Geo[rge] H. Thomas, A.L.S. San Francisco, Cal, January 4, 1870 : to NL Anderson
1870
MSS L1241.40
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Title
Geo[rge] H. Thomas, A.L.S. San Francisco, Cal, January 4, 1870 : to NL Anderson
Published
San Francisco, CA January 4, 1870
Language
English
Description
[3] p. ; 20 x 13 cm.
Call Number
MSS L1241.40
Note
Thomas writes Anderson to let him know that he received the holster flask from Anderson's mother, Catherine Longworth Anderson. He then goes on to discuss the proceedings of "our society" most likely the Society of the Army of the Ohio of which Anderson and Thomas were both members.
Thomas mentions a number of former generals in the Army of the Ohio saying, "I was particularly pleased the behavior of Woods towards Rosecrans and Sheridan and of theirs towards him. Negley who acquitted himself very handsomely." Woods probably refers to Thomas J. Wood, a general serving under Rosecrans at the Battle of Chickamauga who was blamed by some for causing Rosecrans' defeat when he carried out a misinterpreted order. Rosecrans was discredited and relieved of duty while Wood kept his command. It is likely from these circumstances that the two men did not look on each other favorably. Sheridan served closely with Rosecrans and would most likely have supported Rosecrans over Wood.
Thomas also mentions that "the proposed tabling of the Resolutions expressions of sympathy for the Cubans was eminently judicious." This is most likely a reference to the early Cuban struggle for independence from Spain during the Ten Years War (1868-1878). Whether or not the United States should intervene on Cuba's behalf was a major political issue throughout 1869.
Alexander Ferguson Anderson collection.
Thomas mentions a number of former generals in the Army of the Ohio saying, "I was particularly pleased the behavior of Woods towards Rosecrans and Sheridan and of theirs towards him. Negley who acquitted himself very handsomely." Woods probably refers to Thomas J. Wood, a general serving under Rosecrans at the Battle of Chickamauga who was blamed by some for causing Rosecrans' defeat when he carried out a misinterpreted order. Rosecrans was discredited and relieved of duty while Wood kept his command. It is likely from these circumstances that the two men did not look on each other favorably. Sheridan served closely with Rosecrans and would most likely have supported Rosecrans over Wood.
Thomas also mentions that "the proposed tabling of the Resolutions expressions of sympathy for the Cubans was eminently judicious." This is most likely a reference to the early Cuban struggle for independence from Spain during the Ten Years War (1868-1878). Whether or not the United States should intervene on Cuba's behalf was a major political issue throughout 1869.
Alexander Ferguson Anderson collection.
Indexed In
American National Biography. New York: Oxford University Press, 1999.
Source of Acquisition
L1241.40
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