New-York tribune., 1868-10-28
SPEECHES IN THE FIELD.

General, surroundedp
Wel. II that is so, we must cut way ont cut
way in," the cool reply-lGrant and staff Officer
az Belmont
"we have whipped them once, and think do il
| agan"-lGrant at Belmont.
Some regimental commanders were AFRAID OF censure
for their conduct at Belmont One of them waited on
| Grant and obtained no satisfaction Afterward the
General said to friend: Colonel - is afraid will
aWhy don't you do It ~ was the reply. He and the
other Coones are to blame for their dsobedienee which
| had nearly involved you in disaster"
"These officers had never been under fire." said Grant
"They did not understand how serious an affair II was
aud they will never forget the lesson they learned can
Judge from their conduct in the action that they are
made Of the right stuff 1t better that should lose my
position it be- than that the country should lose
the services Of five such gallant officers when good men
are scarce"
Polk, the rebel commander Columbus KY, in ls6l-2
and Gen. Grant met under flag Of truce After bust
| took place Polk offered toast TO the memory OF
George washington he paused; then as the glasses
laugh the part OF the Union officers. Shortly after
flags we're again exchanged and this time It was Grant
who offered atoast II was "equal rights for all ; the
General paused, glasses raised and he added,
| white and black" The rebels were beaten, and good
humoredy acknowledged the fact"
"No terms other than an unconditional and immediate
surrender can he accepted propose TO move mnedi-
atey upon yOur wOrks"-Grant to Buckner, at Donel.
| son, Feb IA, 1852.
During the darkest hours OF the first days fighting at
Pitsburg Landing April s, 1852 MJor-Gen. Don Carlos
Buell. arrived the field He had ridden IN advance OF
his army long distance. Seeing the desperate state
Of affairs, he asked Grant:
'"what preparations have you made to secure your
retreat, Generali"
eve shall not retreat Sir"
But il is possible" added Buell.; and a prudent
General always provides for contingencies"
"wsl there are the boats said Grant.
"The boatsw said Buell. &c But they will not hold
1OCOO men, and we have $4,000
They will hold more than we shall retreat with. We
shall whip them yet" was Grants characteristic reply
Attack with heavy skirmsh line Is light
G @ aS mo- @ 4 W ns for
second days fight at Pittsburg Landing
."sodicrs. 7 thank youl That is all I can say You
better one tomorow."-lGrant after Brunsburg Miss,
May /, 1868.
Certainly, use the negroes. and everything within
your command 10 the best TO Parke
Nicksbure campaign.
promptly at the hour designated, all Will start at
quick time with bayonets hXed and march Immediately
works fare carried order Of assault yicksburg May
~, 1853
During the discussion OF the plans before vcksburg for
the taking Of that position in April 1863 Gen sherman
assured Grant the only TO do agalnSs
II from some high ground as base, on the north ms
said Grant. Will require LIS TO go back TO Memphis
Exactly so" said sherman aud set forth his reasons
would seem 10 the country, discouraged. like re-
treat have considered the pan and have determined
"It is expected that all commanders VIII especy eH
themselves carrying the policy OF the admins
tration. not only IN organizing e0ored regiments ana
rendering them efficient but also in removing prejudice
against them."-lGrants order, January, 1863
"You may rely on my carrying ont any policy ordered
by proper authority 10 the best Of my abiyOrant to
Iiallsck, April 1868.
A Rebel woman living in the outskirts. who had re-
manned In her battered tenement ASKED Cen Grant Que
Day when he stopped for some water he ever expected
" Bnt. when ~ said the woman
I don't know when; but shall take it If stay here
70 years"
"The eausion OF blood you propose stopping by this
ourse can be ended at any te you may choose oy an
unconditional surrender oh tne Sdty anu SdrIson. - ee
hose now VickSburS Will always challenge the respect
ne Them as prisoners OF war do favor the propo-
ition Of appointing commissioners arrange terms Of
ndicated a6oye"-lGrants reply TO Pembertons pro
posal to surrender VIeksburg, July g. 1865.
wonderfully fine "pPsaFTs s. 5,,;Ss sr@y but
Gen. Grants criticism on the Army OF the Potomac
noticed that these Rebels fight desperately l. as
first yet when we hang hs %der5ss S Sr Nav
propose to fight il out this line, il IL takes all
Summer" lGrants dispatch from the Wilderness May
1894
" Gentlemen I cannot consider your recommendation
my course doesn't lie in that direction; it lies beyond
Richmond "-(Grants reply To officers who desired MIN
10 retreat after the Sd OF May, 1904
"The Rebels have now IN their ranks their last man
man lost by them cannot be replaced. They have
robbed the cradle and the grave equally 10 get ther
present force."-lGrant TO the hon. l. d. "@ahUuH''
Aug. 16, 1854.
"Concentrate all your available force and il IL is
found that the enemy moved North of the Potomac
i'm large force, push North, follow hlnT attack hHi
wherever he can be found Follow nun GTeh SCUM ~
Potomac, as long as 1t Is SAFE 10 DO So
n nn,bSs hing I'D the Shenandoah Valley IT is desirable
that nothing should be left TO invite tire enemy 70 RETURN
Take all provisions forage stock wanted ior the use OF
your command such as cannot De cohsumea % a. aos.roy
South and 70 do this you want TO keep him always III
sight guided in yOur course by the course he taxes
-(Grant TO Sheridan, 1864
In regard to the campaign Grant SAID that the
Valley should be so cleared that crows nylhx overH
would, for the season, have TO carry their o"h raos
Pehel armies now are the only strategic points to
strike at"-(Grants instructions " Sls0S
at now feel like ending the matter 1t is possible TO
do az before going back do not want you, therefore.
In cut loose and 20 after the enemys roads AT present
In the morning push around the enemy you can aid
Cavalry may, OF course. modify your action. We VIII aSt
ali together as army here until Is seen what can De
done with the eneny-lGrant to Sheridan IN pursuit OF
Lee, April 1865.
THE CLOSE OF THE WAR.
FInST LETTER TO LEE.
April :. 1868
GENERAL: The result OF the last week must convince
you Of the hopeessnes OF further resistance on the part
Of the Army of Northern Virginia in this struggle Ifeei
that IL is so and regard my duty TO shift from myself
the responsibility any further euson Of blood by ask
ing OF you the surrender OF that portion of the Confed
crate States Army the Army Of Northern Vr
ginia" U. s. GRANT, LieutenantGenerai.
Gen. r. Z LEE