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Tennessee (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 31
luntary application, in the winter of 1863-4, relieved me from the disagreeable controversy with partizan politicians in Missouri, and gave me command of an army in the field. It was upon his recommendation that my services in that command were recognized by promotion from the grade of captain to that of brigadier-general in the regular army and brevet major-general for services in the battle of Franklin. It was Grant who, upon my suggestion, ordered me, with the Twenty-third Corps, from Tennessee to North Carolina, to take part in the closing operations of the war, instead of leaving me where nothing important remained to be done. It was he who paid me the high compliment of selecting me to conduct the operations which might be necessary to enforce the Monroe doctrine against the French army which had invaded Mexico. It was he who firmly sustained me in saving the people of Virginia from the worst effects of the congressional reconstruction laws. It was he who greeted me most co
Mexico, Mo. (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 31
the regular army and brevet major-general for services in the battle of Franklin. It was Grant who, upon my suggestion, ordered me, with the Twenty-third Corps, from Tennessee to North Carolina, to take part in the closing operations of the war, instead of leaving me where nothing important remained to be done. It was he who paid me the high compliment of selecting me to conduct the operations which might be necessary to enforce the Monroe doctrine against the French army which had invaded Mexico. It was he who firmly sustained me in saving the people of Virginia from the worst effects of the congressional reconstruction laws. It was he who greeted me most cordially as Secretary of War in 1868, and expressed a desire that I might hold that office under his own administration. And, finally, it was he who promoted me to the rank of major-general in the regular army, the next day after his inauguration as President. It was a great disappointment to me to find only casual mention o
North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 31
tion, in the winter of 1863-4, relieved me from the disagreeable controversy with partizan politicians in Missouri, and gave me command of an army in the field. It was upon his recommendation that my services in that command were recognized by promotion from the grade of captain to that of brigadier-general in the regular army and brevet major-general for services in the battle of Franklin. It was Grant who, upon my suggestion, ordered me, with the Twenty-third Corps, from Tennessee to North Carolina, to take part in the closing operations of the war, instead of leaving me where nothing important remained to be done. It was he who paid me the high compliment of selecting me to conduct the operations which might be necessary to enforce the Monroe doctrine against the French army which had invaded Mexico. It was he who firmly sustained me in saving the people of Virginia from the worst effects of the congressional reconstruction laws. It was he who greeted me most cordially as Secre
Tunstall (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 31
commanding generals, to the commander-in-chief. This high regard for military courtesy which was a characteristic of General Sherman, though he seemed comparatively indifferent to any lack of it toward himself, well merits the imitation of all military men. The last of those visits occurred a very short time before the general's death. He was then well aware of the weakness which so soon proved fatal to him, and submitted like a child while I wrapped him up before going over to the White House. Upon my suggestion of the necessity of caution, he said, Yes, and gripping his hand near his chest, added, It will catch me like that some time, and I will be gone. Yet General Sherman preferred the life in New York which was so congenial to him, rather than seek to prolong his days in a milder climate. We laid him by the side of his wife, that highest type of the Christian woman, wife, and mother. Who can ever forget that touching scene by the grave in St. Louis? The brave young
Missouri (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 31
te to make herein any general comments upon his military operations. But I cannot close this account of events so closely connected with my own official life without making acknowledgment of my obligations to that great-hearted man for the justice, kindness, and generosity which he invariably manifested toward me whenever occasion offered. It was General Grant whose voluntary application, in the winter of 1863-4, relieved me from the disagreeable controversy with partizan politicians in Missouri, and gave me command of an army in the field. It was upon his recommendation that my services in that command were recognized by promotion from the grade of captain to that of brigadier-general in the regular army and brevet major-general for services in the battle of Franklin. It was Grant who, upon my suggestion, ordered me, with the Twenty-third Corps, from Tennessee to North Carolina, to take part in the closing operations of the war, instead of leaving me where nothing important rema
