Geo[rge] H. Thomas, Maj Genl, A.L.S. Pulaski, Tennessee, December 28, 1864 : to Larz Anderson, Cincinnati, Ohio
1864
MSS L1241.36
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Title
Geo[rge] H. Thomas, Maj Genl, A.L.S. Pulaski, Tennessee, December 28, 1864 : to Larz Anderson, Cincinnati, Ohio
Published
Pulaski, Tenn December 28, 1864
Language
English
Description
[2] p. ; 20 x 25 cm.
Call Number
MSS L1241.36
Note
Acknowledgement of the Anderson's note of congratulations dated December 19th. Thomas says, "I have sincerely and devotedly given my humble service to the support of our unhappy country and my only wish is to be able still to do something to bring about the prosperity and happiness which existed throughout the land before the commencement of the present unhappy and unnecessary war." Thomas also mentions happy memories of his stay with the Andersons in the fall of 1861 and conveys his regard to Mrs. Anderson.
The congratulations were almost certainly in reference to Thomas' victory at the Battle of Nashville on December 15-16, 1864. The Battle of Nashville was one of the most decisive Union victories during the war, and effective destroyed the Confederate Army of Tennessee.
George Henry Thomas, despite being born in Virginia, served in the Union army during the Civil War and was eventually promoted to Major General. Although he served till the close of the war with a largely successful military record, he did not achieve the acclaim of several of his contemporaries and largely avoided public attention. He was known by various nicknames including "Slow Trot Thomas," "The Rock of Chickamauga," and "The Sledge of Nashville." Letters by Thomas are rare as his personal papers are not known to exist. They are thought to have been destroyed at Thomas' request upon his death by his wife.
Alexander Ferguson Anderson collection.
The congratulations were almost certainly in reference to Thomas' victory at the Battle of Nashville on December 15-16, 1864. The Battle of Nashville was one of the most decisive Union victories during the war, and effective destroyed the Confederate Army of Tennessee.
George Henry Thomas, despite being born in Virginia, served in the Union army during the Civil War and was eventually promoted to Major General. Although he served till the close of the war with a largely successful military record, he did not achieve the acclaim of several of his contemporaries and largely avoided public attention. He was known by various nicknames including "Slow Trot Thomas," "The Rock of Chickamauga," and "The Sledge of Nashville." Letters by Thomas are rare as his personal papers are not known to exist. They are thought to have been destroyed at Thomas' request upon his death by his wife.
Alexander Ferguson Anderson collection.
Indexed In
American National Biography. New York: Oxford University Press, 1999.
Source of Acquisition
L1241.36
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