Major General William T. Sherman, and His Campaign

of pleasure and profit to those who read it, and serve a purpose in preserving great events, and honoring the brave soldiers and their great leader, whose deeds of glory are herein recorded—that it may keep alive the fires of patriotism in the hearts of our countrymen, and illustrate the wonderful providence of God in preserving our national life

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.

GENERAL SHERMAN'S EARLY HISTORY.

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Introductory Remarks-Parentage and Birth of Sherman-

Death of his Father - Hon. Thomas Ewing and his Friend-

ship-Appointed a Cadet at West Point-Graduated — His

Rank-Enters the Service of the United States-In the

Florida War-At Fort Moultrie-In California-Promo-

tion-In the Commissary Department-Military Post of

New Orleans-Resignation and Return to California-

President of a Military Academy in Louisiana-Opposes

Secession-Resignation as President- Incidents-A Re-

markable Law Firm.........

CHAPTER II.

GENERAL SHERMAN AND THE BATTLE OF BULL RUN.

The Politicians' Battle-General Scott-Strength of the

Army-The Divisions-An Imposing Scene-Confidence

of the People-Generals McDowell and Tyler-Centreville

and Manassas-Position of the Divisions of the Army-

The Moonlight March to Battle-Plan of the Battle-The

Irish Regiment-Part taken by Sherman's Brigade - The

Retreat and Panic-Sherman at Fort Corcoran-Appointed

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a Brigadier-In Command of the Department of the Cum-

berland-Relieved-At Sedalia and Benton Barracks - At

Paducah-Incidents..

CHAPTER III.

GENERAL SHERMAN AND THE BATTLE OF PITTSBURG LANDING.

The Battle of Pittsburg Landing the Most Desperate and De-

cisive of the War-The Troops Engaged-Skirmishing—

Battle Opens-Surprise of Union Troops-Sunday's Fight

-The Union Troops Driven from their Camps-The Lex-

ington and Tyler-The Part taken by them-Lew. Wallace's

and Buell's Forces Arrive-Monday's Operations-Cavalry

Charge by Grant —Pursuit by Sherman — Grant's Opinion

of Sherman-The Part taken by Sherman and his Divi-

sion-Extract from Halleck's Report-Sherman a Major

General-The Opinions of Distinguished Generals-Inci-

dents-Sherman's Letter to Professor Coppee........

CHAPTER IV.

SHERMAN AND THE SIEGE OF CORINTH.

March Towards Corinth-Skirmishing at Monterey and

Purdy-Siege of Corinth Commences - Battle of Russell's

House-Evacuation of Corinth-Occupation of the City by

the Union Troops-Pursuit by General M. L. Smith to

Tuscumbia Creek-Sherman's Congratulatory Order-In-

cidents-Takes Possession of Holly Springs-Appointed

Military Commander of Memphis, Tennessee..........

CHAPTER V.

SHERMAN AND THE CAMPAIGNS AGAINST VICKSBURG.

Preparations for the Vicksburg Campaign—Sherman's Com-
mand Sails for Vicksburg-Arrival at Johnston's Land-
ing-First Assault upon Vicksburg— McClernand takes

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Command-Sherman's Congratulatory Order to his Troops

-Capture of Arkansas Post-Steele's Bayou Expedition-

Feint on the North of Vicksburg - Fight at Fourteen Mile

Creek-Advance upon Jackson-Occupation of the City-

Battle of Big Black River-Takes Possession of Walnut

Hills-Second Assault upon Vicksburg- -Surrender-Oc-

cupation-Pursuit after Johnston-Second Occupation of

as Brigadier General of Regular Army.....................

CHAPTER VI.

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