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Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 1, Chapter 10: (search)
put into his hands. At first, the negroes were employed principally in guarding places that had already fallen into his hands. He believed, at that time, that they would prove more effective for defence than in the open field. The influences, whether of race or of their recent condition, seemed to cling to them in some degree; and, apparently, they fought better behind bulwarks. It has often happened that white men did the same. On the 9th of August, the President wrote to Grant: General Thomas has gone again to the Mississippi valley, with the view of raising colored troops. I have no doubt that you are doing what you reasonably can upon the same subject. I believe it is a resource which, if vigorously applied now, will soon close this contest. It works doubly; weakening the enemy, and strengthening us. We were not fully ripe for it until the river was opened. Now, I think, at least one hundred thousand can, and ought to be organized along its shores, relieving all the whi
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 1, Chapter 13: (search)
ieve us, thereby rendering the position of General Thomas less secure, I deem it advisable that all an advance, and try to detain the force now in Thomas's front. Sherman will be instructed, whilst lover an extent of more than a thousand miles. Thomas, at the centre, was confronting Johnston, Schoined Hood, at Florence, nearly a month; giving Thomas time to bring his reenforcements up from every4th, he was at Chattanooga, and gave orders to Thomas, and to Logan, who was at Scottsboro, Alabama,se headquarters. Report the fact, however. Thomas moved out on the 29th, and caused the enemy, n spring campaign. On the 12th, accordingly, Thomas was ordered to make a formidable reconnoissancable moment. On the 17th, Grant said again to Thomas: Make your contemplated movement, as soon as p started immediately in pursuit. On the 25th, Thomas reported to Grant, from Tunnel hill: Davis and between Chattanooga and your position. . . . Thomas, accordingly, remained in force near Dalton, a[6 more...]
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 1, Chapter 14: (search)
ew to the movement against Atlanta and Mobile, which, notwithstanding his promotion, Grant still intended to lead in person. This operation had now been frequently explained by him to his staff. It was his plan, at this time, to fight his way to Atlanta, and then, holding that place and the line between it and Chattanooga, to cut loose with his army, either for Mobile or Savannah, which ever events should designate as the most practicable objective point. He meant to concentrate Sherman, Thomas, and Schofield's armies for this purpose, and entertained no doubt whatever of entire success. When he started for Washington, it was his firm intention to return to Chattanooga, and, while he retained control of all the armies, to lead in person those which moved towards the sea. On the 3d of March, he said to Sherman, I am ordered to Washington; but as I am directed to keep up telegraphic communication with this command, I shall expect, in the course of ten or twelve days, to return to it
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 1, Appendix to chapter VII. (search)
perate in I ever saw. Our victory has been most complete, and the enemy thoroughly demoralized. General Grant to General L. Thomas. Hankinson's ferry, Miss., May 5, 1863. I have the honor to request that Captain Adam Badeau, A. A. D. C., be oers not known. Herron has arrived here, and troops from Burnside are looked for to-morrow. General Grant to Adjutant-General L. Thomas.—(letter.) near Vicksburg, June 16, 1863. Herewith I have the honor of enclosing Brigadier-General E. S. Deohnston may make, and send troops from here to counteract any change he may make, if I can. General Grant to Adjutant-General L. Thomas.—(letter.) near Vicksburg, June 26, 1863. Enclosed I respectfully transmit the letters of MajorGener-als W. this afternoon. We shall take formal possession at seven o'clock in the morning. General Grant to Adjutant-General L Thomas.—(letter.) Vicksburg, Miss., July 11, 1863. The long line of plantations from Lake Providence to Milliken's bend, it <
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 2, Chapter 35: (search)
ength was wasted, their struggles vain, their endurance failed. Next came Sherman's march and Thomas's defence; then the two attacks on Wilmington; and at last the consummation began to dawn. Out the horizon. Sherman strode across the continent and then marched northward, driving Johnston; Thomas destroyed or scattered Hood; Sheridan had beaten and battered Early's army, literally, into piecost heart, that the lesser rebels yielded. Johnston was absolutely surrounded, for Stoneman and Thomas and Wilson were in his rear, while Sherman was in front, and Meade and Sheridan were approachingtwo greatest subordinates, whose ability was conspicuous and whose aid was important. Meade and Thomas, especially, were excellent commanders; men of the calibre and with many of the characteristics ient service. Any one of the three was admirable in defensive situations. Meade at Gettysburg, Thomas at Chickamauga, Lee in the Wilderness, achieved a splendid fame; but no one of the three possess
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 2, Appendix to Chapter XXV. (search)
