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Official Records (search for this): chapter 18
Longstreet, have ended in the capture of Burnside and his whole force, we united in earnest remonstrance against the suggestion. It was in allusion to this foolish project that Dana, in his despatch of 12 M., November 18th, said: Parke argued against this idea in vain, but finally General Wilson overcame it by representing that Grant did not wish him to include the capture of his entire army among the elements of his plan of operations. Dana's despatches, as published in the Official Records, will well repay the military student by the light they cast upon the difficulty which is frequently encountered in controlling the operations of a widely separated but cooperating army or army corps. The ride of something over three hundred miles to Knoxville and back had just enough danger and adventure in it to make it romantic. Camping at night, when we could, near outlying detachments of our own troops, or, when we must, at lonely farmsteads, gave us an insight into the manner
Rosecrans (search for this): chapter 18
ing on to Bridgeport, the end of the road in operation. The incident was a trivial one, but its effect was all that could be desired. It was followed immediately by a call from Hooker, who showed no particular sign of illness, as well as from Rosecrans, Howard, and Butterfield. At nine o'clock the next morning the party set out from Bridgeport on horseback for Chattanooga, by the way of the roundabout road through Jasper. Grant was accompanied in this ride by General Howard, as well as bybut there is nothing for a man to do in such a case but to obey orders. This was an allusion to the disinclination which he had frequently shown to supplant those in authority over him. He of course knew that he was the legitimate successor of Rosecrans. He knew also that the latter could not longer hold command of that army without great injury to its efficiency, and this was his method of letting it be officially understood that he was done declining the responsibilities and honors to which
Carl Schurz (search for this): chapter 18
Dana guides Grant and staff Thomas's relations to Grant through Lookout Valley Dana in the field Missionary Ridge expedition to Knoxville Dana and Carl Schurz return to Washington General Grant had hardly arrived at Stevenson on the afternoon of October 21, 1863, when he was met by an officer bearing an invitation stop at Knoxville, Dana and I concluded to return to Chattanooga by the route we had just marched over, and on the way down had the company of Generals Blair and Schurz. As we travelled rapidly, Dana's horse gave out the second day, and as Longstreet's command had swept the country clear of everything fit for a remount, I asked way of explanation, with a suggestive twinkle of the eye, It belongs to Herr Dana, the Assistant Secretary of War. During this long but pleasant ride Dana and Schurz beguiled the journey with conversations in German and English, which gave each a high opinion of the other's skill in languages, as previously related. Dana an
Sheridan (search for this): chapter 18
e enemy on that flank that Grant first mildly suggested that the time had come, and an hour later positively ordered Thomas to make a diversion from his front in Sheridan's favor by advancing his line against the enemy's rifle-pits at the foot of Missionary Ridge. It should be remembered that all the marching and skirmishing ole steels, over bristling rifle-pits on the crest, all thirty cannon enfilading every gully. The order to storm appears to have been given simultaneously by Generals Sheridan and Wood, because the men were not to be held back, dangerous as the attempt appeared to military prudence. Besides, the generals had caught the inspiration corps, called attention to the anger of Grant at Granger, declared, notwithstanding his previous commendation, that Granger was unfit to command, intimated that Sheridan ought to succeed him, and finally prepared the secretary's mind for the fact that the winter rains would probably put an end to further operations in that quarte
T. W. Sherman (search for this): chapter 18
and as reported by Dana at the time, was that Sherman's forces should advance from Bridgeport throue Tennessee, upon which at the appointed time Sherman's troops should cross to the south bank; thatof the river, cross Citico Creek, and join in Sherman's movement, and that Thomas, holding the cent never dissolved by any effort on the part of Sherman or Howard. It was thought at the time, and was afterwards claimed in the reports of both Sherman and Grant, that Sherman's movement had been me Bragg was moving troops to his right against Sherman, and it was to prevent an overwhelming concenn orders for a vigorous attack at daybreak by Sherman on the left, and Granger [commanding a corps battle. It is to be specially noted that Sherman's attack was neither delivered on time nor wa failing to move with celerity, Grant ordered Sherman, a day or two later, to take command of the r Dana was, as usual, glad to go, and overtook Sherman at Charleston, on the Hiwassee River, two day[7 more...]
