With the Leaders at Washington and in the Field in the Sixties Dana, Charles A. (Charles Anderson) 1819-1897 creator text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Recollections of the Civil War" by Charles A. Dana is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides a first-hand narrative of Dana's experiences and observations during the Civil War, particularly focusing on his interactions with key military and political leaders, including President Abraham Lincoln and General Ulysses S. Grant. Dana's position as Assistant Secretary of War gives him unique insights into military strategies and the workings of the War Department during this tumultuous period. The opening of the book describes Dana's transition from his role as a journalist at the New York Tribune to an important position in the War Department, prompted by his correspondence with prominent figures like Edwin Stanton, the Secretary of War. He details his initial meetings with Lincoln and Stanton, as well as the context surrounding his appointment. Dana's narrative sets the stage for his upcoming interactions on the battlefield, illustrating his commitment to the Union cause and providing a glimpse into the complexities of war governance and military logistics during one of America's most defining periods. The narrative illustrates not only the political backdrop of the Civil War but also the personal resolve of those involved in the fight for the nation's future. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-06-08 Produced by David Edwards, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives E456 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42892 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42892 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134000.0 42892