Tag Archives: West Point

Sedgwick statue dedicated

Posted on October 21, 2018 by SUMPTER

According to Harper’s Weekly, 150 years ago today a statue of Union General John Sedgwick was dedicated at West Point. At least as of 2008 the monument was still standing. ________________________ John Sedgwick was killed at Spotsylvania on May 9, … Continue reading →

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“dislocating his already swollen wrist”

Posted on June 8, 2015 by SUMPTER

150 years ago yesterday Gotham “was in a blaze of excitement” – Lieutenant-General Grant was in town! (and by the way there was a monster meeting at the Cooper Institute to show support for President Johnson and his administration; the … Continue reading →

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Little Mac’s chances

Posted on July 16, 2014 by SUMPTER

A Southern publication succinctly rated the odds of George B. McClellan winning the 1864 presidential election. From the Richmond Daily Dispatch July 16, 1864: McClellan on the old flag. –McClellan, who stands about as much chance for succeeding Lincoln in … Continue reading →

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