Abraham Lincoln (search for this): chapter 31
Sherman's friendship his death General Grant's recognition of services his great trait, moral and intellectual Honesty his confidence in himself Grant, like Lincoln, a typical American on the retired list of the army conclusion. General Sherman never failed to manifest his generous appreciation of my services as one of hwhich were, under the circumstances, indispensable in the commander of the armies which were to suppress the great rebellion. It has been said that Grant, like Lincoln, was a typical American, and for that reason was most beloved and respected by the people. That is true of the statesman and of the soldier, as well as of the pe respect and admiration of the highest and best in a man's nature, however far he may know it to be above himself. The soldiers and the people saw in Grant or in Lincoln, not one of themselves, not a plain man of the people, nor yet some superior being whom they could not understand, but the personification of their highest ideal
Frederick Dent Grant (search for this): chapter 31
General Sherman's friendship his death General Grant's recognition of services his great traittellectual Honesty his confidence in himself Grant, like Lincoln, a typical American on the retimy good fortune to serve in the field with General Grant, it would be inappropriate to make herein to find only casual mention of my name in General Grant's Memoirs. But I was not only consoled, bmotion when told by his worthy son, Colonel Frederick Dent Grant, that his father had not ceased up reatness. The greatest of all the traits of Grant's character was that which lay always on the sd from his mistake gave him real pleasure. In Grant's judgment, no case in which any wrong had bee the great rebellion. It has been said that Grant, like Lincoln, was a typical American, and fore himself. The soldiers and the people saw in Grant or in Lincoln, not one of themselves, not a plrrendered to him, were the crowning glories of Grant's great and noble character. On September 2[10 more...]
William T. Sherman (search for this): chapter 31
Chapter XXXI General Sherman's friendship his death General Grant's recognition of services his great trait, moral and intellectual Honesty his confincoln, a typical American on the retired list of the army conclusion. General Sherman never failed to manifest his generous appreciation of my services as one oincreased till the time of his death. While I was in command of the army, General Sherman never came to Washington without coming very promptly to see me at headquaief. This high regard for military courtesy which was a characteristic of General Sherman, though he seemed comparatively indifferent to any lack of it toward himseest, added, It will catch me like that some time, and I will be gone. Yet General Sherman preferred the life in New York which was so congenial to him, rather than onger speak, was to put on paper some legible words mentioning my name. General Sherman wrote that he could not understand Grant, and doubted if Grant understood
1863 AD (search for this): chapter 31
een my good fortune to serve in the field with General Grant, it would be inappropriate to make herein any general comments upon his military operations. But I cannot close this account of events so closely connected with my own official life without making acknowledgment of my obligations to that great-hearted man for the justice, kindness, and generosity which he invariably manifested toward me whenever occasion offered. It was General Grant whose voluntary application, in the winter of 1863-4, relieved me from the disagreeable controversy with partizan politicians in Missouri, and gave me command of an army in the field. It was upon his recommendation that my services in that command were recognized by promotion from the grade of captain to that of brigadier-general in the regular army and brevet major-general for services in the battle of Franklin. It was Grant who, upon my suggestion, ordered me, with the Twenty-third Corps, from Tennessee to North Carolina, to take part in
1864 AD (search for this): chapter 31
my good fortune to serve in the field with General Grant, it would be inappropriate to make herein any general comments upon his military operations. But I cannot close this account of events so closely connected with my own official life without making acknowledgment of my obligations to that great-hearted man for the justice, kindness, and generosity which he invariably manifested toward me whenever occasion offered. It was General Grant whose voluntary application, in the winter of 1863-4, relieved me from the disagreeable controversy with partizan politicians in Missouri, and gave me command of an army in the field. It was upon his recommendation that my services in that command were recognized by promotion from the grade of captain to that of brigadier-general in the regular army and brevet major-general for services in the battle of Franklin. It was Grant who, upon my suggestion, ordered me, with the Twenty-third Corps, from Tennessee to North Carolina, to take part in the
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