Grenville Dodge: “We were always careful that no cruelties were committed by enlisted men, but whatever was done was by the order of an…”

I remember distinctly that my Regiment would go into line, strip themselves, and throw down the chickens, potatoes, apples, and other eatables they had foraged and taken during the day, and as they would go forward the troops in our rear…

His ability and foresight in organizing the transportation of an Army, feeding it, and fitting it for a campaign, was shown every day.

That Army held or commanded the entire battle-field, demonstrating the fact that the Army of the Tennessee alone was able and competent to meet and defeat Hood's entire Army.

What we need are troops, supplies for them, and a vigorous campaign against these hostile Indians.