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LIFE OF WM. TECUMSEH SHERMAN.
LIFE OF WM. TECUMSEH SHERMAN.
Late Retired General. U. S. A. A GRAPHIC HISTORY OF HIS CAREER IN WAR AND PEACE; HIS ROMANTIC YOUTH; HIS STERN AND PATRIOTIC MANHOOD; HIS CALM AND BEAUTIFUL OLD AGE; A MARVELLOUS MARCH FROM THE MOUNTAINS OF TIME TO THE SEA OF ETERNITY. By W. FLETCHER JOHNSON, Author of "Stanley's Adventures in Africa," "History of the Johnstown Flood," "Life of Sitting Bull and History of the Indian Wars," etc., etc. Carefully Reviewed, Chapter by Chapter, and with an Introduction By MAJ. GEN. O. O. HOWARD, U. S
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INTRODUCTION.
INTRODUCTION.
The title of this work is hardly a fair index to the contents. The "Life of General Sherman," written with any reasonable detail so as to depict his formative period, the gradual development of his energies, the bulk of his achievements and the great consummation of his genius, could not be contained in any three volumes of this size. The work, so far as the labor of the author, Mr. Johnson, is concerned, is eclectic,—mainly a compendium. There are beautiful sketches, choice pictorial presentati
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CHAPTER I. THE SHERMAN FAMILY.
CHAPTER I. THE SHERMAN FAMILY.
Honorable Rank in the Mother Country—Early Migration to New England—Settling in the Connecticut Valley—Playing an Important Part at Woodbury—Long Term of Public Service—The Stoddards—A Military Minister—Seeking New Fortunes in the West—An Early Ohio Judge—The Mother of Great Men. The artificial law of primogeniture has little effect upon the natural law of heredity. In nations where the family descent outranks all other personal or social considerations, degenerate sons—even first sons—of noble
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CHAPTER II. BOYHOOD AND CADETSHIP.
CHAPTER II. BOYHOOD AND CADETSHIP.
Why He Was Named Tecumseh—His Adoption by Mr. Ewing—Character in Boyhood—Work as a Surveyor—Appointment to a Cadetship—From Lancaster to West Point—"Old Hickory"—Letters to His Sweetheart—A Youthful Philosopher—Character and Standing as a Cadet . William Tecumseh Sherman was the sixth of the eleven children of Judge Charles R. Sherman, and John Sherman, the great Senator and national financier, the eighth. It is related that the distinctive family names had been exhausted upon the first five chi
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CHAPTER III. EARLY MILITARY DUTIES.
CHAPTER III. EARLY MILITARY DUTIES.
Winding Up the Seminole War—Comedy and Tragedy in the Florida Wilderness—The Capture of Coacoochee—Service at Fort Moultrie—Getting Acquainted with the scene of His Greatest Campaign—Secession Talk—Outbreak of the Mexican War—Rebuked for too Much Zeal—The Long Voyage to California—Arrival at Monterey . Immediately after his graduation at West Point, in June, 1840, Sherman received the usual leave of absence of three months. He hastened back to Lancaster, eager to be with Miss Ewing again, and sp
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CHAPTER IV. AMONG THE FORTY-NINERS.
CHAPTER IV. AMONG THE FORTY-NINERS.
Days of Idleness at Monterey—Adam and Eve—Sunday Diversions—Who is Governor?—General Fremont—The Discovery of Gold and the Rush for the Mines—Domestic Economy of Camp Life—Negro Fidelity—Back to the East—Marriage of Sherman and Miss Ewing—How he Heard Webster's Speech—A Shady Travelling Companion—Entering and Quitting the Law . The voyagers of the "Lexington" found Monterey a particularly peaceful and sleepy place, despite the war-like rumors that had greeted them, and Sherman was compelled to d
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CHAPTER V. THE CRISIS OF A CAREER.
CHAPTER V. THE CRISIS OF A CAREER.
Sherman in the Prime or Manhood—Great Events Approaching—How He Came to be a Schoolmaster—Organization of the Seminary—Political Talk—His View on Slavery—The Campaign of 1860 and Election of Lincoln—Secession—Sherman's Prompt Decision to Stand by the Union—Resignation of His Principalship—Departure for the North—Fate of the Seminary . Sherman's real history begins with 1859. Up to that time, as we have seen, his life was one of preparation, checkered, adventurous, often picturesque, always earne
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CHAPTER VI. THE OUTBREAK OF THE WAR.
