Life of Wm. Tecumseh Sherman. Late Retired General. U. S. A.
CHAPTER XXI.
THE BEGINNING OF THE END.
Grant Made Lieutenant-General--Correspondence with Sherman-- Their Memorable Interview--Planning a Scientific Campaign-- General Howard's Pen Picture of the Two Soldiers--Schofield, McPherson and Thomas--Grant's Final Orders--Sherman's Army in Line--Strength of Johnston's Army--General Howard's Account of the Advance 298