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Farmville (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
operations; suffice it to say, they have been brilliantly successful, beyond the most reasonable expectations. Richmond is ours, and Lee's army flying before us, shattered and demoralized. Yesterday we took over ten thousand prisoners and five generals, among them Lieutenant General Ewell, and Custis Lee, Charley Turnbull's friend. I hear these officers virtually admit the contest over, and say they believe Lee is prepared to surrender, or at least to disband his army. We are now at Farmville, on the Appomattox, Lee having started for Danville; but we cut him off and forced him back towards Lynchburg. I am happy to tell you that I have reliable intelligence from Confederate officers that neither Mr. Wise Henry A. Wise, brother-in-law of Mrs. Meade. nor his sons are dead. George is quite well, and has, with Lyman and Dr. McParlin, taken good care of me. Major Smyth joined us just as we were moving, and has had a grand opportunity to see everything. Headquarters army of
Gettysburg (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
lattered in this belief by the operations at Gettysburg. A few days having passed I am now profound communicate in any other way. Your fight at Gettysburg met with universal approbation of all militoned, see Appendix F. He says the victory of Gettysburg was due entirely to the strength of the posirt I had heard that Frank had been killed at Gettysburg. She says her parents are at Port Gibson, cmore to do with my operations and success at Gettysburg than either Burnside or McClellan; but I pre of Sickles, that I had ordered a retreat at Gettysburg, and that that battle was fought in spite of a week thereafter had gained the victory of Gettysburg? This combined attack in the committee anthe committee, where he gave testimony about Gettysburg. Have you seen the article in the Herald, sy and thanked by Congress for my services at Gettysburg, and that no attention should be paid to sus the anniversary of the last day's fight at Gettysburg. As I reflect on that eventful period, and [13 more...]
Middletown (Connecticut, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
Part 6. civil War letters, 1863-1865 To Mrs. George G. Meade: Headquarters army of the Potomac, Frederick, July 8, 1863. I arrived here yesterday; the army is assembling at Middletown. I think we shall have another battle before Lee can cross the river, though from all accounts he is making great efforts to do so. For my part, as I have to follow and fight him, I would rather do it at once and in Maryland than to follow into Virginia. I received last evening your letters of the 3d and 5th inst., and am truly rejoiced that you are treated with such distinction on account of my humble services. I see also that the papers are making a great deal too much fuss about me. I claim no extraordinary merit for this last battle, and would prefer waiting a little while to see what my career is to be before making any pretensions. I did and shall continue to do my duty to the best of my abilities, but knowing as I do that battles are often decided by accidents, and that no man of
Lynchburg (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
er general to approach. We are now anxiously waiting to hear of his having followed up his success and taken Gordonsville, when he can destroy the railroad from Lynchburg to Richmond, which runs through Gordonsville, and is called the Virginia Central Road. If he does this, he will aid our operations here most materially, becauseo you, long before this reaches you, the joyful intelligence that Petersburg and Richmond have fallen, and that Lee, broken and dispirited, has retreated towards Lynchburg and Danville. We have had three glorious days, the fighting not so severe as much we have done before, but in the results. We are now moving after Lee, and if , or at least to disband his army. We are now at Farmville, on the Appomattox, Lee having started for Danville; but we cut him off and forced him back towards Lynchburg. I am happy to tell you that I have reliable intelligence from Confederate officers that neither Mr. Wise Henry A. Wise, brother-in-law of Mrs. Meade. nor hi
Richmond (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
re is no probability of their permitting me to go to the James River, as it uncovers Washington. Headquarters army of the amin F. Butler, commanding the Army of the James. on the James River. He reports having executed his orders, and it is said battle with Sheridan. Battle of Yellow Tavern, near Richmond, Va., May 11, 1864. Letter and despatch mentioned in laces, was a failure. By a movement to the north bank of the James, Lee was completely deceived, and thinking it was a movemenle that had been, contrary to my judgment, sent down the James River for grazing, to a point just inside our cavalry pickets,eal of ice in the Chesapeake Bay and considerable in the James River; but to-day has been so mild and pleasant I think the ics up, I shall be able to spend a little time at home. Richmond, Va., May 3, 1865. I arrived here about 11 A. M. to-day, ll then have an opportunity of being home for awhile. Richmond, Va., May 5, 1865. It was intended we should march throug
