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CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.
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The Boyhood of Heroes-The ancestry of William Tecumseh Sherman-
The death of his Father-Why the name of the Indian Chief was given
him-The Birth-place of William Tecumseh,
CHAPTER II.
The Eventful Call-"Cump" in the Sandbank-The Unexpected Sum-
mons-He obeys-His new Home-School days-A Studious and Re-
able Boy-Is appointed Cadet-Leaves Home for West Point-His Life
in the Academy-Graduates and goes to Florida,
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CHAPTER III.
The Lieutenant in the Florida War-Its Origin-The "Exiles"-Seminole
Indians-Osceola-His wife made prisoner-The second Seminole
War-Wild Cat's Daughter-Peace-Lessons of the events before and
after,
CHAPTER IV.
Lieutenant Sherman in Fort Moultrie-The Fortress-The Mexican War-
He goes to California-His Service there-Appointed Captain-His
Marriage-Exciting Scenes in California-In the Commissary Depart-
ment-Resigns his Commission-Turns Banker,
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CHAPTER V.
Takes charge of a Military Academy in Alexandria, Louisiana-He sees
the rising storm of Civil War-Resigns-A noble Letter-He repairs to
St. Louis, and superintends a Street Railroad,
CHAPTER VI.
Sumter falls-Sherman repairs to Washington-His Interview with the Sec-
retary of War and the President-His Prophetic Insight of the Threat-
ening Times-The state of the Country-Rebel Expectations,
CHAPTER VII.
The Conflict Deepens-The Captain is made Colonel of the Thirteenth New
York Volunteers-The Battle of Bull Run-The unterrified Com-
mander of the Thirteenth and his Troops-The Brave Stand,
CHAPTER VIII.
General Sherman goes to Kentucky-Muldraugh's Hill-His army weak-
ened-General Buckner's superior force-Succeeds General Anderson
-Writes General McClellan-Interview with Secretary Cameron-
Paducah,
CHAPTER IX.
Pittsburg Landing-The Surprise-The Battle-The Victory-Sherman's
glorious part in the Struggle-The Testimony of Officers-His Let-
ter on the Contest,
CHAPTER X.
The Morning after the Battle-General Sherman's column in Motion-What
it did-Corinth the next Goal-The Siege-The Evacuation-General
Sherman's troops the first to enter the Works-The Hero is made Major-
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General-Advance on Holly Springs-Memphis-General Sherman's
successful Command in that City-The Guerrillas,
CHAPTER XI.
General Sherman's next Post-The Steele's Bayou Expedition-A Trial
of Courage-The Leader's Heroism,
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CHAPTER XII.
The Position of the Western Forces-The Expedition against Vicksburg
under General Sherman-The Just and Stringent Orders of the Chief-
He shows the Speculators no Mercy-The Advance of the Grand Army
Checked-The Embarkation of Troops-The Magnificent Pageant-The
Progress and Arrival of the Fleet,
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CHAPTER XIII.
The March-The City-Preparations for an Assault The Attack-The
Abatis and Rifle-pits-The Charge upon the Hill-Sherman succeed-
ed by McClernand-General Sherman's Farewell Order-Result of the
Expedition,
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CHAPTER XIV.
The Plot-General Sherman's Part-His Successful Feint at Haines' Bluff
-Joins the Main Army-The Advance toward Jackson, the State Cap-
ital-The Victorious Entry of the City-On to Vicksburg again-As-
saults-Siege-Victory-General Sherman goes after "Joe" Johnston, . 118
CHAPTER XV.
General Sherman watching Joe Johnston-Foraging-An Attack-The En-
emy steals away in the Night-The Conquering Battalions have a
brief rest-Encampment on the Big Black River-Scenes there-Re-
enforces General Rosecrans -Death of General Sherman's Son-Beau-
tiful Letter-The Monument,
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CHAPTER XVI.
The Grand Advance from Memphis-The Enemy prepare to Meet it-Gen-
eral Sherman's Genius equal to any Emergency-Rapid Marches-The
Foe driven from the Path-New Command-The Swollen River-Into
Chattanooga-The Tireless Chief and his Gallant Troops push forward
to Missionary Ridge,
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CHAPTER XVII.
The Place of Battle-The Battle-ground-General Sherman's Part in the
Struggle-Desperate Valor-Victory-Pursuit-No Rest-General
Burnside in Peril-General Sherman hastens to his Relief-The Bridge
breaks down-It is Rebuilt, and the Heroic Battalions save Knoxville
-General Sherman again at Chattanooga, .
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CHAPTER XVIII.
A New Expedition-Its Wise Design-Cause of its Failure in the Main Pur-
pose-The Hero of Vicksburg is created Lieutenant-General-The New
Order of Things-Two Grand Lines of March and of Conquest-From
Chattanooga to Kenesaw Mountain,
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CHAPTER XIX.
The Battle of Kenesaw Mountain-On to Marietta-Across the Chatta-
hoochie-General Johnston succeeded by General Hood-Marching and
Fighting-Death of McPherson-Fight at Jonesboro-The last struggle
for Atlanta-Victory,
CHAPTER XX.
The Tidings of Victory at Washington-The President's Messages to the
People and to the Army-General Sherman congratulates his Bat-
talions-The Rebel General is indignant-The Correspondence between
him and General Sherman-The authorities of Atlanta also unrecon-
ciled to the new order of things-The noble Letters and Conduct of
the Conquerer,
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CHAPTER XXI.
The Events which followed the Truce-General Hood's Army in Motion-
Battle at Allatoona Pass-He is left to the care of the gallant Thomas
-The New and Magnificent Campaign of General Sherman-The Field
of his Operations-Burning of Rome-The Advance-Atlanta partially
Burned-The Rebel Fears and Hopes-The March,.
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CHAPTER XXII.
The March beyond the River-The Exciting Discovery by the Enemy-
General Sherman's Strategy-On to Savannah-The Rebel-Surprise-
The Army approach the City-A bold Movement-The Scouts-The
Signals-Fort McAllister stormed-Savannah invested, .
CHAPTER XXIII.
The Surrender of the City demanded-The Refusal-Preparation to At-
tack-The Enemy Flee-The Entrance of the Union Army-Scenes
that followed-General Sherman and the Negroes,
CHAPTER XXIV.
Major-General Sherman appreciated at Home-A Conflagration-A New
and Bolder Campaign-General Sherman begins his March-Perils
and Progress-Branchville and Columbia-Charleston, .
CHAPTER XXV.
Wilmington-Peace Commissioners-General Sherman's Statesmanship-
His Characteristics-Interesting Recollections of General Sherman—
His Pure Character,
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