Report of the First Meeting, Band 31With reports of meetings of the societies of the Army of the Cumberland; the Army of the Tennessee; the Army of the Ohio; and the Army of Georgia. |
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1st Ohio Anson G Applause Asst Atlanta Atlanta campaign battle battle of Chickamauga BOYNTON Brevet Brigadier-General Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel Brevet Major Brevet Major-General Brig brigade campaign Capt Captain CARLIN CHAIR Charles Chattanooga Chickamauga command Committee comrades Confederacy CORBIN Corps Corresponding Secretary Cumberland death duty elected enlistments ERAL Federal fighting Fighting McCooks forces friends Gentlemen George Gibson Brothers grand Army GROSVENOR H. V. BOYNTON Henry honor Illinois Vol Illinois Volunteer Infantry Indiana Vol Indiana Volunteer Infantry James JAMES RUDOLPH GARFIELD Kentucky Volunteer Laughter Lieut Lieutenant Louisville Major-General March McCook meeting memory military Missionary Ridge monument National October officer Ohio Vol Ohio Volunteer Infantry PARKHURST patriotism plause Potomac President Private regiment retired Reunion ROSECRANS SCHOFIELD Sergeant SHERMAN SMITH Surgeon Tenn Tennessee THOMAS THRUSTON to-day U. S. A. Ret veterans Volunteer Cavalry Voucher Washington WHIPPLE WILLIAM WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN
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Seite 129 - Sherman, and the gallant officers and soldiers of his command before Atlanta, for the distinguished ability, courage, and perseverance displayed in the campaign in Georgia, which, under divine favor, has resulted in the capture of Atlanta.
Seite 129 - When you were about leaving Atlanta for the Atlantic coast, I was anxious, if not fearful ; but feeling that you were the better judge; and remembering that "nothing risked, nothing gained," I did not interfere. Now, the undertaking being a success, the honor is all yours ; for I believe none of us went further than to acquiesce.
Seite 130 - Not only does it afford the obvious and immediate military advantages; but in showing to the world that your army could be divided, putting the stronger part to an important new service, and yet leaving enough to vanquish the old opposing force of the whole, — Hood's army, — it brings those who sat in darkness to see a great light. But what next? I suppose it will be safe if I leave General Grant and yourself to decide. Please make my grateful acknowledgments to your whole army — officers and...
Seite 129 - Thomas into account, as it should be taken, it is indeed a great success. Not only does it afford the obvious and immediate military advantages, but in showing to the world that your army could be divided, putting the stronger part to an important new service and yet leaving enough to vanquish the old opposing force of the whole, Hood's army, it brings those who sat in darkness to see a great light.
Seite 135 - As the editor of the Times has (it may be) logically and fairly drawn from this singular document the conclusion that I am, insubordinate, I can only deny the intention. I have never in my life questioned or disobeyed an order, though many and many a time have I risked my life, my health, and reputation in obeying orders, or even hints, to execute plans and purposes not to my liking.
Seite 129 - My DEAR GENERAL SHERMAN : Many, many thanks for your Christmas gift, the capture of Savannah. When you were about leaving Atlanta for the Atlantic coast I was anxious, if not fearful ; but feeling that you were the better judge, and remembering that 'nothing risked, nothing gained,
Seite 130 - Lee, but by that time he had learned to fear Grant, and he dreaded to run the risk of taking any considerable portion of his own army to send to Johnston. Thus he let slip the only possible chance of saving the Confederate cause. On this point General SHERMAN has said, speaking of General Lee: His sphere of action was, however, local. He never rose to the grand problem which involved a continent and future generations. His Virginia was to him the world. Though familiar with the geography of the interior...
Seite 125 - The murderer takes a single life ; the corruptionist in public life, whether he be bribe giver or bribe taker, strikes at the heart of the commonwealth. In every public service, as in every army, there will be wrongdoers, there will occur misdeeds. This can not be avoided; but vigilant watch must be kept, and as soon as discovered the wrongdoing must be stopped and the wrongdoers punished.
Seite 129 - The marches, battles, sieges, and other military operations that have signalized the campaign must render it famous in the annals of war, and have entitled those who have participated therein to the applause and thanks of the Nation.
Seite 91 - Virginia communicating a series of resolutions passed at a meeting of the Governors of the States of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi, held in Augusta, Ga.