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George H. Thomas (search for this): chapter 11
d to Grant. One of these left Rosecrans in his previous command, of the Army and Department of the Cumberland; the other relieved him, and substituted Major-General Geo. H. Thomas, the next in rank in that army. Grant was offered his choice of the orders, and did not hesitate a moment; his past experience with Rosecrans made hime his new command, and to relieve Rosecrans before it was possible for the apprehended mischief to be consummated. Grant accordingly telegraphed to Rosecrans and Thomas, from Louisville, assuming command of the military division. He sent also, at the same time, an order assigning Thomas to the Department of the Cumberland. On ossible for the apprehended mischief to be consummated. Grant accordingly telegraphed to Rosecrans and Thomas, from Louisville, assuming command of the military division. He sent also, at the same time, an order assigning Thomas to the Department of the Cumberland. On the 19th of October, he started, by rail, for Chattanooga.
Mellen (search for this): chapter 11
others, will find its way to market, and will be sold by actual agents of the so-called Confederate government for their benefit. Thus, while we are making such efforts to close their ports, we will be opening a better market for them. Our money, being always worth a known price in New York city, will have a commercial value in Europe. This will enable the South to ship at much less risk the means of exchange for imported articles, than by sending the bulky article of cotton. Grant to Mr. Mellen, Treasury Agent, August 13, 1863. On the 18th of July, Grant announced to Halleck the fall of Jackson and the completion of the Vicksburg campaign. In the same dispatch, he said: It seems to me, now, that Mobile should be captured, the expedition starting from Lake Ponchartrain. But Halleck had other plans, and, on the 22d, he replied: efore attempting Mobile, I think it will be best to clean up a little. Johnston should be disposed of, also Price and Marmaduke, so as to hold line o
Osterhaus (search for this): chapter 11
n be had. Banks had just applied to Grant for another division of troops, but he was furnished with a copy of Halleck's dispatch, and informed: This will necessarily prevent further reenforcements being sent from here to you, until word is heard from the generalin-chief: We must make no disposition of troops that will endanger the success of Rosecrane. All of these orders were made on the 22d, the day that Halleck's dispatch arrived. His orders were received on the morning of the 22d; Osterhaus's division of Sherman's corps was then at the Big Black bridge, fifteen miles off, but the whole command reached Vicksburg during the night of the same day; most of it was embarked within twenty-four hours, and all of it was sailing up the river, within forty-eight hours from the receipt of the order. On the 25th, Grant wrote: I am just out of bed, and find that I can write only with great difficulty. During the twenty days that I have been confined to one position on my back, I have ap
James B. McPherson (search for this): chapter 11
r 10: Grant recommends Sherman and McPherson for promotion characteristics of American s Jackson, Grant recommended both Sherman and McPherson for the rank of brigadier-general in the regs. The promotion of such men as Sherman and McPherson always adds strength to our army. These prot West Point; Besides Grant, Sherman, and McPherson, these were Ord, who commanded the Thirteentf, thereupon consulted with both Sherman and McPherson, and John E. Smith's division of the Sevente. With such men, said Grant, as Sherman and McPherson, commanding corps or armies, there will neven's corps here, but it is replaced by one of McPherson's, already above. Sherman was accordingly non of the Fifteenth corps was to remain with McPherson, in exchange for that of John E. Smith, whicle force in Mississippi might be recalled to McPherson's front, and the march of Sherman from Memphe. . . . . An able commander like Sherman or McPherson should be selected. As soon as your health [2 more...]