CHAPTER VI. THE OUTBREAK OF THE WAR.
The South Excited and Ready—The North Indifferent and Unprepared—Sherman's Interview with Lincoln—His Plain Talk to his Brother—Disgusted with the Politicians—A St. Louis Street Railroad President—War Talk in St. Louis—A Clerkship Declined—His Loyalty Doubted—Prophesying a Great Struggle—Bloodshed in St. Louis—Back to Washington—In Service at Last. It is not easy to imagine a greater difference between two sections of one nation than existed between the North and South in the early months of 186
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CHAPTER VII. BULL RUN
CHAPTER VII. BULL RUN
" On to Richmond!"—Sherman's Brigade at Bull Run—Features of Battle—Sherman's Official Report—The Stampede back to the Potomac—How Sherman Dealt with Mutineers—A Threat that the President Thought he would Execute—Re-organization and Promotion—General McClellan Assumes Command—Sherman's Frank Criticisms and Uncomfortable Truth-Telling and Consequent Unpopularity . When Sherman was at last assigned to active army duty at Washington, on June 20th, 1861, Lieutenant-General Scott was Commander-in-Chi
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CHAPTER VIII. SERVICE IN KENTUCKY.
CHAPTER VIII. SERVICE IN KENTUCKY.
Serving Under Anderson—Critical Condition of the State—Seeking Help in Other States—A Visit to Fremont—That Famous Interview with Cameron—How the Story of Sherman's Insanity was Started—Attacks and Insults—Sherman's Official Correspondence—His Request for 200,000 Men—An Extraordinary Newspaper Article—Sherman Transferred to Missouri—Halleck's Confidence in Him—Planning the Donelson Campaign. The difference of military views between Sherman and McClellan increased; and while Sherman was steadily
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CHAPTER IX. SHILOH.
CHAPTER IX. SHILOH.
The Gloomy Winter of 1861–2—Exultation over Donelson—The Advance up the Tennessee—Responsibility for the Encampment at Pittsburgh Landing—Controversies over the Battle—Varying Accounts—Sherman's Personal Heroism—Number of Troops Engaged on Both Sides—Services of the Army of the Ohio—Losses of the two Armies. The winter of 1861–62 was a time of gloom and depression to the Union. Vast armies were in the field, and the wealth of the Government was being poured out most lavishly for their support. Y
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CHAPTER X. OFFICIAL REPORTS ON SHILOH.
CHAPTER X. OFFICIAL REPORTS ON SHILOH.
Sherman's Own Story—How his Troops were Posted—The Attack—Troops in Disorder—Grant and Buell at the Bivouac—The Battle Resumed in the Morning—Death of General Johnston—Gallant Conduct of Individual Officers—Grant's Official Report—Special Mention of Sherman for his Gallantry as a Soldier and his Skill as a Commander. Few battles have been more discussed, or more vigorously discussed, than that of Shiloh, or Pittsburgh Landing. In these often acrimonious controversies, Sherman himself took a lead
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CHAPTER XI. "AGATE'S" STORY OF SHILOH.
CHAPTER XI. "AGATE'S" STORY OF SHILOH.
The Situation Before the Battle—The First Skirmish—Plans of the Rebel Leaders—The Scene on Sunday Morning—Troops in Disorder—Analysis of the Situation—Faulty Disposition of the Federal Troops—Arrangement of Sherman's Division—The Rebel Plan of Attack—Sherman's Old Friend Bragg among the Rebel Leaders . In the records of the Rebellion, written amid the actual roar of the conflict or years afterward amid the calm of reestablished peace, no chapter is more noteworthy than the story of Shiloh, writt
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CHAPTER XII. "AGATE'S" STORY CONTINUED.
CHAPTER XII. "AGATE'S" STORY CONTINUED.
