This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1890 Excerpt: ...supplies became short; his animals were perishing with famine; his army was on short rations, and by the 15th of October, it was doubtful whether he could hold out much longer. President Lincoln was almost in despair when he learned of the defeat at Chickamauga. He was in great fear lest Rosecrans would attempt to retreat from Chattanooga before reinforcements could reach him, The President realized that such a move would be disastrous in the extreme, and end only in the loss of the artillery and camp-equipage, the demoralization of the army, and the surrender of Tennessee to the Confederates. At this critical moment, Lincoln sought the advice of Halleck and Stanton, a consultation was held, Stanton advised that two corps be detached from the army of the Potomac, and sent...

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