“These men flocked to the plains, and were rather stimulated than retarded by the danger of an Indian war. This was another potent agency in producing the result we enjoy to-day, in having in so short a time replaced the wild buffaloes by more numerous herds of tame cattle, and by substituting for the useless Indians the intelligent owners of… — William T. Sherman Copy Share
“In treading upon the ashes of dead men in Italy, Egypt - on the banks of the Bosphorus, one almost despairs to think how… — William T. Sherman Copy Share Image
“General Polk, who was dignified and corpulent, walked back slowly, not wishing to appear too hurried or cautious in the presence of the men,… — William T. Sherman Copy Share Image
“I have for some days held and controlled every avenue by which the people and garrison of Savannah can be supplied, and I am therefore justified in demanding the surrender of the city…I am prepared to grant liberal terms to the inhabitants and garrison; but should I be forced to resort to assault, or the slower and surer process of… — William T. Sherman Copy Share
“I returning South on horseback, by Rome, Allatoona, Marietta, Atlanta, and Madison, Georgia. Stockton stopped at Marietta, where he resided. Hammond took the cars… — William T. Sherman Copy Share Image
“wagons to move the camp of a regiment from one place to another, and some of the camps had bakeries and cooking establishments that… — William T. Sherman Copy Share Image
“I think I know what military fame is; to be killed on the field of battle and have your name misspelled in the newspapers.” — William T. Sherman Copy Share Image
