Life and Reminiscences of General Wm. T. ShermanR. H. Woodward Company, 1891 - 479 pages This is a collection of thoughts and reminiscences on General Sherman from the most important and influential men of the day. Published the year of his death, it includes tributes from President Hayes, senators, high-profile priests and judges. |
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... IN CALIFORNIA GRANT , THOMAS , LEE OUR ARMY AND MILITIA . • CAMP - FIRES OF THE G. A. R. RESPONSE OF GENERAL SHERMAN SHERMAN ON LONGSTREET • 375 398 432 • 455 468 476 1 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS . GENERAL WM . T. SHERMAN X CONTENTS .
... IN CALIFORNIA GRANT , THOMAS , LEE OUR ARMY AND MILITIA . • CAMP - FIRES OF THE G. A. R. RESPONSE OF GENERAL SHERMAN SHERMAN ON LONGSTREET • 375 398 432 • 455 468 476 1 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS . GENERAL WM . T. SHERMAN X CONTENTS .
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... Grant had lost his base of supplies at Holly Springs , and had to fall back , thereby being prevented from co - oper- ating with him at Chickasaw Bayou , and allowing Pem- berton to re - enforce Vicksburg . McClernand assumed command ...
... Grant had lost his base of supplies at Holly Springs , and had to fall back , thereby being prevented from co - oper- ating with him at Chickasaw Bayou , and allowing Pem- berton to re - enforce Vicksburg . McClernand assumed command ...
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... Grant was near the foot as No. 149. But Sherman graduated No. 6 in his class , in 1840 , when the final distribution of honors was made , while Grant three years later could not beat No. 21. All of which shows that West Point and War do ...
... Grant was near the foot as No. 149. But Sherman graduated No. 6 in his class , in 1840 , when the final distribution of honors was made , while Grant three years later could not beat No. 21. All of which shows that West Point and War do ...
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... Grant . " It won't do , sir , " said Sherman . " It won't do at all . Grant is a great general . He stood by me when I was crazy , and I stood by him when he was drunk , and now , by thunder , sir , we stand by each other ! " Early in ...
... Grant . " It won't do , sir , " said Sherman . " It won't do at all . Grant is a great general . He stood by me when I was crazy , and I stood by him when he was drunk , and now , by thunder , sir , we stand by each other ! " Early in ...
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... Grant's army , those of Sherman , Prentiss and McClernand , were un- expectedly attacked by the Confederate forces under the command of Albert Sidney Johnston . A great battle at once resulted - the greatest , up to that date , ever ...
... Grant's army , those of Sherman , Prentiss and McClernand , were un- expectedly attacked by the Confederate forces under the command of Albert Sidney Johnston . A great battle at once resulted - the greatest , up to that date , ever ...
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