CHAPTER X.

OFFICIAL REPORTS ON SHILOH.

Sherman's Own Story--How his Troops were Posted--The Attack-- Troops in Disorder--Grant and Buell at the Bivouac--The Battle Resumed in the Morning--Death of General Johnston-- Gallant Conduct of Individual Officers--Grant's Official Report--Special Mention of Sherman for his Gallantry as a Soldier and his Skill as a Commander 124