The Battle of Sunday, April 6th—The Union Troops Surprised—An Army in Disorder—Sherman's Heroic Effort to Stem the Tide—McClernand's Share in the Battle—The Rebels Pressing their Advantage—The Assault on Sherman's Left—Men too Brave to be Killed—Desperate Position of the Union Army—Looking to the Gunboats For aid—Three Desperate Charges Repulsed—Death of General Wallace . "Agate" continues the story of the great battle of Sunday, April 6th, as follows: Almost at dawn, Prentiss's pickets were dri
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CHAPTER XIII. "AGATE'S" STORY CONTINUED.
CHAPTER XIII. "AGATE'S" STORY CONTINUED.
The Close of Sunday's Fight—What had been Lost During the Day—Five Thousand Cowards on the River Bank—Opportune Arrival of General Buell—The Grand Attack and its Grand Repulse—Aid from the Gunboats—The Night Between Two Battles—Desperate Preparations for the Morrow—Gunboats on Guard Through the Darkness. The remainder of Sunday's desperate fighting, and the grim preparations and anxieties of Sunday night, are rehearsed by "Agate" thus: We have reached the last act in the tragedy of Sunday. It is
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CHAPTER XIV. "AGATE'S" STORY CONCLUDED.
CHAPTER XIV. "AGATE'S" STORY CONCLUDED.
The Work of Sunday Night—Landing of Buell's Troops—Effect of the Bombardment—Lack of System in the Union Army—Renewing the Battle—A Change of Tactics—Turning the Tide—Crittenden's Advance—The Advance at the Centre—A Grand Parade on the Field of War—Redeeming the Losses of Sunday—Facing the Louisiana Troops—Silencing the Battery—End of the Great Struggle . After giving the roll of the Federal troops engaged at Shiloh, "Agate" concludes his remarkable narrative as follows: With the exception of th
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CHAPTER XV. CORINTH.
CHAPTER XV. CORINTH.
Halleck Takes the Field—Organization of the Army—Progress at a Snail's Pace—Sherman's Advance—The Flight of the Rebels—Sherman's Official Report—Congratulating the Troops—Beauregard's Address to his Soldiers—Some Account of Corinth—Abrupt Finale of a Rebel Harangue . The battle of Pittsburgh Landing unquestionably presented remarkable features. The magnitude of the struggle, the panic that affected some of the troops on the first day, the stern recovery and complete triumph of the second day, al
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CHAPTER XVI. MEMPHIS, VICKSBURG AND ARKANSAS POST.
CHAPTER XVI. MEMPHIS, VICKSBURG AND ARKANSAS POST.
Changes in Command—Restoring Order at Memphis—Sherman's Views of the Situation—Grant's Critical Position—Moving Against Pemberton—Meeting with Porter—The Expedition Against Vicksburg—Why it did not Succeed—The Surrender at Holly Springs—Sherman Removed from Command—The Capture of Arkansas Post—General McClernand. The meagre honors of the Corinth campaign belonged to Sherman. This fact was recognized at the time by Grant, who wrote: "His services as Division Commander in the advance on Corinth, I
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CHAPTER XVII. VICKSBURG.
CHAPTER XVII. VICKSBURG.
Co-operation of Grant and Porter—Grand Gulf and Sherman's Demonstration on the Yazoo—The Advance on Vicksburg—Capture of Jackson—Gallant Assaults upon the Works at Vicksburg—The Siege—Sherman Holding Johnston at Bay—Surrender of Vicksburg—Flight of Johnston—Important Results of the Campaign—Sherman's Meed of Praise. The repulse of Sherman's expedition at Milliken's Bend only made Grant the more determined to reduce Vicksburg, and, as he still retained his well-grounded confidence in Sherman, he
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CHAPTER XVIII. SOME WAR CORRESPONDENCE.
CHAPTER XVIII. SOME WAR CORRESPONDENCE.
Sherman's Characteristic Letters—Congratulations to Porter at Vicksburg—Views on the Reorganization of the Army—The Conduct of the War and the Spirit of the South—Manners and Morals of the Soldiers—No Wanton Spoliation of the Enemy's Property—The Heroic Cartridge Boy of Vicksburg. Early in this volume mention was made of Sherman's ability as a letter-writer. Perhaps in no other way can so good an idea be gained of his mental characteristics as by perusing a few of his epistles, penned amid the s
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CHAPTER XIX. CHATTANOOGA.
CHAPTER XIX. CHATTANOOGA.
