The Life And Letters Of George Gordon Meade Major General United States Army Volume 2

Author : Colonel George Gordon Meade (son)
Publisher : BIG BYTE BOOKS
Page : 449 pages
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Release : 2014-11-20
Category : History
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The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade by Colonel George Gordon Meade (son) Pdf

No study of the Civil War can be complete without this work. The life and letters of the hero of Gettysburg are here masterfully compiled and edited by Meade's own son (Colonel George Meade) and grandson. This first volume presents a narrative and letters from Meade's childhood, through the Mexican War, and to the end of 1863. Though criticized by some after his victory at Gettysburg for not pursuing Lee's army, Grant considered George Meade to be one of the most suited general officers for large commands. Meade remains one of the most important figures of the American Civil War. Embroiled in the politics of the military and harsh with the press, Meade's letters to his wife are extremely valuable and revealing. And he does not hesitate to mention getting horses shot out from under him and minie-balls whistling through his hat. For the first time ever, this long-out-of-print book is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE or download a sample.

Author : George Meade
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1230276246

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The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade; Major-General United States Army Volume 2 by George Meade Pdf

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1913 edition. Excerpt: ... entrenched ourselves. How long this game is to be played it is impossible to tell; but in the long run, we ought to succeed, because it is in our power more promptly to fill the gaps in men and material which this constant fighting produces. Baldy Smith's corps has joined, and he is placed under my orders. Headquarters Army Of The Potomac, 9 P. M., June 5, 1S64. Since our last battle on the 3d inst. we have been comparatively quiet. The enemy has tried his hand once or twice at the offensive, and in each case has been repulsed and severely punished. This evening, after dark, he made a furious attack, but was everywhere repulsed. The sound of the artillery and musketry has just died away. Indeed, we are pretty much engaged all the time, from early in the morning till late at night. I don't believe the military history of the world can afford a parallel to the protracted and severe fighting which this army has sustained for the last thirty days. You would suppose, with all this severe fighting, our severe losses, constant marches, many in the night, that the physical powers of the men would be exhausted. I have no doubt in time it will tell on them, but as yet they show no evidences of it. I feel a satisfaction in knowing that my record is clear, and that' the results of this campaign are the clearest indications I could wish of my sound judgment, both at Williamsport and Mine Run. In every instance that we have attacked the enemy in an entrenched position we have failed, except in the case of Hancock's attack at Spottsylvania, which was a surprise discreditable to the enemy. So, likewise, whenever the enemy has attacked us in position, he has been repulsed. I think Grant has had his eyes opened, and is willing to admit now that Virginia...

Author : George Gordon Meade
Publisher : Franklin Classics Trade Press
Page : 0 pages
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Release : 2018-10-23
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0344078973

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The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade by George Gordon Meade Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : George Meade
Publisher : Franklin Classics
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0341850179

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The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade by George Meade Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : George Gordon Meade
Publisher : Nabu Press
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-03
Category : Mexican War, 1846-1848
ISBN : 1293817309

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The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade by George Gordon Meade Pdf

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Author : George Meade
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1295944340

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The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade by George Meade Pdf

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Author : George Gordon Meade,George Meade
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Mexican War, 1846-1848
ISBN : PSU:000032746655

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Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-general United States Army by George Gordon Meade,George Meade Pdf

Author : George Gordon Meade
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1913
Category : History
ISBN : LCCN:13012583

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The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade by George Gordon Meade Pdf

This historical work is the first volume of a biography of General George Gordon Meade. It contains several of General Meade's letters from his life. It was edited and compiled by his son.

Author : George Gordon Meade
Publisher : Franklin Classics
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0341798479

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The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade by George Gordon Meade Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : George Gordon Meade
Publisher : Nabu Press
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1293794201

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The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade by George Gordon Meade Pdf

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Author : George Gordon Meade
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1296429393

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The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army - Scholar's Choice Edition by George Gordon Meade Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : George Gordon Meade
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1913
Category : Mexican War, 1846-1848
ISBN : LCCN:13012583

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The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade by George Gordon Meade Pdf

Photocopy of the portion of vol. 1 which contains the "Mexican War letters" written in South Texas, including Corpus Christi and Northeastern Mexico, from September 1845 through August 1846.

