... The context of the message is that Grant multiple times expressed a preference for sending a force down the river In fact in the note asking Sherman to...
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Tony
tony_gunter
Jan 10, 2013 5:55 pm
... Starting in early October IIRC, Grant asked repeatedly for direction. What am I to do? What is my objective? How should I proceed. Receiving absolutely...
47264
Ned Baldwin
ned_baldwin
Jan 10, 2013 7:39 pm
... He did receive direction from Halleck; Halleck did not remain Mute. ... Baseless. ... Would there have been a disaster at Holly Springs without the...
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William A. Turnier
turnierwa
Jan 15, 2013 8:03 am
http://www.rl-pelz.de/tmp/yahoo.php...
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Dave
dave0718...
Jan 21, 2013 3:48 am
I don't know about alternate games to the McLemore's Cove incident, but glad my great grandfather, a Union Captain on Negley's staff, got out of there. Dave...
47267
dpowell334
Jan 21, 2013 11:47 am
What was your ggf's name? Dave Powell In a message dated 1/20/2013 9:48:37 P.M. Central Standard Time, dave0718@... writes: I don’t know about alternate...
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Dick Weeks
shotgun20170
Mar 6, 2013 5:26 am
First, I would like to introduce myself. Some of you may recognize me while others may not, so I think an introduction is appropriate. My name is Dick Weeks,...
47269
John Lawrence
jlawrence@...
Mar 6, 2013 6:16 am
I have an ancestor named Jolly Parish. He fought in the Virginia militia in the revolutionary war. I do not, as many do, bask in the perceived reflected glory...
47270
Mary Hawthorne
maryblue1975
Mar 6, 2013 12:11 pm
I love this idea! Here is a story of one of my ancestors. He wasn’t a soldier but as you read you will know it was directly related to the Civil War. John...
47271
John Hazen
walljo@...
Mar 6, 2013 2:35 pm
One of these days I'm going to have to do some digging to get some details but the story goes that my great-great grandfather on my father's side was a Union...
47272
Harry
hjs212002
Mar 6, 2013 2:42 pm
Hi Dick, I’ve really only looked into two of my ancestors/relatives. First is my great-grandfather, John B. Smeltzer. In 1864 when he turned 18, he joined...
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Harry
hjs212002
Mar 6, 2013 2:47 pm
I should add that through the Gates side of the family I am connected to Rev War service. Haven’t done all the checking, though, so I don’t know if it’s...
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Rick Moody
r_moody
Mar 6, 2013 5:41 pm
The family story goes like this, my GGGF was in an Indiana Regiment at Chickamauga. The position was over run and he skedaddled all the way to California until...
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John Spalding
brjohn41@...
Mar 6, 2013 6:04 pm
Hello Dick! (I hope this email is not out of line.) We haven't spoken for awhile. I hope things are going well for you. I see you are still very much with the...
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Dave Gorski
amhistoryguy
Mar 6, 2013 6:33 pm
My GGGrandfather, Pvt. Jefferson Thompson, was a driver who served with the 3rd section of the 11th Indiana Battery. While the battery was moving to Pittsburg...
47277
lilsteve68
Mar 6, 2013 9:51 pm
This is a Civil Wsr Story of about my 2nd Great Grand Uncle John William Craft. The Story has been passed down over the years. Hope you all enjoy it. ...
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dave0718@...
dave0718...
Mar 9, 2013 4:23 am
I have been able to follow two of my and my wife's civil war ancestors at the Chickamauga Study Group. At the March 2012 two day meeting, on the second day in...
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Dave
dave0718...
Mar 9, 2013 4:25 am
I have been able to follow two of my and my wife's civil war ancestors at the Chickamauga Study Group. At the March 2012 two day meeting, on the second day in...
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Tom Gilbert
tomgilbert47
Mar 10, 2013 5:13 am
Hello Dick and all: Dick, first I would like to thank you once again for publishing two of my articles online a few years ago .. I still refer to them often....
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Charles R.
na_jeb
Mar 10, 2013 6:48 am
My great-grandfather, Martin L. McComas was also in the 78th PA. Infantry- Co. "D" as a private & a corporal, but doesn't show up in the regimental history &...
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Tom Gilbert
tomgilbert47
Mar 10, 2013 7:50 pm
Charles, you probably have the same regimental history as I do (The Gallant Seventy-Eighth by Ron Gancas), but just in case I looked at the roster withion .....
47283
lilsteve68
Mar 10, 2013 9:35 pm
Dick, I have a long list of Civil Ancestors. The story I posted a few days ago is the only story I know story wise , but have Names, Regiments, company info...
47284
scopx.rm
Mar 10, 2013 11:50 pm
Dick: My situation is a little different than some here. My family was very closed mouthed about those in civil war with only few remarks, with few specifics....
47285
Tom Gilbert
tomgilbert47
Mar 11, 2013 3:28 am
I found that to be very frustrating during my family research (which I was doing for an undergraduate course in ethnology and immigation at U of Pittsburgh in...
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Ned Baldwin
ned_baldwin
Mar 11, 2013 4:43 am
For most of my ancestors I only know the basics -- unit, dates of service -- but no stories. But I have one ancestor who made more of a mark on history. Isaac...
47287
edkiniry
Mar 12, 2013 3:27 am
My grandfather had been wounded at Shiloh and, after the battle, was sent north to Cairo for treatment. after about six weeks he thought he was well enough to...
47288
hank9174
Mar 13, 2013 1:30 am
My mother's side of the family claims 4 confederate soldiers in the army of northern Virginia. Her 4 great-grandfathers (my great-great-grandfathers) are: ...
47289
hank9174
Mar 14, 2013 12:48 pm
... The story is told that Col. Carter was delayed as his batalion approached a battle. The major in charge, seeing General Lee's party nearby, asked for...
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Dave Spence
spencdc
Mar 14, 2013 9:11 pm
My gggrand-dad John Crank served with the Big Sandy Bttn, First Capitol Guards (US)Â and saw action at Satltville. My gg-uncle Tilman Mullins served with the...
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David Foote
moefoote@...
Mar 15, 2013 10:29 am
My relative is Andrew Hull Foote of Ft.Henry and Ft.Donelson fame. When he first was named Cmdr he at once cancelled the daily ration of "grog". I am reluctant...
