 | Lorle Porter - History - 1998 - 980 pages
...McPherson, 777. Sheridan acted under Grant's letter of instruction. "In pushing up the Shenandoah Valley.. .it is desirable that nothing should be left to invite...your command; such as cannot be consumed, destroy." Such was the devastation that Sheridan said: "'A crow would have had to carry its rations if it had... | |
 | Jean Edward Smith - Biography & Autobiography - 2001 - 785 pages
...metaphor speaking to Sheridan. His written instruction to Sheridan stated: "Take [from the valley] all provisions, forage and stock wanted for the use...your command. Such as cannot be consumed, destroy." Grant to Halleck, July 14, 1864, u Grant Papers 242-43; Grant to [Sheridan] August 5, 1864, ibid. 377-78.... | |
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Take all provisions, forage, and stock wanted for the use of your command ; such as cannot be consumed, destroy. It is not desirable that the buildings should be destroyed — they should, rather be protected ; but the people should be informed that,... 