Dark Days in 1863—A Sunburst of Victory—Sherman Leaves Vicksburg—Orders to his Troops—The March to Chattanooga—The Battle above the Clouds—Sherman's Attack on Missionary Ridge—The Victory Complete—Pursuit of the Enemy—A Forced March to Rescue Burnside—Sherman's Report—Views Concerning the Treatment of the Rebels. Seldom has history recorded a more sudden and startling change in National affairs than that of the United States in the midsummer of 1863. The closing days of June were dark and ominou
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CHAPTER XX. MERIDIAN.
CHAPTER XX. MERIDIAN.
Freeing the Mississippi—A March of Destruction—Retreat of the Enemy—Polk's Flight from Meridian—Failure of Smith's Expedition—Destroying Rebel Property—Confiscating a Chicken—Results of the Raid—Scenes among the Liberated Negroes—The Red River Expedition. The Mississippi had been freed from Rebel control by the capture of Vicksburg. To keep it free was the task that now devolved upon Sherman, and to the execution of which he addressed himself with characteristic energy. His plan was to place a n
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CHAPTER XXI. THE BEGINNING OF THE END.
CHAPTER XXI. THE BEGINNING OF THE END.
Grant made Lieutenant-General—Correspondence with Sherman—Their Memorable Interview—Planning a Scientific Campaign—General Howard's Pen Picture of the Two Soldiers—Schofield, McPherson and Thomas—Grant's Final Orders—Sherman's Army in Line—Strength of Johnston's Army—General Howard's Account of the Advance. March 4th, 1864, marked the beginning of the end of the great rebellion. A law had been made by Congress, authorizing the appointment of a Lieutenant-General, to command all the armies of the
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CHAPTER XXII. ATLANTA.
CHAPTER XXII. ATLANTA.
The Turning of Rocky Face—Resaca—General Howard's Narrative—Adairsville—Crossing the Etowah—Sherman on Familiar Ground—Dealing with Breaches of Discipline—Allatoona Pass—The Siege and Turning of Kenesaw—Smyrna and Peach Tree—Hood succeeds Johnston—Death of McPherson—Howard in Command of the army of the Tennessee—Ezra Church—Operations around Atlanta—The Rush to Jonesboro—Capture of Atlanta. Sherman moved forward on May 6th toward Dalton, where lay the enemy. A direct attack on this position, how
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CHAPTER XXIII. PREPARING FOR THE MARCH.
CHAPTER XXIII. PREPARING FOR THE MARCH.
Congratulations and Rejoicings—Sherman's Address to his Army—Incidents of the Campaign—Appearance of Atlanta and its Environs—Hood's Northward March—How Corse Held the Fort—Sherman's Stern Work at Atlanta—Exchange of Prisoners—Organizing for the March to the Sea—Sketches of Howard and Slocum—Orders for the Campaign—Cutting off all Communication with the North—Atlanta in Ruins—Marching toward the Sea . Sherman and his command took possession of Atlanta with mingled emotions. There was much regret
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CHAPTER XXIV. "MARCHING THROUGH GEORGIA."
CHAPTER XXIV. "MARCHING THROUGH GEORGIA."
The "Lost Army"—Speculations, North and South, as to its Doings—Diary of an Officer—Keeping Thanksgiving Day—Howell Cobb's Plantation—The Negroes—A Quaint Philosopher—Strategy of the March—Howard's Brilliant Advance—Investment of Savannah—Capture of Fort McAllister—Fall of Savannah . Volumes might be written about the march from Atlanta to the sea. It abounded in picturesque and dramatic incidents, and in pathetic scenes as well. Of real fighting there was scarcely any. There were no Rebel armie
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CHAPTER XXV. SHERMAN'S STORY OF THE MARCH.
CHAPTER XXV. SHERMAN'S STORY OF THE MARCH.
The Soldier's Modest Narration of his Arduous Deeds—Why the March was Decided Upon—Operations around Savannah—Material Results of the Campaign—Handsome Tributes to the Officers and Men of his Army. After his safe arrival at Savannah, General Sherman made the following official report on the great march "from Atlanta to the Sea": " Hdqrs. Mil. Div. of the Mississippi , " In the Field, Savannah, Ga ., Jan. 1st, 1865. " Major-General H. W. Halleck, Chief of Staff, Washington City, D. D . " General
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CHAPTER XXVI. THE CAROLINA CAMPAIGN.