of West Virginia, because of his command covering so great an extent of country, has so far prevented. The enclosed return does not include the cavalry under Averill, about 2,500, or the troops of the Department of Washington, Susquehanna, or Middle. I simply forward it you as a statement showing the number of men for duty south of the Potomac. Hoping soon to furnish complete all reports required, Very respectfully, your obedient servant, P. H. Sheridan, Major-General. Brigadier-General L. Thomas, Adjutant-General, United States Army. Field return of troops in the field belonging to the Middle military division, September 10, 1864. Present for duty. troops.officers.Enlisted.aggregate. 6th Army Corps, Infantry66812,02812,696 Artillery22626648 19th Army Corps, Infantry66012,15012,810 Artillery7208215 Army of West Virginia, Infantry8066,8347,140 Artillery12855367 Cavalry (Torbert's)3396,1266,465 Artillery7346358 Military District Harper's Ferry2044,6114,815 ——
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 11. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), General Beauregard's report of the battle of Drury's Bluff. (search)
alized. Page 55, series 1, vol. 5, official records of the Union and Confederate armies. On page 751 I find the following letter: Adjutant-General's office, Washington, March 13, 1862. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. Sir,—I am directed by the Secretary of War to say that he places at you disposal any transports or coal vessels at Fort Monroe for the purpose of closing the channel of the Elizabeth river to prevent the Merrimac again coming out. I have the honor, &c., L. Thomas, Adjutant-General. And on page 752 I find the following: Navy Department, March 13, 1862. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War. Sir,—I have the honor to suggest that this Department can easily obstruct the channel to Norfolk so as to prevent the exit of the Merrimac, provided the army will carry the Sewell's Point batteries, in which duty the navy will give great assistance. Very respectfully, Gideon Welles. Be it remembered that the above extracts are all dated March 13t
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 11. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Merrimac and Monitor. (search)
alized. Page 55, series 1, vol. 5, official records of the Union and Confederate armies. On page 751 I find the following letter: Adjutant-General's office, Washington, March 13, 1862. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. Sir,—I am directed by the Secretary of War to say that he places at you disposal any transports or coal vessels at Fort Monroe for the purpose of closing the channel of the Elizabeth river to prevent the Merrimac again coming out. I have the honor, &c., L. Thomas, Adjutant-General. And on page 752 I find the following: Navy Department, March 13, 1862. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War. Sir,—I have the honor to suggest that this Department can easily obstruct the channel to Norfolk so as to prevent the exit of the Merrimac, provided the army will carry the Sewell's Point batteries, in which duty the navy will give great assistance. Very respectfully, Gideon Welles. Be it remembered that the above extracts are all dated March 13t
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Gregg's brigade of South Carolinians in the Second. Battle of Manassas. (search)
en in reserve, and the Forty-ninth Georgia, of Thomas' brigade. The contest was close and obstinateks, while further on to our right, in front of Thomas' brigade, it rose to an embankment. The grounhe rest of our division was posted as follows: Thomas' brigade of Georgians on our right, behind whes with but a small part of their force. General Thomas, who was on our right, advanced it seems te them from it. Thus, as I understand, General Thomas disposes of the rest of Milroy's brigade a the New Englanders was in an interval between Thomas's brigade and Gregg's. On this point surely Ge the right of Gregg's brigade from the left of Thomas's brigade. For a short time Gregg's brigade, erve with the Forty-ninth Georgia, left of Colonel Thomas, attacked the exultant enemy with vigor, ahe cut. Here, as they advanced, they came upon Thomas's brigade, posted in the thicket on our right. A short resistance, and Thomas's brigade gave way before the superior numbers of the assailants. [1 more...]
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Merrimac and the Monitor—Report of the Committee on Naval Affairs. (search)
ember, 1874, at Buffalo, N. Y. [L. S.] E. P. Dorr, Notary Public for Erie County, State of New York. In presence of— George P. Dorr. We give also a copy of a letter addressed to the Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, by Adjutant-General L. Thomas, as follows: Adjutant-General's office, Washington, March 13, 1862. Sir:—I am directed by the Secretary of War to say that he places at your disposal any transports or coal vessels at Fort Monroe, for the purpose of closing the channel of the Elizabeth River to prevent the escape of the Merrimac again coming out. I have the honor, &c., L. Thomas, Adjutant-General. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. We also submit a copy of letter from Secretary of the Navy to the Secretary of War, as follows: Navy Department, March 13, 1862. Sir:—I have the honor to suggest that the Department can easily obstruct the channel to Norfolk, so as to prevent the exit of the Merrimac, provided the Army will car<
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