Tag Archives: George Meade

James Wiley, Sergeant 59th New York

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Michael Noirot

James Barton Wiley was born in Ohio between 1836 and 1838.  By 1850 he was living with his parents, Jacob and Mary Wiley, in Noble, Ohio.  He was the oldest of seven siblings.  He was the only son of Jacob … Continue reading →

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The Battle of the Crater

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Michael Noirot

On July 24, 1864, commanding general, Ulysses S. Grant approved US Major General George Gordon Meade’s request to detonate a mine under the Confederate lines at Petersburg.  In his order, Grant stated, “If this is attempted it will be necessary … Continue reading →

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Interview with James A. Hessler, author of Sickles at Gettysburg

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Michael Noirot

When I recently read about a new book on US Major General Daniel E. Sickles, that Savas Beatie, LLC. was publishing, my interest immediately sparked.  Like many of my readers, I have read a significant amount about Dan Sickles, but … Continue reading →

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Cold Harbor – A Very Hot Battle Nowhere Near A Harbor

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Michael Noirot

After twenty-six days, of unrelenting battles, from May 6–7, at The Wilderness, May 8–21, at Spotsylvania Court House and May 23–26, at the North Anna River, US Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant pushed his Army of the Potomac, further into the … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House – A New Level of Fighting

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Michael Noirot

While I sit here on a beautiful spring morning, my thoughts drift back 145 years.  I can imagine myself in Northern Virginia, between Fredericksburg and Richmond.  The birds are singing, much as they are today, but off in the distance, to … Continue reading →

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Battle of the Wilderness – Grant Takes it to Lee

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Michael Noirot

145 years ago, this week, US Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant would battle CS General Robert E. Lee in the Battle of the Wilderness.(i)  After being brought east, in March 1864, to take command of all the Federal armies, Grant … Continue reading →

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Robert E. Lee Surrenders the Army of Northern Virginia

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Michael Noirot

144 years ago today, April 9, 1865, CS General Robert E. Lee surrendered his Army of Northern Virginia to US Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant.  Lee had faced off against Grant, and US Major General George G. Meade, since May … Continue reading →

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