CHAPTER XXVI. THE CAROLINA CAMPAIGN.
In the Cradle of Secession—The Occupation and Destruction of Columbia—Reprisals against Wade Hampton: Men—Arrival at Goldsboro—Summing up the Results of the Northward March—Work accomplished by the Engineers. Sherman always contended that the war should have closed on July 4, 1863. The fall of Vicksburg and the battle of Gettysburg sealed the doom of the rebellion, and the Southern leaders should have recognized that fact and accepted the situation. But even now, with Atlanta and Savannah captur
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CHAPTER XXVII. THE END OF THE WAR.
CHAPTER XXVII. THE END OF THE WAR.
Lincoln, Grant, and Sherman at City Point—Surrender of Lee—Murder of Lincoln—Negotiations with Johnston—Stanton's Disapproval—An Outcry Against Sherman—The Grand Review—Sherman's Refusal to Shake Hands with Stanton—Farewell Address to the Army. Soon after his arrival at Goldsboro, Sherman received a long letter from Grant warmly congratulating him on the successful completion of what was his third campaign since leaving the Tennessee River, less than a year before. Grant cordially gave him a bri
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CHAPTER XXVIII. THE DUTIES OF PEACE.
CHAPTER XXVIII. THE DUTIES OF PEACE.
Aiding the Pacific Railroad—A Fool's Errand to Mexico—Political Intrigues at Washington—The Tenure of Office Affair—Work among the Indians—A Trip to Europe—The Belknap Scandal—Sherman's Speech on Military Honor—Travels in the Northwest—Yellowstone Park—Writing His Memoirs—Life in New York—Death of Mrs. Sherman. Soon after the "Grand Review" and his farewell to his faithful followers, Sherman went with his family to Chicago, to assist at a large fair held for the benefit of impoverished soldiers'
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CHAPTER XXIX. DEATH AND BURIAL.
CHAPTER XXIX. DEATH AND BURIAL.
A Fatal Cold—Lingering Between Hope and Fear—The Last Rally—The End of Life's Campaign—A Son's Sad Home-Coming—Preparations for the Funeral—Public Tributes of Respect—The Military Parade in New York—Progress of the Funeral Train Across the Country—Ceremonies at St. Louis—The Warrior's Last Encampment by the Side of His Loved Ones . All roads lead to Rome, and end there. Many men who have acquired greatness by their arduous achievements in various parts of the country, toward the close of life ha
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CHAPTER XXX. TRIBUTES.
CHAPTER XXX. TRIBUTES.
A National Outburst of Grief—The President's Message to Congress—The Senate's Memorial Resolutions—Senator Hawley's Eulogy—A Touching Tribute from a Southern Senator—Speeches by Senators who were also Soldiers—Eloquent Words from Lawrence Barrett—Judge Gresham Recalls Sherman's Prophetic Words—A Comparison Between Sherman and Lee—General Slocum's Reminiscences—Chauncey Depew on Sherman in Social Life. During General Sherman's last illness the entire nation listened with anxious suspense to every
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FROM MAYOR GRANT.
FROM MAYOR GRANT.
Battery Park Hotel , Asheville , N. C., Feb. 14, 1891. To Tecumseh Sherman :— I am just informed by telegraph of the death of your distinguished father, from the press despatches of the morning. I was led to indulge the hope that I would, on my return from this trip in search of health, again greet my old friend and neighbor. No formal announcement of my condolence could convey to yourself and family the sense of loss I feel at this moment. There has not been a single occasion since he came to l
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FROM CHIEF JUSTICE FULLER.
FROM CHIEF JUSTICE FULLER.
Chicago , Feb. 14th. To Miss Rachel Sherman :— Our sincere sympathies with you all. Melville W. Fuller....
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FROM HENRY M. STANLEY.
FROM HENRY M. STANLEY.
Chicago , Feb. 14th. To Miss Sherman :— Deep and heartfelt sympathy for the irreparable loss both to you and to America. H. M. Stanley....
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JUDGE GRESHAM'S TRIBUTE.
JUDGE GRESHAM'S TRIBUTE.
