was now giving daily watchfulness and direction to four active armies in the field-those of Meade, Butler, Sheridan, and Sherman. They constituted a dashing four-in-hand, with Grant holding the reins. These armies no longer m by Warren's men. General Grant remained at City Point this day in order to be in constant communication with Hancock and Butler as well as with Meade. When he heard of Warren's success he telegraphed at once to Meade: I am pleased to see the promptill be fired within an hour, amid great rejoicing. In the mean time the glad tidings had been telegraphed to Meade and Butler, with directions to fire the salute, and not long afterward the roar of artillery communicated the joyful news of victor
Halleck Grant (search for this): chapter 19
e with Early's forces, and on August 12, 1864, Grant began a movement at Petersburg intended to fort immediately broke out in another. While General Grant was hourly employed in devising military msecution of the war. On August 11 Halleck sent Grant a confidential letter, in which he said, amongnts on the 12th, and Sheridan on the 20th. General Grant was very much gratified that their cases hrces to Hood to be used against Sherman. Mrs. Grant had come East with the children, and Coloneleciprocate the feeling to the fullest extent. Grant then wrote to Sherman: I feel that you have accoast. On August 13 Sherman communicated with Grant about the practicability of cutting loose fromnt should be directed. On September 12 General Grant called me into his tent, turned his chair e campaigns they were waging. He said: I knew Grant would make the fur fly when he started down thr, and would write some communications for General Grant, a report, and also a list of the names of[28 more...]
Wellington (search for this): chapter 19
ntrenching every night behind fortified lines to make himself safe from attack. Grant ought to have an army more than twice the size of that of the enemy in order to make matters at all equal in Virginia. When Grant cried Forward! after the battle of the Wilderness, I said: This is the grandest act of his life; now I feel that the rebellion will be crushed. I wrote him, saying it was a bold order to give, and full of significance; that it showed the mettle of which he was made, and if Wellington could have heard it he would have jumped out of his boots. The terms of Grant's despatch in reply to the announcement of the capture of Atlanta gave us great gratification here. I took that and the noble letter written by President Lincoln, and published them in general orders; and they did much to encourage the troops and make them feel that their hard work was appreciated by those highest in command. After a while lunch was announced, and the general invited me to his mess, consisti
Meade (search for this): chapter 19
defenses of Petersburg. If Lee withdraws the bulk of his army from Meade's front, Meade will have a good opportunity of making a movement Meade will have a good opportunity of making a movement to his left with one of his corps. The 14th and 15th were spent in reconnoitering and maneuvering and in making one successful assault. On chfulness and direction to four active armies in the field-those of Meade, Butler, Sheridan, and Sherman. They constituted a dashing four-ine in constant communication with Hancock and Butler as well as with Meade. When he heard of Warren's success he telegraphed at once to MeadeMeade: I am pleased to see the promptness with which General Warren attacked the enemy when he came out. I hope he will not hesitate in such caseserward, or to getting better. He said after writing this despatch: Meade and I have had to criticize Warren pretty severely on several occaicing. In the mean time the glad tidings had been telegraphed to Meade and Butler, with directions to fire the salute, and not long afterw
Longstreet (search for this): chapter 19
of Newmarket Heights. In these engagements I was fortunate enough to be able to render service which was deemed to be of some importance by the general-in-chief, who wrote to Washington asking that I be breveted a lieutenant-colonel in the regular army for gallant and meritorious services in action ; and the appointment to that rank was made by the President. As a result of these operations, Hill's command had been withdrawn from Petersburg and sent to Hancock's front, and a division of Longstreet's corps, which had been under marching orders for the Valley, was detained. General Grant was now giving daily watchfulness and direction to four active armies in the field-those of Meade, Butler, Sheridan, and Sherman. They constituted a dashing four-in-hand, with Grant holding the reins. These armies no longer moved like horses in a balky team, no two ever pulling together. While some of them were at long distances from the others, they were acting in harmony, and cooperating with
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