(Excerpt from Report of a Reconnaissance: From Carroll, Mo...)
Excerpt from Report of a Reconnaissance: From Carroll, Montana Territory, on the Upper Missouri to the Yellowstone National Park, and Return, Made in the Summer of 1875 Sir: I have the honor to forward herewith a copy of my report of the reconnaissance of last summer from Carroll, Mont., over the Carroll road, to Camp Baker, Mont., thence to Fort Ellis, Mont., including a brief tour through the Yellowstone National Park, and the return journey to Carroll. Accompanying my report, for incorporation therewith, are those of Messrs. Grinnell and Dana, which will be found both interesting and valuable. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
https://www.amazon.com/Report-Reconnaissance-Territory-Missouri-Yellowstone/dp/0484843869?SubscriptionId=AKIAJRRWTH346WSPOAFQ&tag=prabook-20&linkCode=sp1&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=0484843869
(Excerpt from The Battle of Allatoona, October 5th, 1864: ...)
Excerpt from The Battle of Allatoona, October 5th, 1864: A Paper Read Before the Michigan Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the U. S For an event it was; a vital one, as it would appear, to the full success of Sherman's campaign, and with the March to the Sea hung in the balance and awaiting the issue. The importance of a given moment in the world's history is not of necessity to be estimated by the numbers occupying the stage at the time, nor even with the degree of activity or turmoil with which their parts are playing. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Allatoona-October-5th-1864/dp/0267818874?SubscriptionId=AKIAJRRWTH346WSPOAFQ&tag=prabook-20&linkCode=sp1&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=0267818874
( This work has been selected by scholars as being cultur...)
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
https://www.amazon.com/Report-Reconnaissancce-Black-Dakota-Summer/dp/1375698494?SubscriptionId=AKIAJRRWTH346WSPOAFQ&tag=prabook-20&linkCode=sp1&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=1375698494
William Ludlow was born on November 27, 1843 in Islip, New York, United Stated. He was the son of General William Handy Ludlow, who distinguished himself in the Civil War, and Frances Louise Nicoll, of Islip, Long Island, a descendant of the royal secretary of New York after its transfer from the Dutch.
William Ludlow received his early education at Burlington Academy, New Jersey, and the University of the City of New York (later New York University). In 1860 he entered the Military Academy at West Point, from which he graduated four years later.
Ludlow was plunged into the Civil War as chief engineer, XX Army Corps and won the brevet of captain for gallant services in the battle of Peach Tree Creek, July 20, 1864. After participation in the siege and capture of Atlanta, and in General Sherman's campaigns, he was brevetted major, December 21, 1864, for meritorious services in the Georgia campaign, and lieutenant-colonel, March 13, 1865, for services in the Carolinas--a brilliant record for an officer less than a year out of the Military Academy. He was commissioned captain of engineers, March 7, 1867, and became assistant to the chief of engineers until November 10, 1872. During these years he was stationed at Staten Island and Charleston, South Carolina.
From 1872 until May 1876 he served as chief engineer, Department of Dakota. During this period he made valuable surveys of the Yellowstone National Park (1873 and 1875), and of the Black Hills country (1874). His prophecy (report of March 1, 1876) that the National Park would some day be thronged with visitors from all parts of the world has approached fulfilment. Ludlow was on duty in Philadelphia from 1876 to 1882 in connection with river and harbor work, then served as engineer secretary of the Light House Board at Washington until March 1883, and was chief engineer of the Philadelphia water department from 1883 to 1886. He was promoted major of engineers, June 30, 1882.
On April 1, 1886, he was appointed by the President engineer commissioner of the District of Columbia and was responsible for many improvements in the capital city. He was on several engineering duties from 1883 to 1893 and was military attaché at London from 1893 to 1896. He made a thorough inspection of the deep-water canals of Suez, Kiel, Corinth, and of those in Holland, and served from April to November 1895 as chairman of the Nicaragua Canal Board. He was promoted lieutenant-colonel of engineers, August 13, 1895, and on February 23, 1897, was placed in charge of river and harbor improvements in New York Harbor. His recommendations that the East River channel be deepened have since been carried out.
With the outbreak of war with Spain, Ludlow was appointed brigadier-general of volunteers, May 4, 1898, accompanied Shafter's V Corps to Santiago-de-Cuba, and commanded the 1st Brigade in the attack on El Caney and in the subsequent investment of the city of Santiago. For meritorious services in this campaign he received written commendation from both Generals Shafter and Lawton. On September 7, 1898, he was commissioned major-general of volunteers, and on December 13, following, was made military governor of Havana. On January 21, 1900, he was commissioned brigadier-general in the regular army. In discontinuing the Department of Havana, May 1, 1900, the secretary of war expressed high appreciation of Ludlow's services while governor, in the maintenance of order, the administration of the city government, and in greatly improved sanitary conditions in Havana.
Early in 1900, he became president of the Army War College Board, and during the summer of that year, inspected the French and German military systems and methods of training. This duty completed, he was ordered, April-May 1901, to active duty in the Philippines, then in a state of insurrection; was on sick leave of absence until August 30 of that year; and on that date, his constitution weakened by arduous labor, much of it in the tropics, he died at his daughter's home, Convent Station, New Jersey.
(Excerpt from Report of a Reconnaissance: From Carroll, Mo...)
(Excerpt from The Battle of Allatoona, October 5th, 1864: ...)
( This work has been selected by scholars as being cultur...)
In 1866 Ludlow married Genevieve Almira Sprigg, of St. Louis, who with a daughter and two grandsons survived him.