Author : Colonel George Gordon Meade (son)
Publisher : BIG BYTE BOOKS
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade (Volume II-Abridged) by Colonel George Gordon Meade (son) Pdf

"It is high time that dispute should cease as to the award due him who won the greatest battle of the war, upon which it turned, saving the nation's capital, and giving to the Rebellion a blow from which it never recovered...it remains for history to record that, from the beginning to the end of the Rebellion, it was only when Meade was chief that Lee was ever met in pitched battle and defeated on equal terms." Called in the dead of night to General Hooker's headquarters, George Meade thought he might be heading to be relieved of command or arrested. Instead, he emerged from Hooker's tent and told his aide "Well, I am in command of the Army of the Potomac." And he was headed for Gettysburg. Meade spent the rest of his life defending his actions at Gettysburg. His skillful deployment and management of the command at that battlefield was a major Union victory and the turning point of the war. In this second volume of his letters, his son and grandson present a narrative, letters to and from Meade, and letters from other participants in the battle that corroborate Meade's rightful position as the hero of Gettysburg. No study of the American Civil War is complete without this two-volume set. For the first time ever, this long-out-of-print book is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE or download a sample.

Author : George Gordon Meade (grandson)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 509 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1519084773

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The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade (Volume II--Abridged) by George Gordon Meade (grandson) Pdf

"It is high time that dispute should cease as to the award due him who won the greatest battle of the war, upon which it turned, saving the nation's capital, and giving to the Rebellion a blow from which it never recovered...it remains for history to record that, from the beginning to the end of the Rebellion, it was only when Meade was chief that Lee was ever met in pitched battle and defeated on equal terms."Called in the dead of night to General Hooker's headquarters, George Meade thought he might be heading to be relieved of command or arrested. Instead, he emerged from Hooker's tent and told his aide "Well, I am in command of the Army of the Potomac." And in three days he met Lee at Gettysburg.Meade spent the rest of his life defending his actions at Gettysburg. His skillful deployment and management of the command at that battlefield was a major Union victory and the turning point of the war.In this second volume of his letters, his son and grandson present a narrative, letters to and from Meade, and letters from other participants in the battle that corroborate Meade's rightful position as the hero of Gettysburg.No study of the American Civil War is complete without this two-volume set.

Author : Richard Meade Bache
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1230357521

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Life of General George Gordon Meade; Commander of the Army of the Potomac by Richard Meade Bache Pdf

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1897 edition. Excerpt: ... APPENDIX. THE LETTERS THAT PASSED BETWEEN GENERALS GRANT AND LEE PRECEDING, THE LAST TWO ACCOMPANYING, THE SURRENDER AT APPOMATTOX COURT HOUSE. NO. I. Ann. 7,1865. General: The result of the last week must convince you of the hopelessness of further resistance on the part of the Army of Northern Virginia in this struggle. I feel that it is so, and regard it as my duty to shift from myself the responsibility of any further effusion of blood. by asking of you the surrender of that portion of the Confederate States Army known as the Army of Northern Virginia. U. S. Grant, General R. E. Lee. Lieutenant-General. No. 2. April 7, 1865. General: I have received your note of this date. Though not entertaining the opinion you express on the hopelessness of further resistance on the part of the Army of Northern Virginia. I reciprocate your desire to avoid useless effusion of blood, and therefore, before considering your proposition, ask the terms you will offer on condition of its surrender. R. E. Lee, Lieutenant-general U. S. Grant. General. No. 3. April 8*1865. General: Your note of last evening in reply to mine of same date, asking the condition on which I will accept the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia is just received. In reply, I would say that peace being my great desire, there is but one condition I would insist upon, namely, that the men and officers surrendered shall be disqualified for taking up arms again against the Government of the United States until properly exchanged. I will meet you, or will designate officers to meet any officers you may name forthe same purpose, at any point agreeable to you, for the purpose of arranging definitely the terms upon which the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia will be received....