Military History of Ulysses S. Grant (Volume 1); From April, 1861, to April, 1865

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1885. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XIII. Knoxville still in danger--Granger sent to Burnside--Granger moves reluctantly --Sherman sent to Burnside--Sherman moves with vigor--Burnside falls back before Lon DEGREEStreet--Battle at Campbell's station--Retreat to Knoxville --Defences of Knoxville--Siege of Knoxville--Aid from loyal Tennesscans-- Longstreet determines to assault--Strength and position of Fort Sanders-- Assault of Fort Sanders--Repulse of Longstreet--Approach of Sherman-- Raising of siege--Retreat of Longstreet--Burnside sends Sherman back to Hiawassee--Parke's pursuit of Longstreet--Burnside relieved by Foster-- Results of entire campaign--Congratulations of President--Thanks of Congress--Miscalculation of Burnside--Battle of Bean's station--Success of Longstreet--Longstreet winters in Tennessee--Disappointment of Grant-- --Grant proposes movement against Mobile--Bragg relieved by Hardee-- Furloughing of veterans--Grant's visit to Knoxville--Impossibility of winter campaign--Germ of Meridian raid--Distribution of forces for winter-- Sherman sent to Viclisburg--Grant's plan for ensuing year--Mobile and Atlanta objective and intermediate points--Sooy Smith's orders--Sherman's march from Vicksburg--Seizure of Meridian--Destruction of railroad--Failure of Smith to cooperate--Sherman returns to Vicksburg--Smith retreats to Memphis--Results of Meridian raid--Cooperation of Thomas--Johnston in command of rebel army--Movements in East Tennessee--Grant ordered to Washington. But the task that had been set for Grant was even yet not fully performed. Bragg had indeed been driven back, and Chattanooga made secure, but Burnside was still threatened by a redoubtable force, and the capture of Knoxville was imminent. On the 28th of November, Grant returned from the front, to Chattanooga, and found t...