E. O. C. Ord (search for this): chapter 11
corps commanders, nor to officers who were graduates of the Military Academy. There were only seven general officers in the army of the Tennessee who had studied their profession at West Point; Besides Grant, Sherman, and McPherson, these were Ord, who commanded the Thirteenth corps after the 26th of June, and Steele, Carr, and A. J. Smith, commanding divisions; all of whom distinguished themselves, and did good service to the country all the others had entered the volunteer service withoutpolitical movement was started by citizens, west of Pearl river, to bring Mississippi back into the Union. This state of affairs, however, was not destined to last long. On the 7th of August, in obedience to orders from Washington, Grant sent Ord's entire command, the Thirteenth corps, to Banks, and was himself directed to cooperate with that commander, by sending a small force from Natchez into Louisiana. Banks was to ascend the Red river to Shreveport, and to move thence into Texas, or
Salmon P. Chase (search for this): chapter 11
icers of the Confederate states' army were required to turn over to the civil authorities, to be dealt with according to the laws of the states wherein such were captured, all negroes captured in arms. The Secretary of the Treasury, Honorable Salmon P. Chase, was strongly in favor of allowing trade to be carried on in the conquered regions. On the 4th of July, he wrote to Grant: I find that a rigorous line within districts occupied by our military forces, from beyond which no cotton or oth to any extension of commercial facilities, any relaxation of the restrictions on trade. On the 26th of July, he said: I am very much opposed to any trade whatever, until the rebellion in this part of the country is entirely crushed out. Secretary Chase differs, however. On the 13th of August: My opinion is, that all trade with any enemy with whom we are at war is calculated to weaken us indirectly. I am opposed to selling or buying from them whilst war exists, except those within our lin
Hurlbut (search for this): chapter 11
Tennessee and on the Mississippi river should be sent, without delay, to assist General Rosecrans on the Tennessee river. . . . . Information just received indicates that a part of Lee's army have been sent to reenforce Bragg. This was sent to Hurlbut, in the absence of Grant; but, when it reached Vicksburg, on the 22d, Grant had returned. He still kept his bed, but instantly directed Sherman: Order at once one division of your army corps to proceed to reenforce Rosecrans, moving from here btarted for Steele, was recalled, and ordered to Rosecrans. It was already aboard transports and on its way to Helena, but a staff-officer was dispatched to turn these troops northward; they were directed to move at once to Memphis and report to Hurlbut. The last-named officer was instructed to forward not only this division of Mc-Pherson's corps, but two divisions from his own command, and whatever troops might return from the expedition to Arkansas, which had now ended. General Halleck was
Banks (search for this): chapter 11
feeling of citizens Thirteenth corps sent to Banks Grant visits New Orleans thrown from his horto be tenable by small garrisons; also, assist Banks in clearing out western Louisiana. When thesed, immediately after the fall of Jackson, sent Banks a division of troops numbering four thousand m He had already sent troops and transports to Banks, with which that officer could find no difficu against Nacogdoches. Grant was informed: General Banks has been left at liberty to select his ownYou will confer on this matter freely with General Banks. The government is exceedingly anxious thleans, notifying Halleck of his departure: General Banks is not yet off, and I am desirous of seeinvement in Arkansas, intended to cooperate with Banks's campaign. General Rawlins, Grant's chief-of reach me before transportation can be had. Banks had just applied to Grant for another division river, excepting such as might be occupied by Banks: the three departments of the Tennessee, the C[2 more...]
Marmaduke (search for this): chapter 11
of cotton. Grant to Mr. Mellen, Treasury Agent, August 13, 1863. On the 18th of July, Grant announced to Halleck the fall of Jackson and the completion of the Vicksburg campaign. In the same dispatch, he said: It seems to me, now, that Mobile should be captured, the expedition starting from Lake Ponchartrain. But Halleck had other plans, and, on the 22d, he replied: efore attempting Mobile, I think it will be best to clean up a little. Johnston should be disposed of, also Price and Marmaduke, so as to hold line of Arkansas river. This will enable us to withdraw troops from Missouri. Vicksburg and Port Hudson should be repaired, so as to be tenable by small garrisons; also, assist Banks in clearing out western Louisiana. When these things are accomplished, there will be a large available force to operate either on Mobile or Texas. Navy is not ready for cooperation; should Sumter fall, then iron-clads can be sent to assist at Mobile. This strategy was in accordance with H
A. E. Burnside (search for this): chapter 11
of his superiors, and, immediately after the fall of Jackson, sent Banks a division of troops numbering four thousand men; five thousand others were ordered to Schofield, to operate against Price, in Arkansas, and the Ninth corps was returned to Burnside, in East Kentucky. Troops were also sent to Natchez, and that place was permanently occupied; large quantities of ammunition and five thousand head of cattle, for the rebel armies, here fell into possession of the national commander; the lattersippi river, excepting such as might be occupied by Banks: the three departments of the Tennessee, the Cumberland, and the Ohio were all to be subordinate to Grant. At this time, Rosecrans was in command of the Department of the Cumberland, and Burnside of that of the Ohio. The imperative necessity for cooperation between these various commands had been made painfully manifest to the government. Hitherto, each army had seemed to have a separate object, and apparently, in each department, a ca
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