Chicago , Feb. 14th, 1891. To Mr. P. T. Sherman :— I am shocked and distressed. When I saw your father three weeks ago he was cheerful and well. During and since the war he was my faithful friend. His sorrowing children have my profound sympathy. W. Q. Gresham....
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FROM GENERAL JOE JOHNSTON.
FROM GENERAL JOE JOHNSTON.
Washington , Feb. 14th, 1891. To the Misses Sherman :— Intelligence of General Sherman's death grieves me much. I sympathize deeply with you in your great bereavement. J. E. Johnston....
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FROM SECRETARY RUSK.
FROM SECRETARY RUSK.
Washington , Feb. 14th, 1891. To Hon. John Sherman :— Permit me to express to you and through you to the family of General Sherman my deep sorrow at the loss of my old commander, comrade and friend. No words will express my grief at this irreparable loss. I can only join with his family and his country in mourning one of our nation's greatest leaders and strongest defenders in war and in peace. J. M. Rusk....
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FROM SECRETARY BLAINE.
FROM SECRETARY BLAINE.
Washington , Feb. 14th, 1891. To Hon. John Sherman :— Convey to your brother's bereaved family our tenderest sympathy. A very great man has gone. James G. Blaine....
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FROM SECRETARY NOBLE.
FROM SECRETARY NOBLE.
Washington , Feb. 14th, 1891. To Hon. John Sherman :— The heartfelt sympathy of myself and Mrs. Noble goes forth to the family of dear General Sherman and to you. Our countrymen mourn one of our and the world's greatest heroes, but yours is the deeper grief for the loss of the father, brother, friend. Heaven bless you all. John W. Noble....
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FROM EX-SECRETARY ENDICOTT.
FROM EX-SECRETARY ENDICOTT.
Salem , Feb. 14th, 1891. To Miss Sherman :— I am distressed by the sad news. Accept my heartfelt sympathy. Mrs. Endicott and I mourn with you and for you. We, too, have lost a dear friend. W. C. Endicott ....
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FROM LAWRENCE BARRETT.
FROM LAWRENCE BARRETT.
Hotel Metropole, New York , Feb. 14th, 1891. To Mr. and the Misses Sherman :— Let me express to you my profound sympathy in your great sorrow, which is shared by one who recalls in a quarter of a century of friendship such continued acts of kindness as cannot be forgotten. I suffer with so many others a deep personal loss in General Sherman's death. Lawrence Barrett ....
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FROM THE MINISTER TO FRANCE.
FROM THE MINISTER TO FRANCE.
Paris , Feb. 15th, 1891. Rachel Sherman, Columbus Avenue :— We both share your sorrow in your and Nation's loss. Whitelaw Reid ....
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FROM VICE-PRESIDENT MORTON.
FROM VICE-PRESIDENT MORTON.
Washington , Feb. 14th, 1891 To Miss Rachel Sherman :— The nation mourns and sympathizes with you all in your great sorrow. Your illustrious father's death is, to Mrs. Morton, our children and myself, the loss of a personal friend to whom we were devotedly attached. Levi P. Morton....
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FROM JUSTICE HARLAN.
FROM JUSTICE HARLAN.
Washington , Feb. 14th, 1891. To the Misses Sherman :— The death of my old commander causes deep sorrow to myself and household. Our sympathies are with his family in their great affliction. John M. Harlan....
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FROM GENERAL RUSSELL A. ALGER.
FROM GENERAL RUSSELL A. ALGER.
Detroit , Feb. 14th, 1891. To the Misses Sherman :— Our already overburdened hearts throb with the great sorrow that overwhelms and darkens your home. "Lights out" on earth is "reveille" to the dear General in heaven, where so many of his old command await him. R. A. Alger....
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FROM SECRETARY TRACY.
FROM SECRETARY TRACY.
Washington , Feb. 14th, 1891. To P. T. Sherman :— In this hour of affliction you have my deepest sympathy. The memory of General Sherman will be forever cherished by the American people as one of their most valued possessions. B. F. Tracy....
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FROM RUTHERFORD B. HAYES.
FROM RUTHERFORD B. HAYES.
Cleveland , Feb. 14th, 1891. To the Hon. John Sherman:— I mourn with the family and kindred of General Sherman. He was beloved by me and by my family with the warmest personal affection. I expect to reach the Fifth Avenue Monday. Rutherford B. Hayes....