Washington (United States) (search for this): chapter 6
ng terribly against me. I shall go up day after to-morrow to meet his charges. It is storming now violently. Washington, D. C., April 1, 1864. I came up yesterday with Grant, am going to-day before the committee to answer Dan Butterfield' near Richmond, Va., May 11, 1864. Letter and despatch mentioned in last letter: Stanton to Meade (in part): Washington City, May 12, 1864. This department congratulates you and your heroic Army and returns its cordial thanks for their gphia at 11 P. M. on the 26th for the army, having been hurriedly sent for by the Secretary of War. War Department, Washington City, 12 M., February 27, 1865. I take advantage of a delay, waiting to see the Secretary, to send you a few lines. Iim. Lyman has sent me a Boston paper, with a very excellent article written by himself, which I will send you. Washington, D. C., May 12, 1865. I reached here last evening in time to pitch camp on the banks of the Potomac. To-day I have bee
West Virginia (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
f War. War Department, Washington City, 12 M., February 27, 1865. I take advantage of a delay, waiting to see the Secretary, to send you a few lines. I slept nearly all the journey, much to my surprise; but I was grateful it was so, as I feel in consequence much better than if I had lain awake all night. Hardy Norris was very kind to me this morning, and accompanied me to the hotel, where we breakfasted, after which I came up here. General Hancock left suddenly yesterday for Western Virginia. This has given rise to rumor of movements of Lee in that direction, but I have heard nothing reliable in this respect. I saw General Hooker this morning at breakfast. He was very affable and civil, and enquired particularly after you, expressing deep sympathy with us in our affliction. This feeling has been manifested by all whom I have met, including Senator Foster, Mr. Odell and others. I hardly dare think of you in your lonely condition, surrounded by so many associations of
Providence, R. I. (Rhode Island, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
should overtake me, which I ought not to anticipate. It will be best for both of us to look upon the future in the most favorable light, and trust to that kind Providence which hitherto has so signally blessed and protected us. August 19, 1863. Lee finds it as hard to recruit his army as I do mine. I do not hear of any rend this will by the ignorant public be set down to his superior merit and quoted against me. However, I shall do my duty to the best of my ability, and trust to Providence. Headquarters army of the Potomac, March 22, 1864. Grant is emphatically an executive man, whose only place is in the field. One object in coming here it going to commit the folly of foolish and unnecessary exposure. But there are times when it is my duty and it is proper I should take my chances. Let us hope Providence will always be as merciful and protecting as in this instance; for I take it, it was only God's will that saved my leg and perhaps my life. The enemy have al
Fredericksburg, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
t the sword presentation to General Sedgwick, and to whom I must have been particularly civil, or in some way made a great impression on him, to induce him to send me five hundred cigars. So you see there is some compensation for the misery we have to suffer. Headquarters army of the Potomac, September 13, 1863. A few days ago some scouts I had sent across the river returned and reported that Lee's army was moving back to Richmond. They asserted positively that that portion near Fredericksburg had actually gone. I did not and do not much rely on their story, though I could not doubt but that a portion of his force had been sent away for some purpose either to re-inforce Beauregard at Charleston or Bragg in the South West. It was necessary, however, that I should make some effort to ascertain what was going on, so to-day I sent Pleasanton, with all the cavalry, supported by Warren's Corps (Second), to see what they could find out. Pleasanton crossed the river early, and imm
Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
ce then I have been honored with two very valuable presents. The first is a handsome scarf pin of gold and enamel. It is accompanied with a very flattering note stating it was made in England, and brought over by the donor to be presented in the name of himself and wife, as a tribute of admiration for my great services in saving the country. The note is signed W. H. Schenley, and I think the writer is a Captain Schenley, of the British navy, who many years since married Miss Croghan, of Pittsburgh. Captain Schenley says he intends visiting the army and making my acquaintance. The second present is five hundred most delicious Havana cigars, sent to me by a Mr. Motley, of New York, whom I accidentally met at the sword presentation to General Sedgwick, and to whom I must have been particularly civil, or in some way made a great impression on him, to induce him to send me five hundred cigars. So you see there is some compensation for the misery we have to suffer. Headquarters ar
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