Slocum (search for this): chapter 18
lifications. Knowing Wilson thoroughly, I heartily indorse the application. Grant also wishes to have both Hooker and Slocum removed from his command, and the Eleventh and Twelfth Corps consolidated under Howard. He would himself order Hooker and Slocum away, but hesitates because they have just been sent here by the President. Besides, I think he would rather prefer that so serious a proceeding should come from headquarters. Hooker has behaved badly ever since his arrival, and Slocum hasSlocum has just sent in a very disorderly communication, stating that when he came here it was under promise that he should not have to serve under Hooker, whom he neither regards with confidence nor respects as a man. Altogether, Grant feels that their presenommendation, came in due time, but, for reasons which I never ascertained, Grant's request for the removal of Hooker and Slocum from his command was not granted, and this is specially noticeable for the reason that such requests through Dana were ge
William F. Smith (search for this): chapter 18
s justly entitled. This interview over, we called upon General Smith, the chief engineer, and General Brannan, the chief of fficers and men alike had regained resolution and courage. Smith had already worked out his plans for shortening the crackernot long till a glow of warmth and cheerfulness prevailed. Smith and Porter came in and were presented, and before the eveni with Thomas bright and early to look over the ground which Smith had discovered at Brown's Ferry, opposite the north end of camp at Wauhatchie, within a few miles of the bridge which Smith, by a brilliant series of operations, had laid at Brown's Fonfederate cavalry. We succeeded in making our way through Smith's Crossroads, Prestonville, and Kingston, to Lenoir's Statithe Chickamauga and the north end of Missionary Ridge; that Smith should here, under cover of darkness, lay a pontoon bridge the President more fully than could be done by letter. General Smith, who had been transferred early in the campaign to Gran
Edwin McMasters Stanton (search for this): chapter 18
fair of Wauhatchie, which took place between midnight and four o'clock next morning, Dana to Stanton, October 29th and 30th. at the cost of several hundred men killed, wounded, and prisoners. Tust of Hooker, and resulted, as soon as he got back to headquarters, in a despatch from Dana to Stanton, dated that day, October 29, 1863-1 P. M., which runs as follows: General Grant desires without accident or delay by the night of the 17th. Dana sent two telegrams from Knoxville to Stanton, and three from Chattanooga, while I sent one to Grant, giving a full statement of the situatio, of course, reported his return at once, and the next day received a gratifying reply in which Stanton rejoiced at his safety, assured him of the great anxiety he had felt about him for several day War to Dana's despatches, unless it be one a few days later from Watson, who in the absence of Stanton was acting Secretary of War. After notifying him that the President was sick and the secretary
Marysville (California, United States) (search for this): chapter 18
to move with celerity, Grant ordered Sherman, a day or two later, to take command of the relieving troops, and at the same time added enough to them to make the column irresistible. As operations had ceased elsewhere, Dana was, as usual, glad to go, and overtook Sherman at Charleston, on the Hiwassee River, two days from Chattanooga. Thenceforth we were constantly with the advance-guard, doing all in our power to hurry the march. Our route traversed Athens, Philadelphia, Morgantown, and Marysville, all the way through a beautiful country, well supplied with cattle and provisions. Long's cavalry reached Knoxville at 3 A. M., December 4th, but we were delayed till late the next afternoon. Meanwhile the enemy, after suffering a bloody repulse on the 29th, had raised the siege and marched away to the north the next day. He had, of course, been advised of Sherman's coming, but as the relieving march was necessarily slow, he had ample start to make it difficult, if not impossible, to ov
Resaca (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 18
story, is far too frequently written in that way. The military student will find a brief but accurate summary of the remainder of this campaign in Dana's despatches. He was personally present with General Grant in his visits to the various parts of the army up to November 29th, on which day he left Chattanooga again with me for Knoxville. I had been sent to act as chief engineer to the forces detached for the relief of Burnside. Grant had pushed Bragg back from Missionary Ridge towards Resaca and Atlanta, thus separating him hopelessly from Longstreet and rendering effective co-operation between them henceforth impossible. But Longstreet had shut Burnside up and was closely besieging him in Knoxville. The emergency was a pressing one, and in designating Granger to command the relieving column, Grant instructed him to use all possible haste and energy. But Granger failing to move with celerity, Grant ordered Sherman, a day or two later, to take command of the relieving troops,
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