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FROM GENERAL SHERMAN'S BIRTHPLACE.
FROM GENERAL SHERMAN'S BIRTHPLACE.
Lancaster , Ohio, Feb. 14th, 1891. To P. T. Sherman :— Lancaster, the birthplace and home of your illustrious father, is enshrouded in gloom over the sad intelligence of his death. Public action is being taken by the citizens, and the expression of sorrow is universal. The town is draped in mourning, and a memorial meeting will be held. All business will be suspended, and every mark of love and respect will be shown the greatest soldier of the war who first saw the light of day in the village th
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FROM GENERAL SCHOFIELD.
FROM GENERAL SCHOFIELD.
Washington , Feb. 14th, 1891. To Hon. John Sherman :— Please accept for yourself and all the members of your family sympathy in the bereavement you suffer in the loss of the General Commander, who was my dearest friend. J. M. Schofield....
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FROM CONGRESSMAN HENDERSON.
FROM CONGRESSMAN HENDERSON.
Washington , Feb. 14th, 1891. To Hon. John Sherman :— With the most profound sorrow I have heard of the death of your illustrious brother and my old commander. I loved and honored him for his noble character and great service, and tender to you and his bereaved family my heartfelt sympathy. Thomas J. Henderson....
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FROM FRANK THOMPSON.
FROM FRANK THOMPSON.
Washington , Feb. 14th, 1891. To P. T. Sherman :— If we can be of any service to you please command us. We would esteem it an honor to do anything in our power to facilitate the journey to St. Louis. You have our sincerest sympathy. Frank Thompson , Vice President Pennsylvania Railroad ....
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FROM CONGRESSMAN ROOTS.
FROM CONGRESSMAN ROOTS.
Little Rock , Feb. 14th, 1891. To the Misses Sherman :— Full of years and honor, rich in love of patriotic countrymen, his passing beyond simply promotion. I extend you sympathy. Logan H. Roots....
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FROM ARCHBISHOP KENRICK.
FROM ARCHBISHOP KENRICK.
St. Louis , Feb. 14th, 1891. To Mr. P. T. Sherman :— Accept my heartfelt sympathy with yourself and sisters. Peter Richard Kenrick , Archbishop of St. Louis ....
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CHAPTER XXXII. TRAITS AND INCIDENTS.
CHAPTER XXXII. TRAITS AND INCIDENTS.
His Positive Refusal to be a Presidential Candidate—Remembering a California Drummer—Dealing with a Newspaper at Memphis—Suppressing Praise of Himself at Savannah—Confiscating Medicine—The Electoral Commission—His Love of Music—Excuses for Swearing—A Tribute to his Mother—An Incident at Yale—Expressions of Kind Feeling toward the South and toward his Foes. The lives of few men have contained more picturesque incidents than did Sherman's. His nervous, impulsive nature and frank, open manner made
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CHAPTER XXXIII. REMINISCENCES.
CHAPTER XXXIII. REMINISCENCES.
Life at the Fifth Avenue Hotel—Ex-President Hayes's Memories—General Meigs's Tribute—Professor Howe on Sherman's School Days—A Visit to the Catskills—Sherman and Joe Johnston—Telling about Resaca—Thinking of the Sea—Marvellous Versatility—General Rosecrans' Reminiscences of Sherman at West Point. A pleasant view of General Sherman's life in New York was given by Mr. Hiram Hitchcock, of the Fifth Avenue Hotel, at which house Sherman lived before he purchased a home. "He was," said Mr. Hitchcock,
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CHAPTER XXXIV. SHERMAN'S OWN WORDS.
CHAPTER XXXIV. SHERMAN'S OWN WORDS.
Speech At a Clover Club Dinner—A Famous New England Society Dinner—Teaching Geography in Georgia—Speaking for the United States—Old Times in Ohio—At a Grand Army National Encampment—Why He did not March to Augusta—One of His Last Letters—A Story of Grant—Congratulations to President Harrison. General Sherman displayed his marked ability as a letter-writer early in life, as a lad at West Point. To the end of his days he wielded the same vigorous and trenchant pen. Nor was he less effective as a s
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