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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. 1881. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXIV. Burning of Chambersburg by Early's orders--Plight of rebel raiders-- Grant sends Sheridan to the Valley--Lincoln urges Grant to watch authorities at Washington--Grant visits Hunter--Hunter relieved by Sheridan--Sheridan's career in army of Potomac--Sheridan's characteristics--Creation of Middle Military Division--Condition of affairs when Sheridan assumed command--Grant returns to City Point--Hancock's movement to north side of the James--Grant's relations with Sherman-- Recommends Halleck should be sent to California--Movements of Sheridan--Relations of various commands to each other--All the armies definitely controlled by Grant--Movement against Weldon road--Position of Fifth corps--Warren's success--Weldon railroad secured-- Haucock withdrawn from north side of James--Concentration of rebels against Warren--Warren repels all attacks--Disastrous condition of rebels--Disingenuousness of Lee--Alarm of rebel government--Hancock sent to destroy railroad at Ream's station--Rebels attack Hancock-- Battle at Ream's station--Retreat of Hancock--Rebels also retire-- Weldon road remains in possession of Grant--Forces at Chattanooga in May, 1864--Manoeuvres of Shermau--Retreat of Johnston--Fighting at Resaca--Further retreat of Johnston--Sherman seizes Cassville, Kingston, and Rome--Flanking movement against Dallas--Drawn battle at New Hope church--Sherman returns to railroad south of Allntoona --Unsuccessful attack on Kenesaw Mountain--Further flanking movements--Retreat of Johnston--Crossing of Chattahoochee river--Johnston relieved by Hood--Three separate attacks by Hood repulsed--Siege of Atlanta--Lost flanking movement of campaign--Success of Sherman's strategy--Evacuation of Atlanta--Results of campaign--Personal relations of Grant and Sherman--Compr...